Researchers have developed a new type of malleable, self-healing, and completely recyclable electronic skin that has applications ranging from robotics to healthcare. Scientists from the University of Colorado have developed an e-skin based on a newly developed dynamic covalent thermoset (polyimine) doped with silver nanoparticles. Properties of the e-skin It has embedded sensors to measure pressure, temperature, humidity and air flow. Self-healing Fully recyclable at room temperature (helpful in reducing e-waste). Better mechanical strength, chemical stability, and electrical conductivity.
Can be easily conformed to curved surfaces like human arms and robotic hands. Applications It can record heartbeats, brain activity, and muscle contractions as accurately as bulky conventional electrodes. It can also perform functions which conventional medical sensors cannot. When placed on the…
