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Mechanical and Electrical Properties of 3D Printed Wearable Structures

Gonzalez-Garcia, Jose
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1702390960898348

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2023, Master of Science in Engineering, Youngstown State University, Department of Civil/Environmental and Chemical Engineering.
The transformational impact of incorporating new 3D-printing technologies and manufacturing methods, particularly in the field of printed electronics, can be observed in various areas such as flexible electronics, wearable sensors, wireless communications, and solid-state display technologies. Particularly, the utilization of soft and flexible electronic devices for extended periods in health monitoring has the potential to significantly revolutionize customized healthcare. However, despite the potential benefits that wearable electronics have demonstrated, their application in long-term health monitoring has proven to be hard due to the requirement for consistent operation under diverse conditions of mechanics, temperature, and hydration. Specifically, investigation about their mechanical and electrical properties under prolonged fatigue conditions needs to be assessed in order to allow them to be useful in applications such as wearable sensors and flexible electronics. Therefore, the objective of this research is to evaluate the structural and electrical characteristics of a 3D printed flexible electronic platform capable of withstand bending fatigue over long periods of time. Currently, there is a noticeable change occurring in the field of flexible and wearable electronics, primarily attributed to the utilization of developing materials and advancements in structure design, specially 3D printing being such technology that holds immense potential in revolutionizing the production of these. Lastly, this work will provide comprehension of flexible structures that could be employed as a potential substrate for a nitrogen dioxide (NO2) gas sensor.
Pedro Cortes, PhD (Advisor)
Frank X. Li, PhD (Committee Member)
Eric MacDonald, PhD (Committee Member)
140 p.
Engineering; Health Care; Materials Science
Flexible Electronics; Wearable Sensors; Additive Manufacturing; 3D Printed Electronics

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  • Gonzalez-Garcia, J. (2023). Mechanical and Electrical Properties of 3D Printed Wearable Structures [Master's thesis, Youngstown State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1702390960898348

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Gonzalez-Garcia, Jose. Mechanical and Electrical Properties of 3D Printed Wearable Structures. 2023. Youngstown State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1702390960898348.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Gonzalez-Garcia, Jose. "Mechanical and Electrical Properties of 3D Printed Wearable Structures." Master's thesis, Youngstown State University, 2023. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ysu1702390960898348

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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