Open AccessHighly Scalable, Sensitive and Ultraflexible Graphene‐Based Wearable E‐Textiles Sensor for Bio‐Signal Detection
Author(s) -
Tan Sirui,
Islam Md Rashedul,
Li Huixuan,
Fernando Anura,
Afroj Shaila,
Karim Nazmul
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
advanced sensor research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2751-1219
DOI - 10.1002/adsr.202200010
Subject(s) - piezoresistive effect , wearable computer , scalability , wearable technology , graphene , materials science , nanotechnology , sensitivity (control systems) , computer science , electrical conductor , embedded system , electronic engineering , optoelectronics , engineering , composite material , database
Graphene‐based wearable electronic textiles (e‐textiles) show promise for next‐generation personalized healthcare applications due to their non‐invasive nature. However, the poor performance, less comfort, and higher material cost limit their wide applications. Here a simple and scalable production method of producing graphene‐based electro‐conductive yarn that is further embroidered to realize piezoresistive sensors is reported. The multilayer structures improved the conductivity of the piezoresistive sensors, exhibiting good sensitivity with high response and recovery speed. Additionally, the potential applications of such wearable, ultraflexible and machine‐washable piezoresistive sensors as pressure and breathing sensors are demonstrated. This will be an important step toward realizing multifunctional applications of wearable e‐textiles for next‐generation personalized healthcare applications.