Antimicrobial and breathable membranes with printed carbon nanotube-silver composite conductive layers for electronic sensing.

ABSTRACT: With the accelerating advancement of wearable electronics, electronic skin (e-skin) has emerged as a promising technology for applications in health monitoring, prosthetics, and human-machine interfaces. Nonetheless, achieving simultaneous breathability, antibacterial properties, and high sensing fidelity presents a formidable challenge. In this study, we report a multifunctional electronic skin (e-skin) constructed from a modified Tecoflex (thermoplastic polyether-based polyurethane) electrospun nanofiber membrane (T-eNFM), integrating breathability, antibacterial activity, and high-fidelity sensing capabilities. The T-eNFM substrate promotes wearer comfort via its innate breathability while simultaneously inhibiting bacterial colonization through robust antimicrobial functionality

SUBMITTER: Xiang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12495295 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature