KES12-1663
Polymeric Mixed Conductors for Bioelectronic Sensors
Topic
S12. Women in Renewable Energy and Sustainability (WiRES) 2026
When and Where
Sep 30, 2026
15:50 - 16:15
Room 204
Session Chairs
Annalisa BRUNO
Presenter(s)
Sahika Inal (KAUST)
Co-Author(s)
Abstract
Organic mixed ionic and electronic charge conductors offer a unique toolbox for establishing electrical communication with biological systems. In this talk, I will introduce this rising class of materials for bioelectronic interfacing and explain how their multifunctionality can be harnessed to develop next-generation conformable bioelectronic sensors operating at aqueous electrolyte and tissue interfaces. I will highlight one application where organic electrochemical transistors that rely on these soft conductors are used to detect biochemical molecules from sweat while recording and analyzing electrophysiological signals. Drawing from our experience with patient samples, I will address potential shortcomings of proof-of-concept biosensor platforms and explore strategies for overcoming these challenges.
