Kong Ming, Zhou Ruiyu, Yang Min, Zhang Jun, Ma Xiao, Gao Teng, Zhang Yanbin, Li Benkai, Liu Mingzheng, Cui Xin, Long Yunze, Li Changhe
Key Lab of Industrial Fluid Energy Conservation and Pollution Control, Ministry of Education, Qingdao University of Technology, Qingdao 266033, China.
College of Physics, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China.
ACS Omega. 2024 Oct 16;9(43):43743-43755. doi: 10.1021/acsomega.4c06328. eCollection 2024 Oct 29.
Monitoring human physiological conditions using flexible, stretchable strain sensors is an effective approach to prevent and treat critical illnesses, emergencies, and infectious diseases. However, achieving ultralow detection limits, high sensitivity, and a wide detection range in a cost-effective manner is challenging. In this study, a strain sensor was developed by embedding an adhesive hydrogel composed of polyvinyl alcohol, starch, and glutaraldehyde into conductive fibers made from thermoplastic polyurethane. By leveraging the high sensitivity of the conductive fibers and the wide detection range of the hydrogel, a robust dual-layer continuous conductive network was formed through their synergistic interaction. Tensile strength tests and other assessments indicated that the sensitivity of the sensor increased from a gauge factor of 49.32 (for fiber-based sensors) to 74.18, while the detection range expanded from 250 to 400%. Furthermore, the sensor demonstrated a low detection limit (0.6%), fast response and recovery times (80 ms/120 ms), and durability exceeding 800 cycles. Tests on pulse monitoring, joint movement, and voice recognition confirmed the significant applicability of the sensor for real-time monitoring of various physiological activities throughout a human's life. This study aims to provide technical support for the development of flexible wearable systems.
使用柔性、可拉伸应变传感器监测人体生理状况是预防和治疗重大疾病、紧急情况及传染病的有效方法。然而,以具有成本效益的方式实现超低检测限、高灵敏度和宽检测范围具有挑战性。在本研究中,通过将由聚乙烯醇、淀粉和戊二醛组成的粘性水凝胶嵌入热塑性聚氨酯制成的导电纤维中,开发了一种应变传感器。通过利用导电纤维的高灵敏度和水凝胶的宽检测范围,通过它们的协同相互作用形成了一个坚固的双层连续导电网络。拉伸强度测试和其他评估表明,传感器的灵敏度从49.32(基于纤维的传感器)的应变片系数提高到74.18,而检测范围从250%扩大到400%。此外,该传感器具有低检测限(0.6%)、快速响应和恢复时间(80毫秒/120毫秒)以及超过800次循环的耐久性。脉搏监测、关节运动和语音识别测试证实了该传感器在人类整个生命过程中对各种生理活动进行实时监测的显著适用性。本研究旨在为柔性可穿戴系统的开发提供技术支持。