Your future responsibilities
Point of care devices like glucose monitors have become omnipresent in everyday life, yet diseases like kidney disease can go unnoticed. At SAL, we aim to design unobtrusive wearable systems that can detect kidney disease from sweat biomarkers. To improve the user experience and ensure portability, a thin and flexible battery is required to deliver energy and ensure the uninterrupted functionality of sensors and sweat generation systems.
The aim of this Master Thesis is the development and optimization of printed & flexible batteries for seamless integration into wearable systems. The following activities will be partaken as part of this thesis:
The aim of this Master Thesis is the development and optimization of printed & flexible batteries for seamless integration into wearable systems. The following activities will be partaken as part of this thesis:
- Perform literature review (scientific articles, patents, etc.) to gain insights into the latest advancements in printed battery technologies.
- Optimize battery fabrication via printing methodologies.
- Assess and characterize the mechanical and electrochemical properties of printed batteries materials.
- Provide actionable recommendations to enhance the energy density, flexibility, and overall performance of printed batteries.
- Collaborate with the project team to support the seamless integration of optimized printed batteries with biosensors and iontophoresis electrodes.
- Perform data analysis and prepare detailed reports.