New biocompatible tatoo electrodes from printable inks: Press release on the italian websites

The Research paper, published in Journal Advanced Science (here is the press release on the italian websites), results on biocompatible tattoo electrodes from printable inks are described in journal Advanced Science. The new electrodes have been developed at the IIT Center for Micro-BioRobotics, The BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Sant’Anna and University of Milan.

Combined with screen-printing technologies, these new flexible skin surface electrodes can easily read electrical signals, such as signals from the brain. They can incorporate other sensors and show stable adhesion on the body: face, arm, fingers, and legs. The tattoo dry (with no gel layer) electrodes may adhere to the skin and monitor electromyography recordings for three days. After their use, the tattoo electrodes can be removed with soap and water, as in the case of temporary tattoos. These novel tattoo electrodes, as perforable skin-contact electrode through which hair can grow, permit to measure long-term recordings on areas with high hair density.

“We think that universities and research centres can engage more effectively to face future challenges and provide innovative ideas on how partners could collaborate about potential saleable products, research outputs and publications combining the best academic thinking with the laboratory expertise – said Christian Cipriani, Director of The BioRobotics Institute and coordinator of Myki project.