학술논문

Hierarchically structured porous natural dielectric layer for sustainable pressure sensing, gesture monitoring, and detecting spatial pressure distribution
Document Type
article
Source
Journal of Science: Advanced Materials and Devices, Vol 9, Iss 2, Pp 100706- (2024)
Subject
Porous di-electric layer
Biomaterial
Capacitive pressure sensor
Spatial mapping
Tactile sensing
Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materials
TA401-492
Language
English
ISSN
2468-2179
Abstract
Flexible pressure sensors are essential in intelligent skins, healthcare monitoring systems, and soft robotics to bridge mechanical movements and electrical signals. Conventional pressure sensors, however, have a variety of challenges, including a complex fabrication method, increased cost, and biocompatibility issues. This work presents a novel bio-friendly, hierarchically structured porous natural dielectric material based capacitive pressure sensor featuring a maximum sensitivity of 0.0572 kPa−1. The proposed pressure sensor uses a biofilm with a typically arranged honeycomb structure as a dielectric layer sandwiched between the Aluminum (Al) electrodes and incorporates polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) encapsulation. With a 1.44 cm2 sensing area, the device exhibits a response time (Tres) of 250 ms and a recovery time (Trec) of 156 ms, functioning within a capacitive pressure sensing range of 0–110 kPa. This device monitors various human activities and stimuli and accurately detects pressure distribution and gesture recognition.