Fully Integrated, Stretchable, Wireless Skin‐Conformal Bioelectronics for Continuous Stress Monitoring in Daily Life

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Title: Fully Integrated, Stretchable, Wireless Skin‐Conformal Bioelectronics for Continuous Stress Monitoring in Daily Life
Authors: Hojoong Kim, Yun‐Soung Kim, Musa Mahmood, Shinjae Kwon, Nathan Zavanelli, Hee Seok Kim, You Seung Rim, Fayron Epps, Woon‐Hong Yeo
Source: Advanced Science, Vol 7, Iss 15, Pp n/a-n/a (2020)
Publisher Information: Wiley, 2020.
Publication Year: 2020
Collection: LCC:Science
Subject Terms: continuous stress monitors, galvanic skin response (GSR), stretchable bioelectronics, temperature monitoring, wireless soft electronics, Science
More Details: Abstract Stress is one of the main causes that increase the risk of serious health problems. Recent wearable devices have been used to monitor stress levels via electrodermal activities on the skin. Although many biosensors provide adequate sensing performance, they still rely on uncomfortable, partially flexible systems with rigid electronics. These devices are mounted on either fingers or palms, which hinders a continuous signal monitoring. A fully‐integrated, stretchable, wireless skin‐conformal bioelectronic (referred to as “SKINTRONICS”) is introduced here that integrates soft, multi‐layered, nanomembrane sensors and electronics for continuous and portable stress monitoring in daily life. The all‐in‐one SKINTRONICS is ultrathin, highly soft, and lightweight, which overall offers an ergonomic and conformal lamination on the skin. Stretchable nanomembrane electrodes and a digital temperature sensor enable highly sensitive monitoring of galvanic skin response (GSR) and temperature. A set of comprehensive signal processing, computational modeling, and experimental study provides key aspects of device design, fabrication, and optimal placing location. Simultaneous comparison with two commercial stress monitors captures the enhanced performance of SKINTRONICS in long‐term wearability, minimal noise, and skin compatibility. In vivo demonstration of continuous stress monitoring in daily life reveals the unique capability of the soft device as a real‐world applicable stress monitor.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2198-3844
Relation: https://doaj.org/toc/2198-3844
DOI: 10.1002/advs.202000810
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/f70c02f0a9284fd2a47eceec40ce0c77
Accession Number: edsdoj.f70c02f0a9284fd2a47eceec40ce0c77
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:21983844
DOI:10.1002/advs.202000810
Published in:Advanced Science
Language:English