Sensing Strip for Pre-eclampsia
Problem being addressed
[edit | edit source]Pre-eclampsia and eclampsia are two leading causes of maternal death in low-resource settings. Both conditions are difficult to diagnose.
Detailed description of the solution
[edit | edit source]This low-cost, solar-powered sensing strip will detect the early presence of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia. The skin of the strip is composed of flexible polymers and carbon-based materials. The strip will create an electrical current change when biomarkers indicating the presence of eclampsia are detected.
Describe its relevance for resource-constrained settings
[edit | edit source]This technology is specifically designed for use in developing countries due to its low cost and the fact that it is powered by solar energy.
Designed by
[edit | edit source]- Designed by: Professor Zhenan Bao, a Chemical Engineering professor at Stanford University.
- The Bao Research website available here.
Funding Source
[edit | edit source]Funding is provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
References
[edit | edit source]Other internally generated reports
[edit | edit source]Bergeron, Louis. (2011). Stanford Researcher's New Stretchable Solar Cells Will Power Artificial Electronic 'Super Skin.' Photonics Online. Link available here.
Externally generated reports
[edit | edit source]Pre-eclamspia sensing strip. (n.d.). Maternal and Neonatal Directerd Assessment of Technology. Link available here.
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| License | CC-BY-SA-3.0 |
| Organizations | MTU, Michigan_Tech's_Open_Sustainability_Technology_Lab, MY4777 |
| Cite as | Evashiu (2012–2024). "Sensing Strip for Pre-eclampsia". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |