Electronic skin(e-skin) and flexible wearable devices are currently being developed with broad application prospects. Transforming electronic skin(e-skin) into true ¨skin¨is the ultimate goal. Tactile sensin...Electronic skin(e-skin) and flexible wearable devices are currently being developed with broad application prospects. Transforming electronic skin(e-skin) into true ¨skin¨is the ultimate goal. Tactile sensing is a fundamental function of skin and the development of high-performance flexible pressure sensors is necessary to realize thus. Many reports on flexible pressure sensors have been published in recent years,including numerous studies on improving sensor performance, and in particular, sensitivity. In addition,a number of studies have investigated self-healing materials, multifunctional sensing, and so on. Here,we review recent developments in flexible pressure sensors. First, working principles of flexible pressure sensors, including piezoresistivity, capacitance, and piezoelectricity, are introduced, as well as working mechanisms such as triboelectricity. Then studies on improving the performance of piezoresistive and capacitive flexible pressure sensors are discussed, in addition to other important aspects of this intriguing research field. Finally, we summarize future challenges in developing novel flexible pressure sensors.展开更多
The human skin inspired soft electronic devices have attracted broadly research attention in the past decades as the promising potential applications in health monitoring and diagnosis,robotics,and prosthetics.The sof...The human skin inspired soft electronic devices have attracted broadly research attention in the past decades as the promising potential applications in health monitoring and diagnosis,robotics,and prosthetics.The soft wearable piezoresistivity pressure sensor is one of the most attractive candidates for the development of advanced electronic skin for its simple mechanism,compact structure,low cost and power energy consumption and ease of signal acquisition and transforms advantages.In this review,we will explore the recent progress and achievements in the field of piezoresistivity pressure sensor,focusing on the fundamentals of the piezoresistivity pressure sensor and the materials related to the devices,including active materials,substrate materials,and electrode materials.Subsequently,the challenges and outlook are discussed.We list several current challenges perspectives on the development of pressure sensors.Several critical topics for the optimization of the sensitivity and working range of sensing devices toward practical applications are discussed.Finally,perspectives on the slip and force vectors sensors,the developing technologies for multi-function and high-resolution sensor systems and signals process technologies are examined to highlight the near future development tendency in piezoresistivity pressure sensor research field.展开更多
The results of some interesting investigation on the piezoresistivity of carbon fiber reinforced cement based composites (CFRC) are presented with the prospect of developing a new nondestructive testing method to asse...The results of some interesting investigation on the piezoresistivity of carbon fiber reinforced cement based composites (CFRC) are presented with the prospect of developing a new nondestructive testing method to assess the integrity of the composite. The addition of short carbon fibers to cement-based mortar or concrete improves the structural performance and at the same time significantly decreases the bulk electrical resistivity. This makes CFRC responsive to the smart behavior by measuring the resistance change with uniaxial pressure. The piezoresistivity of CFRC under different stress was studied, at the same time the damage occurring inner specimens was detected by acoustic emission as well. Test results show that there exists a marking pressure dependence of the conductivity in CFRC, in which the so-called negative pressure coefficient of resistive (NPCR) and positive pressure coefficient of resistive (PPCR) are observed under low and high pressure. Under constant pressures, time-dependent resistivity is an outstanding characteristic for the composites, which is defined as resistance creep. The breakdown and rebuild-up process of conductive network under pressure may be responsible for the pressure dependence of resistivity.展开更多
The self-monitoring application of asphalt concrete containing graphite and carbon fibers using indirect tensile test and wheel rolling test were introduced. The experiment results indicate that this kind of pitch-bas...The self-monitoring application of asphalt concrete containing graphite and carbon fibers using indirect tensile test and wheel rolling test were introduced. The experiment results indicate that this kind of pitch-based composite is effective for strain/stress self-monitoring. In the indirect tensile test, for a completely conductive asphalt concrete specimen, the piezoresistivity was very weak and slightly positive, which meant the resistivity increase with the increment of tensile strain at all stress/strain amplitudes, with the gage factor as high as 6. The strain self-sensing ability was superior in the case of higher graphite content. However, when the conductive concrete was embedded into common asphalt concrete specimen as a partial structure function, the piezoresistivity was positive at all stress/strain amplitudes and with the gage factor of 13, which was much higher than that of completely conductive specimen. Thus, the strain self-sensing ability was superior when conductive asphalt concrete was taken in as a partial structure function. In the wheel-rolling test, the piezoresistivity was highly positive. At any stress amplitude, the piezoresistivity was strong, with the gage factor as high as 100, which was higher for a stress amplitude of 0.7 MPa than that of 0.5 MPa.展开更多
The influence of water content on the conductivity and piezoresistivity of cement-based material with carbon fiber （CF） and carbon black （CB） was investigated. The piezoresistivity of cement-based material with bo...The influence of water content on the conductivity and piezoresistivity of cement-based material with carbon fiber （CF） and carbon black （CB） was investigated. The piezoresistivity of cement-based material with both CF and CB was compared with that of cement-based material with CF only, and the changes in electrical resistivity of cement-based material with both CF and CB under static and loading conditions in different drying and soaking time were studied. It is found that the piezoresistivity of cement-based material with both CF and CB has better repeatability and linearity than that of cement-based material with CF only. The conductivity and the sensitivity of piezoresistive cement-based material with both CF and CB are enhanced as the water content in piezoresistive cement-based material increases.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.61775032,61475134 and 11604042)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(N170405007,N180406002,N180408018 and N160404009)the 111 Project(B16009)。
文摘Electronic skin(e-skin) and flexible wearable devices are currently being developed with broad application prospects. Transforming electronic skin(e-skin) into true ¨skin¨is the ultimate goal. Tactile sensing is a fundamental function of skin and the development of high-performance flexible pressure sensors is necessary to realize thus. Many reports on flexible pressure sensors have been published in recent years,including numerous studies on improving sensor performance, and in particular, sensitivity. In addition,a number of studies have investigated self-healing materials, multifunctional sensing, and so on. Here,we review recent developments in flexible pressure sensors. First, working principles of flexible pressure sensors, including piezoresistivity, capacitance, and piezoelectricity, are introduced, as well as working mechanisms such as triboelectricity. Then studies on improving the performance of piezoresistive and capacitive flexible pressure sensors are discussed, in addition to other important aspects of this intriguing research field. Finally, we summarize future challenges in developing novel flexible pressure sensors.
基金the support of national key R&D project from Minister of Science and Technology,China(2016YFA0202703)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51622205,61675027,51432005,61505010 and 51502018)+2 种基金Beijing City Committee of science and technology(Z171100002017019 and Z181100004418004)Natural Science Foundation of Beijing Municipality(4181004,4182080,4184110,2184131 and Z180011)the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences.
文摘The human skin inspired soft electronic devices have attracted broadly research attention in the past decades as the promising potential applications in health monitoring and diagnosis,robotics,and prosthetics.The soft wearable piezoresistivity pressure sensor is one of the most attractive candidates for the development of advanced electronic skin for its simple mechanism,compact structure,low cost and power energy consumption and ease of signal acquisition and transforms advantages.In this review,we will explore the recent progress and achievements in the field of piezoresistivity pressure sensor,focusing on the fundamentals of the piezoresistivity pressure sensor and the materials related to the devices,including active materials,substrate materials,and electrode materials.Subsequently,the challenges and outlook are discussed.We list several current challenges perspectives on the development of pressure sensors.Several critical topics for the optimization of the sensitivity and working range of sensing devices toward practical applications are discussed.Finally,perspectives on the slip and force vectors sensors,the developing technologies for multi-function and high-resolution sensor systems and signals process technologies are examined to highlight the near future development tendency in piezoresistivity pressure sensor research field.
文摘The results of some interesting investigation on the piezoresistivity of carbon fiber reinforced cement based composites (CFRC) are presented with the prospect of developing a new nondestructive testing method to assess the integrity of the composite. The addition of short carbon fibers to cement-based mortar or concrete improves the structural performance and at the same time significantly decreases the bulk electrical resistivity. This makes CFRC responsive to the smart behavior by measuring the resistance change with uniaxial pressure. The piezoresistivity of CFRC under different stress was studied, at the same time the damage occurring inner specimens was detected by acoustic emission as well. Test results show that there exists a marking pressure dependence of the conductivity in CFRC, in which the so-called negative pressure coefficient of resistive (NPCR) and positive pressure coefficient of resistive (PPCR) are observed under low and high pressure. Under constant pressures, time-dependent resistivity is an outstanding characteristic for the composites, which is defined as resistance creep. The breakdown and rebuild-up process of conductive network under pressure may be responsible for the pressure dependence of resistivity.
基金the Outstanding Youth Foundation of Hubei Province(No.2004ABB019)Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University,China(No.NCET-05-0665)
文摘The self-monitoring application of asphalt concrete containing graphite and carbon fibers using indirect tensile test and wheel rolling test were introduced. The experiment results indicate that this kind of pitch-based composite is effective for strain/stress self-monitoring. In the indirect tensile test, for a completely conductive asphalt concrete specimen, the piezoresistivity was very weak and slightly positive, which meant the resistivity increase with the increment of tensile strain at all stress/strain amplitudes, with the gage factor as high as 6. The strain self-sensing ability was superior in the case of higher graphite content. However, when the conductive concrete was embedded into common asphalt concrete specimen as a partial structure function, the piezoresistivity was positive at all stress/strain amplitudes and with the gage factor of 13, which was much higher than that of completely conductive specimen. Thus, the strain self-sensing ability was superior when conductive asphalt concrete was taken in as a partial structure function. In the wheel-rolling test, the piezoresistivity was highly positive. At any stress amplitude, the piezoresistivity was strong, with the gage factor as high as 100, which was higher for a stress amplitude of 0.7 MPa than that of 0.5 MPa.
基金Funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.50238040, 50538020)the Postdoctoral Science Foundation of China (No.20060390803)the High-Tech Research and Development Program of China (No. 2002AA335010)
文摘The influence of water content on the conductivity and piezoresistivity of cement-based material with carbon fiber （CF） and carbon black （CB） was investigated. The piezoresistivity of cement-based material with both CF and CB was compared with that of cement-based material with CF only, and the changes in electrical resistivity of cement-based material with both CF and CB under static and loading conditions in different drying and soaking time were studied. It is found that the piezoresistivity of cement-based material with both CF and CB has better repeatability and linearity than that of cement-based material with CF only. The conductivity and the sensitivity of piezoresistive cement-based material with both CF and CB are enhanced as the water content in piezoresistive cement-based material increases.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52105576,22105106,22005151,62288102)the Open Project Program of the State Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacturing Equipment and Technology(DMETKF2021010)+3 种基金the open research fund of the National and Local Joint Engineering Laboratory of RF Integration and Micro-Assembly Technology(KFJJ20210201)the general project of Natural Science Research in Colleges and Universities of Jiangsu Province(21KJB460017)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BK20210603)the Start-up Funding sponsored by Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications(NY221003,NY220124)。
