Author Affiliations
1Department of Optoelectronic Engineering, Key Laboratory of Optoelectronic Technology and Systems, Ministry of Education, Chongqing University, Chongqing China, 4000442College of Physics and Electronic Engineering, Chongqing Normal University, Chongqing 400044, Chinashow less
【AIGC One Sentence Reading】:A waterproof, highly sensitive yarn sensor for wearable electronics continuously monitors biomechanical strain, demonstrating remarkable durability and accuracy in joint movements, facial expressions, and physiological assessments.
【AIGC Short Abstract】:A waterproof, highly sensitive yarn sensor has been developed for wearable electronics, featuring remarkable stretchability, durability, and resistance to sweat erosion. Its coaxial helical electrode and ionic liquid-doped dielectric layer enable accurate monitoring of a wide range of biomechanical strains, making it ideal for applications in joint movements, facial expressions, and physiological assessments, marking a significant progress in wearable technology.
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Abstract
Flexible yarn sensors designed for integration into textiles have the potential to revolutionize wearable technology by continuously monitoring biomechanical strain. However, existing yarn-shaped sensors rely on capacitance as a strain-dependent electrical signal and often face limitations in achieving high sensitivity, especially across a broad strain range. Here, we propose a waterproof all-in-one capacitive yarn sensor (ACYS) that is tailored to monitor a wide range of biophysical strains. Owing to the coaxial helical electrode and the ionic liquid-doped dielectric layer, the ACYS demonstrates remarkable stretchability, ultrahigh capacitance variation, and an outstanding gauge factor of 6.46 at 140% strain. With exceptional mechanical durability based on enduring 3300 stretching cycles and favorable resistance to sweat erosion, this 1D structure can be seamlessly integrated into textiles, making it ideal for use in wearable electronics. Demonstrating its application versatility, the ACYS accurately measures biomechanical strain in joint movements, facial expressions, and physiological assessments, making it a promising advancement in wearable technology.