Skin Patches Crafted for Wound Monitors, Light-Printable Electrodes

Researchers have developed skin patches for wound monitoring that can track healing indicators like inflammation, pH, and temperature using integrated sensor technology. These patches can wirelessly monitor wound healing progress by measuring key indicators like CRP and IL-6 proteins. Additionally, a new method using visible light to create electrodes from conductive plastics has been demonstrated, allowing for the production of electrodes on various surfaces, including skin. The electrodes made from conductive plastics can communicate with the body naturally and have been tested for brain activity recording on mice.