A wearable conductive hydrogel with triple network reinforcement inspired by bio-fibrous scaffolds for real-time quantitatively sensing compression force exerted on fruit surface

Mechanical stresses incurred during post-harvest fruit storage and transportation profoundly impact decay and losses. Currently, the monitoring of mechanical forces is primarily focused on vibrational forces experienced by containers and vehicles and impact forces affecting containers. However, the detection of compressive forces both among interior fruit and between fruit and packaging surfaces remains deficient. Hence, conformable materials capable of sensing compressive stresses are necessary.