Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(28), P. 10494 - 10503
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
The
three-dimensional
porous
structure
of
the
material
is
adjusted
by
adding
perovskites,
and
a
flexible
pressure
sensor
constructed
in
“sandwich”
to
detect
human
facial
expression,
pulse,
breathing,
joint
movement.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(16), P. 9296 - 9321
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
review
covers
recent
advancements
in
flexible
resistive
tactile
pressure
sensors,
including
operational
principles,
performance
metrics,
material
choices,
structural
design,
and
applications,
as
well
future
challenges.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(3), P. 964 - 964
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Flexible
tactile
sensors
are
widely
used
in
aerospace,
medical
and
health
monitoring,
electronic
skin,
human–computer
interaction,
other
fields
due
to
their
unique
advantages,
thus
becoming
a
research
hotspot.
The
goal
is
develop
flexible
sensor
characterized
by
outstanding
sensitivity,
extensive
detection
range
linearity,
elevated
spatial
resolution,
commendable
adaptability.
Among
several
strategies
like
capacitive,
piezoresistive,
triboelectric
sensors,
etc.,
we
focus
on
piezoelectric
because
of
self-powered
nature,
high
quick
response
time.
These
can
respond
wide
dynamic
mechanical
stimuli
turn
them
into
measurable
electrical
signals.
This
makes
it
possible
accurately
detect
objects,
including
shapes
textures,
for
sense
touch
real
work
encapsulates
current
advancements
focusing
enhanced
material
properties,
optimized
structural
design,
improved
fabrication
techniques,
broadened
application
domains.
We
outline
the
challenges
facing
provide
inspiration
guidance
future
development.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 465 - 465
Published: March 4, 2024
Flexible
electronics
is
a
cutting-edge
field
that
has
paved
the
way
for
artificial
tactile
systems
mimic
biological
functions
of
sensing
mechanical
stimuli.
These
have
an
immense
potential
to
enhance
human-machine
interactions
(HMIs).
However,
still
faces
formidable
challenges
in
delivering
precise
and
nuanced
feedback,
such
as
achieving
high
sensitivity
emulate
human
touch,
coping
with
environmental
variability,
devising
algorithms
can
effectively
interpret
data
meaningful
diverse
contexts.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
recent
advances
sensory
systems,
piezoresistive,
capacitive,
piezoelectric,
triboelectric
sensors.
We
also
review
state-of-the-art
fabrication
techniques
Next,
focus
on
applications
HMIs,
intelligent
robotics,
wearable
devices,
prosthetics,
medical
healthcare.
Finally,
conclude
future
development
trends
Micromachines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 386 - 386
Published: March 28, 2025
Polyvinylidene
fluoride
(PVDF)
polymer
films,
renowned
for
their
exceptional
piezoelectric,
pyroelectric,
and
ferroelectric
properties,
offer
a
versatile
platform
the
development
of
cutting-edge
micro-scale
functional
devices,
enabling
innovative
applications
ranging
from
energy
harvesting
sensing
to
medical
diagnostics
actuation.
This
paper
presents
an
in-depth
review
material
fabrication
methodologies,
characterization
PVDF
films.
Initially,
comprehensive
description
physical,
mechanical,
chemical,
thermal,
electrical,
electromechanical
properties
is
provided.
The
unique
combination
coupled
with
its
excellent
chemical
resistance
mechanical
strength,
makes
highly
valuable
wide
range
applications.
Subsequently,
techniques,
phase
transitions
achievement
methods,
copolymerization
composites
employed
improve
optimize
were
elaborated.
Enhancing
transition
in
especially
promoting
high-performance
β-phase,
can
be
achieved
through
various
processing
leading
significantly
enhanced
piezoelectric
pyroelectric
which
are
essential
diverse
concludes
discussion
associated
techniques
crystal
structure,
ferroelectric,
electromechanical,
provide
crucial
insights
into
directly
impacting
performance
By
understanding
these
aspects,
researchers
engineers
gain
optimizing
PVDF-based
devices
applications,
including
energy-harvesting,
sensing,
biomedical
thereby
driving
advancements
fields.
Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
57(10), P. 4897 - 4905
Published: May 16, 2024
Poly(vinylidene
fluoride)
(PVDF)
is
a
polymorphic
semicrystalline
polymer.
To
utilize
its
piezo-,
pyro-,
and
ferroelectric
applications,
it
ideal
to
fabricate
the
polar
phases
directly.
Another
way
obtain
PVDF
transform
original
nonpolar
α
crystals
into
their
γ
counterparts
through
solid
α–γ′
phase-transition.
Therefore,
better
understanding
of
phase-transition
great
importance
significance.
Here,
process
has
been
tracked
in
situ
real
space
using
polarized
optical
microscope
based
on
synchronous
accompanied
by
change
birefringence.
Thus,
propagation
along
perpendicular
radial
directions
spherulites
was
quantitatively
determined.
It
found
that
phase
transition
direction
almost
3
times
faster
than
tangential
(1.07
vs
0.39
μm/min).
Moreover,
effect
crystallization
temperature
subsequent
annealing
behavior
explored.
confirmed
at
high
below
onset
melting
provides
thermal
energy
for
thus
endows
efficiency
speed.
The
speed
decreases,
however,
when
close
peak
temperature.
This
associated
with
lamellae,
which
adverse
transformation
TGTG′
T3GT3G′
conformation
consequently
hinders
further
demonstrated
sample
affects
as
well.
crystallized
higher
an
increased
crystallinity
thickened
lamellae
facilitate
These
results
provide
more
insight
PVDF.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
24(16), P. 5091 - 5091
Published: Aug. 6, 2024
Sleep
plays
a
role
in
maintaining
our
physical
well-being.
However,
sleep-related
issues
impact
millions
of
people
globally.
Accurate
monitoring
sleep
is
vital
for
identifying
and
addressing
these
problems.
While
traditional
methods
like
polysomnography
(PSG)
are
commonly
used
settings,
they
may
not
fully
capture
natural
patterns
at
home.
Moreover,
PSG
equipment
can
disrupt
quality.
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
growing
interest
the
use
sensors
monitoring.
These
lightweight
be
easily
integrated
into
textiles
or
wearable
devices
using
technology.
The
flexible
designed
skin
contact
to
offer
continuous
without
being
obtrusive
home
environment.
This
review
presents
an
overview
advancements
made
tracking
body
movements
during
sleep,
which
focus
on
their
principles,
mechanisms,
strategies
improved
flexibility,
practical
applications,
future
trends.
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(12), P. 11044 - 11061
Published: May 14, 2024
Abstract
Electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding
materials
with
easy
processing,
high
electrical
conductivity,
and
excellent
absorption
loss
are
urgently
needed
in
aerospace,
military
stealth
portable
electronic
devices.
In
this
study,
a
polyvinylidene
fluoride/multi‐walled
carbon
nanotubes
(PVDF/MWCNTs)‐3
wt%
composite
film
prepared
by
simple
solution
mixing
polyethylene
terephthalate
(PET)
nonwoven
scraping
method
was
used
as
the
substrate,
PVDF/MWCNTs/graphene
oxide@multi‐walled
(PVDF/MWCNTs/GO@MWCNTs)
PVDF/MWCNTs/GO@MWCNTs/silver
nanowires
(PVDF/MWCNTs/GO@MWCNTs/AgNWs)
bilayer
films
were
vacuum‐assisted
filtration
(VAF).
When
amount
of
GO@MWCNTs
20
mL,
conductivity
PVDF/MWCNTs/GO@MWCNTs
is
3.5
×
101
S
m
−1
,
total
EMI
effectiveness
(EMI
SE
T
)
15.5
dB
efficiency
A
10.7
dB,
specific
(SSE/T)
539.5
dB/
dB/(cm
−2
g).
AgNWs
25
PVDF/MWCNTs/GO@MWCNTs/AgNWs
0.47
mm
thickness
1.6
10
4
69.1
61.1
SSE/T
2320.0
cm
2
g
.
The
results
show
that
played
dominant
role
mechanism
obtained
films.
addition
GO@MWCNTs/AgNWs
increases
performance
more
than
GO@MWCNTs.
This
mainly
because
GO,
MWCNTs
formed
novel
three‐dimensional
conductive
network
structure
inside
due
to
their
hydrogen
bonding
van
der
Waals
forces,
which
carrier
channels
promotes
interaction
between
internal
microcurrents
electromagnetic
waves,
achieving
purpose
attenuating
waves.
has
good
potential
intelligence
applications.
Highlights
Well‐dispersed
highly
hydrothermal
synthesis.
aspect
ratio
prepared.
PVDF‐based
3D
synergistic
discussed.