A highly sensitive stretchable strain sensor based on multi-functionalized fabric for respiration monitoring and identification

Zekun Liu, Zhenhong Li, Heng Zhai, Lu Jin, Kaili Chen, Yangpeiqi Yi, Yuan Gao, Lulu Xu, Yan Zheng, Sirui Yao, Zhangchi Liu, Gang Li, Qingwen Song, Pengfei Yue, Shengquan Xie, Yi Li, Zijian Zheng

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Abstract

Wearable strain sensors have generated considerable recent research interest due to their huge potential in the real-time detection of human body deformation. State-of-the-art strain sensors are normally fabricated through conductive networks with a single sensing element, which always faces the challenge of either limited stretchability or inferior quality in sensitivity. In this work, we report a highly sensitive strain sensor based on a multi-functionalized fabric through carbonization and polymer-assisted copper deposition. The sensor shows high sensitivity (Gauge factor ∼ 3557.6 in the strain range from 0 to 48%), and outstanding stretchability up to the strain of 300%, which is capable of detecting different types of deformation of the human body. By integrating the high-performance sensor with a deep learning network, we demonstrate a high-accuracy respiration monitoring and emergency alarm system, showing the enormous application potential of the sensor in personal and public healthcare.

Original languageEnglish
Article number130869
JournalChemical Engineering Journal
Volume426
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Dec 2021

Keywords

  • Copper deposition
  • Fiber functionalization
  • Sensitivity enhancement
  • Strain sensor
  • Wearable electronics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • Environmental Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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