Multimaterial, multifunctional fiber-based designs for integration into minimally invasive and wearable, translatable medical devices

Fiber-based medical devices have the potential to contribute to both research and clinical applications through their multifunctionalities, material properties, compact sizes, and customizable geometries. This thesis discusses current developments and testing of such devices. A minimally invasive interstitial fluid glucose biosensor as well as a wearable sweat sensing glucose biosensor are presented. Moreover, a conductive fiber design is evaluated for pH sensing and integrative capabilities. Additional work and future areas of interest are discussed, exploring the versatility and reach of fiber-based devices.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science

Level thesis:degree_level

masters

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Electrical Engineering

Department dc:contributor.department

Electrical Engineering

Grantor dc:publisher

Virginia Tech

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Charlton, Alyssa Mary

Chair dc:contributor.committeechair

• Jia, Xiaoting

Committee members dc:contributor.committeemember

• Zhou, Wei
• Johnson, Blake

• Fiber Design
• Fiber Fabrication
• Electrochemistry
• Minimally Invasive Sensors
• Wearable Sensors

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Licence dc:rights.uri

• http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language.iso

en

Dc Identifier Other

vt_gsexam:44161

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:vtechworks.lib.vt.edu:10919/135516