Integration of a Quantum Tunneling Composite-Based Sensor with the Flexible Actuator for Neurogenic Underactive Bladder

Faezeh A. Hassani; G. L. Gil; Roshini P. Mogan; Shih Cheng Yen; Nitish V. Thakor; Chengkuo Lee

doi:10.1109/NEMS.2018.8556991

Integration of a Quantum Tunneling Composite-Based Sensor with the Flexible Actuator for Neurogenic Underactive Bladder

Faezeh A. Hassani, G. L. Gil, Roshini P. Mogan, Shih Cheng Yen, Nitish V. Thakor, Chengkuo Lee

Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

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The usage of shape memory alloy actuators to restore voiding of the bladder for myogenic underactive bladder (UAB) patients with detrusor contractility disorder has been proposed recently. A successful voiding percentage of about 20% was achieved for an anesthetized rat. However, the neurogenic UAB patients may suffer from nerve damage as well as detrusor disorder that requires an additional sensor to identify the fullness status of the bladder. For this purpose, a flexible quantum tunneling composite (QTC) layer is used to define a strain sensor that is conformably integrated inside the flexible 3D printed vest of the actuator. The QTC sensor showed an increase in the resistance for about \mathbf{0.61}\ \mathbf{M}\Omega during the filling of the rubber model of the bladder up to 5 mL. The resistance change for the sensor during the actuation is also studied.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	NEMS 2018 - 13th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages	483-486
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9781538652732
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/NEMS.2018.8556991
Publication status	Published - 3 Dec 2018
Event	13th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2018 - Singapore, Singapore Duration: 22 Apr 2018 → 26 Apr 2018

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Name	NEMS 2018 - 13th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems

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Conference	13th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, NEMS 2018
Country/Territory	Singapore
City	Singapore
Period	22/04/18 → 26/04/18

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The authors would like to acknowledge financial support from following research grants: NRF-CRP10-2012-01 “Peripheral Nerve Prostheses: A Paradigm Shift in Restoring Dexterous Limb Function” and NRF-CRP8-2011-01 “Self-powered body sensor for disease management and prevention-orientated healthcare” from the National Research Foundation (NRF), Singapore, Faculty Research Committee (FRC) R-263-000-B56-112 “Thermoelectric Power Generator (TEG) Based Self-Powered ECG Plaster—System Integration (Part 3)” at the National University of Singapore, and R-263-501-012-133 "Hybrid Integration of Flexible Power Source and Pressure Sensors".

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Hassani, F. A., Gil, G. L., Mogan, R. P., Yen, S. C., Thakor, N. V., & Lee, C. (2018). Integration of a Quantum Tunneling Composite-Based Sensor with the Flexible Actuator for Neurogenic Underactive Bladder. In NEMS 2018 - 13th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems (pp. 483-486). [8556991] (NEMS 2018 - 13th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). https://doi.org/10.1109/NEMS.2018.8556991

Hassani, Faezeh A. ; Gil, G. L. ; Mogan, Roshini P. et al. / Integration of a Quantum Tunneling Composite-Based Sensor with the Flexible Actuator for Neurogenic Underactive Bladder. NEMS 2018 - 13th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), 2018. pp. 483-486 (NEMS 2018 - 13th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems).

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Hassani FA, Gil GL, Mogan RP, Yen SC, Thakor NV, Lee C. Integration of a Quantum Tunneling Composite-Based Sensor with the Flexible Actuator for Neurogenic Underactive Bladder. In NEMS 2018 - 13th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). 2018. p. 483-486. 8556991. (NEMS 2018 - 13th Annual IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems). doi: 10.1109/NEMS.2018.8556991

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