Breathable Honeycomb-Inspired Flexible Heater and Sensor Array for Uniform Skin Heating and Enhanced ISF Extraction

IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) 2026

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Authors: Hao Zheng, Xueqin Wang, Xingguo Zhang, Wangwang Zhu, Wenjun Li, DaChao Li, Zhihua Pu
DOI: 10.1109/mems64181.2026.11419072
Cited by: 0
References: 15

Abstract

This work presents a wearable, breathable, and flexible heater-sensor array based on a biomimetic honeycomb design for epidermal thermal regulation and interstitial fluid (ISF) extraction enhancement. The multilayer structure integrates a laser-patterned metallic heater, a PEDOT:PSS temperature sensor array, and electrospun thermoplastic polyurethane nanofiber membranes that ensure mechanical compliance and superior vapor permeability. The device achieves uniform temperature distribution ($< \pm 0.15^{\circ} \mathrm{C}$variation across 8$\text{cm}^{2}$), rapid thermal response ($

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Electrochemical sensors and biosensors Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies

Publication details

Journal / source
IEEE International Conference on Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
Pages
342–345
Publication date
25 January 2026
Language
EN