Evaporation-Induced Clogging of an Artificial Sweat Duct.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
; 12(47): 53403-53408, 2020 Nov 25.
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ABSTRACT
Metal-based antiperspirants have been in use for centuries; however, there is an increasing consumer demand for a metal-free alternative that works effectively. Here, we develop an artificial sweat duct rig and demonstrate an alternative, metal-free approach to antiperspiration. Instead of clogging sweat ducts with metal salts, we use a hygroscopic material to induce the evaporation of sweat as it approaches the outlet (i.e. pore) of the sweat duct. As a result, the sweat dehydrates almost completely while still being inside of the duct, forming a natural gel-like salt plug that halts the flow. We show that the critical pressure gradient within the duct (â¼3 kPa), beneath which clogging occurs, can be rationalized by balancing the mass flow rates of the liquid (Poiseuille's law) and the evaporative vapor (Fick's law).
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Artificial Organs
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Sweat
Language:
En
Journal:
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces
Journal subject:
BIOTECNOLOGIA
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ENGENHARIA BIOMEDICA
Year:
2020
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States