E-TATTOOS

Aug. 6, 2018

Chinese scientists have developed skin-like electronic tattoos, that can be used to monitor health parameters such as body temperature and blood pressure in real time.

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These are graphene-based electronic tattoo, which can be easily transferred onto various surfaces such as the human skin, leaves and silk.
Graphene, a super thin material with excellent flexibility and conductivity, is an ideal material for electronic skin.
It could also be attached to masks and throats to measure body signals such as breathing, heartbeat and voice.

Source : The Hindu

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