Wound monitoring sensors and use thereof

This invention describes a flexible sensor designed to monitor wound healing by detecting specific chemical markers like uric acid or xanthine in body fluids, such as sweat, near a wound. The sensor uses electrodes coated with particular enzymes and tiny metal structures to measure these chemicals, with ferrocene carboxylic acid acting as a mediator for the electrical signals. The claims specifically focus on an enzymatic electrochemical sensor with these components.

Why it matters: Since 2019, significant advancements in flexible electronics and miniaturized power sources have made integrating complex enzymatic electrochemical sensors into discreet, long-lasting wearable patches more feasible. This could enable more practical continuous wound monitoring outside of clinical settings.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedEnzymatic electrochemical sensor, nanostructures, flexible substrate

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