Graphene rubber bands can solve current medical restrictions

According to reports, the publication of a new type of sensor for ACS Nano in the journal today, which can monitor body movements and help revolutionize healthcare.
Although body motion sensors exist in different forms, they have not been widely used due to their complexity and production cost. Researchers now draw inspiration from the elastic bands commonly used for treatment at the University of Surrey in England and Trinity College in Dublin. Graphene is used to create a flexible sensor for medical use that is sufficiently sensitive and inexpensive.
During treatment, it was found that the rubber bands remained highly flexible. By merging these materials with graphene, the team found that the material can be used as a sensor to measure the patient's breathing, heart rate, or movement, alerting physicians to any violations.
Dr. Allan Dalton said that until now, no such sensors have been produced to meet the needs and can be easily implemented. This sounds like a simple concept, but our graphene infused rubber bands can bring new hope to revolutionary telemedicine.
Jonathan Coleman College professor commented that the elastic material sense movements, such as breathing, pulse and joint motion, can be used to create lightweight sensors suitable for fragile patients so that they can remotely monitor their subtle movements and physician behavior. . These sensors are cheaper than existing technologies. Each device may cost a few cents instead of pound sterling, making it an ideal technology. Without sufficient trained medical staff, it can be quickly monitored through effective monitoring and alerting. patient.