Cellulose-based medical sensors

From skin to inside

A single biopolymer platform that spans in vitro rapid tests and in vivo implanted monitoring for biomarker acquisition across the disease continuum.

Yuying, Song · Zhou, Jie · Hao, Sanwei · Shao, Changyou · Yu, Wenting · Yu, Yaru · Wang, Fangqing · Li, Zhiyu · Fu, Peng · Yang, Jun · Cong, Hailin · Chen, Chaoji

Progress in Materials Science 2026

Applications

• Wearable healthcare：Cellulose patches on skin collect biomarkers like sweat.
• Biochemical sensing：Cellulose sensing layers enable rapid readout of biochemical markers.
• Organoids：3D cellulose scaffolds provide structural support for organoid growth.
• Drug delivery：Cellulose drug platforms enable controlled release of therapeutics.