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Stretchable bioelectronics—Current and future

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 December 2017

Ishan D. Joshipura ,
Mickey Finn III ,
Siew Ting Melissa Tan ,
Michael D. Dickey  and
Darren J. Lipomi
Ishan D. Joshipura
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University, USA; idjoship@ncsu.edu
Mickey Finn III
Affiliation:
Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, San Diego, USA; mifinn@eng.ucsd.edu
Siew Ting Melissa Tan
Affiliation:
School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; mtan041@e.ntu.edu.sg
Michael D. Dickey
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, North Carolina State University, USA; michael_dickey@ncsu.edu
Darren J. Lipomi
Affiliation:
Department of Nanoengineering, University of California, San Diego, USA; dlipomi@eng.ucsd.edu
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Abstract

Materials used in wearable and implantable electronic devices should match the mechanical properties of biological tissues, which are inherently soft and deformable. In comparison to conventional rigid electronics, soft bioelectronics can provide accurate and real-time monitoring of physiological signals, improve comfort, and enable altogether new modalities for sensing. This article highlights recent progress, identifies technical challenges, and offers possible solutions for the emerging field of stretchable bioelectronics. We organize the content into three topical categories: (1) biological integration of soft electronic materials, (2) materials and mechanics, and (3) soft robotics. Finally, we conclude this article with a discussion on the outlook of the field and future challenges.

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MRS Bulletin , Volume 42 , Issue 12: DNA Nanotechnology: A foundation for Programmable Nanoscale Materials , December 2017 , pp. 960 - 967
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2017 

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