Medagedara M Hansika, Ranasinghe Anuradha, Lalitharatne Thilina D, Gopura R A R C, Nandasiri Gayani K
Department of Textile and Apparel Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Moratuwa, Katubedda 10400, Sri Lanka.
School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering, Faculty of Science, Liverpool Hope University, Hope Park - Liverpool L16 9JD, United Kigdom.
ACS Sens. 2024 Sep 27;9(9):4380-4401. doi: 10.1021/acssensors.4c00604. Epub 2024 Sep 6.
Textile-based surface electromyography (sEMG) electrodes have emerged as a prominent tool in muscle fatigue assessment, marking a significant shift toward innovative, noninvasive methods. This review examines the transition from metallic fibers to novel conductive polymers, elastomers, and advanced material-based electrodes, reflecting on the rapid evolution of materials in sEMG sensor technology. It highlights the pivotal role of materials science in enhancing sensor adaptability, signal accuracy, and longevity, crucial for practical applications in health monitoring, while examining the balance of clinical precision with user comfort. Additionally, it maps the global sEMG research landscape of diverse regional contributors and their impact on technological progress, focusing on the integration of Eastern manufacturing prowess with Western technological innovations and exploring both the opportunities and challenges in this global synergy. The integration of such textile-based sEMG innovations with artificial intelligence, nanotechnology, energy harvesting, and IoT connectivity is also anticipated as future prospects. Such advancements are poised to revolutionize personalized preventive healthcare. As the exploration of textile-based sEMG electrodes continues, the transformative potential not only promises to revolutionize integrated wellness and preventive healthcare but also signifies a seamless transition from laboratory innovations to real-world applications in sports medicine, envisioning the future of truly wearable material technologies.
基于纺织品的表面肌电图（sEMG）电极已成为肌肉疲劳评估中的一种重要工具，标志着向创新的非侵入性方法迈出了重大一步。本文综述了从金属纤维到新型导电聚合物、弹性体和先进材料基电极的转变，反映了sEMG传感器技术中材料的快速发展。它强调了材料科学在提高传感器适应性、信号准确性和寿命方面的关键作用，这对于健康监测的实际应用至关重要，同时也探讨了临床精度与用户舒适度之间的平衡。此外，它描绘了全球sEMG研究格局，包括不同地区贡献者及其对技术进步的影响，重点关注东方制造能力与西方技术创新的融合，并探索这种全球协同效应中的机遇与挑战。基于纺织品的sEMG创新与人工智能、纳米技术、能量收集和物联网连接的整合也被视为未来的前景。这些进步有望彻底改变个性化预防保健。随着对基于纺织品的sEMG电极的探索不断深入，其变革潜力不仅有望彻底改变综合健康和预防保健，还意味着从实验室创新到运动医学实际应用的无缝过渡，展望了真正可穿戴材料技术的未来。
