Rugged and breathable forms of stretchable electronics with adherent composite substrates for transcutaneous monitoring

Kyung-In Jang, Sang Youn Han, Sheng Xu, Kyle E. Mathewson, Yihui Zhang, Jae-Woong Jeong, Gwang-Tae Kim, R Chad Webb, Jung Woo Lee, Thomas J. Dawidczyk, Rak Hwan Kim, Young Min Song, Woon-Hong Yeo, Stanley Kim, Huanyu Cheng, Sang Il Rhee, Jeahoon Chung, Byunggik Kim, Ha Uk Chung, Dongjun Lee, Yiyuan Yang, Moongee Cho, John G. Gaspar, Ronald Carbonari, Monica Fabiani, Gabriele Gratton, Yonggang Huang and John A. Rogers ()
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Kyung-In Jang: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sang Youn Han: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Sheng Xu: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Kyle E. Mathewson: Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Yihui Zhang: Center for Engineering and Health and Skin Disease Research Center, Northwestern University
Jae-Woong Jeong: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Gwang-Tae Kim: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
R Chad Webb: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Jung Woo Lee: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Thomas J. Dawidczyk: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Rak Hwan Kim: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Young Min Song: Pusan National University
Woon-Hong Yeo: VCU Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth University
Stanley Kim: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Huanyu Cheng: Center for Engineering and Health and Skin Disease Research Center, Northwestern University
Sang Il Rhee: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Jeahoon Chung: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Byunggik Kim: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ha Uk Chung: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dongjun Lee: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Yiyuan Yang: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Moongee Cho: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
John G. Gaspar: Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ronald Carbonari: Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Monica Fabiani: Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Gabriele Gratton: Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Yonggang Huang: Center for Engineering and Health and Skin Disease Research Center, Northwestern University
John A. Rogers: and Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Nature Communications, 2014, vol. 5, issue 1, 1-10

Abstract: Abstract Research in stretchable electronics involves fundamental scientific topics relevant to applications with importance in human healthcare. Despite significant progress in active components, routes to mechanically robust construction are lacking. Here, we introduce materials and composite designs for thin, breathable, soft electronics that can adhere strongly to the skin, with the ability to be applied and removed hundreds of times without damaging the devices or the skin, even in regions with substantial topography and coverage of hair. The approach combines thin, ultralow modulus, cellular silicone materials with elastic, strain-limiting fabrics, to yield a compliant but rugged platform for stretchable electronics. Theoretical and experimental studies highlight the mechanics of adhesion and elastic deformation. Demonstrations include cutaneous optical, electrical and radio frequency sensors for measuring hydration state, electrophysiological activity, pulse and cerebral oximetry. Multipoint monitoring of a subject in an advanced driving simulator provides a practical example.

Date: 2014
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