An experimental simulation of human body behaviour during sweat production measured at textile electrodes
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 1 June 2005
Abstract
Purpose
In this paper an electrochemical cell is developed to test and follow up the quality of electrodes made of knitted, woven and non‐woven conductive textile material.
Design/methodology/approach
This cell is constructed of two electrodes planarly positioned against each other using the support of a PVC tube and two PVC plates. Between the electrodes and the electrolyte special membranes are placed that simulate the human skin.
Findings
This research is a preliminary start of a study to investigate and understand the behaviour of textile electrodes and to gain insight in the inter‐phases electrode‐electrolyte and electrode‐skin‐electrolyte in order to be able to model the system and to use it for detection of parameters and body conditions.
Research limitations/implications
As pointed out earlier, a lot of work still needs to be done but the preliminary work shows that promising possibilities can be offered.
Originality/value
Simulation of human body behaviour during sweat production measured by textile electrodes.
Keywords
Citation
Priniotakis, G., Westbroek, P., Van Langenhove, L. and Kiekens, P. (2005), "An experimental simulation of human body behaviour during sweat production measured at textile electrodes", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 17 No. 3/4, pp. 232-241. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556220510590939
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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