Sweat-collecting patch inspired by cactus spines
A sweat-collecting patch has been developed using the principle based on how the cactus spines attract water.
Materials Science
Nov 4, 2021
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News tagged with wearable device
Researchers use mobile tech, forge partnerships to study home literacy efforts
Penn State scientists are combining their skills in data science and innovative approaches to mobile technology with their ability to forge community partnerships to find ways to support families in their home literacy efforts.
Education
Oct 26, 2021
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Soft and comfortable e-textiles that can be used to measure photoplenthysmography
Advances in wearable devices have enabled e-textiles, which fuse lightweight and comfortable textiles with smart electronics, and are garnering attention as the next-generation wearable technology. In particular, fiber electronic ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 2, 2021
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Fungal wearables and devices: Biomaterials pave the way toward science fiction future
Fungi are among the world's oldest and most tenacious organisms. They are now showing great promise to become one of the most useful materials for producing textiles, gadgets and other construction materials. The joint research ...
Biochemistry
Jan 18, 2021
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Energy-harvesting plastics pass the acid test
A polymer previously used to protect solar cells may find new applications in consumer electronics, reveals a KAUST team studying thin films capable of converting thermal energy into electricity.
Materials Science
Oct 6, 2020
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Next generation of wearable devices will stay charged longer and track movements better
What if your belt did more than hold up your pants? What if it also listened to your FitBit, smart glasses, and smart jewelry to better recognize what activities you were engaged in while using far less power than anything ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 22, 2020
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Technology uses plant biomass waste for self-powered biomedical devices
An innovation turning waste material into stretchable devices may soon provide a new option for creating self-powered biomedical inventions.
Materials Science
May 28, 2020
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Wearable devices powered by body motion using stretchable carbon nanotube thin films
A transparent, stretchable triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) with area up to 12 cm x 12 cm and power output 8 Watts per square metre, has been realized by Nagoya University researchers using a carbon nanotube thin film (CNT ...
Nanomaterials
Mar 9, 2020
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Pacifier biosensor could help monitor newborn health
Wearable biosensors that non-invasively monitor health and fitness are growing in popularity among adults. But adapting this technology for use with babies is difficult because the devices are often bulky or have rigid surfaces ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 23, 2019
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New 3-D interconnection technology for future wearable bioelectronics
IBS scientists developed stretchable metal composites and 3-D printed them on soft substrates at room temperature. By enabling ever-slimmer 3-D interconnects, this study can help to revolutionize the physical appearance of ...
Bio & Medicine
Aug 19, 2019
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