Highly Sensitive Porous PDMS-Based Capacitive Pressure Sensors Fabricated on Fabric Platform for Wearable Applications
S. Masihi, Masoud Shariat Panahi, Dinesh Maddipatla, Anthony J. Hanson, A. K. Bose, S. Hajian, V. Palaniappan, Binu B. Narakathu, Bradley J. Bazuin, Massood Z. Atashbar
Abstract
concentrations, and higher PDMS ratios resulted in increased porosity and provided the highest sensitivity. As an application demonstrator, a wearable fit cap was developed using an array of 16 pressure sensors for measuring and mapping the applied pressures on a player's head while wearing a helmet. The pressure mapping aids in observing and understanding the proper fit of the helmet in sports applications.
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PolydimethylsiloxaneMaterials scienceDielectricPorosityComposite materialCapacitanceCapacitive sensingPressure sensorElastomerElectrodeFabricationCuring (chemistry)OptoelectronicsChemistryElectrical engineeringPathologyPhysicsAlternative medicineEngineeringMedicineThermodynamicsPhysical chemistryAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsTactile and Sensory InteractionsCardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications