A team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) in Daejeon has created an electronic tattoo ink that is comprised of liquid metal and carbon nanotubes and serves as a bioelectrode.
After being connected to an electrocardiogram (ECG) device or other biosensors, the device may output a readout of a patient’s vital signs and heart rate to a monitor. The researchers want to someday do without biosensors.
The monitors may be positioned anywhere, even in patients’ homes, according to researchers. The non-invasive ink is made of particles based on gallium, a soft metal used in thermometers. The nanotubes strengthen the ink and allow it to conduct electricity.
According to Park, when it is applied to the skin, the tattoo endures after rigorous rubbing, which is not conceivable with only liquid metal.
An estimated 40% of Americans already utilize digital healthcare options, whether they be for counseling, telemedicine, or both, according to a recent poll.
