Development of wearable sensors to measure sweat rate and conductivity

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Chapter 1 - Wearable sensors
• BIOTEX project
• Sweat
• Applications and sensors requirements
• Market innovation analysis and level of innovation
• References
• Chapter 2 – Sweat conductivity and temperature sensors
• Definition and preliminary tests
• Geometry and substrate of electrodes
• Temperature sensor
• Conductivity and temperature sensors
• References
• Chapter 3 - Sweat rate sensor
• Measurement of flow
• Humidity sensors
• Resistive humidity sensors
• Thermal conductivity humidity sensors
• Capacitive humidity sensors
• Wearable humidity sensors
• Sensors based on conductive yarns coated with hydrophilic polymers
• Sensors based on conductive polymer fibres
• Sensors based on a layer of hydrophilic polymer between conductive fabrics
• Test system
• Test of the sweat rate sensor
• References
• Chapter 4 - Calibration of the sensors and results
• Calibration of the sensors
• Choice of body area for sweat sampling
• Results

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main goal of this research?

The goal is to design and create low-cost, wearable sensors that can measure sweat rate and conductivity directly on the body.

Where are these sensors integrated?

The sensors are integrated into textile substrates, making them part of a wearable system for continuous monitoring.

Why is sweat monitoring important?

Sweat contains important physiological and biological data. Monitoring it can be vital for sectors like sports and healthcare.

What types of humidity sensors are explored?

The dissertation discusses resistive, thermal conductivity, and capacitive humidity sensors in the context of sweat rate measurement.

What is the BIOTEX project?

The BIOTEX project is a related initiative mentioned in the context of developing smart textiles and wearable sensors for physiological monitoring.