Figueira Cheese‐Inspired Hierarchical Nanocomposites: Combining Ultralow Percolation and Breathability Toward Full‐Lifecycle Circular Epidermal Electronics

ABSTRACT Simultaneously achieving high electrical conductivity, mechanical compliance, and breathability remains a critical bottleneck for epidermal electronics. Conventional composites typically suffer from trade‐offs between filler loading and softness while often lacking necessary permeability or recyclability. Here, we report a sustainable phase‐separated nanocomposite mimicking the hierarchical porous texture of Figueira cheese. Our synthesis leverages distinct solvent solubility and volatility differences to orchestrate a kinetic phase separation, driving silver nanowires to self‐assemble along a porous elastomer skeleton. This architecture decouples electrical performance from mechanical constraints, exhibiting a high conductivity of 2.8 × 10 5 S m − 1 and a water vapor transmission rate exceeding 1200 g m − 2 day − 1 . Additionally, its Young's modulus of 0.45 MPa (Shore A hardness 28) ensures intimate conformity to skin. Featuring an ultralow percolation threshold of 0.00119 vol% and exceptional strain insensitivity, the nanocomposite enables stable Joule heating and electrophysiological monitoring. Crucially, the material supports efficient closed‐loop recycling, recovering both elastomer and fillers. Even after 4 life cycles, it retains over 75% conductivity and fully preserves functionality for high‐fidelity electrophysiological monitoring. This work establishes a paradigm for sustainable, high‐performance epidermal electronics.

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Advanced Functional Materials
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2026-04-13
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https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.75377
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Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
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ABSTRACT Simultaneously achieving high electrical conductivity, mechanical compliance, and breathability remains a critical bottleneck for epidermal electronics. Conventional composites typically suffer from trade‐offs between filler loading and softness while often lacking necessary permeability or recyclability. Here, we report a sustainable phase‐separated nanocomposite mimicking the hierarchical porous texture of Figueira cheese. Our synthesis leverages distinct solvent solubility and volatility differences to orchestrate a kinetic phase separation, driving silver nanowires to self‐assemble along a porous elastomer skeleton. This architecture decouples electrical performance from mechanical constraints, exhibiting a high conductivity of 2.8 × 10 5 S m − 1 and a water vapor transmission rate exceeding 1200 g m − 2 day − 1 . Additionally, its Young's modulus of 0.45 MPa (Shore A hardness 28) ensures intimate conformity to skin. Featuring an ultralow percolation threshold of 0.00119 vol% and exceptional strain insensitivity, the nanocomposite enables stable Joule heating and electrophysiological monitoring. Crucially, the material supports efficient closed‐loop recycling, recovering both elastomer and fillers. Even after 4 life cycles, it retains over 75% conductivity and fully preserves functionality for high‐fidelity electrophysiological monitoring. This work establishes a paradigm for sustainable, high‐performance epidermal electronics.

Advanced Functional Materials
Jiangnan University (CN), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KR), First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University (CN), Yancheng Institute of Technology (CN)
Yancheng Institute of Technology, National Natural Science Foundation of China, Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province
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Openalex Percentile: Top 18%
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