CNF–HEC Nanocellulose Composite Substrate / Cellulose e-skin
A biodegradable CNF–HEC nanocellulose composite substrate developed by VTT for recyclable flexible printed electronics. In the ECG patch demonstrator, the single-use skin-contact patch is made from nanocellulose and printed with carbon ink conductors and ECG sensing electrodes. The electronic module is removable and reusable, making the case valuable as both a bio-based material application and a modular end-of-life design strategy.
- Famiglia
- Bio-based Flexible Electronics Substrate
- Uso principale
- Biodegradable wearable ECG patch (VTT demonstrator)
- Biodegradazione
- Biodegradable nanocellulose-based single-use skin patch; repulpable in water through a controlled process
- Prestazioni elettriche
- Printed carbon ink conductors and ECG sensing electrodes on nanocellulose substrate
- Resistenza all'acqua
- Water-resistant, flexible cellulose-based substrate suitable for skin-contact wearable applications
- TRL · valutazione BioNexus
- TRL 7
Come si produce
CNF (cellulose nanofibril) + HEC (hydroxyethyl cellulose) nanocomposite film; carbon-ink printed conductors and electrodes; removable/reusable electronic module