journal article·2026-03

High‐Conductive Stretchable Electrode Array Patch for Real‐Time High‐Fidelity Electromyography Monitoring

Yao Fu, Xiang Song, Xiaoli Zhao, Junru Zhang, Bowen Xiang, Baoying Sun, Juntong Li, Hongyan Yu, Peng Xue, Mingxin Zhang, Yanhong Tong, Qingxin Tang, Yichun Liu

Small· Volume 22· Issue 17
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Abstract

ABSTRACT Reliable acquisition of surface electromyography (sEMG) signals requires stretchable electrode arrays with high conductivity, robust mechanics, and low crosstalk, but such a combination has not yet been achieved in existing systems. Here, we present a multilayer stretchable microelectrode array patch (MEAP‐S) that integrates photolithographically patterned gold microelectrodes with an ultrathin SEBS dielectric layer. MEAP‐S achieves high conductivity (> 10 5 S m − 1 ), stretchability up to 100%, and densities of 100 channels cm − 2 , while effectively suppressing inter‐channel interference. The device delivers stable, noise‐robust performance with signal‐to‐noise ratios above 27 dB under strain and during long‐term wear. Human studies demonstrate superior comfort and biocompatibility compared with Ag/AgCl electrodes, along with accurate decoding of complex hand gestures from high‐density sEMG maps. These results establish MEAP‐S as a scalable and versatile platform for next‐generation neuromuscular interfaces, continuous health monitoring, and human‐machine interaction.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Muscle activation and electromyography studies · Dielectric materials and actuators

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Affiliations

Center for State Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, and Key Lab of UV‐Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education College of Physics Northeast Normal University Changchun China

Funding

National Key Research and Development Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Higher Education Discipline Innovation Project

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