Just In
- 3 hrs ago New Book ‘Kathmandu Chronicle: Reclaiming India-Nepal Relations’ To Shed Light On Geopolitical Uncertainties
- 7 hrs ago Russian Influencer Starves His Newborn To Death With Sunlight Diet, Know Dos And Don’ts Of This Diet
- 10 hrs ago Mahavir Jayanti 2024: Date, Time, History, Celebrations And Teachings Of Lord Mahavir In Jainism
- 11 hrs ago Parineeti Chopra Saree Looks: Check Amar Singh Chamkila Actor's Regal Fashion Statements
Don't Miss
- Movies Make A Statement Like Dia Mirza In A Beige Silk Organza Saree This Summer, Here's Where You Can Get The Piece
- Sports Highest Powerplay Score In IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad Pummell Delhi Capitals to Post Highest T20 Score In First 6 Overs
- Finance 18K, 22K, 24K Gold Prices India Get Cheaper: Yellow Metal Prices Fall On Weekend
- Education UP Board Result 2024: 82% of Jail Inmates Passed the Class 12 and 97% of the Class 10
- News Bengaluru Water Crisis: PM Modi Slams Karnataka Congress, Says Mismanagement Turned Tech City To Tanker City
- Automobiles Tata Altroz Records a 55% Sales Growth in March 2024
- Technology Best Noise-Cancelling Earbuds Under Rs 5,000: CMF Buds Pro, Redmi Buds 5, Realme Buds Air 5, and More
- Travel Journey From Delhi To Ooty: Top Transport Options And Attractions
Try This Tattoo And Get The Blood Alcohol Level Tested!
Researchers have developed a flexible wearable sensor consisting of a temporary tattoo which sticks to the skin and can accurately measure a person's blood alcohol level from sweat.
The device can be worn on the skin and could be used by doctors and police officers for continuous, non-invasive and real-time monitoring of blood alcohol content.
"Lots of accidents on the road are caused by drunk driving. This technology provides an accurate, convenient and quick way to monitor alcohol consumption to help prevent people from driving while intoxicated," said one of the lead researchers Joseph Wang, Professor at the University of California at San Diego, USA.
The device consists of a temporary tattoo which sticks to the skin, induces sweat and electrochemically detects the alcohol level and a portable flexible electronic circuit board, which is connected to the tattoo by a magnet and can communicate the information to a mobile device via Bluetooth.
The device could be integrated with a car's alcohol ignition interlocks, or friends could use it to check up on each other before handing over the car keys, Wang added.
"When you're out at a party or at a bar, this sensor could send alerts to your phone to let you know how much you've been drinking," one of the study's authors, Jayoung Kim, PhD student in Wang's group, noted.
Blood alcohol concentration is the most accurate indicator of a person's alcohol level, but measuring it requires pricking a finger.
Breathalysers, which are the most commonly used devices to indirectly estimate blood alcohol concentration, are non-invasive, but they can give false readouts.
The new alcohol sensor that is wearable, portable and could accurately monitor alcohol level in sweat within 15 minutes, was described in the journal ACS Sensors.
Researchers tested the alcohol sensor on 9 healthy volunteers who wore the tattoo on their arms before and after consuming an alcoholic beverage. The readouts accurately reflected the wearers' blood alcohol concentrations.
The device also gave accurate readouts even after repeated bending and shaking. This shows that the sensor would not be affected by the wearer's movements, the researchers concluded.
Inputs from IANS
- beautyChaitra Navratri 2024: Captivating Maa Durga Tattoo Designs To Flaunt Your Devotion
- basicsIs It Safe To Get A Tattoo While Pregnant?
- wellnessIs It Safe To Get A Tattoo While On Periods?
- skin careGot A New Tattoo? Small But Important Things You Need To Know
- beyond love12 Unique And Adorable Tattoo Ideas For Couples
- body care23 Things You Should Know Before Getting Your First Tattoo
- pulseMan Undergoes Several Surgeries To Attain Skull Face
- skin careGot Inked? Here Are 10 Aftercare Tips For Your New Tattoo
- pulseMan Got His Penis Removed As It Was A Hindrance For Getting A Tattoo
- newsExpert; Things You Need To Consider Before Getting A Tattoo
- newsTattoo Ink Could Harm Your Lymph Nodes & Immunity; Ways To Prevent Tattoo Infection
- skin careSkin Care Tips To Follow After You Get Your Tattoo