Biodegradable nanofibrous polymeric substrates for generating elastic and flexible electronics

Adv Mater. 2014 Sep 3;26(33):5823-30. doi: 10.1002/adma.201401537. Epub 2014 Jul 19.

Abstract

Biodegradable nanofibrous polymeric substrates are used to fabricate suturable, elastic, and flexible electronics and sensors. The fibrous microstructure of the substrate makes it permeable to gas and liquid and facilitates the patterning process. As a proof-of-principle, temperature and strain sensors are fabricated on this elastic substrate and tested in vitro. The proposed system can be implemented in the field of bioresorbable electronics and the emerging area of smart wound dressings.

Keywords: biodegradable electronics; elastic devices; implantable sensors; nanofibrous substrates; wound dressings.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bandages
  • Cell Survival
  • Elasticity*
  • Electric Impedance
  • Electrical Equipment and Supplies*
  • Ink
  • Materials Testing
  • Mice
  • Microscopy, Electron, Scanning
  • NIH 3T3 Cells
  • Nanofibers / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Silver Compounds / chemistry
  • Temperature
  • Wireless Technology
  • Wound Healing

Substances

  • Polymers
  • Silver Compounds