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.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(52)
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Abstract
With
the
rapid
development
of
intelligent
wearable
technology,
multimodal
tactile
sensors
capable
data
acquisition,
decoupling
intermixed
signals,
and
information
processing
have
attracted
increasing
attention.
Herein,
a
decoupled
temperature–pressure
dual‐mode
sensor
is
developed
based
on
single‐walled
carbon
nanotubes
(SWCNT)
poly(3,4‐ethylenedioxythiophene):
poly(styrenesulfonate)
(PEDOT:PSS)
decorated
porous
melamine
foam
(MF),
integrating
with
deep
learning
algorithm
to
obtain
input
terminal.
Importantly,
synergistic
effect
PEDOT:PSS
SWCNT
facilitates
ideal
capability
sensitivity
toward
both
temperature
(38.2
µV
K
−1
)
pressure
(10.8%
kPa
thermoelectric
piezoresistive
effects,
respectively.
Besides,
low
thermal
conductivity
excellent
compressibility
MF
also
endow
it
merits
low‐temperature
detection
limit
(0.03
K),
fast
response
(120
ms),
long‐term
stability.
Benefiting
from
outstanding
sensing
characteristics,
assembled
array
showcases
good
capacity
for
identifying
spatial
distribution
signals.
assistance
algorithm,
displays
high
recognition
accuracy
99%
98%
corresponding
“touch”
“press”
actions,
respectively,
realizes
encrypted
transmission
accurate
identification
random
sequences,
providing
promising
strategy
design
high‐accuracy
platform
in
human–machine
interaction.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 7640 - 7649
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
High-performance
flexible
piezoresistive
sensors
are
becoming
increasingly
essential
in
various
novel
applications
such
as
health
monitoring,
soft
robotics,
and
human–computer
interaction.
The
evolution
of
the
interfacial
contact
morphology
determines
sensing
properties
devices.
introduction
microstructures
enriches
effectively
boosts
sensitivity;
however,
limited
compressibility
conventional
leads
to
rapid
saturation
sensitivity
low-pressure
range,
which
hinders
their
application.
Herein,
we
present
a
sensor
featuring
two-stage
micropyramid
array
structure,
enhances
while
widening
range.
Owing
synergistic
enhancement
effect
resulting
from
sequential
micropyramids
heights,
devices
demonstrate
remarkable
performance,
including
boosting
(30.8
kPa–1)
over
wide
range
(up
200
kPa),
fast
response/recovery
time
(75/50
ms),
an
ultralong
durability
15,000
loading–unloading
cycles.
As
proof
concept,
is
applied
detect
human
physiological
motion
signals,
further
demonstrating
real-time
spatial
pressure
distribution
system
game
control
system,
showing
great
potential
for
monitoring
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(28)
Published: March 10, 2024
Abstract
Flexible
pressure
sensors
are
valuable
in
applications
such
as
electronic
skin,
smart
robots,
artificial
prosthetics,
and
wearable
electronics.
In
this
study,
a
fully
packaged,
flexible,
self‐powered,
long‐term
stable
sensor
array
based
on
piezoelectrets
is
developed
for
monitoring.
A
with
microcavity
structure
thickness
of
500
µm
achieved
an
impressive
piezoelectric
coefficient
23.8
pC
N
−1
fast
response
time
93
ms.
The
yielded
output
voltage
0.26
V
when
subjected
to
force
using
0.3
g
soybeans,
it
displayed
remarkable
linear
relationship
(R
2
=
0.992)
between
electricity
ranging
from
1.4
13.6
sensitivity
9
mV
.
Real‐time
monitoring
sound
vibration,
radial
artery
pulse,
finger
movement
demonstrated
along
the
successful
recording
dynamic
changes
within
porcine
knee
joint.
It
holds
potential
fields
human
bodies
robotics
can
contribute
significantly
assessment
during
total
replacement.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(24)
Published: March 15, 2024
Flexible
pressure
sensors
play
a
significant
role
in
wearable
devices
and
electronic
skin.
Iontronic
with
high
sensitivity,
wide
measurement
range,
resolution
can
meet
requirements.
Based
on
the
deformation
characteristics
of
alveoli
to
improve
compressibility,
ability
arch
disperse
vertical
into
horizontal
thrust
increase
contact
area,
graded
hollow
ball
(GHBA)
microstructure
is
proposed,
greatly
improving
sensitivity.
The
fabrication
GHBA
ingeniously
employs
double-sided
structure.
One
side
uses
mold
casting
create
convex
structures,
while
other
utilizes
evaporation
moisture
during
curing
process
form
concave
structures.
At
same
time,
novel
side-by-side
package
structure
ensuring
flexible
substrate
maximally
transferred
microstructure.
Within
range
0.2
Pa-300
kPa,
iontronic
sensor
achieves
maximum
sensitivity
10
420.8
kPa
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 Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(44)
Published: June 22, 2024
Abstract
Tactile
sensors
have
garnered
considerable
interest
for
their
capacity
to
detect
and
quantify
tactile
information.
The
incorporation
of
microstructural
designs
into
flexible
has
emerged
as
a
potent
strategy
augment
sensitivity
pressure
variations,
thereby
enhancing
linearity,
response
spectrum,
mechanical
robustness.
This
review
underscores
the
imperative
progress
in
microstructured
sensors.
Subsequently,
discourse
transitions
prevalent
materials
employed
fabrication
sensor
electrodes,
encapsulation
layers,
active
sensing
mediums,
elucidating
merits
limitations.
In‐depth
discussions
are
devoted
adorned
with
microstructures,
including
but
not
limited
to,
micropyramids,
microhemispheres,
micropillars,
microporous
configurations,
microcracks,
topological
interconnections,
multilevel
constructs,
random
roughness,
biomimetic
microstructures
inspired
by
flora
fauna,
accompanied
exemplar
studies
from
each
category.
Moreover,
utility
within
realm
intelligent
environments
is
explicated,
highlighting
application
monitoring
physiological
signals,
detection
sliding
motions,
discernment
surface
textures.
culminates
critical
examination
paramount
challenges
predicaments
that
must
be
surmounted
further
development
enhance
functional
performance
sensors,
paving
way
integration
advanced
sensory
systems.
ACS Sensors,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(8), P. 3848 - 3863
Published: July 24, 2024
Flexible
piezoresistive
sensors
are
in
high
demand
areas
such
as
wearable
devices,
electronic
skin,
and
human-machine
interfaces
due
to
their
advantageous
features,
including
low
power
consumption,
excellent
bending
stability,
broad
testing
pressure
range,
simple
manufacturing
technology.
With
the
advancement
of
intelligent
technology,
higher
requirements
for
sensitivity,
accuracy,
response
time,
measurement
weather
resistance
emerging.
Due
designability
polymer
porous
materials
conductive
phases,
with
more
multivariate
combinations,
it
is
possible
achieve
sensitivity
lower
detection
limits,
which
promising
than
traditional
flexible
sensor
materials.
Based
on
this,
this
work
reviews
recent
advancements
research
utilizing
Furthermore,
review
examines
performance
optimization
development
from
perspectives
three-dimensional
substrate
regulation,
sensing
material
selection
composite
structure
design.