Microstructured capacitive sensor with broad detection range and long-term stability for human activity detection

Abstract In recent years, flexible stress sensors capable of monitoring diverse body movements and physiological signals have been attracting great attention in the fields of healthcare systems, human–machine interfaces, and wearable electronics. Inspired by the structure of natural eggshell inner m...

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Autores principales: Xin He, Zhihao Liu, Gengzhe Shen, Xiang He, Jionghong Liang, Yu Zhong, Tianlong Liang, Jie He, Yue Xin, Chi Zhang, Dongdong Ye, Guofa Cai
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:e55c1cde9a504ed5bdb5aa9b4e99bad92021-12-02T16:18:00ZMicrostructured capacitive sensor with broad detection range and long-term stability for human activity detection10.1038/s41528-021-00114-y2397-4621https://doaj.org/article/e55c1cde9a504ed5bdb5aa9b4e99bad92021-07-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-021-00114-yhttps://doaj.org/toc/2397-4621Abstract In recent years, flexible stress sensors capable of monitoring diverse body movements and physiological signals have been attracting great attention in the fields of healthcare systems, human–machine interfaces, and wearable electronics. Inspired by the structure of natural eggshell inner membrane (ESIM), we developed a pressure sensor based on MXene (Ti3C2Tx)/Ag NWs (silver nanowires) composite electrodes and the micro-structured dielectric layer to meet the application requirements of wide detection range and long-term stability for the sensors. In the light of the nanoscale-microarray of the dielectric layer and the rough surface of electrode materials, this pressure sensor is expected to allow great and persistent deformation during the loading process. As a result, the device is characterized by an improved sensitivity, fast response (in the millisecond range), wide detection range (0–600 kPa), and long-term stability. The outstanding performance of the proposed sensor makes it possible to detect various human activities, such as speaking, air blowing, clenching, walking, finger/knee/elbow bending, and striking, demonstrating its good application prospects in wearable and flexible electronic devices.Xin HeZhihao LiuGengzhe ShenXiang HeJionghong LiangYu ZhongTianlong LiangJie HeYue XinChi ZhangDongdong YeGuofa CaiNature PortfolioarticleElectronicsTK7800-8360Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materialsTA401-492ENnpj Flexible Electronics, Vol 5, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)
institution DOAJ
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language EN
topic Electronics
TK7800-8360
Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
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spellingShingle Electronics
TK7800-8360
Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
TA401-492
Xin He
Zhihao Liu
Gengzhe Shen
Xiang He
Jionghong Liang
Yu Zhong
Tianlong Liang
Jie He
Yue Xin
Chi Zhang
Dongdong Ye
Guofa Cai
Microstructured capacitive sensor with broad detection range and long-term stability for human activity detection
description Abstract In recent years, flexible stress sensors capable of monitoring diverse body movements and physiological signals have been attracting great attention in the fields of healthcare systems, human–machine interfaces, and wearable electronics. Inspired by the structure of natural eggshell inner membrane (ESIM), we developed a pressure sensor based on MXene (Ti3C2Tx)/Ag NWs (silver nanowires) composite electrodes and the micro-structured dielectric layer to meet the application requirements of wide detection range and long-term stability for the sensors. In the light of the nanoscale-microarray of the dielectric layer and the rough surface of electrode materials, this pressure sensor is expected to allow great and persistent deformation during the loading process. As a result, the device is characterized by an improved sensitivity, fast response (in the millisecond range), wide detection range (0–600 kPa), and long-term stability. The outstanding performance of the proposed sensor makes it possible to detect various human activities, such as speaking, air blowing, clenching, walking, finger/knee/elbow bending, and striking, demonstrating its good application prospects in wearable and flexible electronic devices.
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author Xin He
Zhihao Liu
Gengzhe Shen
Xiang He
Jionghong Liang
Yu Zhong
Tianlong Liang
Jie He
Yue Xin
Chi Zhang
Dongdong Ye
Guofa Cai
author_facet Xin He
Zhihao Liu
Gengzhe Shen
Xiang He
Jionghong Liang
Yu Zhong
Tianlong Liang
Jie He
Yue Xin
Chi Zhang
Dongdong Ye
Guofa Cai
author_sort Xin He
title Microstructured capacitive sensor with broad detection range and long-term stability for human activity detection
title_short Microstructured capacitive sensor with broad detection range and long-term stability for human activity detection
title_full Microstructured capacitive sensor with broad detection range and long-term stability for human activity detection
title_fullStr Microstructured capacitive sensor with broad detection range and long-term stability for human activity detection
title_full_unstemmed Microstructured capacitive sensor with broad detection range and long-term stability for human activity detection
title_sort microstructured capacitive sensor with broad detection range and long-term stability for human activity detection
publisher Nature Portfolio
publishDate 2021
url https://doaj.org/article/e55c1cde9a504ed5bdb5aa9b4e99bad9
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