Skin-conformable photoplethysmogram sensors for energy-efficient always-on cardiovascular monitoring systems

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Beitragende

  • Byung Ha Kang - , Yonsei University (Autor:in)
  • Kyungho Park - , Yonsei University (Autor:in)
  • Mike Hambsch - , Center for Advancing Electronics Dresden (cfaed), Professur für Organische Bauelemente (cfaed) (Autor:in)
  • Seongin Hong - , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU), University of Texas at Austin (Autor:in)
  • Hyung Tae Kim - , Yonsei University (Autor:in)
  • Dong Hyun Choi - , Yonsei University (Autor:in)
  • Jin Hyeok Lee - , Yonsei University (Autor:in)
  • Sunkook Kim - , Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) (Autor:in)
  • Hyun Jae Kim - , Yonsei University (Autor:in)

Abstract

Skin-conformable photoplethysmogram (PPG) sensors enable continuous and accurate monitoring of physiological states to efficiently prevent cardiovascular-related diseases. Herein, novel PPG sensors consisting of polymer/oxide hybrid phototransistors, mini-light-emitting diodes, and a framework conformable to epidermis are developed. The key element, a heterojunction phototransistor for efficient energy usage, is composed of an indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO)-based active layer for low-power consumption and a specific diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) polymer layer affording high near-infrared (NIR) light absorbability and hydrophobicity. Therefore, the phototransistors with NIR detectivity of 1.00 × 1013 Jones, rapid photoresponse within the human heart rate range, high reliability against perspiration and mechanical stress, and low operating voltages (< 5 V) are achieved. Using the developed PPG sensors, the heart rate and oxygen saturation of human subjects are successfully detected, which is comparable to the commercial PPG sensors. Furthermore, controlling potential barrier energy at the interface between heterojunction layers, PPG sensors that operate separately at low and high heart rates are implemented for continuous monitoring. Consequently, a distinguished configuration of skin-conformable PPG sensors and a novel concept of an always-on cardiovascular monitoring system while consuming less power are suggested. The study contributes to the development of PPG sensors and may become a potential solution for Healthcare 4.0 applications.

Details

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer106773
FachzeitschriftNano energy
Jahrgang92
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - Feb. 2022
Peer-Review-StatusJa

Externe IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-8487-0972/work/227512361

Schlagworte

Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung

ASJC Scopus Sachgebiete

  • Erneuerbare Energien, Nachhaltigkeit und Umwelt - Diketopyrrolopyrrole polymers, Low-power monitoring, Oxide semiconductors, Photoplethysmogram sensors, Phototransistors, Skin-conformable electronics
  • Allgemeine Materialwissenschaften - Diketopyrrolopyrrole polymers, Low-power monitoring, Oxide semiconductors, Photoplethysmogram sensors, Phototransistors, Skin-conformable electronics
  • Elektrotechnik und Elektronik - Diketopyrrolopyrrole polymers, Low-power monitoring, Oxide semiconductors, Photoplethysmogram sensors, Phototransistors, Skin-conformable electronics

Schlagwörter

  • Diketopyrrolopyrrole polymers, Low-power monitoring, Oxide semiconductors, Photoplethysmogram sensors, Phototransistors, Skin-conformable electronics