Table 2 Summary of FEs based on starch gels.
Device Type | Materials | Performance | Function of starch | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sensor/biomolecules carrier | Starch, poly (HEMA-co-BVImCl) | Electric responsive 2–5 V | Increase biocompatibility | |
Adhesive hydrogel | Starch, cross linkers | Viscoelastic antibacterial conductivity | Adhesives | |
Smart window systems | Starch, AgNWs, cellulose | Solar modulation 17.9% | Active layer | |
Sensor | Starch, PDMS | Stress (GF = 0.71), strain (GF = 2.22), humidity (1.2 × 10−6 S m−1 RH%−1) | Substrate | |
Sensor | Starch, PVA, borax | Strain (GF = 1.02), S = 180 ms | Network structure | |
Sensor | Starch, CaCl2 | Strain, moisture, pH | Network structure | |
Sensor | Amy, P(AAm–AAc) | Strain (GF = 6.93) | Assistant | |
Supercapacitor | Starch, GO | Energy density 19.8 Wh kg−1 | Carbon precursor | |
Supercapacitor | Starch, KOH | Energy density 24.5 Wh kg−1 | Carbon precursor | |
Supercapacitor | Starch, citric acid | Specific capacitance 54 F g−1 | Electrolyte | |
Supercapacitor/absorbent | Starch, GO | Specific capacitance 316 F g−1 | Modification of GO | |
Triboelectric nanogenerator | Starch, PDMS, silicone rubber | Open-circuit voltage ~25 V | Electrode |
