Rapid self-assembly of robust ultrathin ionogel films for high-performance bioelectronics

Science Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Na Li, Ping He, Zhihui Qin, Yichen Yan, Sidi Duan, Yuan Li, Xiaojiao Shi, Yuxuan Qiao, Junan Jiang, Tifeng Jiao, Ximin He
DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aeb4391
Cited by: 8
References: 80

Abstract

Ionogels, polymer networks infiltrated with ionic liquids (ILs), are promising for flexible electronics but face trade-offs among mechanical robustness, ultrathin form factors, and scalable fabrication. We present an IL-induced self-assembly strategy enabling the rapid formation of ultrathin polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) ionogel films. Upon contact with ILs, PVA chains spontaneously organize into a robust, noncovalently cross-linked network, achieving ultrafast conversion (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Dielectric materials and actuators Hydrogels: synthesis properties applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Science Advances
Publisher
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Volume
12
Issue
9
Pages
eaeb4391–eaeb4391
Publication date
27 February 2026
Language
EN