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Abstract

Nanomaterial epidermal sensors can be adhered to the skin and worn comfortably and inconspicuously for days to allow for repeated biometric sensing. The nanomaterial epidermal sensors may be comprised of a monolayer of graphene coating a flexible polymer substrate. Various nanomaterial epidermal sensors may be quickly fabricated using a cost-efficient “cut-and-paste” method on transfer paper and can be adhered directly to skin without tape or adhesive, much like a temporary-tattoo. The nanomaterial epidermal sensors may be optically transparent and may be used to measure an electrocardiogram (ECG), an electroencephalogram (EEG) or an electromyogram (EMG) with a signal-to-noise ratio that is comparable to conventional electrodes. In addition, the nanomaterial epidermal sensors may be used to measure other parameters, such as skin temperature or skin hydration.

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