Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems
Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Nano Systems
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The flexible card with integrated printed battery, display and biosensor was developed as disposable test for measurement of cholesterol content in the blood. The consortium with European partners pushs the integration of electronics during the current project phase.

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SIMS - The smart integrated miniaturized sensor system

The smart integrated miniaturized sensor system is a diagnostic device for measuring cholesterol content in the blood.

The disposable test is a joint development of Fraunhofer ENAS with the University of the West of England, the University of Liverpool, the Dublin City University, Alere and VTT in the EU project SIMS.

The system integrates printed components – biosensors, displays and batteries – onto a flexible plastic substrate. The diagnostic device is powered by a printed battery. Researchers of the department Printed Functionalities at the Fraunhofer ENAS developed this battery based on a layer system of zinc and manganese dioxide. The battery is produced by screen printing.