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Binbin Zhang^1,2, Jiyu Li^1,2, Jingkun Zhou^1,2

¹Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.

|March 28, 2024

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This study introduces integrated moisture-permeable wearable electronics using 3D liquid diodes (3D LDs). This technology offers superior comfort and stable biosignal monitoring by efficiently managing sweat, enhancing device longevity and user experience.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Biomedical Engineering
Electronics

Background:

Breathable wearable electronics are crucial for comfort and continuous biosignal monitoring.
Current permeable electronics research focuses mainly on electrodes and substrates, lagging in full system integration.
Integrating permeability and multifunctionality in wearable systems is a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a general strategy for integrated moisture-permeable wearable electronics.
To develop a system that addresses the limitations of current permeable electronics.
To demonstrate a user-friendly, sustainable, and cost-effective wearable electronic solution.

Main Methods:

Utilized three-dimensional liquid diode (3D LD) configurations with spatially heterogeneous wettability.
Developed a system capable of unidirectionally self-pumping sweat from the skin.
Incorporated a detachable design with a replaceable vapor/sweat-discharging substrate.

Main Results:

Achieved a maximum sweat pumping rate of 11.6 ml cm⁻² min⁻¹, significantly exceeding physiological sweat rates.
Demonstrated exceptional skin-friendliness, user comfort, and stable signal reading under sweating conditions.
Showcased the technology in both skin-integrated and textile-integrated electronics.

Conclusions:

The 3D LD strategy provides a viable solution for integrated moisture-permeable wearable electronics.
The technology enhances user comfort, device stability, and biosignal monitoring capabilities.
The detachable and replaceable design promotes sustainability and cost-effectiveness for scalable wearable devices.