Analyzing Sweat On Paper Pads (IMAGE)

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Analyzing Sweat On Paper Pads

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The evaporation of sweat on paper pads could be used for fluid transport in wearables over long periods of time. The resulting dry layer of caked salts would preserve a "time-stamped" record of biomarkers of interest.

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Orlin D. Velev and co-authors, NC State University

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