A Wearable Platform for Molecular Breath Analysis: Smart Mask Enables Real-Time Exhaled Biomarker Monitoring
摘要
Face masks are no longer just passive barriers against pathogens. By integrating flexible electronics, biosensors, and fluidic systems, they are becoming intelligent wearable platforms capable of continuous health monitoring. In a recent study published in Science, Gao et al. introduced “EBCare”, a wearable smart mask that achieves real-time in situ analysis of exhaled breath condensate (EBC). This work presents a comprehensive solution for on-body collection, transport, and detection of multiple breath-derived biomarkers using passive cooling, capillary-driven microfluidics, and multiplexed biosensing, establishing a versatile platform for respiratory diagnostics and personalized medicine.