CFPR Researcher Publishes Innovative Study on Self-Healing Hydrogel Sensors for Biomedical Applications

We are delighted to share that Iftikhar Ali, PhD Researcher at the Centre for Fine Print Research (CFPR), has co-authored a new paper titled “Self-Healing and Ultra-Stretchable Hydrogel Strain Sensor Based on Poly (AAm-co-AMPS) for Multifunctional Biomedical Applications,” recently published in Advanced Sensor Research (Wiley).

Read the full paper here:
Self-Healing and Ultra-Stretchable Hydrogel Strain Sensor Based on Poly (AAm-co-AMPS) for Multifunctional Biomedical Applications

This collaborative research, conducted with the Center for Advanced Electronics and Photovoltaic Engineering (CAEPE) at the International Islamic University, Islamabad, introduces a UV-curable hydrogel strain sensor that combines remarkable flexibility and durability.

The sensor demonstrates:

• Ultra-high stretchability (up to 1000%)
• Rapid self-healing within just 3 seconds
• Excellent stability across more than 1000 strain cycles
• Reliable real-time motion and health monitoring

This innovative material shows tremendous potential for rehabilitation, patient health monitoring, and soft robotics, marking an important advancement in biomedical sensing technologies.