Recent advances in laser-induced-graphene-based soft skin electronics for intelligent healthcare

Skin offers valuable information for healthcare management and disease diagnostics, and soft skin electronics enable precise capture of this data. These technologies are lightweight, compact, biocompatible, and comfortable, making them promising for various applications. However, traditional fabrication methods often require costly clean-room environments, increasing production costs. The advent of laser-induced-graphene (LIG) provides a cost-effective solution for developing high-performing soft skin electronics. This review examines recent studies on LIG-based soft skin electronics (LIGS2E) for intelligent healthcare, detailing preparation methods, properties, and regulatory strategies. It also explores various LIGS2E designs and their applications, including biophysical and biochemical sensors, bio-actuators, and power systems. The review addresses challenges in implementing LIGS2E in healthcare and suggests future research directions, aiming to enhance the development of intelligent healthcare technologies.

For more info, DOI: https://doi.org/10.20517/ss.2024.20

Figure 2. Preparation and regulation strategies of LIG for soft skin electronics. (A) Schematic illustrating the preparation of LIG; (B) Micromorphology and chemical elements analysis of LIG. Reproduced with permission[23]. Copyright 2014, Springer Nature; (C) Biocompatibility results of LIG. Reproduced with permission[60]. Copyright 2020, WILEY-VCH. LIG: Laser-induced-graphene.

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