A Comprehensive Review on Fabrication and Structural Design of Polymer Composites for Wearable Pressure Sensors
Kangqi Chang, Chao Zhang, Tianxi Liu
Abstract
Pressure sensors possess significant application potential across various fields including personal healthcare monitoring, human-machine interfaces, bioelectronics, and medical devices. Extensive research has been dedicated to the creation of advanced, high-performance pressure sensors. This review examines recent advancements in flexible pressure sensors employing polymer composites as the fundamental components for force response. This review begins by outlining essential sensor types and their key parameters, followed by an in-depth exploration of fabrication methods and sensing mechanism. Subsequently, applications of pressure sensors in pressure mapping, motion detection, and healthcare are thoroughly discussed. Finally, this review summarizes the remaining challenges and future directions for polymer composite, aiming to advance the developments of high-performance wearable pressure sensors.