An Integrated Flexible Bioelectrical and Biochemical Monitoring System Based on Spindle-Structured Directional Sweat-Pumping Nanomesh

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Authors: Jingzhi Wu, Rui Han, Junjie Ma, Jinyi Gong, Tianxin Guan, P Dong, Hao Tang, Haidong Liu, Jinan Luo, Chang Liu, Yuanfang Li, Degong Zeng
+7 more Chuting Liu, Zhikang Deng, Xinyi Qu, L Chen, Tian-Ling Ren, Jianhua Zhou, Yancong Qiao
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Abstract

Wearable epidermal monitoring holds significant importance in health assessment. However, current electronic skins are limited by poor conformability caused by sweat accumulation, discomfort from low breathability and single signal, making long-term, stable, and high-throughput signal recording much challenging. In this study, a spindle-structured directional sweat-pumping nanomesh (SDSN) is developed via electrospinning. By combining multiple asymmetries, including wettability, pore size, and spindle-knots structure, the SDSN establishes synergistic forces that enable unidirectional liquid transport at a rate over 1000 times faster than human sweat production during exercise. To demonstrate the advantages in fluid guidance, a dual-architecture and dual-perspective comparative model framework is constructed. The introduction of Au nanomesh as electrodes allows the Au nanomesh electrode to simultaneously monitor electrochemical and electrophysiological signals, while maintaining excellent skin conformability and motion stability. Additionally, a nanomesh-encapsulated flexible circuit is developed capable of continuous wireless monitoring. This system shows potential for correlation analysis of metabolic energy output and cardiovascular response, making it an ideal tool for health management during intense physical labor and exercise.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Surface Modification and Superhydrophobicity Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Nano-Micro Letters
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
18
Issue
1
Publication date
2 March 2026
Language
EN