An experimental simulation of human body behaviour during sweat production measured at textile electrodes

Purpose - In this paper an electrochemical cell is developed to test and follow up the quality of electrodes made of knitted, woven and non-woven conductive textile material. Design/methodology/approach - This cell is constructed of two electrodes planarly positioned against each other using the support of a PVC tube and two PVC plates. Between the electrodes and the electrolyte special membranes are placed that simulate the human skin. Findings - This research is a preliminary start of a study to investigate and understand the behaviour of textile electrodes and to gain insight in the inter-phases electrode-electrolyte and electrode-skin-electrolyte in order to be able to model the system and to use it for detection of parameters and body conditions. Research limitations/implications - As pointed out earlier, a lot of work still needs to be done but the preliminary work shows that promising possibilities can be offered. Originality/value - Simulation of human body behaviour during sweat production measured by textile electrodes.