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Yang Y, Yang S, Xia X, Hui S, Wang B, Zou B, Zhang Y, Sun J, Xin JH. MXenes for Wearable Physical Sensors toward Smart Healthcare. ACS NANO 2024; 18:24705-24740. [PMID: 39186373 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c08258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
Abstract
The gradual rise of personal healthcare awareness is accelerating the deployment of wearable sensors, whose ability of acquiring physiological vital signs depends on sensing materials. MXenes have distinct chemical and physical superiorities over other 2D nanomaterials for wearable sensors. This review presents a comprehensive summary of the latest advancements in MXenes-based materials for wearable physical sensors. It begins with an introduction to special structural features of MXenes for sensing performance, followed by an in-depth exploration of versatile functionalities. A detailed description of different sensing mechanisms is also included to illustrate the contribution of MXenes to the sensing performance and its improvement. In addition, the real-world applications of MXenes-based physical sensors for monitoring different physiological signs are included as well. The remaining challenges of MXenes-based materials for wearable physical sensors and their promising opportunities are finally narrated, in conjunction with a prospective for future development.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yixuan Yang
- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518055, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures, MOE Key Laboratory of New Processing Technology for Nonferrous Metals and Materials, and School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, P. R. China
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- Research Institute for Intelligent Wearable Systems School of Fashion and Textiles, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
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Jiang Y, Fan L, Sun X, Luo Z, Wang H, Lai R, Wang J, Gan Q, Li N, Tian J. A Multifunctional Tactile Sensory System for Robotic Intelligent Identification and Manipulation Perception. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024:e2402705. [PMID: 39248290 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202402705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 08/03/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024]
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Humans recognize and manipulate objects relying on the multidimensional force features captured by the tactile sense of skin during the manipulation. Since the current sensors integrated in robots cannot support the robots to sense the multiple interaction states between manipulator and objects, achieving human-like perception and analytical capabilities remains a major challenge for service robots. Prompted by the tactile perception involved in robots performing complex tasks, a multimodal tactile sensory system is presented to provide in situ simultaneous sensing for robots when approaching, touching, and manipulating objects. The system comprises a capacitive sensor owning the high sensitivity of 1.11E-2 pF mm-1, a triboelectricity nanogenerator with the fast response speed of 30 ms, and a pressure sensor array capable of 3D force detection. By Combining transfer learning models, which fuses multimodal tactile information to achieve high-precision (up to 95%) recognition of the multi-featured targets such as random hardness and texture information under random sampling conditions, including random grasp force and velocity. This sensory system is expected to enhance the intelligent recognition and behavior-planning capabilities of autonomous robots when performing complex tasks in undefined surrounding environments.
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- Yue Jiang
- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- College of Computer Science and Software Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (Shenzhen), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518132, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (Shenzhen), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518132, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (Shenzhen), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518132, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
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- Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau, Macao, 999078, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (Shenzhen), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518132, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (Shenzhen), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518132, China
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- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (Shenzhen), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518132, China
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- Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Devices and Systems of Ministry of Education and Guangdong Province, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518060, China
- Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy (Shenzhen), Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, 518132, China
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Xie B, Ma Y, Chen Y, Wang J, Nie K, Pan S. Hydrogen bonds-pinned entanglement double network alginate hydrogel for electrical application. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 279:135463. [PMID: 39250999 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.135463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2024] [Revised: 08/22/2024] [Accepted: 09/06/2024] [Indexed: 09/11/2024]
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In response to prevailing challenges encountered in electrical applications, including insufficient mechanical strength, subpar tensile properties, and limited adaptability to dynamic motion environments, we engineered a pioneering hydrogel adhesive. Simultaneously, we presented a novel interpretation of the application of ZnO in hydrogels. Our innovative approach entailed the intertwining of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and flexible sodium alginate (SA) double networks (DN) through cross-linking mechanisms, resulting in the formation of a hydrogen-bonding pinned DN hydrogel. This groundbreaking design substantially amplified the cohesive and adhesive properties of the hydrogel, while the incorporation of zinc oxide (ZnO) through modification served to enhance its electrical conductivity. Our hydrogel sensor demonstrated exceptional capabilities in monitoring human motion, adeptly meeting the demands of diverse motion scenarios. Furthermore, meticulous consideration had been given to the influence of perspiration on sensor performance, rendering our sensor exceptionally well-suited for real-world applications.
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- Bochao Xie
- School of Engineering & Applied Science, Yale University, New Haven 06250, USA; International Engineering College, Xi'an University of Technology, Xi'an 710048, China
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- School of Engineering & Applied Science, Yale University, New Haven 06250, USA; SDU-ANU Joint Science College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China.
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China
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- Electronic Materials Research Laboratory, Key Laboratory of the Ministry of Education, School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710049, China; School of Mathematics, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, China
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- College of Electronic Information and Optical Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300350, China
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- SDU-ANU Joint Science College, Shandong University, Weihai 264209, China.
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Guo L, Chu S, Li Y, Huang W, Wang X. Flexible Wearable Chemoresistive Ethylene Gas-Monitoring Device Utilizing Pd/Ti 3C 2T x Nanocomposites for In Situ Nondestructive Monitoring of Kiwifruit Ripeness. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39229738 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c09896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/05/2024]
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Kiwifruit, renowned for its antioxidant properties and nutritional richness, faces challenges in maintaining quality during transportation, often leading to suboptimal products reaching the market. To address this issue, a wireless transmission flexible ethylene monitoring device (WFEMD) was developed. This device comprises a flexible ethylene gas sensor and a signal transmission processing unit integrated with electronic components, enabling real-time monitoring capabilities. In this study, the catalytic activity of Pd and Pd/Ti heterojunctions was leveraged to enhance the ethylene gas sensing. The impact of Ti3C2Tx modified with varying masses of Pd nanoparticles on ethylene gas response levels was investigated. The signal transmission processing unit, fabricated by using the laser direct-writing method, was optimized to collect signals from the flexible ethylene gas sensor, convert them into corresponding ethylene concentrations, and transmit data via an antenna. By introducing a random forest (RF) classification algorithm, a remarkable 97.5% accuracy in predicting kiwifruit ripeness grades was achieved. The algorithm facilitated precise classification by collecting key parameters such as ethylene and CO2 during transportation. The WFEMD enables real-time acquisition of kiwifruit ethylene gas information, which is transmitted wirelessly for data visualization and traceability via mobile terminals. This empowers managers with timely insights into ethylene emissions and ripeness predictions, facilitating informed decision-making processes.
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- Laizhao Guo
- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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- College of Engineering, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100083, P. R. China
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Di X, Li L, Jin Q, Yang R, Li Y, Wang X, Wu G, Yuan C. Highly Sensitive, Degradable, and Rapid Self-Healing Hydrogel Sensor with Semi-Interpenetrating Network for Recognition of Micro-Expressions. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024:e2403955. [PMID: 39167262 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202403955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2024] [Revised: 07/04/2024] [Indexed: 08/23/2024]
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Flexible conductive hydrogels have revolutionized the lives and are widely applied in health monitoring and wearable electronics as a new generation of sensing materials. However, the inherent low mechanical strength, sensitivity, and lack of rapid self-healing capacity results in their short life, poor detection accuracy, and environmental pollution. Inspired by the molecular structure of bone and its chemical characteristics, a novel fully physically cross-linked conductive hydrogel is fabricated by the introduction of nanohydroxyapatite (HAp) as the dynamic junction points. In detail, the dynamically cross-linked network, including multiple physical interactions, provides it with rapid self-healing ability and excellent mechanical properties (elongation at break (>1200%), tensile strength (174kPa), and resilience (92.61%)). Besides, the ions (Cl-, Li+, Ca2+) that move freely within the system impart outstanding electrical conductivity (2.46 ± 0.15 S m-1), high sensitivity (gauge factor, GF>8), good antifreeze (-40.2 °C), and humidity properties. The assembled sensor can be employed to sensitively detect various large human motions and subtle changes in behavior (facial expressions, speech recognition). Meanwhile, the hydrogel sensor can also degrade in phosphate-buffered saline solution without causing any environmental pollution. Therefore, the designed hydrogels may become a promising candidate material in the future potential applications for smart wearable sensors and electronic skin.
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- Xiang Di
- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, 071000, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, 071000, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, 071000, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, 071000, P. R. China
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- Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210093, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Functional Polymer Materials, Institute of Polymer Chemistry, College of Chemistry, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China
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- Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding, 071000, P. R. China
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Kumar A, Kumari P, Senthil Kumar M, Gupta G, Shivagan DD, Bapna K. A high-performance flexible humidity sensor based on a TiO 2-MWCNT nanocomposite for human healthcare applications. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2024; 26:21186-21196. [PMID: 39072697 DOI: 10.1039/d4cp01148a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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The present work shows the improved humidity sensing characteristics of TiO2 nanoparticles in the form of a nanocomposite with multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) prepared by a hydration-dehydration method. The structural and morphological characterizations of TiO2-MWCNTs confirm the nanocomposite formation without any other impurities and with an improved surface area. The pure TiO2 and nanocomposite films are deposited on IDE coated flexible poly-ethylene terephthalate (PET) substrates by a drop casting method. The nanocomposite shows improved sensitivity (1246.2 MΩ/%RH) and an ultrafast response/recovery time (2 s/1 s) with a minimal hysteresis of 0.27%RH. Further, the flexible nanocomposite sensor is tested for human healthcare applications including respiratory monitoring, apnea like situations, and skin moisture detection. The sensor can distinguish different breath patterns like normal, fast, deep and apnea like situations significantly. Skin moisture detection can also be performed using the nanocomposite sensor in a non-invasive manner. Overall, this study represents an environmentally friendly, easy to fabricate, flexible TiO2-MWCNT nanocomposite based improved humidity sensor for application in human healthcare and wearable devices.
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- Ankit Kumar
- Temperature and Humidity Metrology, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India.
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Temperature and Humidity Metrology, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India.
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Sensor Devices and Metrology, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Temperature and Humidity Metrology, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India.
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- Temperature and Humidity Metrology, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India.
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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- Temperature and Humidity Metrology, CSIR-National Physical Laboratory, Dr K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India.
- Academy of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad-201002, India
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Patil S, Babar BM, Nadargi DY, Shaikh FI, Nadargi JD, Sankapal BR, Mulla IS, Tamboli MS, Nguyen Truong NT, Suryavanshi SS. La-Fe-O Perovskite Based Gas Sensors: Recent Advances and Future Challenges. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:29994-30014. [PMID: 39035948 PMCID: PMC11256118 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c00334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2024] [Revised: 05/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/23/2024]
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Interest in the importance of gas sensing devices has increased significantly due to their critical function in monitoring the environment and controlling pollution, resulting in an increased market demand. The present review explores perovskite La-Fe-O based gas sensors with a special focus on LaFeO3 and evaluates their sensitivity to a diverse range of practical target gases that need to be monitored. An analysis has been conducted to assess different routes not only of synthesizing LaFeO3 material but also of characterization with the targeted use for their gas sensing abilities. Additionally, a comprehensive analysis has been performed to explore the effect of introducing other elements through doping. In view of the LaFeO3 sensing performance, more common gases like acetone, ethanol, methanol, formaldehyde, NO x , and CO2 have been targeted. In addition, a discussion on uncommon gases such as CO, SO2, TEA, C2H5, C6H6, and others is also made to give a complete picture of LaFeO3-based gas sensors. The summary and conclusion section of the study addresses the primary obstacles in the synthesis process, the variables that restrict the sensing capabilities of LaFeO3, and its commercial fulfillment.
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- Suraj
S. Patil
- School
of Physical Sciences, PAH Solapur University, Solapur 413255, India
- Department
of Physics, Yashavantrao Chavan Institute
of Science, Satara 415001, India
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- Department
of Physics, Yashavantrao Chavan Institute
of Science, Satara 415001, India
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- Centre
for Materials for Electronics Technology, CMET, Thrissur 680581, India
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- Department
of Forensic Physics, Government Institute
of Forensic Science, Aurangabad 431004, India
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- Department
of Physics, Santosh Bhimrao Patil College, Mandrup, Solapur 413221, India
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- Department
of Physics, Visvesvaraya National Institute
of Technology, Nagpur 440010, India
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- Korea Institute
of Energy Technology (KENTECH), 21 KENTECH-gil, Naju, Jeollanam-do 58330, Republic of Korea
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Wang L, Song J, Yu C. MgAl-LDH nanoflowers as a novel sensing material for high-performance humidity sensing. RSC Adv 2024; 14:21991-21998. [PMID: 38993504 PMCID: PMC11238630 DOI: 10.1039/d4ra03800b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024] Open
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This work details a novel application of MgAl-LDH nanoflowers, applied in the fabrication of humidity sensors using quartz crystal microbalance (QCM). An oscillating circuit approach has been utilized to thoroughly investigate the humidity detection characteristics of QCM sensors that are fabricated using MgAl-LDH nanoflowers. The examination encompassed various parameters such as the sensors' response, humidity hysteresis, repeatability, and stability. Experimental results clearly indicate that these MgAl-LDH nanoflower-based QCM sensors exhibit a distinct logarithmic frequency response to varying moisture levels. Notably, the sensitivity of the sensors is intricately tied to the amount of MgAl-LDH nanoflowers utilized during the deposition process. Moreover, these sensors maintain remarkable stability across a wide humidity range spanning from 11% to 97% RH. Additionally, the MgAl-LDH nanoflower-based QCM sensors possess minimal humidity hysteresis and display swift dynamic response and recovery periods, further highlighting their potential for humidity detection applications.
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- Luyu Wang
- College of Artificial Intelligence and E-Commerce, Zhejiang Gongshang University Hangzhou College of Commerce Hangzhou 311599 China
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- School of Nuclear Science and Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Shanghai 200240 China
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- Design-AI Laboratory, China Academy of Art Hangzhou 310009 China
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Qin R, Nong J, Wang K, Liu Y, Zhou S, Hu M, Zhao H, Shan G. Recent Advances in Flexible Pressure Sensors Based on MXene Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312761. [PMID: 38380773 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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In the past decade, with the rapid development of wearable electronics, medical health monitoring, the Internet of Things, and flexible intelligent robots, flexible pressure sensors have received unprecedented attention. As a very important kind of electronic component for information transmission and collection, flexible pressure sensors have gained a wide application prospect in the fields of aerospace, biomedical and health monitoring, electronic skin, and human-machine interface. In recent years, MXene has attracted extensive attention because of its unique 2D layered structure, high conductivity, rich surface terminal groups, and hydrophilicity, which has brought a new breakthrough for flexible sensing. Thus, it has become a revolutionary pressure-sensitive material with great potential. In this work, the recent advances of MXene-based flexible pressure sensors are reviewed from the aspects of sensing type, sensing mechanism, material selection, structural design, preparation strategy, and sensing application. The methods and strategies to improve the performance of MXene-based flexible pressure sensors are analyzed in details. Finally, the opportunities and challenges faced by MXene-based flexible pressure sensors are discussed. This review will bring the research and development of MXene-based flexible sensors to a new high level, promoting the wider research exploitation and practical application of MXene materials in flexible pressure sensors.
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- Ruzhan Qin
- College of Automation, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
- School of Instrumentation Science and Opto-electronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
- School of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Guangzhou University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China
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- College of Automation, Zhongkai University of Agriculture and Engineering, Guangzhou, 510225, China
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- Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Modern Control Technology, Guangzhou, 510070, China
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- Institute of Intelligent Manufacturing, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangdong Key Laboratory of Modern Control Technology, Guangzhou, 510070, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Advanced Materials for Smart Sensing, General Research Institute for Nonferrous Metals, Beijing, 100088, China
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- School of Instrumentation Science and Opto-electronic Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing, 100191, China
- College of Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, 10068, China
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Jin M, Shi P, Sun Z, Zhao N, Shi M, Wu M, Ye C, Lin CT, Fu L. Advancements in Polymer-Assisted Layer-by-Layer Fabrication of Wearable Sensors for Health Monitoring. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 24:2903. [PMID: 38733009 PMCID: PMC11086243 DOI: 10.3390/s24092903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 04/28/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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Recent advancements in polymer-assisted layer-by-layer (LbL) fabrication have revolutionized the development of wearable sensors for health monitoring. LbL self-assembly has emerged as a powerful and versatile technique for creating conformal, flexible, and multi-functional films on various substrates, making it particularly suitable for fabricating wearable sensors. The incorporation of polymers, both natural and synthetic, has played a crucial role in enhancing the performance, stability, and biocompatibility of these sensors. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of LbL self-assembly, the role of polymers in sensor fabrication, and the various types of LbL-fabricated wearable sensors for physical, chemical, and biological sensing. The applications of these sensors in continuous health monitoring, disease diagnosis, and management are discussed in detail, highlighting their potential to revolutionize personalized healthcare. Despite significant progress, challenges related to long-term stability, biocompatibility, data acquisition, and large-scale manufacturing are still to be addressed, providing insights into future research directions. With continued advancements in polymer-assisted LbL fabrication and related fields, wearable sensors are poised to improve the quality of life for individuals worldwide.
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Grants
- (52272053, 52075527, 52102055) the National Natural Science Foundation of China
- (2022YFA1203100, 2022YFB3706602, 2021YFB3701801) the National Key R&D Program of China
- (2021Z120, 2021Z115, 2022Z084, 2022Z191) Ningbo Key Scientific and Technological Project
- (2021A-037-C, 2021A-108-G) the Yongjiang Talent Introduction Programme of Ningbo
- JCPYJ-22030 the Youth Fund of Chinese Academy of Sciences
- (2020M681965, 2022M713243) China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- 2020301 CAS Youth Innovation Promotion Association
- (2021ZDYF020196, 2021ZDYF020198) Science and Technology Major Project of Ningbo
- XDA22020602, ZDKYYQ2020001) the Project of Chinese Academy of Science
- 2019A-18-C Ningbo 3315 Innovation Team
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- Meiqing Jin
- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China;
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- Qianwan Institute, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China; (P.S.); (Z.S.); (N.Z.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd., Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- Qianwan Institute, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China; (P.S.); (Z.S.); (N.Z.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd., Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- Qianwan Institute, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China; (P.S.); (Z.S.); (N.Z.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd., Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- Qianwan Institute, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China; (P.S.); (Z.S.); (N.Z.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd., Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- Qianwan Institute, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China; (P.S.); (Z.S.); (N.Z.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd., Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- Qianwan Institute, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China; (P.S.); (Z.S.); (N.Z.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd., Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- Qianwan Institute, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China; (P.S.); (Z.S.); (N.Z.); (M.S.); (M.W.)
- Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Related Technologies, Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Marine Materials and Protective Technologies, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo 315201, China
- University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 19 A Yuquan Rd., Shijingshan District, Beijing 100049, China
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- College of Materials and Environmental Engineering, Hangzhou Dianzi University, Hangzhou 310018, China;
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Kumar S, Hojamberdiev M, Chakraborty A, Mitra R, Chaurasiya R, Kwoka M, Tiwary CS, Biswas K, Kumar M. Quasicrystal Nanosheet/α-Fe 2O 3 Heterostructure-Based Low Power NO 2 Sensors: Experimental and DFT Studies. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:16687-16698. [PMID: 38517362 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c00201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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Industrial emissions, environmental monitoring, and medical fields have put forward huge demands for high-performance and low power consumption sensors. Two-dimensional quasicrystal (2D QC) nanosheets of metallic multicomponent Al70Co10Fe5Ni10Cu5 have emerged as a promising material for gas sensors due to their excellent catalytic and electronic properties. Herein, we demonstrate highly sensitive and selective NO2 sensors developed by low-cost and scalable fabrication techniques using 2D QC nanosheets and α-Fe2O3 nanoparticles. The sensitivity (ΔR/R%) of the optimal amount of 2D QC nanosheet-loaded α-Fe2O3 sensor was 32%, which is significantly larger about 3.5 times than bare α-Fe2O3 sensors for 1 ppm of NO2 at 150 °C operating temperature. The sensors exhibited p-type conduction, and resistance was reduced when exposed to NO2, an oxidizing gas. The enhanced sensing characteristics are a result of the formation of nanoheterojunctions between 2D QC and α-Fe2O3, which improved the charge transport and provided a large sensing signal. In addition, the heterojunction sensor demonstrated excellent NO2 selectivity over other oxidizing and reducing gases. Furthermore, density functional theory calculation examines the adsorption energy and charge transfer between NO2 molecules on the α-Fe2O3(110) and QC/α-Fe2O3(110) heterostructure surfaces, which coincides well with the experimental results.
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- Sumit Kumar
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur 342030, India
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- Institut für Chemie, Technische Universität Berlin, Straße des 17, Juni 135, Berlin 10623, Germany
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India
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- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai 601103, India
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- Department of Cybernetics, Nanotechnology and Data Processing, Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 16, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur 208016, India
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, Jodhpur 342030, India
- Department of Cybernetics, Nanotechnology and Data Processing, Faculty of Automatic Control, Electronics and Computer Science, Silesian University of Technology, Akademicka 16, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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Xu C, Chen J, Zhu Z, Liu M, Lan R, Chen X, Tang W, Zhang Y, Li H. Flexible Pressure Sensors in Human-Machine Interface Applications. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2306655. [PMID: 38009791 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202306655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Revised: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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Flexible sensors are highly flexible, malleable, and capable of adapting todifferent shapes, surfaces, and environments, which opens a wide range ofpotential applications in the field of human-machine interface (HMI). Inparticular, flexible pressure sensors as a crucial member of the flexiblesensor family, are widely used in wearable devices, health monitoringinstruments, robots and other fields because they can achieve accuratemeasurement and convert the pressure into electrical signals. The mostintuitive feeling that flexible sensors bring to people is the change ofhuman-machine interface interaction, from the previous rigid interaction suchas keyboard and mouse to flexible interaction such as smart gloves, more inline with people's natural control habits. Many advanced flexible pressuresensors have emerged through extensive research and development, and to adaptto various fields of application. Researchers have been seeking to enhanceperformance of flexible pressure sensors through improving materials, sensingmechanisms, fabrication methods, and microstructures. This paper reviews the flexible pressure sensors in HMI in recent years, mainlyincluding the following aspects: current cutting-edge flexible pressuresensors; sensing mechanisms, substrate materials and active materials; sensorfabrication, performances, and their optimization methods; the flexiblepressure sensors for various HMI applications and their prospects.
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- Chengsheng Xu
- College of Big Data and Internet, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518118, China
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- College of Big Data and Internet, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518118, China
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Infertility and Sexual Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510630, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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- Department of Infertility and Sexual Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510630, China
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- College of Big Data and Internet, Shenzhen Technology University, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518118, China
- Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
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Noriega N, Shekhirev M, Shuck CE, Salvage J, VahidMohammadi A, Dymond MK, Lacey J, Sandeman S, Gogotsi Y, Patel BA. Pristine Ti 3C 2T x MXene Enables Flexible and Transparent Electrochemical Sensors. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:6569-6578. [PMID: 38261552 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2024]
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In the era of the internet of things, there exists a pressing need for technologies that meet the stringent demands of wearable, self-powered, and seamlessly integrated devices. Current approaches to developing MXene-based electrochemical sensors involve either rigid or opaque components, limiting their use in niche applications. This study investigates the potential of pristine Ti3C2Tx electrodes for flexible and transparent electrochemical sensing, achieved through an exploration of how material characteristics (flake size, flake orientation, film geometry, and uniformity) impact the electrochemical activity of the outer sphere redox probe ruthenium hexamine using cyclic voltammetry. The optimized electrode made of stacked large Ti3C2Tx flakes demonstrated excellent reproducibility and resistance to bending conditions, suggesting their use for reliable, robust, and flexible sensors. Reducing electrode thickness resulted in an amplified faradaic-to-capacitance signal, which is advantageous for this application. This led to the deposition of transparent thin Ti3C2Tx films, which maintained their best performance up to 73% transparency. These findings underscore its promise for high-performance, tailored sensors, marking a significant stride in advancing MXene utilization in next-generation electrochemical sensing technologies. The results encourage the analytical electrochemistry field to take advantage of the unique properties that pristine Ti3C2Tx electrodes can provide in sensing through more parametric studies.
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- Natalia Noriega
- School of Applied Sciences, University of Brighton, Brighton BN2 4GJ, U.K
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- School of Applied Sciences, University of Brighton, Brighton BN2 4GJ, U.K
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- School of Applied Sciences, University of Brighton, Brighton BN2 4GJ, U.K
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- Rayner Intraocular Lenses Limited, The Ridley Innovation Centre, Worthing BN14 8AQ, U.K
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- School of Applied Sciences, University of Brighton, Brighton BN2 4GJ, U.K
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering and A. J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, United States
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- School of Applied Sciences, University of Brighton, Brighton BN2 4GJ, U.K
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Zhang H, Chen X, Liu Y, Yang C, Liu W, Qi M, Zhang D. PDMS Film-Based Flexible Pressure Sensor Array with Surface Protruding Structure for Human Motion Detection and Wrist Posture Recognition. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:2554-2563. [PMID: 38166372 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2024]
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Flexible pressure sensors have been widely concerned because of their great application potential in the fields of electronic skin, human-computer interaction, health detection, and so on. In this paper, a flexible pressure sensor is designed, with polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) films with protruding structure as elastic substrate and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS)/cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) as conductive-sensitive material. The flexible pressure sensor has a wide linear detection range (0-100 kPa), outstanding sensitivity (2.32 kPa-1), and stability of more than 2000 cycles. The sensor has been proven to be able to detect a wide range of human movements (finger bending, elbow bending, etc.) and small movements (breathing, pulse, etc.). In addition, the pressure sensor array can detect the pressure distribution and judge the shape of the object. A smart wristband equipped with four flexible pressure sensors is designed. Among them, the k-nearest neighbor (KNN) algorithm is used to classify sensor data to achieve high accuracy (99.52%) recognition of seven kinds of wrist posture. This work provides a new opportunity to fabricate simple, flexible pressure sensors with potential applications in the next-generation electronic skin, health detection, and intelligent robotics.
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- Hao Zhang
- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co., Ltd., Chongqing 401122, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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Yang J, Liu L, Zhang D, Zhang H, Ma J, Zheng J, Wang C. Dual-Stage Surficial Microstructure to Enhance the Sensitivity of MXene Pressure Sensors for Human Physiological Signal Acquisition. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:1096-1106. [PMID: 38118186 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c14780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2023]
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Accompanying the rapid growth of wearable electronics, flexible pressure sensors have received great interest due to their promising application in health monitoring, human-machine interfaces, and intelligent robotics. The high sensitivity over a wide responsive range, integrated with excellent repeatability, is a crucial requirement for the fabrication of reliable pressure sensors for various wearable scenes. In this work, we developed a highly sensitive and long-life flexible pressure sensor by constructing surficial microarrayed architecture polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) film as a substrate and Ti3C2TX MXene/bacterial cellulose (BC) hybrid as an active sensing layer. The specific surficial morphology of PDMS couples with nanointercalated structure of Ti3C2Tx MXene/BC can effectively improve the sensitivity through controlling the stress distribution and layer spacing under different levels of pressure loading. In addition, abundant spontaneous hydrogen bonds between BC and Ti3C2Tx MXene nanosheets endow the MXene coating with highly adhesive strength on the PDMS surface; hence, the cyclic stability of the pressure sensor is greatly boosted. As a result, the obtained MXene/BC/PDMS (MBP) pressure sensor delivers high sensitivity (528.87 kPa-1), fast response/recovery time (45 ms/29 ms), low detection limit (0.6 Pa), and outstanding repeatability of up to 8000 cycles. Those excellent sensing properties of the MBP sensor allow it to serve as a reliable wearable device to monitor full-range human physiological motions, and it is expected to be applied in next-generation portable electronics, such as E-skins, smart healthcare, and the Internet of Things technology.
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- Jie Yang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Textile Composites, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, People's Republic of China
- Institute of Flexible Electronics and Intelligent Textile, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Textile Composites, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, People's Republic of China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an Technological University, Xi'an 710021, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Textile Composites, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Textile Composites, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, People's Republic of China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Textile Composites, Xi'an Polytechnic University, Xi'an 710048, People's Republic of China
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Zhang H, Shen Q, Zheng P, Wang H, Zou R, Zhang Z, Pan Y, Zhi JY, Xiang ZR. Harvesting Inertial Energy and Powering Wearable Devices: A Review. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300771. [PMID: 37853661 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Amidst the swift progression of microelectronics and Internet of Things technology, wearable devices are gradually gaining ground in the domains of human health monitoring. Recently, human bioenergy harvesting has emerged as a plausible alternative to batteries. This paper delves into harvesting human inertial energy that stimulates inertial masses through human motion and then transmutes the motion of the inertial masses into electrical energy. The inertial energy harvester is better suited for low-frequency and irregular human motion. This review first identifies the sources of human motion excitation that are compatible with inertial energy harvesters and then provides a summary of the operating principles and the comparisons of the commonly used energy conversion mechanisms, including electromagnetic, piezoelectric, and triboelectric transducers. The review thoroughly summarizes the latest advancements in human inertial energy-harvesting technology that are categorized and grouped based on their excitation sources and mechanical modulation methods. In addition, the review outlines the applications of inertial energy harvesters in powering wearable devices, medical health monitoring, and as mobile power sources. Finally, the challenges faced by inertial energy-harvesting technologies are discussed, and the review provides a perspective on the potential developments in the field.
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- Hexiang Zhang
- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
- Yibin Research Institute, Southwest Jiaotong University, Yibin, 64000, P. R. China
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- School of Design, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
- Yibin Research Institute, Southwest Jiaotong University, Yibin, 64000, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
- Yibin Research Institute, Southwest Jiaotong University, Yibin, 64000, P. R. China
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- School of Design, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- School of Mechanical Engineering, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- School of Design, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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- School of Design, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, 610031, P. R. China
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Zhang Y, Zhang X, Ning C, Dai K, Zheng G, Liu C, Shen C. Mushroom-mimetic 3D hierarchical architecture-based e-skin with high sensitivity and a wide sensing range for intelligent perception. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:5666-5676. [PMID: 37767809 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh00679d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Electronic skin (e-skin) is one of the most important components of future wearable electronic devices, whose sensing performances can be improved by constructing micropatterns on its sensitive layer. However, in traditional e-skins it is difficult to balance sensitivity and the pressure sensing range, and most micropatterns are generally prepared by some complex technologies. Herein, mushroom-mimetic micropatterns with 3D hierarchical architecture and an interdigital electrode are facilely prepared. The micropatterned sensitive layer is further developed through spraying carbon nanotube (CNT) dispersion on the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) film with mushroom-mimetic micropatterns (denoted as MMTC). Thanks to the "interlocking effect" between mushroom-mimetic micropatterns and the interdigital electrode in the as-prepared MMTC/interdigital electrode e-skin, the e-skin exhibits a high sensitivity (up to 600 kPa-1), a wide pressure sensing range (up to 150 kPa), a short response time (<20 ms) and excellent durability (15 000 cycles). The MMTC/interdigital electrode e-skin is capable of precisely monitoring health conditions via the as-acquired physiological parameters in real time. Moreover, such e-skins can be used to monitor gestures wirelessly, sense the trajectory of pressure stimuli and recognize Morse code under water. This study provides a cost-efficient, facile strategy to design e-skin for future-oriented wearable intelligent systems.
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- Yajie Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, National Engineering Research Center for Advanced Polymer Processing Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, P. R. China.
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Xu C, Zhou Y, Ji J, Wei C. An Ankle Joint Flexion and Extension Movement-Monitoring Device Based on Pressure Sensors. MICROMACHINES 2023; 14:2141. [PMID: 38138310 PMCID: PMC10744840 DOI: 10.3390/mi14122141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Ankle joint flexion and extension movements play an important role in the rehabilitation training of patients who have been injured or bedridden for a long time before and after surgery. Accurately guiding patients to perform ankle flexion and extension movements can significantly reduce deep vein thromboembolism. Currently, most ankle rehabilitation devices focus on assisting patients with ankle flexion and extension movements, and there is a lack of devices for effectively monitoring these movements. In this study, we designed an ankle joint flexion and extension movement-monitoring device based on a pressure sensor. It was composed of an STM32 microcontroller, a pressure sensor, an HX711A/D conversion chip, and an ESP8266 WiFi communication module. The value of the force and the effective number of ankle joint flexion and extension movements were obtained. An experimental device was designed to verify the accuracy of the system. The maximum average error was 0.068 N; the maximum average relative error was 1.7%; the maximum mean-squared error was 0.00464 N. The results indicated that the monitoring device had a high accuracy and could effectively monitor the force of ankle flexion and extension movements, ultimately ensuring that the patient could effectively monitor and grasp the active ankle pump movement.
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- Chunying Xu
- School of Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.)
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- School of Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.)
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- Zhejiang Provincial Institute of Marine Development and Research, Zhoushan 316100, China;
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- School of Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515063, China; (C.X.); (Y.Z.)
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Zhang H, Zhang D, Luan H, Wang Z, Zhang P, Xi G, Ji X. Multifunctional, Self-Adhesive MXene-Based Hydrogel Flexible Strain Sensors for Hand-Written Digit Recognition with Assistance of Deep Learning. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2023; 39:16199-16207. [PMID: 37906584 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02666] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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The conductive hydrogel as a flexible sensor not only has certain mechanical flexibility but also can be used in the field of human health detection and human-computer interaction. Herein, by introduction of tannic acid (TA) with MXene into the polyacrylamide (PAM)/carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC) double-network hydrogel, a hydrogel with high stretchability, self-adhesion, and high sensitivity was prepared. CMC and PAM form a semi-interpenetrating double-network of high toughness and durability through electrostatic interactions and multiple hydrogen bonding networks. The abundant hydrophilic functional groups on TA and MXene form multiple hydrogen bonds simultaneously with the polymer network, ensuring high stretchability and sensitivity of the hydrogel. The hydrogel can display an accurate response to a variety of stimulus signals and can monitor both human joint movements and small physiological signal changes. It can also be combined with deep learning algorithms to classify handwritten digits with an accuracy rate of 98%. This work can promote the application of hydrogel sensors with durability and high sensitivity. The combination of algorithms and flexible sensors provides important ideas for the further development of flexible devices.
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- Hao Zhang
- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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Kumari P, Kumar A, Yadav A, Gupta G, Gupta G, Shivagan DD, Bapna K. Chitosan-Based Highly Sensitive Viable Humidity Sensor for Human Health Monitoring. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:39511-39522. [PMID: 37901485 PMCID: PMC10601044 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c05244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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We report a sustainable resistive-type humidity sensor based on chitosan (CS) film deposited on an interdigitated Ti/Au electrode coated SiO2 substrate using a simple drop cast approach for human health monitoring. The sensor revealed remarkably high sensitivity (5.8 MΩ/%RH), fast response/recovery time (21 s/25 s), low hysteresis (∼9.3%), excellent reversibility, wide detecting range (11-95% RH), and high selectivity toward water vapor. The calculated associated uncertainty at different %RH indicates the excellent repeatability and stable performance of the sensor. The developed sensor is tested for different human breath patterns, and it is found that the sensor can clearly distinguish between the variations in rate and depth of respiration patterns during normal, fast, deep, and nasal breathing and can monitor for apnea-like situations. The sensor is also utilized to perform noncontact skin humidity sensing. Overall, the developed CS film humidity sensor provides a viable approach for the detection of respiratory disorders and human health issues, detected by skin moisture, in a noninvasive manner.
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- Parvesh Kumari
- Temperature
and Humidity Metrology, CSIR- National Physical
Laboratory, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India
- Academy
of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Temperature
and Humidity Metrology, CSIR- National Physical
Laboratory, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India
- Academy
of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Sensor
Devices and Metrology, CSIR- National Physical
Laboratory, Dr. K. S.
Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India
- Academy
of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Sensor
Devices and Metrology, CSIR- National Physical
Laboratory, Dr. K. S.
Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India
- Academy
of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Temperature
and Humidity Metrology, CSIR- National Physical
Laboratory, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India
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- Temperature
and Humidity Metrology, CSIR- National Physical
Laboratory, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India
- Academy
of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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- Temperature
and Humidity Metrology, CSIR- National Physical
Laboratory, Dr. K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110012, India
- Academy
of Scientific & Innovative Research (AcSIR), Ghaziabad 201002, India
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Wang J, Zhang D, Wang D, Xu Z, Zhang H, Chen X, Wang Z, Xia H, Cai H. Efficient Fabrication of TPU/MXene/Tungsten Disulfide Fibers with Ultra-Fast Response for Human Respiratory Pattern Recognition and Disease Diagnosis via Deep Learning. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:37946-37956. [PMID: 37523446 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/02/2023]
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Flexible wearable pressure sensors have received increasing attention as the potential application of flexible wearable devices in human health monitoring and artificial intelligence. However, the complex and expensive process of the conductive filler has limited its practical production and application on a large scale to a certain extent. This study presents a kind of piezoresistive sensor by sinking nonwoven fabrics (NWFs) into tungsten disulfide (WS2) and Ti3C2Tx MXene solutions. With the advantages of a simple production process and practicality, it is conducive to the realization of large-scale production. The assembled flexible pressure sensor exhibits high sensitivity (45.81 kPa-1), wide detection range (0-410 kPa), fast response/recovery time (18/36 ms), and excellent stability and long-term durability (up to 5000 test cycles). Because of the high elastic modulus of MXene and the synergistic effect between WS2 and MXene, the detection range and sensitivity of the piezoresistive pressure sensor are greatly improved, realizing the stable detection of human motion status in all directions. Meanwhile, its high sensitivity at low pressure allows the sensor to accurately detect weak signals such as weak airflow and wrist pulses. In addition, combining the sensor with deep-learning makes it easy to recognize human respiratory patterns with high accuracy, demonstrating its potential impact in the fields of ergonomics and low-cost flexible electronics.
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- Jun Wang
- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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Qu X, Li J, Han Z, Liang Q, Zhou Z, Xie R, Wang H, Chen S. Highly Sensitive Fiber Pressure Sensors over a Wide Pressure Range Enabled by Resistive-Capacitive Hybrid Response. ACS NANO 2023. [PMID: 37498777 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.3c03484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023]
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Soft capacitive pressure sensors with high performance are becoming increasingly in demand in the emerging flexible wearable field. While capacitive fiber pressure sensors have achieved high sensitivity, their sensitivity range is limited to low-pressure levels. As fiber sensors typically require preloading and fixation, this narrow range of high sensitivity poses a challenge for practical applications. To overcome this limitation, the study proposes resistive-capacitive hybrid response fiber pressure sensors (HFPSs) with three-layer core-sheath structures. The trigger and sensitivity enhancement mechanisms of the hybrid response are determined through model analysis and experimental verification. By adjustment of the sensitivity enhancement range of the hybrid response, the sensitivity attenuation of HFPSs is alleviated significantly. The obtained results demonstrate that HFPSs have excellent characteristics such as fast response, low hysteresis, wide response frequency, small signal drift, and good durability. The hybrid response enhances the practical sensitivity of HFPSs for various applications. With enhanced sensitivity, HFPSs can effectively monitor pulse signals at preloads ranging from 0 to 22.7 kPa. This wide range of preloads improves the fault tolerance of pulse monitoring and expands the potential application scenarios of fiber pressure sensors.
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- Xiangyang Qu
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, PR China
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Tao LQ, Gao C, Wang G, Sun H, Guo LY, Ren TL. High sensitivity graphene based health sensor with self-warning function. COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 2023; 241:110123. [PMID: 38620137 PMCID: PMC10300061 DOI: 10.1016/j.compscitech.2023.110123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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In order to reduce the damage to people's health from diseases that attack the respiratory system such as COVID-19, asthma, and pneumonia, it is desired that patients' breathing can be monitored and alerted in real-time. The emergence of wearable health detection sensing devices has provided a relatively good response to this problem. However, there are still problems such as complex structure and poor performance. This paper introduces a laser-induced graphene (LIG) device that is attached to PDMS. The LIG is produced by laser irradiation of Nomex and subsequently transferred and attached to the PDMS. After being tested, it has demonstrated high sensitivity, stable tensile performance, good acoustic performance, excellent thermal stability, and other favorable properties. Notably, its gauge factor (GF) value can reach 721.67, which is quite impressive. Additionally, it is capable of emitting an alarm sound with an SPL close to 60 dB when receiving signals within the range of 5-20 kHz. The device realizes mechanical sensing and acoustic functions in one chip, and has a high application value in applications that need to combine sensing and early warning.
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- Lu-Qi Tao
- Beijing Engineering Research Center of Industrial Spectrum Imaging, School of Automation and Electrical Engineering, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Beijing, 100083, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- National Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment Technology, School of Electrical Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China
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- Institute of Microelectronics and Beijing National Research Center for Information Science and Technology (BNRist), Tsinghua University, Beijing, 100084, China
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Nan X, Xu Z, Cao X, Hao J, Wang X, Duan Q, Wu G, Hu L, Zhao Y, Yang Z, Gao L. A Review of Epidermal Flexible Pressure Sensing Arrays. BIOSENSORS 2023; 13:656. [PMID: 37367021 DOI: 10.3390/bios13060656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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In recent years, flexible pressure sensing arrays applied in medical monitoring, human-machine interaction, and the Internet of Things have received a lot of attention for their excellent performance. Epidermal sensing arrays can enable the sensing of physiological information, pressure, and other information such as haptics, providing new avenues for the development of wearable devices. This paper reviews the recent research progress on epidermal flexible pressure sensing arrays. Firstly, the fantastic performance materials currently used to prepare flexible pressure sensing arrays are outlined in terms of substrate layer, electrode layer, and sensitive layer. In addition, the general fabrication processes of the materials are summarized, including three-dimensional (3D) printing, screen printing, and laser engraving. Subsequently, the electrode layer structures and sensitive layer microstructures used to further improve the performance design of sensing arrays are discussed based on the limitations of the materials. Furthermore, we present recent advances in the application of fantastic-performance epidermal flexible pressure sensing arrays and their integration with back-end circuits. Finally, the potential challenges and development prospects of flexible pressure sensing arrays are discussed in a comprehensive manner.
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- Xueli Nan
- School of Automation and Software Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
- School of Biomedical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China
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- School of Automation and Software Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Automation and Software Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Automation and Software Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Automation and Software Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- School of Automation and Software Engineering, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
- Discipline of Intelligent Instrument and Equipment, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
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- Key Laboratory of Instrumentation Science and Dynamic Measurement Ministry of Education, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, China
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- Pen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361102, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen 361005, China
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Li X, Sun R, Pan J, Shi Z, Lv J, An Z, He Y, Chen Q, Han RPS, Zhang F, Lu Y, Liang H, Liu Q. All-MXene-Printed RF Resonators as Wireless Plant Wearable Sensors for In Situ Ethylene Detection. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2207889. [PMID: 36899491 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202207889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Printed flexible electronics have emerged as versatile functional components of wearable intelligent devices that bridge the digital information networks with biointerfaces. Recent endeavors in plant wearable sensors provide real-time and in situ insights to study phenotyping traits of crops, whereas monitoring of ethylene, the fundamental phytohormone, remains challenging due to the lack of flexible and scalable manufacturing of plant wearable ethylene sensors. Here the all-MXene-printed flexible radio frequency (RF) resonators are presented as plant wearable sensors for wireless ethylene detection. The facile formation of additive-free MXene ink enables rapid, scalable manufacturing of printed electronics, demonstrating decent printing resolution (2.5% variation), ≈30000 S m-1 conductivity and mechanical robustness. Incorporation of MXene-reduced palladium nanoparticles (MXene@PdNPs) facilitates 1.16% ethylene response at 1 ppm with 0.084 ppm limit of detection. The wireless sensor tags are attached on plant organ surfaces for in situ and continuously profiling of plant ethylene emission to inform the key transition of plant biochemistry, potentially extending the application of printed MXene electronics to enable real-time plant hormone monitoring for precision agriculture and food industrial management.
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- Xin Li
- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Biosafety III Laboratory, Life Science Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Cancer Research Center, College of Computer Science, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, P. R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, College of Computer Science, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, P. R. China
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- Cancer Research Center, College of Computer Science, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, P. R. China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- Intelligent Perception Research Institute, Zhejiang Lab, Hangzhou, 311100, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of AIDS Prevention and Treatment, School of Public Health, Biosafety III Laboratory, Life Science Institute, Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530021, China
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- Biosensor National Special Laboratory, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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Li Q, Zhi X, Xia Y, Han S, Guo W, Li M, Wang X. Ultrastretchable High-Conductivity MXene-Based Organohydrogels for Human Health Monitoring and Machine-Learning-Assisted Recognition. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:19435-19446. [PMID: 37035900 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c00432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Conductive hydrogels as promising candidates of wearable electronics have attracted considerable interest in health monitoring, multifunctional electronic skins, and human-machine interfaces. However, to simultaneously achieve excellent electrical properties, superior stretchability, and a low detection threshold of conductive hydrogels remains an extreme challenge. Herein, an ultrastretchable high-conductivity MXene-based organohydrogel (M-OH) is developed for human health monitoring and machine-learning-assisted object recognition, which is fabricated based on a Ti3C2Tx MXene/lithium salt (LS)/poly(acrylamide) (PAM)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) hydrogel through a facile immersion strategy in a glycerol/water binary solvent. The fabricated M-OH demonstrates remarkable stretchability (2000%) and high conductivity (4.5 S/m) due to the strong interaction between MXene and the dual-network PVA/PAM hydrogel matrix and the incorporation between MXene and LS, respectively. Meanwhile, M-OH as a wearable sensor enables human health monitoring with high sensitivity and a low detection limit (12 Pa). Furthermore, based on pressure mapping image recognition technology, an 8 × 8 pixelated M-OH-based sensing array can accurately identify different objects with a high accuracy of 97.54% under the assistance of a deep learning neural network (DNN). This work demonstrates excellent comprehensive performances of the ultrastretchable high-conductive M-OH in health monitoring and object recognition, which would further explore extensive potential application prospects in personal healthcare, human-machine interfaces, and artificial intelligence.
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- Qingqing Li
- Henan Key Lab for Photovoltaic Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Lab for Photovoltaic Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Lab for Photovoltaic Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Lab for Photovoltaic Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Lab for Photovoltaic Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Lab for Photovoltaic Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, People's Republic of China
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- Henan Key Lab for Photovoltaic Materials, Henan University, Kaifeng 475004, People's Republic of China
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Yang C, Zhang D, Wang D, Luan H, Chen X, Yan W. In Situ Polymerized MXene/Polypyrrole/Hydroxyethyl Cellulose-Based Flexible Strain Sensor Enabled by Machine Learning for Handwriting Recognition. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:5811-5821. [PMID: 36648277 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c18989] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flexible strain sensors have significant progress in the fields of human-computer interaction, medical monitoring, and handwriting recognition, but they also face many challenges such as the capture of weak signals, comprehensive acquisition of the information, and accurate recognition. Flexible strain sensors can sense externally applied deformations, accurately measure human motion and physiological signals, and record signal characteristics of handwritten text. Herein, we prepare a sandwich-structured flexible strain sensor based on an MXene/polypyrrole/hydroxyethyl cellulose (MXene/PPy/HEC) conductive material and a PDMS flexible substrate. The sensor features a wide linear strain detection range (0-94%), high sensitivity (gauge factor 357.5), reliable repeatability (>1300 cycles), ultrafast response-recovery time (300 ms), and other excellent sensing properties. The MXene/PPy/HEC sensor can detect human physiological activities, exhibiting excellent performance in measuring external strain changes and real-time motion detection. In addition, the signals of English words, Arabic numerals, and Chinese characters handwritten by volunteers measured by the MXene/PPy/HEC sensor have unique characteristics. Through machine learning technology, different handwritten characters are successfully identified, and the recognition accuracy is higher than 96%. The results show that the MXene/PPy/HEC sensor has a significant impact in the fields of human motion detection, medical and health monitoring, and handwriting recognition.
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- Chunqing Yang
- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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Chen X, Zhang D, Luan H, Yang C, Yan W, Liu W. Flexible Pressure Sensors Based on Molybdenum Disulfide/Hydroxyethyl Cellulose/Polyurethane Sponge for Motion Detection and Speech Recognition Using Machine Learning. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:2043-2053. [PMID: 36571453 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c16730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Flexible pressure sensors with excellent performance have broad application potential in wearable devices, motion monitoring, and human-computer interaction. In this paper, a flexible pressure sensor with a porous structure is proposed by coating molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) and hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) on a polyurethane (PU) sponge skeleton. The obtained sensor has excellent sensitivity (0.746 kPa-1), a wide detection range (250 kPa), fast response (120 ms), and outstanding repeatability over 2000 cycles. It is proven that the sensor can realize human motion detection and distinguish the touch of varying strength. In addition, a pressure sensing array was fabricated to reflect the pressure distribution and recognize the writing of Arabic numerals. Finally, the sensor performs speech detection through throat muscle movements, and high-accuracy (97.14%) speech recognition for seven words was achieved by a machine learning algorithm based on the support vector machine (SVM). This work provides an opportunity to fabricate simple flexible pressure sensors with potential applications in next-generation electronic skin, health detection, and intelligent robotics.
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- Xiaoya Chen
- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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- College of Control Science and Engineering, China University of Petroleum (East China), Qingdao 266580, China
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Wang W, Wang D, Zhang X, Yang C, Zhang D. Self-Powered Nitrogen Dioxide Sensor Based on Pd-Decorated ZnO/MoSe 2 Nanocomposite Driven by Triboelectric Nanogenerator. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2022; 12:4274. [PMID: 36500897 PMCID: PMC9741003 DOI: 10.3390/nano12234274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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This paper introduces a high-performance self-powered nitrogen dioxide gas sensor based on Pd-modified ZnO/MoSe2 nanocomposites. Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) nanofibers were prepared by high-voltage electrospinning and tribological nanogenerators (TENGs) were designed. The output voltage of TENG and the performance of the generator at different frequencies were measured. The absolute value of the maximum positive and negative voltage exceeds 200 V. Then, the output voltage of a single ZnO thin-film sensor, Pd@ZnO thin-film sensor and Pd@ZnO/MoSe2 thin-film sensor was tested by using the energy generated by TENG at 5 Hz, when the thin-film sensor was exposed to 1-50 ppm NO2 gas. The experimental results showed that the sensing response of the Pd@ZnO/MoSe2 thin-film sensor was higher than that of the single ZnO film sensor and Pd@ZnO thin-film sensor. The TENG-driven response rate of the Pd@ZnO/MoSe2 sensor on exposure to 50 ppm NO2 gas was 13.8. At the same time, the sensor had good repeatability and selectivity. The synthetic Pd@ZnO/MoSe2 ternary nanocomposite was an ideal material for the NO2 sensor, with excellent structure and performance.
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