Strain Sensing with Eutectic Gallium-Indium (EgaIn) for Wearable Electronics

Strain Sensing with Eutectic Gallium-Indium (EgaIn) for Wearable Electronics

Presenter(s)

Ashok Rathanlal

Comments

11:20-11:40, Kennedy Union 310

Description

EGaIn (Eutectic Gallium-Indium) is a liquid metal alloy composed of gallium and indium, which remains in its liquid state at room temperature. This unique property allows EGaIn to maintain its fluidity and adapt to different shapes, making it highly versatile for various applications. When subjected to strain, EGaIn experiences a change in resistance, with the direction and magnitude of the strain determining the extent of this resistance change. Although the resistance change is relatively small, it can be precisely measured with specialized electronics and careful design. This makes EGaIn ideal for use in flexible and stretchable electronics, where it can be patterned into specific shapes to act as a sensitive strain sensor, opening up possibilities for its integration into wearable technologies.

Publication Date

4-23-2025

Project Designation

Graduate Research

Primary Advisor

Alex M. Watson

Primary Advisor's Department

Engineering Management, Systems, and Technology

Keywords

Stander Symposium, School of Engineering

Institutional Learning Goals

Scholarship

Strain Sensing with Eutectic Gallium-Indium (EgaIn) for Wearable Electronics

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