3d International ICST Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare

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Textile sensors to measure sweat pH and sweat-rate during exercise

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/ICST.PERVASIVEHEALTH2009.5957,
    author={Shirley Coyle and Deirdre Morris and King-Tong Lau and Dermot Diamond and Fabio Di Francesco and Nicola Taccini and Maria Giovanna Trivella and Daniele Costanzo and Pietro Salvo and Jacque-Andre Porchet and Jean Luprano},
    title={Textile sensors to measure sweat pH and sweat-rate during exercise},
    proceedings={3d International ICST Conference on Pervasive Computing Technologies for Healthcare},
    proceedings_a={PERVASIVEHEALTH},
    year={2009},
    month={8},
    keywords={sweat analysis wearable sensors smart textiles personalised healthcare},
    doi={10.4108/ICST.PERVASIVEHEALTH2009.5957}
}
  • Shirley Coyle
    Deirdre Morris
    King-Tong Lau
    Dermot Diamond
    Fabio Di Francesco
    Nicola Taccini
    Maria Giovanna Trivella
    Daniele Costanzo
    Pietro Salvo
    Jacque-Andre Porchet
    Jean Luprano
    Year: 2009
    Textile sensors to measure sweat pH and sweat-rate during exercise
    PERVASIVEHEALTH
    ICST
    DOI: 10.4108/ICST.PERVASIVEHEALTH2009.5957
Shirley Coyle1, Deirdre Morris1, King-Tong Lau1, Dermot Diamond1, Fabio Di Francesco2, Nicola Taccini3, Maria Giovanna Trivella4, Daniele Costanzo5, Pietro Salvo5, Jacque-Andre Porchet6, Jean Luprano6
  • 1: CLARITY, NCSR, School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin 9, Ireland
  • 2: Dipartmento di Chimica e Chimica Industriale, Universita di Pisa, Italy
  • 3: Smartex s.r.l, 56023 Navacchio, Italy
  • 4: Istituto di Fisiologia Clinica C.N.R., Pisa, Italy
  • 5: Centro Interdipartimentale "E. Piaggio", Universita di Pisa, Italy
  • 6: CSEM SA, Neuchatel, Switzerland

Abstract

Sweat analysis can provide a valuable insight into a person's well-being. Here we present wearable textile-based sensors that can provide real-time information regarding sweat activity. A pH sensitive dye incorporated into a fabric fluidic system is used to determine sweat pH. To detect the onset of sweat activity a sweat rate sensor is incorporated into a textile substrate. The sensors are integrated into a waistband and controlled by a central unit with wireless connectivity. The use of such sensors for sweat analysis may provide valuable physiological information for applications in sports performance and also in healthcare.

Keywords
sweat analysis wearable sensors smart textiles personalised healthcare
Published
2009-08-04
http://dx.doi.org/10.4108/ICST.PERVASIVEHEALTH2009.5957
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