Abstract

Flexible sensors are promising candidates in personalized healthcare, while desired sensors that allow implantation for biomedical applications with optimal sensing and favorable biological properties remain challenges. Here, a multifunctional hydrogel sensor was developed with gallic acid-modified chitosan (CSGA) and 3-carboxyphenylboronic acid-modified chitosan (CSPBA) by encapsulating Ag-decorated polydopamine (Ag@PDA) nanoparticles, namely Ag@PDA-(CSPBA/CSGA). The optimized hydrogel sensor showed desired sensitivity (gauge factor = 2.49), a rapid response/recovery time of 263 ms and good durability. Due to the presence of abundant reactive groups within Ag@PDA-(CSPBA/CSGA), the hydrogel sensor exhibited a comprehensive performance of self-healing, tissue adhesiveness, antioxidative activity, and antibacterial effects against Escherichia coli (92.76%) and Staphylococcus aureus (98.08%). Moreover, the hydrogel sensor could be utilized as a wound dressing, facilitating accelerated wound closure and tissue regeneration. Both subtle activities and large-scale movements could be monitored and distinguished by the hydrogel sensor. This study provides a promising epidermal sensor that offers multifunctionality for health monitoring and wound management.

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