Coatings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(10), P. 1269 - 1269
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
The
flexible
piezoelectric
pressure
sensor
is
essential
in
areas
such
as
machine
sensing
and
human
activity
monitoring.
Here,
0-dimensional
PZT
ceramic
nanoparticles
with
carbon
coating
were
synthesized
by
a
surface-modified
technique.
excellent
electrical
conductivity
of
the
shell
causes
redistribution
accumulation
mobile
charges
layer,
resulting
greatly
increased
effect
inducing
an
enhanced
electric
field.
A
series
organic–inorganic
composite
films
prepared
spin-coating
method
using
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)
matrix.
as-fabricated
PZT@C/PDMS
film
40
wt%
PZT@C
powder
exhibits
output
voltage
~74
V,
peak
current
~295
nA,
well
big
sensitivity
5.26
V
N−1.
Moreover,
can
be
used
to
detect
changes
force
for
monitoring
limb
movements
finger
flexion,
wrist
pedaling.
This
study
reveals
promising
applications
40%PZT@C/PDMS
motion
sensing.
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.
Sensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(9), P. 2895 - 2895
Published: May 3, 2025
In
recent
years,
robotics
has
made
notable
progress,
becoming
an
essential
component
of
daily
life
by
facilitating
complex
tasks
and
enhancing
human
experiences.
While
most
robots
have
traditionally
featured
hard
surfaces,
the
growing
demand
for
more
comfortable
safer
human–robot
interactions
driven
development
soft
robots.
One
type
robot,
which
incorporates
innovative
skin
materials,
transforms
rigid
structures
into
pliable
adaptive
forms,
making
them
better
suited
interacting
with
humans.
Especially
in
healthcare
rehabilitation,
robotic
technology
gained
substantial
attention,
offering
transformative
solutions
improving
functionality
prosthetics,
exoskeletons,
companion
Although
replicating
sensory
functions
remains
a
challenge,
ongoing
research
focuses
on
developing
sensors
that
mimic
softness
tactile
sensitivity
necessary
effective
interaction.
This
review
provides
narrative
analysis
current
trends
development,
specifically
tailored
rehabilitation
applications,
including
types
sensor
technologies,
challenges,
future
directions
this
rapidly
field.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(4), P. 298 - 298
Published: Feb. 15, 2025
Flexible
sensors
are
revolutionizing
our
lives
as
a
key
component
of
intelligent
wearables.
Their
pliability,
stretchability,
and
diverse
designs
enable
foldable
portable
devices
while
enhancing
comfort
convenience.
Advances
in
materials
science
have
provided
numerous
options
for
creating
flexible
sensors.
The
core
their
application
areas
like
electronic
skin,
health
medical
monitoring,
motion
human-computer
interaction
is
selecting
that
optimize
sensor
performance
weight,
elasticity,
comfort,
flexibility.
This
article
focuses
on
sensors,
analyzing
"sensing
mechanisms-materials-applications"
framework.
It
explores
development
trajectory,
material
characteristics,
contributions
various
domains
such
interaction.
concludes
by
summarizing
current
research
achievements
discussing
future
challenges
opportunities.
expected
to
continue
expanding
into
new
fields,
driving
the
evolution
smart
wearables
contributing
society.
Applied Physics Letters,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
126(8)
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Piezoelectric
semiconductors
have
emerged
as
a
prominent
area
of
research
in
recent
years
due
to
their
unique
combination
piezoelectric
and
semiconductor
properties.
In
this
Letter,
we
propose
device
structure
featuring
coplanar
electrodes
positioned
above
the
layer.
We
conducted
detailed
theoretical
analysis
properties
device.
By
utilizing
electrode
mode,
pressure
applied
one
generates
potential
difference
between
two
electrodes.
Notably,
performance
can
be
adjusted
by
modifying
its
structure.
Numerical
simulations
experimental
results
indicate
that
reaches
an
optimal
value
when
distance
is
equal
one-half
length.
Additionally,
developed
method
enhance
voltage
output
capability
under
low
load
resistance
conditions.
Specifically,
introducing
charge
carriers
into
layer
from
doped
silicon
substrate,
device's
reduced
Schottky
contact.
The
operating
mode
proposed
paper
facilitates
energy
harvesting
self-powered
sensing,
distinguishing
it
d31
d33
operational
modes
associated
with
traditional
sandwich
structures,
thereby
allowing
for
more
versatile
configurations.
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.
