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ArticlePolymers2026

Robust Polyimide/Graphene Composites as Electrically Functional Materials for Space-Compatible Biomedical Applications.

Martina Campanella, Francesca Blondelli, Elisa Toto, Susanna Laurenzi, Maria Gabriella Santonicola

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Article in Polymers, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Martina CampanellaDepartment of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0000-2275-651X
Francesca BlondelliDepartment of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0009-0002-3855-8213
Elisa TotoDepartment of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-8394-328X
Susanna LaurenziSapienza Aerospace Structures Laboratory, Sapienza University of Rome, Via Salaria 851, 00138 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9159-709X
Maria Gabriella SantonicolaDepartment of Chemical Engineering Materials Environment, Sapienza University of Rome, Via del Castro Laurenziano 7, 00161 Rome, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-2736-8580

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Italian Space Agency 2024-5-E.0-CUP I53D24000060005Ministry of Universities and Research 2024-5-E.0-CUP I53D24000060005Sapienza University of Rome RM123188F46B2474, AR124190731C9F6A
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Abstract

Polyimide-based composites with graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) fillers are investigated as multifunctional materials for potential space-compatible biomedical monitoring. These composites are designed to combine the intrinsic high thermal and chemical stability of polyimides, as well as their well-established radiation resistance reported in the literature, with the electrical functionality of graphene. PI/GNP membranes are fabricated by casting dispersions of graphene nanoplatelets within the polyimide solution, using a green and bio-based solvent (dimethyl isosorbide), followed by thermal treatment in vacuum. The effect of UV-C irradiation is investigated as a sterilization-relevant stress condition, showing that the PI/GNP composites retain their main chemical and surface characteristics after exposure. In addition, irradiation is associated with an improvement in the electrical response, suggesting that the conductive network formed by graphene nanoplatelets remains effective after treatment. Overall, this study highlights the PI/GNP composites as robust and electrically functional candidate materials for dry electrode applications in harsh environments. By combining chemical stability, thermal resistance, a stable surface and electrical conductivity, these membranes emerge as promising candidates for future health monitoring applications on Earth and during long-term missions in space.

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dry electrodesgraphenepolyimide compositessurface analysisUV-C sterilization

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PMID42797130
PMCPMC13611752

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