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Mixed ionic electronic conductors for improved charge transport in electrotherapeutic devices

US12268864B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 26, 2022
Grant dateApr 8, 2025
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Expiry dateSep 6, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01B1/24
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention addresses the need for efficient dry skin electrodes. Robust, flexible Mixed Ionic Electronic Conductor (MIEC) electrodes were prepared by an aqueous solution route resulting in electrically conductive networks of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and ionically conductive elastic matrix. The flexible electrode was characterized in terms of conductivity, ionic charge transfer resistance, and water uptake. The flexible electrode maintained low resistance even after multiple cycles of 50% extension and contraction.

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