Saúl Carrasco‐Saavedra

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Tecnologie Avanzate (Italy)

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Saúl Carrasco‐Saavedra is pioneering the field of transient iontronics, developing sustainable, bio-based materials for next-generation soft electronics. His research focuses on creating high-performance, environmentally friendly strain sensors and iontronic devices using all-natural components. Carrasco‐Saavedra’s major contributions include the design of eutectogel nanocomposites—flexible ionic conductors that overcome the limitations of petroleum-based sensors by offering an expanded strain range and biodegradability. His most-cited work, a 2023 study on a transient dual-response iontronic strain sensor made from gelatin and cellulose nanocrystals, has already garnered 30 citations, highlighting its immediate impact. More recently, his 2025 paper on thermally stable all-natural agar eutectogels demonstrates continued innovation in creating robust, transient iontronics for applications in healthcare monitoring and soft robotics. By replacing conventional electronics with materials that can safely degrade, Carrasco‐Saavedra is addressing critical challenges in electronic waste and device sustainability, positioning his work at the forefront of eco-conscious materials science.