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ArticleAdvanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany)2026

Bioinspired Hierarchical Architecture with Water Transport Channels for Strong Adhesion at the Sweating Interface.

Jieliang Zhao, Yu Xiang, Heng Wang, Huiqing Xu, Zhong Liu, Lulu Liang, Fengwen Jiang, Xuemei Chen, Wenzhong Wang, Chenqing Liu and 3 more

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Article in Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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13 authors.

Jieliang ZhaoSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, P. R. China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6879-0537
Yu XiangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, P. R. China.
Heng WangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, P. R. China.
Huiqing XuSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, P. R. China.
Zhong LiuSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, P. R. China.
Lulu LiangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, P. R. China.
Fengwen JiangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, P. R. China.
Xuemei ChenInstitute of Advanced Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Jinan, P. R. China.
Wenzhong WangSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, P. R. China.
Chenqing LiuCollege of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, P. R. China.
Guodong LiuSchool of Mechanical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing, P. R. China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8784-828X
Shaoze YanDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing, P. R. China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2578-6831
Xu HouInstitute of Electrochemical Science and Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, P. R. China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9615-9547

Funding

Beijing Natural Science Foundation QY24160Beijing Nova Program 20230484377Beijing Nova Program 20240484712BIT Teli Young Fellow Recruitment Program RCPT-20220005HaiYou Industrial Experts Programme CYLJ20241901469National Major Science and Technology Projects of China SKS-2022031National Natural Science Foundation of China 52375282Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation ZR2025QB09Taishan Scholars Program tsqn202507319The New Cornerstone Science Foundation through the XPLORER PRIZE
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The persistent conflict between solid adhesion and liquid management fundamentally limits the reliability of epidermal electronics, as sweat accumulation disrupts interfacial integrity and sensor signal fidelity. This study presents a paradigm-shifting strategy that physically decouples these requirements: a composite membrane patch with bioinspired hierarchical hydration architecture for sweat-immune sensing. Inspired by the adhesive systems of tree frogs and bees and the fluid-handling capabilities of bird beaks and pitcher plants, the architecture employs self-regulating triphase liquid bridges to enhance adhesion. Hierarchical tapered microgrooves generate substantial Laplace pressure (>800 Pa) for directional liquid transport (up to 500 mm/s). This synergistic action maintains a dynamically balanced hydration environment at the skin interface, achieving a water vapor transmission rate 2.7-fold higher than commercial patches. Consequently, it enables continuous monitoring of electrophysiological signals and sweat biomarkers, even during profuse sweating. This design principle offers a generalizable platform for developing robust, high-performance epidermal devices.

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SweatSweatingWaterAnimalsHumansWaterbio‐inspired interfacehigh permeabilityliquid transportwet adhesion

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PMID41944323
PMCPMC13185848

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