No sweat: Moisture-wicking device keeps wearable-tech dry

No sweat: Moisture-wicking device keeps wearable-tech dry

Breathable patch could allow for comfortable and multifunctional wearable electronics.
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Wearable electronics have a sweat problem. Most electronic materials aren't permeable, and if a device isn't breathable, sweat can start to build up on the skin. That's uncomfortable for the user, and not great for the device which could lose signal quality, or just fall off.

Read the paper here: A three-dimensional liquid diode for soft, integrated permeable electronics

Breathable electronics do exist, but the technology is in its infancy. Now though a team of researchers have developed a new breathable platform that could be easily integrated with cutting edge electronics.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-00945-5

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