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3D Printed Electronic Skin for Strain, Pressure and Temperature Sensing.

Authors :
Roy, Shounak
Deo, Kaivalya A.
Lee, Hung Pang
Soukar, John
Namkoong, Myeong
Tian, Limei
Jaiswal, Amit
Gaharwar, Akhilesh K.
Source :
Advanced Functional Materials. May2024, Vol. 34 Issue 22, p1-13. 13p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Electronic skin (E‐skin) that can mimic the flexibility and stretchability of human skin with sensing capabilities, holds transformative potential in robotics, wearable technology, and healthcare. However, developing E‐skin poses significant challenges such as creating durable materials with skin‐like flexibility, integrating biosensing abilities, and using advanced fabrication techniques for wearable or implantable applications. To overcome these hurdles, a 3D‐printed electronic skin utilizing a novel class of nanoengineered hydrogels with tunable electronic and thermal biosensing capabilities is fabricated. This methodology takes advantage of the shear–thinning behavior in hydrogel precursors, allowing to construct intricate 2D and 3D electronic structures. The elasticity of skin using triple crosslinking in a robust fungal exopolysaccharide, and pullulan is simulated, while defect‐rich 2D molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanoassemblies ensure high electrical conductivity. The addition of polydopamine nanoparticles enhances adhesion to wet tissue. The hydrogel exhibits outstanding flexibility, stretchability, adhesion, moldability, and electrical conductivity. A distinctive feature of this technology is the precise detection of dynamic changes in strain, pressure, and temperature. As a human motion tracker, phonatory‐recognition platform, flexible touchpad, and thermometer, this technology represents a breakthrough in flexible wearable skins and holds transformative potential for the future of robotics and human‐machine interfaces. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1616301X
Volume :
34
Issue :
22
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Advanced Functional Materials
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177563183
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202313575