Smart Conductive Hydrogels for Biomedicine & Energy Storage
Conductive Polymer Embedded Biomolecular Hydrogels (CPBHS) and Method Thereof
Tags: IIT Indore, India, Healthcare & Lifesciences, Science & Exploration
Researchers have developed Conductive Polymer Biomolecular Hydrogels (CPBHs) using an energy-efficient in situ polymerization method within a nucleotide condensate matrix. This biomolecular approach enhances biocompatibility while allowing the synthesis of multiple conductive polymers, including polyaniline, polypyrrole, and PEDOT. The hydrogels exhibit excellent electrochromic supercapacitor behavior with high areal capacitance. They can be used in biosensors, health monitoring devices, bio-printable scaffolds, and tissue engineering. A patent has been filed (Indian Patent Application No. 202321083824).
Price-performance metrics: Areal capacitance – 236 mFcm⁻², indicating strong supercapacitor performance.
IP Type or Form Factor: Patent Pending; Material
TRL: 3 - proof of concept with needs validated
Industry or Tech Area: Biotechnology; Nanotechnology
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