Make way for electronic skin tattoos which can monitor blood pressure
Monday, August 6, 2018 IST
The graphene-based electronic tattoo developed by scientists from Tsinghua University in China can be easily transferred onto various surfaces such as the human skin.
Chinese scientists have developed skin-like electronic tattoos, that could be used to monitor health parameters such as blood pressure and body temperature in real time.
The graphene-based electronic tattoo developed by scientists from Tsinghua University in China can be easily transferred onto various surfaces such as the human skin, leaves and silk.
Graphene, a super thin material with excellent flexibility and conductivity, is an ideal material for electronic skin, researchers said. It could also be attached to masks and throats to measure body signals such as breathing, heartbeat and voice, according to the research published in the journal ACS Nano.
The electronic skin exhibits high sensitivity and long-term stability. It can withstand higher temperatures and is comfortable to wear, ‘Xinhua’ reported. With laser scribing technology, the pattern of the graphene-based electronic skin can be personalised, a feature that will help future commercialisation.
The electronic skin has huge potential in health care and intelligent systems, scientists said.
Related Topics
Related News & Articles
New Delhi: Many people may not find jaggery attractive as a food item but no one can deny the health benefits associated with this natural sweetene...
Recently posted . 956 views . 7 min read
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), diabetes is a growing challenge in India with estimated 8.7 percent diabetic population in the age group of 20 a...
Recently posted . 840 views . 1 min read
Highlights
• Diabetics must be very careful about their diet
•
Recently posted . 935 views . 3 min read
Bursting with vitamins, fatty acids, and antioxidants—ghee when applied topically can fight wrinkles and frizzy hair amongst other things
Recently posted . 1K views . 1 min read
The human skin is considered the largest organ in the body. It’s the most visible part of your body. We often underestimate its importance until we start no...
Recently posted . 1K views . 2 min read
Trending News & Articles
Lung cancer is usually not noticeable during the early stages. Most people are diagnosed when the disease is at an advanced stage. According to Cancer.org, it is ...
Recently posted . 7K views . 2 min read
The health benefits of wood apple include [1] relief from constipation, indigestion, peptic ulcer, piles, respiratory problems, diarrhea, and dysentery. It also b...
Recently posted . 4K views . 2 min read
Bael, also known as the “Wood Apple”, is a species native to India. The bael tree is considered to be sacred to the Hindus. A famous drink known as sh...
Recently posted . 4K views . 2 min read
Do you know what milia are? Milia is a skin condition which causes the appearance of small white hard bumps on the skin which usually appear on the face, neck or ch...
Recently posted . 4K views . 2 min read
More in Food & Health
October 1 is celebrated as International Coffee Day. The beverage is not just a great energiser, it also boasts of several health benefits. Here are 5 things you ...
Recently posted. 1K views . 1 min read
Hearing loss is the fourth leading cause of disability worldwide, and an estimated 80 % of affected individuals live in low- and middle-income countries.
<...
Recently posted. 723 views . 1 min read
Poha, a popular Indian breakfast made with beaten rice, has variations in different parts of the country. In Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Rajasthan, poha is se...
Recently posted. 822 views . 2 min read
Recently posted . 627 views
Recently posted . 858 views
Recently posted . 1K views
Recently posted . 1K views
Recently posted . 1K views . 58 min read
Recently posted . 1K views . 92 min read
To give you some ideas on how to make lunches varied, interesting, and healthy, here we round up some expert tips on how to make a nutritious and tasty meal that ki...
Recently posted. 703 views . 1 min read
Weight loss is not the only benefit that you can reap out of a vegetarian or vegan diet. But an interesting survey has revealed that vegetarians are best lovers and...
Recently posted. 530 views . 1 min read