Engineering and Technology

Self-healable stretchable printed electronic cryogels for in-vivo plant monitoring

E. Bihar, E. J. Strand, et al.

This study showcases innovative implantable printed electronics that integrate highly conductive inkjet-printed PEDOT:PSS traces within PVA cryogel matrices, leading to biocompatible electronic cryogels. These flexible, self-healing materials successfully monitored ionic activity within tomato plant stems for over two months, demonstrating their potential for long-term applications in plant tissues. Research conducted by Eloïse Bihar, Elliot J. Strand, Catherine A. Crichton, Megan N. Renny, Ignacy Bonter, Tai Tran, Madhur Atreya, Adrian Gestos, Jim Haseloff, Robert R. McLeod, and Gregory L. Whiting.