ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(20), P. 20013 - 20023
Published: Oct. 3, 2023
Mechanically
deformable
photodetectors
(PDs)
are
key
device
components
for
wearable
health
monitoring
systems
based
on
photoplethysmography
(PPG).
Achieving
high
detectivity,
fast
response
time,
and
an
ultrathin
form
factor
in
the
PD
is
highly
needed
next-generation
PPG
systems.
Self-powered
operation
without
a
bulky
power-supply
unit
also
beneficial
point-of-care
application.
Here,
we
propose
self-powered
PDs
using
heavy-metal-free
Cu-In-Se
quantum
dots
(QDs),
which
enable
high-performance
Although
light-absorbing
QD
layer
extremely
thin
(∼40
nm),
developed
exhibits
excellent
performance
(specific
detectivity:
2.10
×
1012
Jones,
linear
dynamic
range:
102
dB,
spectral
250-1050
nm
at
zero
bias),
comparable
to
that
of
conventional
rigid
QD-PDs
employing
thick
Pb-chalcogenide
layers.
This
attributed
material
strategies─materials
include
QDs,
MoS2-nanosheet-blended
poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate)
hole
transport
layer,
ZnO
nanoparticle
electron
Ag
ITO
electrodes,
(∼120
except
electrodes)
mechanical
deformability.
These
allow
successful
application
system
real-time
monitoring,
expanding
their
potential
field
mobile
bioelectronics.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Nov. 13, 2023
The
recent
wave
of
the
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
revolution
has
aroused
unprecedented
interest
in
intelligentialize
human
society.
As
an
essential
component
that
bridges
physical
world
and
digital
signals,
flexible
sensors
are
evolving
from
a
single
sensing
element
to
smarter
system,
which
is
capable
highly
efficient
acquisition,
analysis,
even
perception
vast,
multifaceted
data.
While
challenging
manual
perspective,
development
intelligent
been
remarkably
facilitated
owing
rapid
advances
brain-inspired
AI
innovations
both
algorithm
(machine
learning)
framework
(artificial
synapses)
level.
This
review
presents
progress
emerging
AI-driven,
systems.
basic
concept
machine
learning
synapses
introduced.
new
enabling
features
induced
by
fusion
comprehensively
reviewed,
significantly
applications
such
as
sensory
systems,
soft/humanoid
robotics,
activity
monitoring.
two
most
profound
twenty-first
century,
deep
incorporation
technology
holds
tremendous
potential
for
creating
beings.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
33(18)
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Abstract
Structured
piezoresistive
membranes
are
compelling
building
blocks
for
wearable
bioelectronics.
However,
the
poor
structural
compressibility
of
conventional
microstructures
leads
to
rapid
saturation
detection
range
and
low
sensitivity
devices,
limiting
their
commercial
applications.
Herein,
a
bioinspired
MXene‐based
device
is
reported,
which
can
effectively
boost
while
broadening
response
by
architecting
intermittent
villus‐like
microstructures.
Benefitting
from
two‐stage
amplification
effect
this
architecture,
developed
bioelectronics
exhibit
high
461
kPa
−1
broad
pressure
up
311
kPa,
about
20
5
times
higher
than
that
homogeneous
microstructures,
respectively.
Cooperating
with
deep‐learning
algorithm,
designed
capture
complex
human
movements
precisely
identify
motion
recognition
accuracy
99%.
Evidently,
architecture
biomimetic
strategy
may
pave
promising
avenue
overcome
limitation
in
bioelectronics,
provide
general
way
promote
its
large‐scale
Nanoscale Advances,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
5(3), P. 538 - 570
Published: Nov. 7, 2022
This
review
summarizes
the
integration
of
machine
learning
with
surface-enhanced
Raman
scattering
and
infrared
absorption
in
terms
concepts,
processes,
applications,
provides
an
outlook
on
future
development
this
technology.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 5921 - 5934
Published: March 15, 2023
Following
earlier
research
efforts
dedicated
to
the
realization
of
multifunctional
sensing,
recent
developments
artificial
skins
endeavor
go
beyond
human
sensory
functions
by
integrating
interactive
visualization
strain
and
pressure
stimuli.
Inspired
microcracked
structure
spider
slit
organs
mechanochromic
mechanism
chameleons,
this
work
aims
design
a
flexible
optical/electrical
skin
(OE-skin)
capable
responding
complex
stimuli
with
feedback
human-readable
structural
colors.
The
OE-skin
consists
an
ionic
electrode
combined
elastomer
dielectric
layer,
chromotropic
layer
containing
photonic
crystals
conductive
carbon
nanotube/MXene
layer.
electrode/dielectric
layers
function
as
capacitive
sensor.
ferroferric
oxide–carbon
magnetic
arrays
embedded
in
gelatin/polyacrylamide
stretchable
hydrogel
film
perceive
bright
color
switching
outputs
full
visible
spectrum.
underlying
is
devoted
ultrasensitive
sensing
gauge
factor
191.8.
multilayered
delivers
ultrafast,
accurate
response
for
detection
limit
75
Pa
long-term
stability
5000
cycles,
while
visualizing
deformations
form
high-resolution
spatial
These
findings
offer
deep
insights
into
rational
OE-skins
devices.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: April 10, 2023
The
booming
wearable/portable
electronic
devices
industry
has
stimulated
the
progress
of
supporting
flexible
energy
storage
devices.
Excellent
performance
not
only
requires
component
units
each
device
to
maintain
original
under
external
forces,
but
also
demands
overall
be
in
response
fields.
However,
inevitably
occur
mechanical
damages
(extrusion,
impact,
vibration)/electrical
(overcharge,
over-discharge,
short
circuit)
during
long-term
complex
deformation
conditions,
causing
serious
degradation
and
safety
risks.
Inspired
by
healing
phenomenon
nature,
endowing
with
self-healing
capability
become
a
promising
strategy
effectively
improve
durability
functionality
Herein,
this
review
systematically
summarizes
latest
intrinsic
chemistry
for
Firstly,
main
mechanism
is
introduced.
Then,
research
situation
electrodes,
electrolytes,
artificial
interface
layers
integrated
based
on
advanced
characterization
technology
reviewed.
Finally,
current
challenges
perspective
are
provided.
We
believe
critical
will
contribute
development
field.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(28), P. 34120 - 34131
Published: July 11, 2023
Flexible
pressure
sensors
have
attracted
significant
attention
owing
to
their
broad
applicability
in
wearable
electronics
and
human-machine
interfaces.
However,
it
is
still
challenging
simultaneously
achieve
a
sensing
range
high
linearity.
Here,
we
present
reversed
lattice
structure
(RLS)
piezoresistive
sensor
obtained
through
layer-level
engineered
additive
infill
via
conventional
fused
deposition
modeling
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing.
The
optimized
RLS
attained
(0.03-1630
kPa)
with
linearity
(coefficient
of
determination,
R2
=
0.998)
sensitivity
(1.26
kPa-1)
due
the
structurally
enhanced
compressibility
spontaneous
transition
dominant
mechanism
sensor.
It
also
exhibited
great
mechanical/electrical
durability
rapid
response/recovery
time
(170/70
ms).
This
remarkable
performance
enables
detection
various
human
motions
over
spectrum,
from
pulse
walking.
Finally,
electronic
glove
was
developed
analyze
distribution
situations,
thereby
demonstrating
its
multipurpose
electronics.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 19, 2024
The
conventional
computing
architecture
faces
substantial
challenges,
including
high
latency
and
energy
consumption
between
memory
processing
units.
In
response,
in-memory
has
emerged
as
a
promising
alternative
architecture,
enabling
operations
within
arrays
to
overcome
these
limitations.
Memristive
devices
have
gained
significant
attention
key
components
for
due
their
high-density
arrays,
rapid
response
times,
ability
emulate
biological
synapses.
Among
devices,
two-dimensional
(2D)
material-based
memristor
memtransistor
particularly
candidates
next-generation
computing,
thanks
exceptional
performance
driven
by
the
unique
properties
of
2D
materials,
such
layered
structures,
mechanical
flexibility,
capability
form
heterojunctions.
This
review
delves
into
state-of-the-art
research
on
memristive
encompassing
critical
aspects
material
selection,
device
metrics,
array
potential
applications.
Furthermore,
it
provides
comprehensive
overview
current
challenges
limitations
associated
with
along
solutions.
primary
objective
this
is
serve
milestone
in
realizing
utilizing
materials
bridge
gap
from
single-device
characterization
array-level
system-level
implementations
neuromorphic
leveraging
devices.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(2), P. 726 - 735
Published: Jan. 24, 2024
Flexible
pressure
sensors
have
garnered
significant
attention
in
the
field
of
wearable
healthcare
due
to
their
scalability
and
shape
variability.
However,
a
crucial
challenge
practical
application
for
various
scenarios
is
striking
balance
between
sensitivity
sensing
range.
This
limitation
arises
from
reduced
compressibility
microstructures
on
surface
pressure-sensitive
materials
under
high
pressure,
resulting
progressive
saturation
sensor's
response
leading
restricted
nonlinear
In
this
study,
we
present
novel
approach
utilizing
multi-level
pyramidal
flexible
achieve
both
(8775
kPa–1)
linear
(R2
=
0.997)
over
wide
range
(up
1000
kPa).
The
effectiveness
proposed
design
stems
compensatory
behavior
lower
microstructures,
which
counteracts
declining
associated
with
gradual
hardening
higher
microstructures.
Furthermore,
sensor
demonstrates
fast
time
11.6
ms
relaxation
3.8
can
reliably
detect
pressures
as
low
30.2
Pa.
Our
findings
highlight
applicability
diverse
human
body
health
detection
tasks,
ranging
weak
pulses
finger
flexion
plantar
distribution.
Notably,
eliminates
need
replacing
varying
ranges,
thereby
enhancing
utility.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 16, 2024
Soft
electronics
are
garnering
significant
attention
due
to
their
wide-ranging
applications
in
artificial
skin,
health
monitoring,
human-machine
interaction,
intelligence,
and
the
Internet
of
Things.
Various
soft
physical
sensors
such
as
mechanical
sensors,
temperature
humidity
fundamental
building
blocks
for
electronics.
While
fast
growth
widespread
utilization
electronic
devices
have
elevated
life
quality,
consequential
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
radiation
pose
potential
threats
device
precision
human
health.
Another
substantial
concern
pertains
overheating
issues
that
occur
during
prolonged
operation.
Therefore,
design
multifunctional
exhibiting
excellent
capabilities
sensing,
EMI
shielding,
thermal
management
is
paramount
importance.
Because
prominent
advantages
chemical
stability,
electrical
conductivity,
easy
functionalization,
new
carbon
materials
including
nanotubes,
graphene
its
derivatives,
graphdiyne,
sustainable
natural-biomass-derived
particularly
promising
candidates
This
review
summarizes
latest
advancements
based
on
across
a
range
performance
aspects,
mainly
focusing
structure
or
composite
design,
fabrication
method
signals
management.
Furthermore,
integration
strategies
corresponding
intriguing
highlighted.
Finally,
this
presents
prospects
aimed
at
overcoming
current
barriers
advancing
development
state-of-the-art