MXene-based films have been intensively explored for construction of piezoresistive flexible pressure sensors owing to their excellent mechanical and electrical properties.High pressure sensitivity relies on pre-moldi...MXene-based films have been intensively explored for construction of piezoresistive flexible pressure sensors owing to their excellent mechanical and electrical properties.High pressure sensitivity relies on pre-molding a flexible substrate,or regulating the micromorphology of MXene sheets,to obtain a micro-structured surface.However,the two avenues usually require complicated and time-consuming microfabrication or wet chemical processing,and are limited to non-adjustable topographicelectrical(topo-electro)properties.Herein,we propose a lithographic printing inspired in-situ transfer(LIPIT)strategy to fabricate MXene-ink films(MIFs).In LIPIT,MIFs not only inherit ridge-and-valley microstructure from paper substrate,but also achieve localized topo-electro tunability by programming ink-writing patterns and cycles.The MIF-based flexible pressure sensor with periodical topo-electro gradient exhibits remarkably boosted sensitivity in a wide sensing range(low detection limit of 0.29 Pa and working range of 100 kPa).The MIF sensor demonstrates versatile applicability in both subtle and vigorous pressuresensing fields,ranging from pulse wave extraction and machine learning-assisted surface texture recognition to piano-training glove(PT-glove)for piano learning.The LIPIT is quick,low-cost,and compatible with free ink/substrate combinations,which promises a versatile toolbox for designing functional MXene films with tailored morphological-mechanical-electrical properties for extended application scenarios.展开更多
Composite structures are sensitive to impact damage in practical engineering.Electric resistance change method(ERCM)is an ideal technique for damage monitoring of composite structures.Due to the anisotropy of fiber-re...Composite structures are sensitive to impact damage in practical engineering.Electric resistance change method(ERCM)is an ideal technique for damage monitoring of composite structures.Due to the anisotropy of fiber-resin matrix composites,impact location monitoring is difficult,and research on impact location of fiber composite laminates(FRPs)is limited.A preparation method of MXene/CNT/CuNps thin film sensor is proposed.According to the modeling simulation and theoretical calculation,the resistance change characteristics of the thin film sensor are obtained,the relationship between the impact distance and the resistance change is established,and the sensor array is designed.A three-point localization algorithm and a weight function compensation localization algorithm are proposed,which can improve the imaging accuracy of the impact position.The impact point location was observed and analyzed using ultrasonic C-scan technology.The results show that the weight function compensation positioning algorithm can accurately locate the impact of the composite structure,and the error in the X direction is 7.1%,the error in the Y direction is 0.03%,which verifies the effectiveness of the method.展开更多
Flexible pressure sensors have attracted great attention due to their potential in the wearable devices market and in particular in human-machine interactive interfaces.Pressure sensors with high sensitivity,wide meas...Flexible pressure sensors have attracted great attention due to their potential in the wearable devices market and in particular in human-machine interactive interfaces.Pressure sensors with high sensitivity,wide measurement range,and low-cost are now highly desired for such practical applications.In the present investigation,an ultrasensitive pressure sensor with wide measurement range has been successfully fabricated.Carbon nanotubes(CNTs)(uniformly sprayed on the surface of paper)comprise the sensitivity material,while lithographed interdigital electrodes comprise the substrate.Due to the synergistic effects of CNT’s high specific surface area,paper’s porous structure,interdigital electrodes’efficient contact with CNT,our pressure sensor realizes a wide measurement range from 0 to 140 kPa and exhibits excellent stability through 15,000 cycles of testing.For the paper-based CNT film/interdigitated structure(PCI)pressure sensor,the connection area between the sensitive material and interdigital electrodes dominates in the lowpressure region,while internal change within the sensitive materials plays the leading role in the high-pressure region.Additionally,the PCI pressure sensor not only displays a high sensitivity of 2.72 kPa–1(up to 35 kPa)but also can detect low pressures,such as that exerted by a resting mung bean(about 8 Pa).When attached to the surface of a human body,the pressure sensor can monitor physiological signals,such as wrist movement,pulse beats,or movement of throat muscles.Furthermore,the pressure sensor array can identify the spatial pressure distribution,with promising applications in humanmachine interactive interfaces.展开更多
A vanadium complex （VO2（3-fl）） and CNT composite film based temperature sensor is reported in this study. Surface-type silver electrodes were deposited on the glass substrates. A thin film of VOE（3-fl） and CNT c...A vanadium complex （VO2（3-fl）） and CNT composite film based temperature sensor is reported in this study. Surface-type silver electrodes were deposited on the glass substrates. A thin film of VOE（3-fl） and CNT composite was coated as a temperature-sensing material on the top of the pre-patterned Ag electrodes. The temperature-sensing principle of the sensor was based on the conductivity change of the coated sensing element upon heating or cooling processes. DC and AC （100 Hz） resistances of the temperature sensor decreased quasi- linearly with increasing the temperature in the range of 25-80 ℃. The overall resistance of the sensor decreases by 1.8-2.1 and 1.9-2.0 times at DC and AC voltage, respectively. The resistance temperature coefficients of the sensor were in the range of-（0.9-1.3）% and -（1.1-1.3）% at DC and AC voltage, respectively. The properties of the sensor studied in this work, make it beneficial to be used in the instruments for environmental monitoring of temperature.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.62122080,62261136551,and 52203365)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai(Nos.22ZR1481700 and 22dz1205000)the Shanghai Pujiang Program(No.21PJ1414800).
文摘MXene-based films have been intensively explored for construction of piezoresistive flexible pressure sensors owing to their excellent mechanical and electrical properties.High pressure sensitivity relies on pre-molding a flexible substrate,or regulating the micromorphology of MXene sheets,to obtain a micro-structured surface.However,the two avenues usually require complicated and time-consuming microfabrication or wet chemical processing,and are limited to non-adjustable topographicelectrical(topo-electro)properties.Herein,we propose a lithographic printing inspired in-situ transfer(LIPIT)strategy to fabricate MXene-ink films(MIFs).In LIPIT,MIFs not only inherit ridge-and-valley microstructure from paper substrate,but also achieve localized topo-electro tunability by programming ink-writing patterns and cycles.The MIF-based flexible pressure sensor with periodical topo-electro gradient exhibits remarkably boosted sensitivity in a wide sensing range(low detection limit of 0.29 Pa and working range of 100 kPa).The MIF sensor demonstrates versatile applicability in both subtle and vigorous pressuresensing fields,ranging from pulse wave extraction and machine learning-assisted surface texture recognition to piano-training glove(PT-glove)for piano learning.The LIPIT is quick,low-cost,and compatible with free ink/substrate combinations,which promises a versatile toolbox for designing functional MXene films with tailored morphological-mechanical-electrical properties for extended application scenarios.
基金This work was financially supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(11902204)Liaoning Revitalization Talents Program(XLYC2007118)+3 种基金Aeronautical Science Foundation(201903054001)Shenyang Youth Technological Innovation Talent Project(RC200030),Shenyang Natural Science Foundation Project(22-315-6-07)Education Department of Liaoning Province’s Item(LJKQZ 20222263)Basic Scientific Research Project of Liaoning Provincial Department of Education(LJKMZ20220566).
文摘Composite structures are sensitive to impact damage in practical engineering.Electric resistance change method(ERCM)is an ideal technique for damage monitoring of composite structures.Due to the anisotropy of fiber-resin matrix composites,impact location monitoring is difficult,and research on impact location of fiber composite laminates(FRPs)is limited.A preparation method of MXene/CNT/CuNps thin film sensor is proposed.According to the modeling simulation and theoretical calculation,the resistance change characteristics of the thin film sensor are obtained,the relationship between the impact distance and the resistance change is established,and the sensor array is designed.A three-point localization algorithm and a weight function compensation localization algorithm are proposed,which can improve the imaging accuracy of the impact position.The impact point location was observed and analyzed using ultrasonic C-scan technology.The results show that the weight function compensation positioning algorithm can accurately locate the impact of the composite structure,and the error in the X direction is 7.1%,the error in the Y direction is 0.03%,which verifies the effectiveness of the method.
基金the funding support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51605449, 51675493 and 51705476)Shanxi “1331 Project” Key Subject Construction (1331KSC)
文摘Flexible pressure sensors have attracted great attention due to their potential in the wearable devices market and in particular in human-machine interactive interfaces.Pressure sensors with high sensitivity,wide measurement range,and low-cost are now highly desired for such practical applications.In the present investigation,an ultrasensitive pressure sensor with wide measurement range has been successfully fabricated.Carbon nanotubes(CNTs)(uniformly sprayed on the surface of paper)comprise the sensitivity material,while lithographed interdigital electrodes comprise the substrate.Due to the synergistic effects of CNT’s high specific surface area,paper’s porous structure,interdigital electrodes’efficient contact with CNT,our pressure sensor realizes a wide measurement range from 0 to 140 kPa and exhibits excellent stability through 15,000 cycles of testing.For the paper-based CNT film/interdigitated structure(PCI)pressure sensor,the connection area between the sensitive material and interdigital electrodes dominates in the lowpressure region,while internal change within the sensitive materials plays the leading role in the high-pressure region.Additionally,the PCI pressure sensor not only displays a high sensitivity of 2.72 kPa–1(up to 35 kPa)but also can detect low pressures,such as that exerted by a resting mung bean(about 8 Pa).When attached to the surface of a human body,the pressure sensor can monitor physiological signals,such as wrist movement,pulse beats,or movement of throat muscles.Furthermore,the pressure sensor array can identify the spatial pressure distribution,with promising applications in humanmachine interactive interfaces.
基金the GIK Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology for its support of this work
文摘A vanadium complex （VO2（3-fl）） and CNT composite film based temperature sensor is reported in this study. Surface-type silver electrodes were deposited on the glass substrates. A thin film of VOE（3-fl） and CNT composite was coated as a temperature-sensing material on the top of the pre-patterned Ag electrodes. The temperature-sensing principle of the sensor was based on the conductivity change of the coated sensing element upon heating or cooling processes. DC and AC （100 Hz） resistances of the temperature sensor decreased quasi- linearly with increasing the temperature in the range of 25-80 ℃. The overall resistance of the sensor decreases by 1.8-2.1 and 1.9-2.0 times at DC and AC voltage, respectively. The resistance temperature coefficients of the sensor were in the range of-（0.9-1.3）% and -（1.1-1.3）% at DC and AC voltage, respectively. The properties of the sensor studied in this work, make it beneficial to be used in the instruments for environmental monitoring of temperature.
