Synthesis and Applications of Smart Polymer Nanocomposites in the Flexible Electronic Sensing

The use of smart electronic devices incorporated with sensors has become an indispensable part of the modern lifestyle. Such devices utilize the concept of flexible electronic sensing. The growing demand for flexible sensors is understandable because of their versatile application in wearable devices and other fields like robotics in the health sector. Continuous healthcare monitoring and personalized health concerns necessitate the development of flexible wearable devices. Flexible sensors play a crucial role in fabricating such wearable devices. In the realm of this, polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) have emerged as primary materials in flexible sensor design owing to their unique combination of electrical and mechanical properties viz. conductivity, mechanical properties, and chemical resistance. This book chapter explores the role of polymer nanocomposites in flexible sensor development. Additionally, various fabrication methods for sensor design with PNCs have been discussed. Moreover, recent advancements in utilizing PNCs for various sensor types are highlighted, paving the way for a new generation of comfortable and reliable wearable health monitoring devices.

Keywords: Core-shell structure, Diffusion-controlled, Drug delivery system, Flexible electronic, Magnetic hyperthermia, Magnetically-guided delivery, Mult stimuli-responsive, pH-responsive, Polymer-drug carriers, Smart polymers, Solvent-activated, Superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles, Temperature responsive