Mechanically Soft Micro and Macrocomposite for Wearable Devices (A02)

• Subject Area: Synthesis and Properties of Functional Materials
• Term: since 2016
• Project identifier: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Project number 286471992

The project focuses on developing wearable magnetoelectric sensor systems using mechanically soft composite materials for biomedical applications. Within A2 two types of sensors namely microcomposite and macrocomposite sensors are used, which combine permanent magnets with electrets. They will be designed as flexible, organic, printed sensors for wearability and collaboration with other projects. This involves application fields such as adaptive sensor devices for movement analysis and wearable patches for magnetic diagnostics. The use of additive manufacturing techniques, such as inkjet printing, 3D printing and chemical vapor deposition, enables precision and complexity for the flexible structure fabrication up to final encapsulation. Close collaboration with simulation and microstructural characterization projects ensures a comprehensive understanding of the underlying physical principles of the composites.

• DFG Programme: Collaborative Research Centres
• Subproject of: SFB 1261: Magnetoelectric Sensors: From Composite Materials to Biomagnetic Diagnostics
• Applicant Institution: Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel
• Project Heads: Professor Dr. Rainer Adelung; Professorin Dr. Tayebeh Ameri, Ph.D., since 7/2024; Professor Dr. Franz Faupel, until 6/2024