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Carbon nanotube materials for electrocardiography
Anna Kolanowska1, Artur P Herman1,2, Rafał G Jędrysiak1
1Department of Organic Chemistry, Bioorganic Chemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Chemistry, Silesian University of Technology, NanoCarbon Group Bolesława Krzywoustego 4 44-100 Gliwice Poland slawomir.boncel@polsl.pl +48 32 237 20 94 +48 32 237 12 72.
RSC Advances
|April 15, 2022
Summary
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are advancing electrocardiography (ECG) systems. This review highlights CNTs
Area of Science:
- Nanomaterials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Cardiology
Background:
- Traditional electrocardiography (ECG) systems face limitations in performance and invasiveness.
- Carbon nanotubes (CNTs), as 1D nanomaterials, possess unique physicochemical properties.
- CNTs offer potential for improved diagnostic tools in cardiac disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the development and application of CNTs in electrocardiography systems since 2008.
- To analyze the electrical and mechanical performance of CNT-based ECG components.
- To identify challenges for the large-scale implementation of CNTs in clinical electrocardiography.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of studies from 2008 onwards.
- Analysis of CNTs as electroconductive fillers in ECG systems.
- Evaluation of to-skin electrodes and wiring systems incorporating CNTs.
Main Results:
- CNTs have been developed as critical components, primarily as electroconductive fillers.
- CNT-based systems, particularly electrodes, demonstrate promising electrical and mechanical characteristics (adhesivity, flexibility, elasticity).
- Qualitative biocompatibility of CNT-based materials has been assessed.
Conclusions:
- CNTs show significant potential to enhance electrocardiography systems.
- Further research is needed to address challenges for scalable, clinical application of CNTs in ECG.
- CNTs may offer a competitive alternative to traditional electrocardiography solutions.
