Fully Biodegradable Temperature Sensors with High Mechanical Stability and Low Thermal Mass

In this work we have successfully designed, fabricated and extensively characterized a flexible and stretchable temperature sensor that biodegrade in the environment. The design is based on a ultrathin resistance temperature detector (RTD). The core material used is Magnesium, which is transient and biocompatible material. It has been encapsulated from both sides with a transparent and degradable elastomer. It shows high mechanical stability and a transient time of two months