Applied Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(4)
Published: Nov. 19, 2024
Wearable
sensors
capable
of
simultaneous
monitoring
multiple
physiological
markers
have
the
potential
to
dramatically
reduce
healthcare
cost
through
early
detection
diseases
and
accelerating
rehabilitation
processes.
These
skin-like
can
deliver
significant
benefits
thanks
their
ability
continuously
track
various
indicators
over
extended
periods.
However,
due
high
sensitivities
soft
stimuli,
decoupling
effects
physical
stimuli
associated
with
accurately
pinpointing
contributions
individual
remains
a
huge
challenge.
This
article
aims
provide
comprehensive
review
recent
advances
in
multifunctional,
wearable
sensors,
particular
emphasis
on
mechanisms
signal
transduction,
microengineering
designs,
diverse
applications
both
health
human–machine
interactions.
It
elaborates
operational
principles
such
as
triboelectric,
resistive,
piezoelectric,
capacitive
each
uniquely
adept
at
detecting
range
stimuli.
also
examines
conceptualizations
methodologies
for
isolating
specific
from
mix
signals.
Furthermore,
this
highlights
these
multimodal
sensors.
Finally,
opportunities
challenges
facing
are
discussed,
exploring
intelligent
systems
tailored
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(29)
Published: April 15, 2024
Abstract
Soft
robots
have
recently
attracted
increasing
interest
due
to
their
advantages
in
durability,
flexibility,
and
deformability,
which
enable
them
adapt
unstructured
environments
perform
various
complex
tasks.
Perception
is
crucial
for
soft
robots.
To
better
mimic
biological
systems,
sensors
need
be
integrated
into
robotic
systems
obtain
both
proprioceptive
external
perception
effective
usage.
This
review
summarizes
the
latest
advancements
flexible
sensing
feedback
technologies
applications.
It
begins
with
an
introduction
development
of
robots,
followed
by
in‐depth
exploration
smart
materials
advanced
manufacturing
methods.
A
detailed
description
modalities
methodologies
also
included
illustrate
continuous
breakthrough
technology.
In
addition,
applications
based
on
these
are
concluded
as
well.
The
challenges
promising
solutions
finally
discussed
analyzed
provide
a
prospect
future
development.
By
examining
recent
advances
intelligent
technologies,
this
dedicated
highlighting
potential
robotics
motivating
innovation
within
field.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 28, 2025
Abstract
Ionic
conductive
hydrogels
(ICHs)
are
emerging
as
key
materials
for
advanced
human‐machine
interactions
and
health
monitoring
systems
due
to
their
unique
combination
of
flexibility,
biocompatibility,
electrical
conductivity.
However,
a
major
challenge
remains
in
developing
ICHs
that
simultaneously
exhibit
high
ionic
conductivity,
self‐healing,
strong
adhesion,
particularly
under
extreme
low‐temperature
conditions.
In
this
study,
novel
ICH
composed
sulfobetaine
methacrylate,
methacrylic
acid,
TEMPO‐oxidized
cellulose
nanofibers,
sodium
alginate,
lithium
chloride
is
presented.
The
hydrogel
designed
with
hydrogen‐bonded
chemically
crosslinked
network,
achieving
excellent
conductivity
(0.49
±
0.05
S
m
−1
),
adhesion
(36.73
2.28
kPa),
self‐healing
capacity
even
at
−80
°C.
Furthermore,
the
maintain
functionality
over
45
days,
showcasing
outstanding
anti‐freezing
properties.
This
material
demonstrates
significant
potential
non‐invasive,
continuous
monitoring,
adhering
conformally
skin
without
signal
crosstalk,
enabling
real‐time,
high‐fidelity
transmission
cryogenic
These
offer
transformative
next
generation
multimodal
sensors,
broadening
application
possibilities
harsh
environments,
including
weather
outer
space.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 6, 2024
Abstract
Flexible
hydrogel
film
sensors
have
great
advantages
as
human–machine
interfaces
for
conformal
contact
with
bio‐tissues,
but
suffer
from
weakness
and
dehydration,
compromising
flexibility
performance.
Here,
a
breathable,
highly
stretchable,
anti‐dehydrating
ultrathin
organohydrogel
skin‐attachable
strain
sensor
long‐term
motion
monitoring
is
developed.
An
electrospun
TPU
(eTPU)
nanomesh
hidden
strength
used
skeleton
to
host
in
situ
free
radical
polymerization
of
2‐acrylamido‐2‐methyl
propane
sulfonic
acid
(AMPS)
acrylamide
(AAm)
form
an
interpenetrating
double
network
glycerol
water
solvent.
Extensive
hydrogen
bonding
between
eTPU
P(AMPS‐
co
‐AAm)
yields
(≈200
µm)
synergetic
deformation
energy
dissipation
upon
stretching,
leading
record‐high
stretchability
up
920%,
fracture
toughness
20.14
MJ
m
−3
,
10
000
J
−2
robustness
over
4000
notched
stretching
cylcles
50%
strain.
The
binary
glycerol/water
solvent
imparts
excellent
anti‐dehydration
at
room
temperature
d,
stable
sensory
performance
−20
60
°C.
With
high
vapor
transmission
rate
1.3
kg
d
−1
the
ensures
comfortable
skin
continuous
knee
flexion
throughout
day
signals.
These
are
promising
wearable
applications.
Nano Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(10), P. 3186 - 3195
Published: Feb. 27, 2024
Multisensory
integration
enables
the
simultaneous
perception
of
multiple
environmental
stimuli
while
minimizing
size
and
energy
consumption.
However,
conventional
multifunctional
in
flexible
electronics
typically
requires
large-scale
horizontal
sensing
arrays
(such
as
printed
circuit
boards),
posing
decoupling
complexities,
tensile
strain
limitation,
spatial
constraints.
Herein,
a
fully
multimodal
system
(FMSS)
is
developed
by
coupling
biomimetic
stretchable
conductive
films
(BSCFs)
strain-insensitive
communication
interfaces
using
vertical
stacking
strategy.
The
FMSS
achieves
without
additional
adhesives,
it
can
incorporate
individual
layers
interconnects
any
essential
constraint
on
their
deformations.
Accordingly,
temperature
pressure
are
precisely
decoupled
simultaneously,
stress
be
accurately
discerned
different
directions.
This
strategy
expected
to
offer
new
approach
significantly
streamline
design
fabrication
systems
enhance
capabilities.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(27)
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
Electrowetting
displays
(EWDs)
based
on
microfluidics
are
highly
sought
after
in
the
fields
of
electronic
devices,
smart
homes,
and
information
communication.
However,
power
supply
EWD
systems
for
visually
engaging
multi‐color
remains
a
big
challenge.
Herein,
self‐powered
colorful
dynamic
display
developed
by
integrating
triboelectric
nanogenerator
(TENG)
with
device.
The
TENG
is
designed
nanotube‐patterned
surface
can
generate
open‐circuit
voltages
ranging
from
30
to
295
V
controlling
contact
area.
wetting
property
micro‐droplet
exhibits
response
applied
voltage,
enabling
triboelectricity‐triggered
electrowetting‐on‐dielectric.
Driven
voltage
160
V,
monochromatic
bright
color
switching
magenta
transparent
pixel
aperture
ratio
78%,
recovery
process
be
rapidly
completed.
Furthermore,
system
achieved.
By
selectively
applying
pixels
three
layers
that
constitute
EWD,
properties
fluids
controlled,
allowing
display.
This
work
contributes
advancement
technology
portable
wearable
ink
displays,
indoor
outdoor
sports
equipment,
