Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Saleem Khan, Shawkat Ali, Arshad Khan, Moaaz Ahmed, Bo Wang, A. Bermak
Summary: This study presents a method for rapid manufacturing of multi-striped deflection sensors through printing technologies, where small-scale strain sensing stripes are sandwiched between consecutive conducting stripes. Various tests were conducted to evaluate the printing experiments, and the advancement towards smart waste collection was discussed.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS A-PHYSICAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Zhimin Song, Shu Zhou, Yanxia Qin, Xiangjiao Xia, Yanping Sun, Guanghong Han, Tong Shu, Liang Hu, Qiang Zhang
Summary: Flexible and wearable biosensors have attracted significant attention due to their potential applications in health and medicine. These biosensors serve as an ideal platform for real-time and continuous health monitoring, offering unique properties such as self-powered operation, lightweight design, low cost, high flexibility, and convenience in detection. This review provides an overview of recent research progress in wearable biosensors, including the detection of biological fluids, micro-nanofabrication technologies, basic characteristics, application methods, and information processing. Furthermore, it highlights cutting-edge examples such as physiological pressure sensors, sweat sensors, and self-powered biosensors, detailing their detection mechanisms for better understanding. Finally, the current challenges and future perspectives are proposed to advance this research area and expand practical applications.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Aoxi Yu, Mingye Zhu, Congkai Chen, Yang Li, Haixia Cui, Shujuan Liu, Qiang Zhao
Summary: Flexible sensors, as a significant component of flexible electronics, have great potential in the realms of human-computer interaction and health monitoring. Implantable flexible sensors offer more accurate and reliable vital sign information compared to wearable sensors by directly integrating with human tissue. This review provides a detailed overview of implantable flexible sensors for vital signs monitoring, covering essential conditions for in vivo applications.
ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sun Hwa Kwon, Lin Dong
Summary: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Continuous heart monitoring is an effective method for detecting heart abnormalities. However, traditional monitoring systems are not flexible and comfortable. To address this issue, flexible sensing devices and machine learning have been proposed to automatically detect cardiac abnormalities.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Yanni Bi, Mimi Sun, Jingjuan Wang, Ziyu Zhu, Jing Bai, Mohammed Y. Emran, Ahmed Kotb, Xiangjie Bo, Ming Zhou
Summary: Fully integrated wearable sensors can directly and independently track biomarkers in raw noninvasive biofluids without any other equipment or accessories. We propose the first single universal FIWSAs for wirelessly and noninvasively measuring metabolites and electrolytes in sweat, saliva, or urine. This technology has the potential to enhance the understanding of biomarker levels in the body and facilitate self-health management.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Danyao Song, Xujun Chen, Meng Wang, Zihao Wu, Xinqing Xiao
Summary: In recent years, the convergence of 3D printing technology and flexible sensors has played a crucial role in various fields, particularly in industrial production. The utilization of 3D-printed flexible sensors in the realm of food analysis and monitoring enables real-time monitoring and accurate detection, providing cost-effective solutions for ensuring food safety.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Cong Zhao, Taili Du, Bin Ge, Ziyue Xi, Zian Qian, Yawei Wang, Junpeng Wang, Fangyang Dong, Dianlong Shen, Zhenhao Zhan, Minyi Xu
Summary: This article introduces a flexible fiber-shaped triboelectric nanogenerator (F-TENG) for self-powered vibration sensing. The sensor exhibits high adaptability and sensitivity, and with the assistance of deep learning, it is capable of accurately identifying and monitoring the operational conditions of the system.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Dayarnab Baidya, Mitradip Bhattacharjee
Summary: This paper investigates the importance of substrate selection in flexible electronic devices and sensor fabrication, and proposes an efficient approach based on a hybridized Multi-Criteria Decision-Making (MCDM) technique. The results of fabricating different temperature sensors validate the effectiveness of the method, with Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) being identified as the best substrate.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yi Zhao, Kai-Qi Jin, Jing-Du Li, Kai-Kai Sheng, Wei-Hua Huang, Yan-Ling Liu
Summary: The development of flexible and stretchable electronics has revolutionized biosensor techniques for probing biological systems. Flexible and stretchable electrochemical sensors (FSECSs) enable the in situ quantification of biochemical molecules in different biological entities due to their exceptional sensitivity, fast response, and easy miniaturization. This review discusses the key developments in electrode fabrication and FSECSs functionalization, as well as their applications in exploring the chemical information from different biological entities. Current challenges and future opportunities for FSECSs are also highlighted.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Haomin Wang, Shuo Li, Haojie Lu, Mengjia Zhu, Huarun Liang, Xunen Wu, Yingying Zhang
Summary: Traditional public health systems lack comprehensive, timely, and efficient medical services. The demand for convenient and comprehensive health monitoring has been growing. The development of flexible and wearable devices using carbon materials has gained wide attention for their potential applications in monitoring and caring for human health. In this review, the latest advances in the design and fabrication of carbon materials for health-related flexible and wearable electronics are discussed. The fabrication strategies, working mechanism, performance, and applications of carbon-based flexible devices, including sensors and conductive wires/electrodes, are reviewed. The integration of multiple carbon-based devices into multifunctional wearable systems is also explored. Challenges and future opportunities in this field are proposed.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuan Li, Mingjia Zhang, Xiuli Hu, Lingmin Yu, Xinhui Fan, Changshui Huang, Yuliang Li
Summary: By utilizing porous graphdiyne (GDY) material to construct printed respiration sensors, ultra-sensitive response and rapid recovery performance can be achieved under real-time respiratory conditions, allowing for non-contact detection over a long distance. These sensors can also easily monitor the instantaneous change of weak fingertip moisture.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Saikat Banerjee, Gymama Slaughter
Summary: In this study, a low power microcontroller-based NFC interface was designed to function as a battery-less glucose sensor. The abiotic glucose hybrid fuel cell used in this system exhibited good electrochemical behavior and successfully transmitted data to an android application for display.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yixin Wan, Juan Tao, Ming Dong, Li Zhang, Zhengchun Peng, Rongrong Bao, Caofeng Pan
Summary: A flexible intelligent sensing system has been designed to directly monitor the strain distribution of measured objects. The system utilizes PDMS and Ni-Au metal thin film to achieve high sensitivity, fast response time, and excellent mechanical stability. Combined with an ultra-thin flexible signal processing circuit, the system exhibits improved flexibility, sensitivity, and adaptability, providing real-time and precise 2D mapping of strain distribution.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Haicheng Li, Zhouheng Wang, Zhe Qu, Ziwei Liang, Ying Chen, Yinji Ma, Xue Feng
Summary: This study introduces a flexible hybrid electronic (FHE) for conveniently monitoring hypoxia with high sensitivity, demonstrating accurate monitoring of arterial blood oxygen saturation (SaO(2)) with an absolute error of less than 2%. The techniques presented in this work have the potential for widespread use in research and clinical applications, particularly in emergency treatment.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
He Lin, Meiyu Yao, Yifei Tao, Guangzhe Li, Liang An, Li Li
Summary: The study developed a smart fabric monitoring system that integrates sensing fibers, textile technology, and traditional silkscreen conservation. This system, with a high level of flexibility and diversification in structure, can act as a protective cover to monitor external environmental factors and achieve real-time and prolonged preventative control over textile relics.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Conor O'Mahony, Konstantin Grygoryev, Antonio Ciarlone, Giuseppe Giannoni, Anan Kenthao, Paul Galvin
JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING
(2016)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Paul Galvin, Narayanasamy Padmanathan, Kafil M. Razeeb, James F. Rohan, Lorraine C. Nagle, Amelie Wahl, Eric Moore, Walter Messina, Karen Twomey, Vladimir Ogurtsov
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Des Brennan, Helena Coughlan, Eoin Clancy, Nikolay Dimov, Thomas Barry, David Kinahan, Jens Ducree, Terry J. Smith, Paul Galvin
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2017)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Des Brennan, Barry Glynn, Gemma Keegan, Colette McDonagh, Thomas Barry, Paul Galvin
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2018)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Mohammed Taj-Eldin, Christian Ryan, Brendan O'Flynn, Paul Galvin
Review
Dermatology
Suzanne O'Callaghan, Paul Galvin, Conor O'Mahony, Zena Moore, Rosemarie Derwin
JOURNAL OF WOUND CARE
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Desmond Brennan, Louise O'Connor, Martin Cormican, James Kileen, Eoin Clancy, Terry J. Smith, Paul Galvin
Summary: A PCR assay was developed to screen Chlamydia trachomatis directly from urine with high sensitivity and specificity, suitable for implementation on a disposable cartridge system. The assay protocol involved heating urine samples to 85°C for ten minutes and performing a duplex realtime PCR on resulting urine lysate.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Julia Madden, Eoghan Vaughan, Michael Thompson, Alan O' Riordan, Paul Galvin, Daniela Iacopino, Sofia Rodrigues Teixeira
Summary: We developed a flexible laser scribed graphitic carbon based lactate biosensor with good working and storage stability for lactate detection.
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Julia Madden, Conor O'Mahony, Michael Thompson, Alan O'Riordan, Paul Galvin
SENSING AND BIO-SENSING RESEARCH
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Conor O'Mahony, Andrea Bocchino, Michael J. Haslinger, Daniel Fechtig, Klaudia Schossleitner, Paul Galvin, Stefan Brandstaetter
2019 IEEE 32ND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON MICRO ELECTRO MECHANICAL SYSTEMS (MEMS)
(2019)
