Direct Laser Writing of Electrospun Textiles for Flexible Bioelectronics
Abstract
Direct Laser Writing of Electrospun Textiles for Flexible Bioelectronics. The objective of this proposal is to establish a completely unique capability to makepatterned flexible breathable nanofibrous electronic skin (E-skin) that can be used to monitor and treat human condition and augment warfighter performance. Electronic skin will be fabricated through a sequence of steps involving electrospinning to make nanofibrous mats or textiles from different materials, followed by a direct write laser processing of these nanofibrous scaffolds to pattern them into different shapes or forms, and materially process them for intended function (e.g. carbonize them for realization ofcarbon electrodes). Conventional methods of inkjet printing or dip coating will further enhance the capabilities for sensing and actuation. The resultant devices will be soft, flexible and breathable with integrated physical, chemical and biological sensors, electrodes, interconnect and electronics for next generation of electronic skin. Towards this objective, this DURIP proposal seeks to procure two systems (1) Melt Electrospinning System from SprayBase and (2) Multiwavelength Laser System from Universal Laser.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Mar 11, 2020
- Source ID
- N000142012188
Entities
People
- Sameer R Sonkusale
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Tufts University
- United States Navy