3D printing of polymer composites to fabricate wearable sensors: A comprehensive review

IF 31.6 1区材料科学 Q1 MATERIALS SCIENCE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports Pub Date : 2023-07-01 DOI:10.1016/j.mser.2023.100734

Amr Osman , Jian Lu

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The application of wearable sensors in domains related to healthcare systems, human motion detection, robotics, and human–machine interactions has attracted significant attention. Because these applications require stretchable, flexible, and non-invasive materials, polymer composites are now at the forefront of research aimed at preparing innovative wearable sensors. Three-dimensional (3D) printing techniques can be used to obtain highly customised and scalable polymer composites to fabricate wearable sensors, which is a challenging task for conventional fabrication techniques. This review provides insights into the prospects of commonly used conductive nanomaterials and 3D printing techniques to prepare wearable devices. Subsequently, the research progress, sensing mechanisms, and performance of 3D-printed wearable sensors, such as strain, pressure, temperature, and humidity sensors, are discussed. In addition, novel 3D-printed multifunctional sensors, such as multi-directional, multi-modal, self-healable, self-powered, in situ printed, and ultrasonic sensors, are highlighted. The challenges and future trends for further research development are clarified.

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3D打印聚合物复合材料制造可穿戴传感器:综述

可穿戴传感器在医疗保健系统、人体运动检测、机器人和人机交互等领域的应用引起了人们的极大关注。由于这些应用需要可拉伸、柔性和非侵入性的材料，聚合物复合材料现在处于研究的前沿，旨在制备创新的可穿戴传感器。三维(3D)打印技术可用于获得高度定制和可扩展的聚合物复合材料，以制造可穿戴传感器，这对于传统制造技术来说是一项具有挑战性的任务。本文综述了常用的导电纳米材料和3D打印技术在制备可穿戴设备中的应用前景。随后，讨论了3d打印可穿戴传感器的研究进展、传感机制和性能，如应变、压力、温度和湿度传感器。此外，还重点介绍了新型3d打印多功能传感器，如多向、多模态、自修复、自供电、原位打印和超声波传感器。阐明了今后研究发展面临的挑战和趋势。

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Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports 工程技术-材料科学：综合

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34 days

期刊介绍： Materials Science & Engineering R: Reports is a journal that covers a wide range of topics in the field of materials science and engineering. It publishes both experimental and theoretical research papers, providing background information and critical assessments on various topics. The journal aims to publish high-quality and novel research papers and reviews. The subject areas covered by the journal include Materials Science (General), Electronic Materials, Optical Materials, and Magnetic Materials. In addition to regular issues, the journal also publishes special issues on key themes in the field of materials science, including Energy Materials, Materials for Health, Materials Discovery, Innovation for High Value Manufacturing, and Sustainable Materials development.