Gel Electrolytes for Electrochemical Actuators and Sensors Applications

Advanced functional materials, especially gel electrolytes, play a very important role in the preparation of electrochemical actuators and sensors, and have received extensive attention. In this review, a general classification of gel electrolytes is firstly introduced according to the type of medium. Then, the research progress of gel electrolytes with different types used to fabricate electrochemical actuators is summarized. Next, the current research progress of gel electrolytes used in different types of electrochemical sensors, including strain sensors, stress sensors, and gas sensors is introduced. Finally, the future challenges and development prospects of electrochemical actuators and sensors based on gel electrolytes are discussed. The huge application prospects of gel electrolyte are worthy of further focusing by researchers, which will have an indispensable impact on human life and development.

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In this review, the authors provide an overview of the classification of gel electrolytes according to the type of medium and summarize the research progress in using gel electrolytes to fabricate electrochemical actuators. They also discuss the current advancements in using gel electrolytes in different types of electrochemical sensors. Finally, they explore the future challenges and development prospects of electrochemical actuators and sensors based on gel electrolytes. The application potential of gel electrolytes warrants further attention and will have a significant impact on human life and development.