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Inkjet-Printed PEDOT:PSS Devices on Tattoo Paper for Transferable Epidermal Temperature Sensing and Heating Applications
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1  microSENSES Laboratory, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece
2  Department of Biomedical Engineering, Ajman University, P.O. Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
3  Center of Medical and Bio-allied Health Sciences Research, Ajman University, P.O. Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
4  Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ajman University, P.O. Box 346, Ajman, United Arab Emirates
Academic Editor: Jean-marc Laheurte

https://doi.org/10.3390/ECSA-12-26561 (registering DOI)
Abstract:

Here, we report a facile technique for fabricating inkjet-printed PEDOT:PSS thermally active devices on commercial tattoo paper, subsequently transferred to Kapton substrate with pre-patterned copper tracks, to enable integration with other electronic systems. Printing parameters were investigated for consistent film quality. Electrical and thermal characterization confirmed stable ohmic behavior; after transfer, the device exhibited superior contact performance with lower measured electrical resistance. Temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) of −0.0164 °C−1 was measured, indicating the device’s capability for accurate temperature sensing. Additionally, a temperature exceeding 37 °C was achieved with a power consumption of approximately 50 mW. This work presents a robust method for passivating and transferring electronics for on-skin applications.

Keywords: Temporary tattoo; epidermal electronics; inkjet printin; PEDOT:PSS; temperature sensor;
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