Thermosensitive hydrogel-based, high performance flexible sensors for multi-functional e-skins
Dongdong Lu, Mingning Zhu, Xiaoyuan Li, Zilong Zhu, Xin Lin, Chuan Fei Guo, X.‐D. Xiang
Abstract
A thermo-sensitive and conductive hydrogel with a VPTT value of 38 °C is developed. The gel is stretchable, self-adhesive, self-healable, puncture-resistant and can respond to multimodal stimuli including tensile strain, compressive stress and temperature with high sensitivity.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceAdhesiveUltimate tensile strengthComposite materialSelf adhesiveCompressive strengthSelf-healing hydrogelsStress (linguistics)Sensitivity (control systems)Self-healingElectrical conductorPolymer chemistryElectronic engineeringEngineeringLayer (electronics)PhilosophyMedicineLinguisticsPathologyAlternative medicineAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsConducting polymers and applications