Textile Science and Engineering (한국섬유공학회지)

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Preparation of Conductive Nanoweb through Electrospinning Followed by Electroless Silver-Plating and Its Application as Dry-Type Electrode for ECG Measurement

전기방사에 이은 무전해 은도금을 통한 전도성 나노 섬유 웹의 제조와 ECG 측정용 건식 전극으로의 응용

  • Ahn, Yu-Jin (Department of Advanced Polymer and Fiber Materials, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Yoon, Sun (Department of Advanced Polymer and Fiber Materials, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Kim, Kap-Jin (Department of Advanced Polymer and Fiber Materials, Graduate School, Kyung Hee University)
  • 안유진 (경희대학교 대학원 고분자.섬유 신소재학과) ;
  • 윤선 (경희대학교 대학원 고분자.섬유 신소재학과) ;
  • 김갑진 (경희대학교 대학원 고분자.섬유 신소재학과)
  • Received : 2012.01.04
  • Accepted : 2012.02.09
  • Published : 2012.02.28
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Abstract

In order to prepare a flexible dry-type electrode for electrocadiogram (ECG), conductive poly(vinylidene fluoride) [PVDF] was electrospun and silver-plated electrolessly. The surface morphology and the mechanical and electrical properties of the silver-plated nanowebs prepared under different plating conditions were evaluated. After silverplating, the prepared web was welded ultrasonically in order to improve the conductivity and the rubbing fastness. Dry-type electrodes were fabricated into eyelet shape by using the ultrasonically welded silver-plated PVDF nanoweb, a sponge and a metal eyelet. Then, it was attached to a commercial sports brassiere top. The ECG of the wearer of the top was measured by the newly developed electrodes and the commercial Ag/AgCl gel electrodes while walking and running. The comparison reveals that the silver-plated PVDF nanowebs can be used as an electrode for ECG measurement.

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