PROBLEM
Wearable electronics that monitor blood pressure, body temperature and breathing patterns are widely used, but they are hard and inflexible. It makes them difficult to wear for extended periods of time like in military or medical rehabilitation applications.
SOLUTION
Purdue University researchers have developed a technique to form highly conducting and mechanically flexible polymer films on every thread of fabric of ready-made wearables. The technique maintains the fabric’s breathability and flexibility.
PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
Sunghwan Lee, assistant professor of engineering technology
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INNOVATION DISCLOSURE
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LICENSING CONTACTS
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MEDIA CONTACT
Email: Steve Martin // sgmartin@prf.org
