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Flexible Pressure Sensor Based on a Poly(VDF‐TrFE) Nanofiber Web
Author(s) -
Ren Guangyi,
Cai Fanyi,
Li Baozhang,
Zheng Jianming,
Xu Chunye
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
macromolecular materials and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.913
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1439-2054
pISSN - 1438-7492
DOI - 10.1002/mame.201200218
Subject(s) - electrospinning , materials science , nanofiber , composite material , fourier transform infrared spectroscopy , polymer , microstructure , morphology (biology) , pressure sensor , chemical engineering , mechanical engineering , engineering , biology , genetics
During electrospinning, P(VDF‐TrFE), an electroactive polymer, acquires special electrical and mechanical properties. The development of a flexible, breathable pressure sensor based on P(VDF‐TrFE) nanofiber webs is reported that shows promise for use in human‐centered applications. The P(VDF‐TrFE) nanofiber webs are produced by electrospinning. The morphology and microstructure of webs are characterized using SEM, XRD, and ATR‐FTIR spectroscopy. Flexible pressure sensors are developed that are suitable for incorporation into fabrics and, using a custom‐made setup, is is demonstrated that they have a maximum sensitivity of 60.5 mV · N −1 .