Biodegradable electrodes as a platform for sustainable on-skin electrophysiology - Bio-Electro

Project summary

Non-invasive recording of the electrical activity of different body parts is a fundamental technology in clinical diagnostics. This technology makes uses electrodes in contact with skin. Current electrodes show drawbacks associated with materials and technology, i.e. skin irritation, low signal quality, high electrode-skin impedance, plus big amounts of e-waste. The electrode market is expanding, resulting in thousands of tons of annual electronic waste._x000D_ _x000D_ The Bio-Electro project aims to develop biodegradable electrodes for sustainable electrocardiogram (ECG) recordings. By utilizing nanocelluloses and biodegradable conductive inks, the Bio-electrodes will be flexible, conformable, wearable, breathable, biocompatible and fully biodegradable. Reduction of electronic waste with great benefits to the environment, society, and clinical users are expected. Monitoring of electrical activity from the eye (EOG), brain (EEG) or muscles (EMG) are other possible applications._x000D_