ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 27, 2025
In
the
realm
of
intelligent
sensing,
development
multifunctional,
highly
sensitive,
wide-ranging,
and
durable
flexible
sensors
remains
a
formidable
challenge.
This
paper
introduces
dual-mode
ionic
gel
sensor,
inspired
by
sensory
mechanisms
ants
developed
through
magnetically
induced
technology
capable
simultaneously
detecting
environmental
humidity
pressure.
The
sensor
is
fabricated
from
prestretched,
buckled
poly(vinyl
alcohol)
(PVA)
with
microstructures,
exhibiting
rapid
response
high
durability.
voltage
signal
decreases
linearly
increasing
relative
(RH).
pressure
employs
capacitive
structure,
integrating
fiber
pilose
structures
gel,
achieving
sensitivity
7.375
kPa-1
an
excellent
linear
over
broad
range
0.5
Pa
to
95
kPa.
context
human
motion
monitoring,
accurately
captures
physiological
signals,
such
as
pulse
beats
joint
movements
while
concurrently
skin
humidity.
Additionally,
leveraging
deep
learning
algorithms,
attains
remarkable
99.21%
accuracy
in
object
recognition
within
sorting
systems,
underscoring
its
potential
smart
logistics
applications.
study
transcends
traditional
limitations
regarding
detection
range,
offering
novel
solutions
for
applications
monitoring
sorting.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(33)
Published: April 19, 2024
Abstract
Multifunctional
integration
is
a
pivotal
aspect
in
the
development
of
flexible
sensors
that
facilitate
augmented
interaction
with
physical
environment.
However,
contemporary
multifunctional
face
challenges
arising
from
their
complex
structures
and
high
costs.
Therefore,
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
/liquid
metal
(LM)
films
hierarchical
structure
prepared
via
gravity‐induced
deposition
LM
are
applied
to
sensors.
PDMS/LM
exhibit
remarkable
flexibility
function
as
electrodes
for
pressure
well
single‐electrode
mode
triboelectric
nanogenerator
(TENG).
The
porous
PDMS/carbon
nanotube
(CNT)
dielectric
an
array
developed
sensing,
showing
commendable
sensitivity
(0.671
kPa
−1
)
even
under
low
pressures
(0–17
kPa).
Compared
solid
dielectrics,
its
improved
over
entire
range.
sensor
achieves
response
time
≈80
ms
demonstrates
exceptional
stability.
Furthermore,
when
film
functions
TENG,
it
can
serve
self‐powered
measuring
dynamic
forces
aid
material
recognition
assistance
capacitive
sensing.
This
study
provides
new
perspective
on
simplified
design
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 17, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
advancements
in
artificial
intelligence,
micro‐nano
manufacturing,
and
flexible
electronics
technology
have
unleashed
unprecedented
innovation
opportunities
for
applying
sensors
healthcare,
wearable
devices,
human–computer
interaction.
human
body's
tactile
perception
involves
physical
parameters
such
as
pressure,
temperature,
humidity,
all
of
which
play
an
essential
role
maintaining
health.
Inspired
by
the
sensory
function
skin,
many
bionic
been
developed
to
simulate
skin's
various
stimuli
are
widely
applied
health
monitoring.
Given
urgent
requirements
sensing
performance
integration
field
devices
monitoring,
here
is
a
timely
overview
recent
advances
multi‐functional
It
covers
fundamental
components
categorizes
them
based
on
different
response
mechanisms,
including
resistive,
capacitive,
voltage,
other
types.
Specifically,
application
these
area
monitoring
highlighted.
Based
this,
extended
dual/triple‐mode
integrating
temperature
presented.
Finally,
challenges
discussed.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(28)
Published: May 8, 2024
Abstract
High
spatial‐resolution
detection
is
essential
for
biomedical
applications
and
human‐machine
interaction.
However,
as
the
sensor
array
density
increases,
miniaturization
will
lead
to
interference
between
adjacent
units
deterioration
in
sensing
performance.
Here,
inspired
by
cochlea's
structure,
a
high‐density
flexible
pressure
featuring
with
suspended
membrane
sensitivity‐enhanced
customized
channels
presented
crosstalk‐free
high‐resolution
detection.
By
imitating
basilar
attached
spiral
ligaments,
fixed
onto
high‐stiffness
substrate
cavities,
forming
stable
braced
isolation
provide
an
excellent
capability
(crosstalk
coefficient:
47.24
dB)
integration
(100
within
1
cm
2
).
Similar
opening
of
ion
hair
cells,
wedge‐type
expansion
embedded
cracks
introduced
stress
concentration
structures
enables
high
sensitivity
(0.19
kPa
−1
)
large
measuring
range
(400
kPa).
Finally,
it
demonstrates
promising
distributed
displays
condition
monitoring
medical‐surgical
intubation.
Applied Physics Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Capacitive
tactile
sensors
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
simple
structure,
temperature
independence,
and
wide
applicability.
However,
with
the
continuous
evolution
of
intellectualization
process,
developing
that
can
compare
or
even
surpass
sensing
ability
human
skin
remains
a
challenge.
Consequently,
various
strategies
aimed
at
enhancing
performance
emerged,
introduction
morphological
structures
into
active
layer
being
most
effective.
In
light
this,
capacitive
based
on
structure
designs
gained
favor
among
researchers,
gradually
forming
“hundred
schools
thought
contend”
trend.
Nevertheless,
processes
applicability
yet
form
complete
system,
development
intelligence
morphological-engineering-based
reached
bottleneck
stage,
requiring
comprehensive
systematic
review
provide
inspiration
for
breakthroughs.
This
delves
deeply
impact
device
provides
overview
applicability,
advantages,
disadvantages
fabrication
technologies
derived
from
these
structures.
Finally,
progress
in
advanced
intelligent
systems
is
summarized,
challenges
prospects
faced
this
emerging
field
are
envisioned.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 18, 2025
Abstract
3D
printing
has
revolutionized
the
development
of
flexible
pressure
sensors
by
enabling
precise
fabrication
diverse
microstructures
that
significantly
enhance
sensor
performance.
These
advancements
have
substantially
improved
key
attributes
such
as
sensitivity,
response
time,
and
durability,
facilitating
applications
in
wearable
electronics,
robotics,
human–machine
interfaces.
This
review
provides
a
comprehensive
analysis
sensing
mechanisms
these
sensors,
emphasizing
role
microstructures,
micro‐patterned,
microporous,
hierarchical
designs,
optimizing
The
advantages
techniques,
including
direct
indirect
methods,
creation
complex
with
high
precision
adaptability
are
highlighted.
Specific
applications,
human
physiological
signal
monitoring,
motion
detection,
soft
emerging
explored
to
demonstrate
versatility
sensors.
Additionally,
this
briefly
discusses
challenges,
material
compatibility,
optimization
difficulties,
environmental
stability,
well
trends,
integration
advanced
technologies,
innovative
multidimensional
promising
avenues
for
future
advancements.
By
summarizing
recent
progress
identifying
opportunities
innovation,
critical
insights
into
bridging
gap
between
research
real‐world
helping
accelerate
evolution
sophisticated
3D‐printed
microstructures.
