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http://dx.doi.org/10.46670/JSST.2022.31.2.71

Skin-interfaced Wearable Biosensors: A Mini-Review  

Kim, Taehwan (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST))
Park, Inkyu (Department of Mechanical Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST))
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Journal of Sensor Science and Technology / v.31, no.2, 2022 , pp. 71-78 More about this Journal
Abstract
Wearable devices have the potential to revolutionize future medical diagnostics and personal healthcare. The integration of biosensors into scalable form factors allow continuous and noninvasive monitoring of key biomarkers and various physiological indicators. However, conventional wearable devices have critical limitations owing to their rigid and obtrusive interfaces. Recent developments in functional biocompatible materials, micro/nanofabrication methods, multimodal sensor mechanisms, and device integration technologies have provided the foundation for novel skin-interfaced bioelectronics for advanced and user-friendly wearable devices. Nonetheless, it is a great challenge to satisfy a wide range of design parameters in fabricating an authentic skin-interfaced device while maintaining its edge over conventional devices. This review highlights recent advances in skin-compatible materials, biosensor performance, and energy-harvesting methods that shed light on the future of wearable devices for digital health and personalized medicine.
Keywords
personal healthcare; biosensors; wearable devices; multimodal sensor; micro/nanofabrication; skin-interfaced bioelectronics; digital health;
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