Transparent, Wearable Sensors Could Prevent Sunburns

Jun-20-15 Using plates of zinc oxide, researchers have created wearable sensors to help remind users when it’s time to get out of the sun.

Developed by a team from RMIT University, the UV-detecting sensors can be worn as skin patches or incorporated into clothing. The sensors are made up of a fine layer of zinc oxide that has been layered using a technology known as micro-tectonics, which creates plates that slide on one another a bit like the earth’s plates (hence the name), and allows the sensors to remain flexible. The sensors are also transparent, and, according to the development team, could be tuned to detect an array of chemicals and conditions.

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[TECHTIMES.COM]
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