12th World Biomaterials Congress

Participant(s)

Activity date	26 May 2024 → 31 May 2024
Degree of recognition	International

Description

Symposium Organizer and Chair,
Session Code: SP-T01-0215
Title: Advanced sustainable hydrogels for smart wearable technologies

Abstract:
Following increasing social, ethical and environmental concerns, there is a growing demand for sustainable materials and technologies. One such material is natural polymer-based hydrogels, recently being explored in multi-disciplines, including wearable technology as delivery systems, absorbents, biosensing and bioresponsive systems. The draw is attributable to hydrogel properties such as biocompatibility, degradability, environmental friendliness, affordability, ease of processing and tunability. However, challenges such as poor mechanical properties and durability limit hydrogel advancement for wearables.

In this symposium, we highlight the benefits of exploring hydrogel for wearable energy technology, present successes achieved in recent years, report associated challenges and recommend methods/approaches for advancing hydrogel-wearable technology. The three-part symposium will feature (1) a keynote address that introduces the concept of hydrogel, highlighting recent progress and successes attained in hydrogel-based smart wearable technologies and (2) paper presentations reporting hydrogel-based smart textiles and sensors developed. Some of the successes to be featured in the keynote address include hydrogel applications in batteries, triboelectric nanogenerators, and functional textiles. The keynote address will also enumerate approaches necessary to address the current challenges. The symposium will conclude with a presentation of selected abstract submissions and group discussions on ways to advance hydrogel-wearable technology, proffering solutions to achieve up-scaling, user comfort/no burden and product durability. The expected audience includes experts, researchers and exhibitors in physical sciences and engineering, health sciences and life sciences.

Research Unit / Event Journal/Book Series

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Other link(s)	Links Session Track: Biomaterials design Session Title: Advanced sustainable hydrogels for smart wearable technologies Session Code: SP-T01-0215 Date & Time / Room: May 28 (Tue) 9:30~11:00 / Room 306-B Link to the WBC 2024 Photo Gallery