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Gomes Souza F, Bhansali S, Pal K, Silveira Maranhão FD, Santos Oliveira M, Valladão VS, Brandão E Silva DS, Silva GB. A 30-Year Review on Nanocomposites: Comprehensive Bibliometric Insights into Microstructural, Electrical, and Mechanical Properties Assisted by Artificial Intelligence. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1088. [PMID: 38473560 DOI: 10.3390/ma17051088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2023] [Revised: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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From 1990 to 2024, this study presents a groundbreaking bibliometric and sentiment analysis of nanocomposite literature, distinguishing itself from existing reviews through its unique computational methodology. Developed by our research group, this novel approach systematically investigates the evolution of nanocomposites, focusing on microstructural characterization, electrical properties, and mechanical behaviors. By deploying advanced Boolean search strategies within the Scopus database, we achieve a meticulous extraction and in-depth exploration of thematic content, a methodological advancement in the field. Our analysis uniquely identifies critical trends and insights concerning nanocomposite microstructure, electrical attributes, and mechanical performance. The paper goes beyond traditional textual analytics and bibliometric evaluation, offering new interpretations of data and highlighting significant collaborative efforts and influential studies within the nanocomposite domain. Our findings uncover the evolution of research language, thematic shifts, and global contributions, providing a distinct and comprehensive view of the dynamic evolution of nanocomposite research. A critical component of this study is the "State-of-the-Art and Gaps Extracted from Results and Discussions" section, which delves into the latest advancements in nanocomposite research. This section details various nanocomposite types and their properties and introduces novel interpretations of their applications, especially in nanocomposite films. By tracing historical progress and identifying emerging trends, this analysis emphasizes the significance of collaboration and influential studies in molding the field. Moreover, the "Literature Review Guided by Artificial Intelligence" section showcases an innovative AI-guided approach to nanocomposite research, a first in this domain. Focusing on articles from 2023, selected based on citation frequency, this method offers a new perspective on the interplay between nanocomposites and their electrical properties. It highlights the composition, structure, and functionality of various systems, integrating recent findings for a comprehensive overview of current knowledge. The sentiment analysis, with an average score of 0.638771, reflects a positive trend in academic discourse and an increasing recognition of the potential of nanocomposites. Our bibliometric analysis, another methodological novelty, maps the intellectual domain, emphasizing pivotal research themes and the influence of crosslinking time on nanocomposite attributes. While acknowledging its limitations, this study exemplifies the indispensable role of our innovative computational tools in synthesizing and understanding the extensive body of nanocomposite literature. This work not only elucidates prevailing trends but also contributes a unique perspective and novel insights, enhancing our understanding of the nanocomposite research field.
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- Fernando Gomes Souza
- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
- Programa de Engenharia da Nanotecnologia, Instituto Alberto Luiz Coimbra de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa de Engenharia (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-914, Brazil
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- Biomolecular Sciences Institute, College of Engineering & Computing, Center for Aquatic Chemistry and Environment, Florida International University, 10555 West Flagler St EC3900, Miami, FL 33174, USA
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- Department of Physics, University Center for Research and Development (UCRD), Chandigarh University, Mohali 140413, Punjab, India
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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- Programa de Engenharia da Nanotecnologia, Instituto Alberto Luiz Coimbra de Pós-Graduação e Pesquisa de Engenharia (COPPE), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-914, Brazil
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- Biopolymers & Sensors Lab., Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Rio de Janeiro 21941-853, Brazil
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Bury E, Koh AS. Multimodal Deformation of Liquid Metal Multimaterial Composites as Stretchable, Dielectric Materials for Capacitive Pressure Sensing. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:13678-13691. [PMID: 35258947 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c21734] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Traditional electronic devices are composed of rigid materials and components that tend to be unsuitable for soft robotic and stretchable electronic applications, such as wearable or continuous pressure sensing. However, deformable materials have the potential to improve upon traditional devices through enhanced sensitivity and responsiveness, better conformability and biocompatibility at the human-machine interface, and greater durability. This work presents deformable composite materials composed of the gallium-indium-tin alloy galinstan (GaInSn) that combines the conductivity of a metal and the intrinsic deformability of a liquid. Dispersing galinstan in an elastomer allows for the formation of deformable dielectric materials that have tunable mechanical and electrical behavior, for example, modulus and relative permittivity. Galinstan composites have been shown previously to have a minimal modulus impact on the elastomer but concurrently achieve impressive dielectric performance. However, galinstan dispersions can be costly and face challenges of mechanical and electrical reliability. Thereby, this work investigates multimaterial composites composed of galinstan and a rigid filler, either iron or barium titanate, with respect to morphology, mechanical behavior, dielectric behavior, and pressure sensing performance for the purpose of achieving a balance between a low modulus and superior electrical performance. By combining galinstan and rigid fillers, it was found that the mechanical and electrical properties, such as modulus, permittivity, loss behavior, sensitivity, and linearity of the multimaterial composites can be improved by tuning filler formulation. This suggests that these dielectric materials can be used for sensing applications that can be precisely calibrated to specific material properties and the needs of the user. These deformable multimaterial composites, found to be stretchable and highly responsive in sensing applications, will expand the current mechanical abilities of deformable dielectric materials to improve soft robotic and stretchable electronic devices.
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- Elizabeth Bury
- Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, United States
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- Chemical and Biological Engineering Department, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35487, United States
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Llerena Zambrano B, Forró C, Poloni E, Hennig R, Sivananthaguru P, Renz AF, Studart AR, Vörös J. Magnetic Manipulation of Nanowires for Engineered Stretchable Electronics. ACS NANO 2022; 16:837-846. [PMID: 34918916 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c08381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Nanowires are often key ingredients of high-tech composite materials. The properties and performance of devices created using these, depend heavily on the structure and density of the embedded nanowires. Despite significant efforts, a process that can be adapted to different materials, compatible with current nanowire deposition methods, and that is able to control both variables simultaneously has not been achieved yet. In this work, we show that we can use low magnetic fields (80 mT) to manipulate nanowires by electrostatically coating them with superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles in an aqueous solution. Monolayers, multilayers, and hierarchical structures of oriented nanowires were achieved in a highly ordered manner using vacuum filtration for two types of nanowires: silver and gold-coated titanium dioxide nanowires. The produced films were embedded in an elastomer, and the strain-dependent electrical properties of the resulting composites were investigated. The orientation of the assembly with respect to the tensile strain heavily impacts the performance of the composites. Composites containing nanowires perpendicular to the strain direction exhibit an extremely low gauge factor. On the other hand, when nanowires are arranged parallel to the strain direction, the composites have a high gauge factor. The possibility to orient nanowires during the processing steps is not only interesting for the shown strain sensing application but also expected to be useful in many other areas of material science.
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- Byron Llerena Zambrano
- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, ETH Zurich, Gloriastrasse 35, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Tissue Electronics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, 80125 Naples, Italy
- Department of Chemistry, Stanford University, Stanford, California 94305-4401, United States
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- Complex Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, ETH Zurich, Gloriastrasse 35, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, ETH Zurich, Gloriastrasse 35, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, ETH Zurich, Gloriastrasse 35, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Complex Materials, Department of Materials, ETH Zürich, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, ETH Zurich, Gloriastrasse 35, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
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Chapman CAR, Cuttaz EA, Tahirbegi B, Novikov A, Petkos K, Koutsoftidis S, Drakakis EM, Goding JA, Green RA. Flexible Networks of Patterned Conducting Polymer Nanowires for Fully Polymeric Bioelectronics. ADVANCED NANOBIOMED RESEARCH 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/anbr.202100102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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- Department of Bioengineering Imperial College London South Kensington London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Department of Bioengineering Imperial College London South Kensington London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Department of Bioengineering Imperial College London South Kensington London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Department of Bioengineering Imperial College London South Kensington London SW7 2AZ UK
- Center for Neurotechnology Imperial College London Prince Consort Road London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Department of Bioengineering Imperial College London South Kensington London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Department of Bioengineering Imperial College London South Kensington London SW7 2AZ UK
- Center for Neurotechnology Imperial College London Prince Consort Road London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Department of Bioengineering Imperial College London South Kensington London SW7 2AZ UK
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- Department of Bioengineering Imperial College London South Kensington London SW7 2AZ UK
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Kim H, Shaqeel A, Han S, Kang J, Yun J, Lee M, Lee S, Kim J, Noh S, Choi M, Lee J. In Situ Formation of Ag Nanoparticles for Fiber Strain Sensors: Toward Textile-Based Wearable Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:39868-39879. [PMID: 34383459 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c09879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Wearable electronic devices have attracted significant attention as important components in several applications. Among various wearable electronic devices, interest in textile electronic devices is increasing because of their high deformability and portability in daily life. To develop textile electronic devices, fiber-based electronic devices should be fundamentally studied. Here, we report a stretchable and sensitive fiber strain sensor fabricated using only harmless materials during an in situ formation process. Despite using a mild and harmless reducing agent instead of typical strong and hazardous reducing agents, the developed fiber strain sensors feature a low initial electrical resistance of 0.9 Ω/cm, a wide strain sensing range (220%), high sensitivity (∼5.8 × 104), negligible hysteresis, and high stability against repeated stretching-releasing deformation (5000 cycles). By applying the fiber sensors to various textiles, we demonstrate that the smart textile system can monitor various gestures in real-time and help users maintain accurate posture during exercise. These results will provide meaningful insights into the development of next-generation wearable applications.
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- Hwajoong Kim
- Soft Biomedical Devices Lab, Department of Robotics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu-si 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics, Institute for Biomedical Engineering, ETH Zürich, Zurich 8092, Switzerland
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- Soft Biomedical Devices Lab, Department of Robotics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu-si 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Soft Biomedical Devices Lab, Department of Robotics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu-si 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Soft Biomedical Devices Lab, Department of Robotics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu-si 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Soft Biomedical Devices Lab, Department of Robotics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu-si 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Soft Biomedical Devices Lab, Department of Robotics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu-si 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Soft Biomedical Devices Lab, Department of Robotics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu-si 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Soft Biomedical Devices Lab, Department of Robotics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu-si 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Soft Biomedical Devices Lab, Department of Robotics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu-si 42988, Republic of Korea
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- Soft Biomedical Devices Lab, Department of Robotics Engineering, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), Daegu-si 42988, Republic of Korea
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Lienemann S, Zötterman J, Farnebo S, Tybrandt K. Stretchable gold nanowire-based cuff electrodes for low-voltage peripheral nerve stimulation. J Neural Eng 2021; 18. [PMID: 33957608 DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/abfebb] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Accepted: 05/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Objective. Electrical stimulation of the peripheral nervous system (PNS) can treat various diseases and disorders, including the healing process after nerve injury. A major challenge when designing electrodes for PNS stimulation is the mechanical mismatch between the nerve and the device, which can lead to non-conformal contact, tissue damage and inefficient stimulation due to current leakage. Soft and stretchable cuff electrodes promise to tackle these challenges but often have limited performance and rely on unconventional materials. The aim of this study is to develop a high performance soft and stretchable cuff electrode based on inert materials for low-voltage nerve stimulation.Approach. We developed 50µm thick stretchable cuff electrodes based on silicone rubber, gold nanowire conductors and platinum coated nanowire electrodes. The electrode performance was characterized under strain cycling to assess the durability of the electrodes. The stimulation capability of the cuff electrodes was evaluated in anin vivosciatic nerve rat model by measuring the electromyography response to various stimulation pulses.Main results. The stretchable cuff electrodes showed excellent stability for 50% strain cycling and one million stimulation pulses. Saturated homogeneous stimulation of the sciatic nerve was achieved at only 200 mV due to the excellent conformability of the electrodes, the low conductor resistance (0.3 Ohm sq-1), and the low electrode impedance.Significance. The developed stretchable cuff electrode combines favourable mechanical properties and good electrode performance with inert and stable materials, making it ideal for low power supply applications within bioelectronic medicine.
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- Samuel Lienemann
- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, 601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Burns, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Plastic Surgery and Burns, Linköping University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden.,Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping University, 601 74 Norrköping, Sweden
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Llerena Zambrano B, Renz AF, Ruff T, Lienemann S, Tybrandt K, Vörös J, Lee J. Soft Electronics Based on Stretchable and Conductive Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2001397. [PMID: 33205564 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202001397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Research on the field of implantable electronic devices that can be directly applied in the body with various functionalities is increasingly intensifying due to its great potential for various therapeutic applications. While conventional implantable electronics generally include rigid and hard conductive materials, their surrounding biological objects are soft and dynamic. The mechanical mismatch between implanted devices and biological environments induces damages in the body especially for long-term applications. Stretchable electronics with outstanding mechanical compliance with biological objects effectively improve such limitations of existing rigid implantable electronics. In this article, the recent progress of implantable soft electronics based on various conductive nanocomposites is systematically described. In particular, representative fabrication approaches of conductive and stretchable nanocomposites for implantable soft electronics and various in vivo applications of implantable soft electronics are focused on. To conclude, challenges and perspectives of current implantable soft electronics that should be considered for further advances are discussed.
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- Byron Llerena Zambrano
- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics ETH Zurich Gloriastrasse 35 Zurich 8092 Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics ETH Zurich Gloriastrasse 35 Zurich 8092 Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics ETH Zurich Gloriastrasse 35 Zurich 8092 Switzerland
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics Department of Science and Technology Linköping University Norrköping 601 74 Sweden
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- Laboratory of Organic Electronics Department of Science and Technology Linköping University Norrköping 601 74 Sweden
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- Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics ETH Zurich Gloriastrasse 35 Zurich 8092 Switzerland
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- Department of Robotics Engineering Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) 333 Techno jungan‐dareo Daegu 42988 South Korea
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