Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Hwajoong Kim, Ammar Shaqeel, Solbi Han, Junseo Kang, Jieun Yun, Mugeun Lee, Seonggyu Lee, Jinho Kim, Seungbeom Noh, Minyoung Choi, Jaehong Lee
Summary: Researchers have developed a stretchable and sensitive fiber strain sensor using harmless materials, which features low electrical resistance, wide strain sensing range, and high stability. By applying the sensor to textiles, various gestures can be monitored in real-time to help users maintain accurate posture.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xuhua Liu, Jinlei Miao, Qiang Fan, Wenxiao Zhang, Xingwei Zuo, Mingwei Tian, Shifeng Zhu, Xueji Zhang, Lijun Qu
Summary: With the rapid development of smart products, flexible and stretchable smart wearable electronic devices are considered as pioneers in the new generation of flexible electronic devices. Flexible strain sensors, known for their good flexibility, high sensitivity, high repeatability, and potential in personal healthcare and motion detection, have been widely studied. Unlike traditional bulky sensors, these lightweight portable devices with excellent mechanical and electrical performance meet personalized needs and are becoming more popular.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Sun Teng, Jiang YaDong, Duan ZaiHua, Yuan Zhen, Wang Yang, Tai HuiLing
Summary: The research successfully developed a flexible textile-based strain sensor that can be washed, exhibits long-term stability, detects ultra-large deformations, and shows good sensing response in wearable applications. These textile-based sensors have great potential in biomonitoring, soft co-robotics, and human-machine interactions.
SCIENCE CHINA-TECHNOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bin Tian, Ke Zheng, Ruien Yu, Xiao Chen, Panwang Guo, Youfusheng Wu, Jing Liang, Wei Wu
Summary: This study reports high-performance printed strain-sensing e-textiles by optimizing polymer binders in composite conductive inks. The e-textiles produced exhibit wide strain working range, high sensitivity, low detection limits, and outstanding dynamic stability. The integration of these e-textiles in smart clothing shows potential for applications in human-machine interaction and virtual reality.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Fatemeh Nikbakhtnasrabadi, Hatem El Matbouly, Markellos Ntagios, Ravinder Dahiya
Summary: This paper presents a textile-based stretchable microstrip patch antenna with intrinsic strain for e-textiles, which can also function as a strain sensor to measure joint angles with high sensitivity and stretchability.
ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shan Wang, Yuanlai Fang, Hao He, Lei Zhang, Chang'an Li, Jianyong Ouyang
Summary: Wearable stretchable dry and self-adhesive strain sensors consist of two layers, with an adhesive layer conforming to skin and a sensing layer sensitive to strain. These sensors accurately monitor various body movements and generate high-quality signals even during skin deformation.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Junliang Yang, Kai Ling, Longhui Liu, Xianghui Zeng, Xiaowen Xu, Zheling Li, Pei He
Summary: A simple and environmentally friendly high-performance strain sensor based on graphene/thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) composite is reported. The sensor shows low detection limit, high sensitivity, and broad sensing range, making it suitable for practical applications.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yi He, Ying Li, Xiaoqing Liao, Lu Li
Summary: This study presents a scalable approach for fabricating fiber strain sensors. By coating a one-dimensional multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) and two-dimensional MXene conductive layer on elastic yarn, and introducing an ultra-thin polyurethane bridge layer, the performance of the sensors is greatly improved. The sensors exhibit superstretchability, high sensitivity, fast response time, and excellent stability, and can be used for accessing physiological signals.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sunbin Hwang, Minji Kang, Aram Lee, Sukang Bae, Seoung-Ki Lee, Sang Hyun Lee, Takhee Lee, Gunuk Wang, Tae-Wook Kim
Summary: In this study, an integrated electronic fibre platform was developed by fabricating and integrating multiple electronic components onto a one-dimensional microfibre substrate. The platform showed high performance potential for wearable electronic textile systems, as demonstrated by its switching, data processing, and sensing capabilities.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Da-Hye Kang, Joo-Hyeon Lee, Jeong-Whan Lee, Hyun-Seung Cho, Seon-Hyung Park, Kang-Hwi Lee, Seung-Jin Kang
Summary: Despite limitations of current joint motion measurement techniques, this study developed carbon nanotube-based textile joint motion sensors and identified the most suitable sensor structure and attachment method for wearable platforms. The study successfully tested and selected the most effective sensors for measuring joint motions on human subjects, suggesting an alternative strategy for more comfortable and human-friendly human limb motion measurement.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Li Ding, Dinghao Wu, Qi Wang, Shuo Wang, Zhilong Su, Dongsheng Zhang
Summary: This work presents a strain sensor based on liquid metal coated on lastex yarns with a spiral wound structure. The sensor exhibits exceptional flexibility, elasticity, and softness. It has the ability to detect both static and dynamic tension and pressure, with good sensitivity, linearity, rapid response, high resolution, and durability. A smart glove using these sensors achieves accurate gesture recognition. The sensor shows potential as an affordable and advanced candidate for wearable electronics in various fields.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Crystallography
Songmei Wu
Summary: Smart textiles have gained significant attention worldwide due to their wide applications in wearable electronics. This article focuses on the hierarchical design of textile-based flexible sensors from a structural perspective. The selection of functional materials and the design principles at different levels are discussed, along with the existing challenges towards industrialization and commercialization.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Min Su, Pei Li, Xueqin Liu, Dapeng Wei, Jun Yang
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of recent developments in textile-based flexible capacitive pressure sensors, including sandwich structures, yarn structures, and in-plane structures. It discusses the influences of different device structures on performance and summarizes the applications of textile-based sensors in human wearable devices, robotic sensing, and human-machine interaction. The paper also highlights evolutionary trends, future directions, and challenges.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaowen Xu, Yucheng Chen, Pei He, Song Wang, Kai Ling, Longhui Liu, Pengfei Lei, Xianjun Huang, Hu Zhao, Jianyun Cao, Junliang Yang
Summary: The study introduces an ultra-stable and washable strain sensor by embedding a composite film of carbon nanotube (CNT) and Ti3C2Tx MXene into a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) matrix, providing skin conformal properties and resistance sensitivity to strain. The sensor demonstrates reliable responses at different frequencies and long-term cycling durability, with superior anti-interference to temperature change and water washing. This composite sensor is successfully applied in monitoring human joint motions and electrocardiogram (ECG) signals, showing great potential for real-time human healthcare monitoring.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Jing Wang, Xihua Cui, Yanjiang Song, Jianwen Chen, Yutian Zhu
Summary: A flexible iontronic sensor is designed by sandwiching a sandpaper-like ionogel layer between two silver nanowires-loaded polymeric nanofiber films. The sensor exhibits high precision, high sensitivity, wide measuring range, fast response/recovery time, and good stability. It can be used to monitor tiny pressure caused by pulse, facial movements, and swallowing in real-time, and also serves as a temperature sensor with high precision and sensitivity.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wei Tang, Xiao-Shuai Wu, Yan Qiao, Rui-Jie Wang, Xian Luo
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Gang Xiao, Jing He, Xiaodie Chen, Yan Qiao, Feng Wang, Qingyou Xia, Ling Yu, Zhisong Lu
Article
Polymer Science
Deng Wang, Ying Wang, Jing Yang, Xiu He, Rui-Jie Wang, Zhi-Song Lu, Yan Qiao
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Guilin Tang, Yan Qiao, Ling Yu, Chang Ming Li, Zhisong Lu
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yanjing Yun, Zhisong Lu, Jing Yang, Taotao Liang, Gang Xiao, Yan Qiao, Yang Liu
Summary: The study revealed a positive correlation between CAT activity and AFB(1) production, indicating CAT's involvement in the biosynthesis of AFB(1). AFB(1) production peaked on days 4 and 5.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Hao Lu, Ying Jiang, Gang Xiao, Jiadong Hu, Lu Yang, Xiu He, Xuemei Xiang, Min Li, Wei Sun, Zhisong Lu, Zhihong Zhu, Yan Qiao
Summary: In this article, a facile process to obtain N-doped porous carbon fibers (NPCF) with abundant Fe2N moieties from iron based metal organic framework (MOF(Fe)) embedded electrospun fibers has been developed. The obtained Fe2N/NPCF exhibits excellent electrocatalytic activity to ORR and superior long term stability compared to commercial Pt/C.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Gang Xiao, Jun Ju, Hao Lu, Xuemei Shi, Xin Wang, Wei Wang, Qingyou Xia, Guangdong Zhou, Wei Sun, Chang Ming Li, Yan Qiao, Zhisong Lu
Summary: This study develops a cotton-yarn-based sweat-activated battery that can be used in self-powered wearable electronic devices. The battery shows good performance and stability, tolerating repeated bending and washing. It can be woven into fabrics and used to create self-powered smart textiles for wearable healthcare monitoring applications.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yanjing Yun, Zhisong Lu, Xiaodan Jiao, Peng Xue, Wei Sun, Yan Qiao, Yang Liu
Summary: The relationship between mycotoxin-induced hormesis and reactive oxygen species (ROS) has been investigated using a newly developed electrochemical biosensor. The biosensor is able to selectively detect the release and intracellular level of O-2(center dot-). The study found that transient exposure to zearalenone (ZEA) enhances cell viability, promotes immediate O-2(center dot-) release, and decreases intracellular O-2(center dot-) level. After post-treatment culture, intracellular O(2)(center dot-) initially increases and then decreases to the normal level, leading to the disappearance of ZEA-induced hormesis. Based on these findings, a mechanism involving ROS release, succinate dehydrogenase activity increase, and recovery of intracellular ROS is proposed to explain the occurrence and disappearance of hormesis in intestinal porcine enterocytes.
BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Changxiang Fang, Junying Li, Zhihao Feng, Xiaoyi Li, Min Cheng, Yan Qiao, Weihua Hu
Summary: In this study, the extracellular electron transfer (EET) flux of a bioanode constructed by bacteria on a porous polyaniline film was successfully mapped using the oblique incident reflectivity difference (OIRD) technique. The OIRD differential image represents the spatially resolved EET flux, and the in situ OIRD signal reveals the dynamic behavior during the EET process, providing important spatiotemporal information.
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Mengyuan Zhou, Shiming Wu, Fangmiao Song, Feng Chen, Feng Wang, Qingyou Xia, Wei Sun, Chenhui Wang, Yan Qiao, Ling Yu, Zhisong Lu
Summary: Regenerated silk fibroin (RSF) is used as a substrate material for microfluidic devices. A tape mask-assisted approach is developed to prepare RSF-based microfluidic chips using water as an etchant. The chips exhibit high biocompatibility and promote cell adhesion and growth. This low-cost and environmentally friendly fabrication method shows great potential for cell and tissue-based assays.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ruijie Wang, Xiaoshuai Wu, Chang Liu, Jing Yang, Xian Luo, Long Zou, Zhisong Lu, Yan Qiao
Summary: In this study, nanoporous carbon fiber materials derived from electrospun polyacrylonitrile (PAN) fibers doped with zeolitic imidazolate framework were developed and applied in the anode of a microbial fuel cell to enhance interfacial electron transfer. The introduction of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (ZIF-8) into the fibers resulted in a large number of mesopores, which significantly promoted indirect electron transfer mediated by flavins. Thinner fibers were found to be more suitable for cytochromes-based direct electron transfer, and the fiber interspace played a crucial role in biofilm formation. The nanoporous carbon fiber derived from PAN/ZIF-8 composite with a 1:1 wt ratio showed the best performance due to its suitable mesoporous structure and optimal fiber diameter, delivering a 10-fold higher maximum power density in microbial fuel cells compared to carbon fabric.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mengyuan Zhou, Xuemei Shi, Xiaobai Li, Gang Xiao, Liping Liang, Jun Ju, Feng Wang, Qingyou Xia, Wei Sun, Yan Qiao, Ling Yu, Zhisong Lu
Summary: A novel method for fabricating three-dimensional microfluidic devices based on water-annealed RSF films was developed using a tape-mask-assisted multiple-step etching technique. The precise control of structure shape and size was achieved by controlling the mask pattern, etching conditions, and number of etchings. The proposed approach successfully prepared convex-pyramid-shaped and concave-step-shaped structures, demonstrating excellent liquid mixing and size-dependent particle sorting capabilities.
ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiu He, Xiaoshuai Wu, Yan Qiao, Tianbao Hu, Deng Wang, Xiao Han, Chang Ming Li
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jing He, Gang Xiao, Xiaodie Chen, Yan Qiao, Dan Xu, Zhisong Lu