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Bioelectronic Synergy Lab

2023

Review npj Flexible Electronics

Wearable Bioelectronics Fabricated In Situ on Skins

Illustration of liquid-metal electronic skin painted in situ onto skin tissue to form conformable bio-electrodes across a person’s head, neck, and chest, with an inset showing the gallium-oxide-coated liquid-metal microstructure and air holes.

Authors

F. Ershad , S. Patel , C. Yu

Abstract

In recent years, wearable bioelectronics has rapidly expanded for diagnosing, monitoring, and treating various pathological conditions from the skin surface. Although the devices are typically prefabricated as soft patches for general usage, there is a growing need for devices that are customized in situ to provide accurate data and precise treatment. In this perspective, the state-of-the-art in situ fabricated wearable bioelectronics are summarized, focusing primarily on Drawn-on-Skin (DoS) bioelectronics and other in situ fabrication methods. The advantages and limitations of these technologies are evaluated and potential future directions are suggested for the widespread adoption of these technologies in everyday life.

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F. Ershad, S. Patel, C. Yu (2023). Wearable Bioelectronics Fabricated In Situ on Skins. npj Flexible Electronics 7(1), 32. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-023-00265-0

BibTeX · Ershad2023WearableBioelectronics

@article{Ershad2023WearableBioelectronics,
  title = {{Wearable Bioelectronics Fabricated In Situ on Skins}},
  author = {F. Ershad and S. Patel and C. Yu},
  journal = {npj Flexible Electronics},
  year = {2023},
  volume = {7},
  number = {1},
  pages = {32},
  doi = {10.1038/s41528-023-00265-0},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-023-00265-0},
}

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