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Abstract
Flexible strain sensors are promising for wearable devices. Crack-based sensors offer ultrahigh sensitivity, but large strains cause fractures. This work uses CNTs and AgNWs deposited on electrospun TPU fiber mats via vacuum-assisted filtration to create a microcrack structure. Prestretching allows a wide working range (0–171% strain), ultrahigh sensitivity (gauge factor of 691 within 0–102% strain, ~2 × 10<sup>4</sup> within 102–135% strain, and >11 × 10<sup>4</sup> within 135–171% strain), fast response time (~65 ms), small hysteresis, and superior durability (>2000 cycles). The distributed microcrack propagation based on the “island-bridge” structure enhances sensitivity. The sensor monitors vibration signals and human motions, showing potential for electronic skin and health monitoring.
Publisher
Microsystems & Nanoengineering
Published On
Oct 26, 2022
Authors
Hao Sun, Xudong Fang, Ziyan Fang, Libo Zhao, Bian Tian, Prateek Verma, Ryutaro Maeda, Zhuangde Jiang
Tags
flexible strain sensors
wearable devices
CNTs
AgNWs
sensitivity
microcrack structure
health monitoring
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