Review of Liquid Metal Fiber Based Biosensors and Bioelectronics

Overview

Journal Biosensors (Basel)

Specialty Biotechnology

Date 2024 Oct 25

PMID 39451703

Authors

Xiaotong Liu

Hui Xu

Jiameng Li

Yanqing Liu

Haojun Fan

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Abstract

Liquid metal, as a novel material, has become ideal for the fabrication of flexible conductive fibers and has shown great potential in the field of biomedical sensing. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the unique properties of liquid metals such as gallium-based alloys, including their excellent electrical conductivity, mobility, and biocompatibility. These properties make liquid metals ideal for the fabrication of flexible and malleable biosensors. The article explores common preparation methods for liquid metal conductive fibers, such as internal liquid metal filling, surface printing with liquid metal, and liquid metal coating techniques, and their applications in health monitoring, neural interfaces, and wearable devices. By summarizing and analyzing the current research, this paper aims to reveal the current status and challenges of liquid metal conductive fibers in the field of biosensors and to look forward to their development in the future, which will provide valuable references and insights for researchers in the field of biomedical engineering.

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