An experimental simulation of human body behaviour during sweat production measured at textile electrodes

Abstract

Purpose

In this paper an electrochemical cell is developed to test and follow up the quality of electrodes made of knitted, woven and non‐woven conductive textile material.

Design/methodology/approach

This cell is constructed of two electrodes planarly positioned against each other using the support of a PVC tube and two PVC plates. Between the electrodes and the electrolyte special membranes are placed that simulate the human skin.

Findings

This research is a preliminary start of a study to investigate and understand the behaviour of textile electrodes and to gain insight in the inter‐phases electrode‐electrolyte and electrode‐skin‐electrolyte in order to be able to model the system and to use it for detection of parameters and body conditions.

Research limitations/implications

As pointed out earlier, a lot of work still needs to be done but the preliminary work shows that promising possibilities can be offered.

Originality/value

Simulation of human body behaviour during sweat production measured by textile electrodes.

Citation

Priniotakis, G., Westbroek, P., Van Langenhove, L. and Kiekens, P. (2005), "An experimental simulation of human body behaviour during sweat production measured at textile electrodes", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 17 No. 3/4, pp. 232-241. https://doi.org/10.1108/09556220510590939