substrates property like electrical, physicochemical property, etc. For impactful clinical

technologies using CP-based biocomposites, it is still essential to realize the full potential

of its ability and modified accordingly, without compromising the electrical property.

PTh- and PANi-based biocomposite’s main challenge is the mechanical stability, de­

gradation, and cytotoxicity, where a novel approach to overcome these limitations may be

with great consideration by focusing on bio-based polymers. PPy-incorporated bio­

composites are one of the best choices for futuristic applications like flexible electronics.

Although PPy offers higher conductivities and is easy to process, its brittleness, as well as

solubility in common aqueous solvents, needs to be addressed. PPy-based biocomposites

are still being explored for advanced areas such as flexible manoeuvring devices in

surgery, neural interfacing electrodes, and electronic tattoos. PVDF with its flexibility and

biocompatibility can be further explored for various animal trials to remotely monitor or

induce stimulation with battery-less devices and should find use in a bioelectronics ap­

plication. Similarly, PEDOT with its unique properties has already enabled the fabrication

of futuristic bioelectronics devices with various neural interfaces. The real-time mon­

itoring using CP-based flexible bioelectronics has proved its potential in a wide spectrum,

further, clinical data is required to represent the new and promising devices for un­

resolved technological challenges. And some of the advantages, characteristics, and

properties of CP-based composites can be more beneficial, which may even replace the

metals in various bioelectronics devices.

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