Printed dry electrode for neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for e-textile
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Muscle atrophy is a well-known consequence of immobilization and critical illness, leading to prolonged rehabilitation and increased mortality. In this study, we develop a solution to preserve muscle mass using customized biocompatible neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) device. Commercially available NMES solutions with gel-based electrodes often lead to skin irritation. We demonstrate the printing of conducting electrodes on a compressive stocking textile that can be used for more than seven days without observing any inflammation. This solution consists of a dry and biocompatible electrode directly integrated into the textile with good mechanical compatibility with skin (Young's modulus of 0.39 MPa). The surface roughness of the underlying substrate plays a significant role in obtaining good print quality. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy (EIS) analysis showed that the printed electrode showed better performance than the commercial ones based on a matched interfacial performance and improved series resistance. Furthermore, we investigated our NMES solution in a hospital setting to evaluate its effectiveness on muscle atrophy, with promising results.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Nanoscale |
Vol/bind | 15 |
Udgave nummer | 11 |
Sider (fra-til) | 5337-5344 |
Antal sider | 8 |
ISSN | 2040-3364 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2023 |
Bibliografisk note
Funding Information:
The study was supported by Lundbeck Foundation (R349-2020-815) and InnoExplorer Grant (9122-00097) from the Danish Innovation Foundation. The authors thank Professor Duncan S. Sutherland from iNANO Center, Aarhus University, Denmark, for helping with contact angle measurements.
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