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Breathable hydrogel fabric electrodes for myoelectric signal detection
The goal of this project is to develop a flexible electronic system based on breathable hydrogel electrodes on everyday fabric substrates for myoelectric signal detection.
Hydrogel electrodes are known for their low interfacial impedance with the skin, making them highly effective in collecting bioelectric signals. However, traditional gel electrodes often lack breathability, which can lead to local inflammation and discomfort during prolonged use.
In this project, we aim to develop a flexible electronic system based on breathable hydrogel electrodes on everyday fabric substrates for myoelectric signal detection. By allowing the hydrogel to solidify within the capillary channels of the fabric without obstructing them, we can create a “breathable” gel electrode. This innovation is expected to enhance comfort for daily use and long-term clinical applications.
Hydrogel electrodes are known for their low interfacial impedance with the skin, making them highly effective in collecting bioelectric signals. However, traditional gel electrodes often lack breathability, which can lead to local inflammation and discomfort during prolonged use. In this project, we aim to develop a flexible electronic system based on breathable hydrogel electrodes on everyday fabric substrates for myoelectric signal detection. By allowing the hydrogel to solidify within the capillary channels of the fabric without obstructing them, we can create a “breathable” gel electrode. This innovation is expected to enhance comfort for daily use and long-term clinical applications.
• Curing hydrogels on fabric substrates without blocking the pores of the fabric
• Modify the layout of existing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and design them as flexible PCBs
• Write a scientific project report
• Curing hydrogels on fabric substrates without blocking the pores of the fabric • Modify the layout of existing printed circuit boards (PCBs) and design them as flexible PCBs • Write a scientific project report
Prof Dr Carlo Menon, Dr. Weifeng Yang and Yuanlong Li will supervise the student, and the research will be performed at ETH Zurich’s Biomedical and Mobile Health Technology research group (www.bmht.ethz.ch) in the Balgrist Campus in Zurich, Switzerland.
To apply, use the button below to tell us why you want to do this project, attach a CV with your current program of study, your grades and any other info you deem relevant. Please include length of time that your project or thesis will occupy (i.e. 2 months, 6 months, etc).
Prof Dr Carlo Menon, Dr. Weifeng Yang and Yuanlong Li will supervise the student, and the research will be performed at ETH Zurich’s Biomedical and Mobile Health Technology research group (www.bmht.ethz.ch) in the Balgrist Campus in Zurich, Switzerland.
To apply, use the button below to tell us why you want to do this project, attach a CV with your current program of study, your grades and any other info you deem relevant. Please include length of time that your project or thesis will occupy (i.e. 2 months, 6 months, etc).