Recently, flexible electronics have significantly transformed information and communications technology (ICT). In particular, wearable devices, via integration with attachable biosensors, have driven the development of new types of biosensors and diagnostic devices for point-of-care testing (POCT). Moreover, wearable electrochemical biosensors can be applied to diagnose diseases in real time based on the synergistic effect generated from the incorporation of the electrochemical technique. Besides, to improve the sensitivity of electrochemical biosensors while retaining their wearability, novel nanomaterials and nanotechnologies have been introduced. In this review, recent studies on nanotechnology-based wearable electrochemical biosensors for accurate disease diagnosis are discussed. First, widely used techniques for developing flexible electrodes, including nanolithography- and nano/microneedle-based patches, are presented. Next, the latest studies on developing wearable electrochemical biosensors for the diagnosis of diseases such as diabetes and dermatitis are discussed by categorizing the biosensors into nanolithography- and nano/microneedle-based categories. Finally, this review explores the latest research trends on the application of nanotechnology-enabled nanopatterning and nano/microneedle technologies to electrochemical wearable biosensors. This review suggests novel approaches and methods for developing wearable electrochemical biosensors for real-time disease diagnosis under POCT applications.
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Polymers (Basel)
February 2025
College of Textile and Clothing Engineering, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
Wearable, non-invasive sweat sensors capable of continuously monitoring the pH of sweat, which is a key indicator related to metabolism and homeostasis level, are highly desirable for personal health management. However, ensuring the stability and accuracy of these sensors can be challenging when the body is in motion. In this work, we prepared a stretchable nanofibrous membrane-based electrochemical pH-sensing electrode by embedding carbon nanotubes (MWCNT) and silver nanowires (AgNWs) into an elastic electrospun nanofibrous membrane, followed by polyaniline electrodeposition.
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May 2025
College of Textile Science and Engineering, Jiangnan University, 1800Lihu Road, Wuxi, 214122, China. Electronic address:
Flexible sweat sensors possess the special potential for continuous non-invasive monitoring of human blood glucose. We put forward a flexible microcolumn array sensor, which is designed for health monitoring by means of detecting glucose levels in sweat and capturing physiological signals related to human movement. With the combination of silk fibroin (SF), waterborne polyurethane (PU), and multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT), this microcolumn film electrode is able to effectively function as a strain sensor benefiting from the superior mechanical performance of PU.
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March 2025
State Key Laboratory of Molecular Engineering of Polymers, Department of Macromolecular Science, Institute of Fiber Materials and Devices, Department of Chemistry and Laboratory of Advanced Materials, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200438, China.
The rise of wearable electronics demands flexible energy storage solutions like flexible fiber energy storage devices (FESDs), known for their flexibility and portability. However, it remains difficult for existing fabrication methods (typically, finite-coating, thermal-drawing, and solution-extrusion) to simultaneously achieve desirable electrochemical performances and fast production of FESDs. Here, a new scalable coating-extrusion method is developed, utilizing a novel extruded spinneret with tapered apertures to create dual pressure zones.
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March 2025
College of Energy, Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, P. R. China.
Flexible aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are considered one of the most attractive flexible devices owing to their high theoretical capacity, low cost, and high security. However, the formation of Zn dendrites and the poor flexibility of the Zn material greatly impede the application of wearable AZIBs. Herein, by transferring graphene onto the surface of polyethylene terephthalate-indium tin oxide (PET-ITO-G), a substrate combining excellent flexibility and dendrite suppression ability was prepared.
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March 2025
School of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Sydney,Darlington,NSW 2008,Australia.
Thrombotic events, such as strokes and deep vein thrombosis, remain a significant global health burden, with traditional diagnostic methods often failing to capture the complex, patient-specific nuances of thrombosis risk. This Perspective explores the revolutionary potential of microengineered vessel-on-chip platforms in thrombosis research and personalized medicine. We discuss the evolution from basic microfluidic channels to advanced 3D-printed, patient-specific models that accurately replicate complex vascular geometries, incorporating all elements of Virchow's triad.
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