Carbon-nanotube-coated 3D microspring force sensor for medical applications
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Author(s)
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Flexible electronic materials combined with micro-3D fabrication present new opportunities for wearable biosensors and medical devices. This Research Article introduces a novel carbon-nanotube-coated force sensor, successfully combining the advantages of flexible conductive nanomaterials and the versatility of two photon polymerization technologies for creating functional 3D microstructures. The device employs carbon-nanotube-coated microsprings with varying configurations and geometries for real-time force sensing. To demonstrate its practical value, the device has first been embodied as a patch sensor for transcutaneous monitoring of human arterial pulses, followed by the development of a multiple-point force-sensitive catheter for real-time noninvasive intraluminal intervention. The results illustrate the potential of leveraging advanced nanomaterials and micro-3D-printing for developing new medical devices.
Date Issued
2019-10-02
Date Acceptance
2019-09-04
Citation
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces, 2019, 11 (39), pp.35577-35586
ISSN
1944-8244
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Start Page
35577
End Page
35586
Journal / Book Title
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
Volume
11
Issue
39
Copyright Statement
© 2019 American Chemical Society.
Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Identifier
http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/gateway/Gateway.cgi?GWVersion=2&SrcApp=PARTNER_APP&SrcAuth=LinksAMR&KeyUT=WOS:000489001900007&DestLinkType=FullRecord&DestApp=ALL_WOS&UsrCustomerID=1ba7043ffcc86c417c072aa74d649202
Grant Number
EP/N027132/1
Subjects
Science & Technology
Technology
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Science & Technology - Other Topics
Materials Science
force sensor
flexible electronics
3D microfabrication
carbon nanotube
healthcare electronics
PRESSURE SENSORS
GRAPHENE
TRANSPARENT
FABRICATION
MICROSTRUCTURE
FILMS
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2019-09-04