Issue 7, 2023

Toward a new generation of permeable skin electronics

Abstract

Skin-mountable electronics are considered to be the future of the next generation of portable electronics, due to their softness and seamless integration with human skin. However, impermeable materials limit device comfort and reliability for long-term, continuous usage. The recent emergence of permeable skin-mountable electronics has attracted tremendous attention in the soft electronics field. Herein, we provide a comprehensive and systematic review of permeable skin-mountable electronics. Typical porous materials and structures are first highlighted, followed by discussion of important device properties. Then, we review the latest representative applications of breathable skin-mountable electronics, such as bioelectrical sensors, temperature sensors, humidity and hydration sensors, strain and pressure sensors, and energy harvesting and storage devices. Finally, a conclusion and future directions for permeable skin electronics are provided.

Graphical abstract: Toward a new generation of permeable skin electronics

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
07 11 2022
Accepted
02 1 2023
First published
03 1 2023

Nanoscale, 2023,15, 3051-3078

Toward a new generation of permeable skin electronics

J. Yang, Z. Zhang, P. Zhou, Y. Zhang, Y. Liu, Y. Xu, Y. Gu, S. Qin, H. Haick and Y. Wang, Nanoscale, 2023, 15, 3051 DOI: 10.1039/D2NR06236D

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