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Amoeba‐Inspired Self‐Healing Electronic Slime for Adaptable, Durable Epidermal Wearable Electronics.

Authors :
Feng, Yu
Wu, Cong
Chen, Meng
Sun, Hui
Vellaisamy, Arul Lenus Roy
Daoud, Walid A.
Yu, Xinge
Zhang, Guanglie
Li, Wen Jung
Source :
Advanced Functional Materials. 9/11/2024, Vol. 34 Issue 37, p1-14. 14p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Epidermal electronics has garnered significant research attention due to its promising applications in wearable human‐machine interfaces and intelligent healthcare sensing. However, their widespread use faces challenges due to complex manufacturing processes, high material costs, inadaptability to different skin surfaces, and inadequate reusability. Herein, inspired by the biological reshapability and environmental adaptability of amoeba, an ultra‐deformable (≈2600% strain), bioadhesive (adhesive strength ≈3 kPa), strong self‐healing (fastest recovery time ≈1s, maximum wound distance ≈5 mm), and electromechanical‐durable wearable electronic slime (E‐slime) is proposed, which can instantaneously form on‐skin electronics in situ to detect body motion and physiological signals. E‐slime demonstrates desired sensing performance with high sensitivity (gauge factor 2.95), wide sensing range (up to 400% strain), and low detection limit (≈1% strain), which can seamlessly adhere to the skin and can be easily reused multiple times (≈100 cycles usage). E‐slime also enables on‐the‐fly deployment of motion monitoring tasks at various body locations, showcasing its versatility and reliability for body motion recognition and personal health monitoring. This study holds potential for next‐generation green electronics, motion sensing devices, and wearable human‐machine interfaces, ultimately helping to ensure healthy lives and promote well‐being. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1616301X
Volume :
34
Issue :
37
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Advanced Functional Materials
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
179998409
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202402393