<p>In this study, we have developed and evaluated AMPI electrodes with remarkable attributes, including ultra-low on-skin impedance, good ionic conductivity, adhesion, and stretchability. Through the incorporation of plasticizer PEG into the protonic PAA/PAMPS hydrogel, we achieved a high ionic conductivity (~0.028 S · cm<sup>−1</sup>) alongside exceptional mechanical properties (toughness of ~42 kJ · m<sup>−3</sup> and elongation at break of ~390%). Furthermore, the addition of ionic conductive components, such as salts (NaCl, LiCl, and LiBr) or the ionic liquid ChCl, significantly reduced impedance. Specifically, our AMPI hydrogel with 4 wt% LiCl, exhibits an ultra-low impedance of ~24 kΩ · cm<sup>2</sup> in the low-frequency range (only ~5% of that of commercial Ag/AgCl electrodes) and good adhesion properties and stability. These characteristics facilitated excellent and stable sensing capabilities, enabling the recording of human electrophysiological signals with a high SNR of ~25 dB and no significant degradation after 5 h of monitoring. Additionally, leveraging the swelling ability of AMPI gels, the prepared ECG sensing module enabled continuous and stable monitoring of ECG signals during exercise, maintaining a dynamic equilibrium between water loss and hydration. Overall, our AMPI hydrogels amalgamate a straightforward fabrication process with exceptional properties, offering promising prospects for the field of epidermal electronics and long-term health monitoring devices.</p>

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A stretchable, ionic conductive, and adhesive patch electrode with ultra-low on-skin impedance for electrophysiological signal recording

  • Yang Li,
  • Yuzhe Gu,
  • Sheng Qian,
  • Yuncong Pang,
  • Aoxi Yu,
  • Shuwen Zheng,
  • Wenjie Xia,
  • Yuan Liao,
  • Baoguang Liu,
  • Shujuan Liu,
  • Qiang Zhao

摘要

In this study, we have developed and evaluated AMPI electrodes with remarkable attributes, including ultra-low on-skin impedance, good ionic conductivity, adhesion, and stretchability. Through the incorporation of plasticizer PEG into the protonic PAA/PAMPS hydrogel, we achieved a high ionic conductivity (~0.028 S · cm−1) alongside exceptional mechanical properties (toughness of ~42 kJ · m−3 and elongation at break of ~390%). Furthermore, the addition of ionic conductive components, such as salts (NaCl, LiCl, and LiBr) or the ionic liquid ChCl, significantly reduced impedance. Specifically, our AMPI hydrogel with 4 wt% LiCl, exhibits an ultra-low impedance of ~24 kΩ · cm2 in the low-frequency range (only ~5% of that of commercial Ag/AgCl electrodes) and good adhesion properties and stability. These characteristics facilitated excellent and stable sensing capabilities, enabling the recording of human electrophysiological signals with a high SNR of ~25 dB and no significant degradation after 5 h of monitoring. Additionally, leveraging the swelling ability of AMPI gels, the prepared ECG sensing module enabled continuous and stable monitoring of ECG signals during exercise, maintaining a dynamic equilibrium between water loss and hydration. Overall, our AMPI hydrogels amalgamate a straightforward fabrication process with exceptional properties, offering promising prospects for the field of epidermal electronics and long-term health monitoring devices.