DermalECG: Multifunctional Organohydrogel for Real‐Time ECG Monitoring and Wound Healing on Burned Skin

Advanced Healthcare Materials 2026

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Authors: Rafi u Shan Ahmad, Muhammad Shehzad Khan, Mohamed Elhousseini Hilal, Junchen Liao, Feng Chuhan, Wasim Khan, Bangul Khan, Mubasher Ali, Kai Yang, Bee Luan Khoo
DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202505887
Cited by: 5
References: 83

Abstract

Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring is vital for the early detection of cardiovascular diseases. However, conventional electrodes are unsafe for recording ECG signals on thermally damaged skin, making it difficult to assess heart rate and other vital signs in burn patients. Therefore, this study presents a multifunctional organohydrogel-based DermalECG electrode, synthesized via a freeze-thaw process that integrates tannic acid, carboxymethyl chitosan, and galinstan liquid metal into a polyvinyl alcohol network. The DermalECG electrode exhibits exceptional biocompatibility, high electrical conductivity (1.80 S/m), remarkable mechanical strength (up to 818% strain), self-adhesion (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Wound Healing and Treatments Advancements in Transdermal Drug Delivery

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Healthcare Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
15
Issue
22
Pages
e05887–e05887
Publication date
24 April 2026
Language
EN