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Multifunctional Epidermal Electronics Printed Directly onto the Skin

Journal Article · · Advanced Materials
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  1. Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL (United States); University of Illinois
  2. Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL (United States)
  3. Univ. of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA (United States)
  4. Dalian Univ. of Technology (China)
  5. Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL (United States)

Materials and designs are presented for electronics and sensors that can be conformally and robustly integrated onto the surface of the skin. A multifunctional device of this type can record various physiological signals relevant to health and wellness. Furthermore, this class of technology offers capabilities in biocompatible, non-invasive measurement that lie beyond those available with conventional, point-contact electrode interfaces to the skin.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES). Materials Sciences & Engineering Division; National Science Foundation
Grant/Contract Number:
FG02-07ER46471; FG02-07ER46453
OSTI ID:
1875681
Journal Information:
Advanced Materials, Journal Name: Advanced Materials Journal Issue: 20 Vol. 25; ISSN 0935-9648
Publisher:
WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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