Listeria monocytogenes(LM)is a dangerous foodborne pathogen for humans.One emerging and validated method of indirectly assessing LM in food is detecting 3-hydroxy-2-butanone(3H2B)gas.In this study,the synthesis of 3-(...Listeria monocytogenes(LM)is a dangerous foodborne pathogen for humans.One emerging and validated method of indirectly assessing LM in food is detecting 3-hydroxy-2-butanone(3H2B)gas.In this study,the synthesis of 3-(2-aminoethylamino)propyltrimethoxysilane(AAPTMS)functionalized hierarchical hollow TiO_(2)nanospheres was achieved via precise controlling of solvothermal reaction temperature and post-grafting route.The sensors based on as-prepared materials exhibited excellent sensitivity(480 Hz@50 ppm),low detection limit(100 ppb),and outstanding selectivity.Moreover,the evaluation of LM with high sensitivity and specificity was achieved using the sensors.Such stable three-dimensional spheres,whose distinctive hierarchical and hollow nanostructure simultaneously improved both sensitivity and response/recovery speed dramatically,were spontaneously assembled by nanosheets.Meanwhile,the moderate loadings of AAPTMS significantly improved the selectivity of sensors.Then,the gas-sensing mechanism was explored by utilizing thermodynamic investigation,Gaussian 16 software,and in situ diffuse reflectance infrared transform spectroscopy,illustrating the weak chemisorption between the-NHgroup and 3H2B molecules.These portable sensors are promising for real-time assessment of LM at room temperature,which will make a magnificent contribution to food safety.展开更多
Herein,a modified screen printed carbon electrode(SPCE)based on a composite material,graphene oxide-gold nanoparticles(GO-AuNPs),and poly(3-aminobenzoic acid)(P3ABA)for the detection of paraquat(PQ)is introduced.The m...Herein,a modified screen printed carbon electrode(SPCE)based on a composite material,graphene oxide-gold nanoparticles(GO-AuNPs),and poly(3-aminobenzoic acid)(P3ABA)for the detection of paraquat(PQ)is introduced.The modified electrode was fabricated by drop casting of the GO-AuNPs,followed by electropolymerization of 3-aminobenzoic acid to achieve SPCE/GO-AuNPs/P3ABA.The morphology and microstructural characteristics of the modified electrodes were revealed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)for each step of modification.The composite GO-AuNPs can provide high surface area and enhance electroconductivity of the electrode.In addition,the presence of negatively charged P3ABA notably improved PQ adsorption and electron transfer rate,which stimulate redox reaction on the modified electrode,thus improving the sensitivity of PQ analysis.The SPCE/GOAuNPs/P3ABA offered a wide linear range of PQ determination(10^(−9)-10^(−4) mol/L)and low limit of detection(LOD)of 0.45×10^(−9) mol/L or 0.116μg/L,which is far below international safety regulations.The modified electrode showed minimum interference effect with percent recovery ranging from 96.5%to 116.1%after addition of other herbicides,pesticides,metal ions,and additives.The stability of the SPCE/GO-AuNPs/P3ABA was evaluated,and the results indicated negligible changes in the detection signal over 9 weeks.Moreover,this modified electrode was successfully implemented for PQ analysis in both natural and tapped water with high accuracy.展开更多
Wearable pressure sensors capable of adhering comfortably to the skin hold great promise in sound detection.However,current intelligent speech assistants based on pressure sensors can only recognize standard languages...Wearable pressure sensors capable of adhering comfortably to the skin hold great promise in sound detection.However,current intelligent speech assistants based on pressure sensors can only recognize standard languages,which hampers effective communication for non-standard language people.Here,we prepare an ultralight Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene/chitosan/polyvinylidene difluoride composite aerogel with a detection range of 6.25 Pa-1200 k Pa,rapid response/recovery time,and low hysteresis(13.69%).The wearable aerogel pressure sensor can detect speech information through the throat muscle vibrations without any interference,allowing for accurate recognition of six dialects(96.2%accuracy)and seven different words(96.6%accuracy)with the assistance of convolutional neural networks.This work represents a significant step forward in silent speech recognition for human–machine interaction and physiological signal monitoring.展开更多
The accumulation of heavy metals in mushrooms has presented a significant risk to human health,underscoring the importance of devising a portable and cost-effective method for detecting heavy metals.Thus,we have devel...The accumulation of heavy metals in mushrooms has presented a significant risk to human health,underscoring the importance of devising a portable and cost-effective method for detecting heavy metals.Thus,we have developed an electrochemical sensor based on 3-dimensional highly reduced graphene oxide(3D-HRGO)in conjunction with Fe_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles,enabling the simultaneous quantification of Cd^(2+),Pb^(2+),Cu^(2+),and Hg^(2+).The 3D-HRGO/Fe_(3)O_(4)nano-particles material prepared in this study was characterized and confirmed by multiple techniques,then dispersed in a simple and environmental dispersant,consist of 75%ethanol and 0.1%Nafion,and coating on a glass carbon electrode(GCE)to preparing a 3D-HRGO/Fe_(3)O_(4)/GCE sensor.The limit of detection(LOD)of 3D-HRGO/Fe_(3)O_(4)/GCE sensor for Cd^(2+),Pb^(2+),Cu^(2+),and Hg^(2+)in simultaneous detection were 0.2,0.6,0.6,and 0.9μg/L,respectively.The sensor demonstrates exceptional stability,reproducibility,anti-interference,and recovery rate.Furthermore,the electrochemical sensor was employed to detect heavy metals in actual mushrooms and validated through conventional methodologies.This study represents the pioneering utilization of 3D-HRGO/Fe_(3)O_(4)as a foundational material for an electrochemical sensor capable of simultaneous detection of multiple metals,thereby advancing the progress of on-site and expeditious detection techniques.展开更多
Traditional Pt/C electrode materials are prone to corrosion and detachment during H_(2)S detection,leading to a decrease in fuel cell-type sensor performance.Here,a high-performance H_(2)S sensor based on Pt loaded Ti...Traditional Pt/C electrode materials are prone to corrosion and detachment during H_(2)S detection,leading to a decrease in fuel cell-type sensor performance.Here,a high-performance H_(2)S sensor based on Pt loaded Ti_(3)C_(2)electrode material with-O/-OH terminal groups was designed and prepared.Experimental tests showed that the Pt/Ti_(3)C_(2)sensor has good sensitivity(0.162μA/ppm)and a very low detection limit to H_(2)S(10 ppb).After 90 days of stability testing,the response of the Pt/Ti_(3)C_(2)sensor shows a smaller decrease of 2%compared to that of the Pt/C sensor(22.9%).Meanwhile,the sensor also has high selectivity and repeatability.The density functional theory(DFT)calculation combined with the experiment results revealed that the improved H_(2)S sensing mechanism is attributed to the fact that the strong interaction between Pt and Ti_(3)C_(2)via the Pt-O-Ti bonding can reduce the formation energy of Pt and Ti_(3)C_(2),ultimately prolonging the sensor’s service life.Furthermore,the catalytic property of Pt can decrease the adsorption energy and dissociation barrier of H_(2)S on Pt/Ti_(3)C_(2)surface,greatly enhance the ability to generate protons and effectively transfer charges,realizing good sensitivity and high selectivity of the sensor.The sensor works at room temperature,making it very promising in the field of H_(2)S detection in future.展开更多
The utilization of phosphors that achieve full-spectrum lighting has emerged as a prevailing trend in the advancement of white light-emitting diode(WLED)lighting.In this study,we successfully prepared a novel green ph...The utilization of phosphors that achieve full-spectrum lighting has emerged as a prevailing trend in the advancement of white light-emitting diode(WLED)lighting.In this study,we successfully prepared a novel green phosphor Ba_(2)Sc_(2)((BO_(3))_(2)B_(2)O_(5)):Ce^(3+)(BSBO:Ce^(3+))that can be utilized for full-spectrum lighting and low-temperature sensors.BSBO:Ce^(3+)exhibits a broad-band excitation spectrum centered at 410 nm,and a broad-band emission spectrum centered at 525 nm.The internal and external quantum efficiencies of BSBO:Ce^(3+)are 99%and 49%,respectively.The thermal stability of BSBO:Ce^(3+)can be improved by substituting partial Sc atoms with smaller cations.The thermal quenching mechanism of BSBO:Ce^(3+)and the lattice occupancy of Ce ions in BSBO are discussed in detail.Furthermore,by combining the green phosphor BSBO:Ce^(3+),the commercial blue phosphor and the red phosphor on a 405 nm chip,a white light source was obtained with a high average color rendering index(CRI)of 96.6,a low correlated color temperature(CCT)of 3988 K,and a high luminous efficacy of 88.0 Im/W.The lu-minous efficacy of the WLED exhibits negligible degradation during the 1000 h light aging experiment.What's more,an emission peak at 468 nm appears when excited at 352 nm and 80 K,however,the relative intensity of the peaks at 468 and 525 nm gradually weakens with increasing temperature,indicating the potential of this material as a low-temperature sensor.展开更多
Flexible electronics face critical challenges in achieving monolithic three-dimensional(3D)integration,including material compatibility,structural stability,and scalable fabrication methods.Inspired by the tactile sen...Flexible electronics face critical challenges in achieving monolithic three-dimensional(3D)integration,including material compatibility,structural stability,and scalable fabrication methods.Inspired by the tactile sensing mechanism of the human skin,we have developed a flexible monolithic 3D-integrated tactile sensing system based on a holey MXene paste,where each vertical one-body unit simultaneously functions as a microsupercapacitor and pressure sensor.The in-plane mesopores of MXene significantly improve ion accessibility,mitigate the self-stacking of nanosheets,and allow the holey MXene to multifunctionally act as a sensing material,an active electrode,and a conductive interconnect,thus drastically reducing the interface mismatch and enhancing the mechanical robustness.Furthermore,we fabricate a large-scale device using a blade-coating and stamping method,which demonstrates excellent mechanical flexibility,low-power consumption,rapid response,and stable long-term operation.As a proof-of-concept application,we integrate our sensing array into a smart access control system,leveraging deep learning to accurately identify users based on their unique pressing behaviors.This study provides a promising approach for designing highly integrated,intelligent,and flexible electronic systems for advanced human-computer interactions and personalized electronics.展开更多
Polythiophene (PTP) was prepared by a chemical oxidative polymerization and nanosized WO3 was prepared by a colloidal chemical method. The organic-inorganic PTP/WO3 hybrids with different mass fractions of PTP were ...Polythiophene (PTP) was prepared by a chemical oxidative polymerization and nanosized WO3 was prepared by a colloidal chemical method. The organic-inorganic PTP/WO3 hybrids with different mass fractions of PTP were obtained by a simple mechanically mixing the prepared PTP and WO3. The as-prepared PTP/WO3 hybrids have a higher thermal stability than the pure PTP. The gas sensing measurements demonstrate that the PTP/WO3 hybrid sensors exhibit higher response for detecting NO2 at low temperature than the pure PTP and WO3 sensor. The sensing mechanism is suggested to be related to the existence of p-n heterojunctions in the PTP/WO3 hybrids. The response of the PTP/WO3 hybrids is markedly influenced by the PTP mass fraction. The 20% PTP/WO3 hybrid shows high response and good selectivity to NO2 at low temperature (〈90℃). Therefore, the PTP/WO3 hybrids can be expected to be potentially used as gas sensor material for detecting NO2 at low temperature.展开更多
Three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical Co3O4 microcrystal with radial dendritic morphologies was prepared through hydrothermal reactions followed by subsequent annealing treatment. Structural and morphological characte...Three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical Co3O4 microcrystal with radial dendritic morphologies was prepared through hydrothermal reactions followed by subsequent annealing treatment. Structural and morphological characterizations were performed by X-ray diffraction, scan-ning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The gas sensing properties of the as-obtained microcrystal were investigated at 110 oC, which revealed that the 3D hierarchical porous Co3O4 microcrystal exhibited high sensitivity to ammonia, as well as a short response time of 10 s. The response characteristic indicates that the sensor has a good stability and reversibility. Detections of toxic and flammable gases, such as ethanol, acetone and benzene were also carried out at a relative low temperature. The results indicate that such hierarchical Co3O4 microcrystal would be a potential material in the field of gas sensing.展开更多
Piezoelectric composite material (PCM) is an important branch of modernsensor and actuator materials with wide applications in smart structures. In this paper, based onpiezoelectric ceramic, composite and experimental...Piezoelectric composite material (PCM) is an important branch of modernsensor and actuator materials with wide applications in smart structures. In this paper, based onpiezoelectric ceramic, composite and experimental mechanics theories, a kind of 1-3 orthogonalanisotropic PCM (OAPCM) sensor is developed, and the sensing principle is analyzed to describesensor behaviors. In order to determine strain and stress on isotropic or orthogonal anisotropiccomponent surface, the relationships between strain and stress are established. The experimentalresearch on 1-3 OAPCM sensor is carried out in uniaxial and biaxial stress states. The results showthat 1-3 OAPCM sensors offer orthotropic properties of piezoelectricity, and sensing equations canbe used for strain or stress measurement with good accuracy.展开更多
Flexible tactile sensors have broad applications in human physiological monitoring,robotic operation and human-machine interaction.However,the research of wearable and flexible tactile sensors with high sensitivity,wi...Flexible tactile sensors have broad applications in human physiological monitoring,robotic operation and human-machine interaction.However,the research of wearable and flexible tactile sensors with high sensitivity,wide sensing range and ability to detect three-dimensional(3D)force is still very challenging.Herein,a flexible tactile electronic skin sensor based on carbon nanotubes(CNTs)/polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)nanocomposites is presented for 3D contact force detection.The 3D forces were acquired from combination of four specially designed cells in a sensing element.Contributed from the double-sided rough porous structure and specific surface morphology of nanocomposites,the piezoresistive sensor possesses high sensitivity of 12.1 kPa?1 within the range of 600 Pa and 0.68 kPa?1 in the regime exceeding 1 kPa for normal pressure,as well as 59.9 N?1 in the scope of<0.05 N and>2.3 N?1 in the region of<0.6 N for tangential force with ultra-low response time of 3.1 ms.In addition,multi-functional detection in human body monitoring was employed with single sensing cell and the sensor array was integrated into a robotic arm for objects grasping control,indicating the capacities in intelligent robot applications.展开更多
yb^3+:Er^3+ co-doped oxy-fluoride ceramics glass has been prepared. The mechanism of up-conversion emissions about Er^3+ was discussed, and the temperature properties of green up-conversion fluorescence between 30...yb^3+:Er^3+ co-doped oxy-fluoride ceramics glass has been prepared. The mechanism of up-conversion emissions about Er^3+ was discussed, and the temperature properties of green up-conversion fluorescence between 303 and 823 K were investigated. The results show that the sensitivity of this sample reaches its maximum value, about 0.0047 K^-1, when the temperature is 383 K, indicating that this kind of sample can be used as high temperature and high sensitivity optical temperature sensor.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.32272399)the Shanghai Natural Science Foundation(No.21ZR1427500).
文摘Listeria monocytogenes(LM)is a dangerous foodborne pathogen for humans.One emerging and validated method of indirectly assessing LM in food is detecting 3-hydroxy-2-butanone(3H2B)gas.In this study,the synthesis of 3-(2-aminoethylamino)propyltrimethoxysilane(AAPTMS)functionalized hierarchical hollow TiO_(2)nanospheres was achieved via precise controlling of solvothermal reaction temperature and post-grafting route.The sensors based on as-prepared materials exhibited excellent sensitivity(480 Hz@50 ppm),low detection limit(100 ppb),and outstanding selectivity.Moreover,the evaluation of LM with high sensitivity and specificity was achieved using the sensors.Such stable three-dimensional spheres,whose distinctive hierarchical and hollow nanostructure simultaneously improved both sensitivity and response/recovery speed dramatically,were spontaneously assembled by nanosheets.Meanwhile,the moderate loadings of AAPTMS significantly improved the selectivity of sensors.Then,the gas-sensing mechanism was explored by utilizing thermodynamic investigation,Gaussian 16 software,and in situ diffuse reflectance infrared transform spectroscopy,illustrating the weak chemisorption between the-NHgroup and 3H2B molecules.These portable sensors are promising for real-time assessment of LM at room temperature,which will make a magnificent contribution to food safety.
基金supported by the ProgramManagement Unit on Area Based Development (PMUA),Thailand (No.4594393)the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA),Thailand (No.P2250367).
文摘Herein,a modified screen printed carbon electrode(SPCE)based on a composite material,graphene oxide-gold nanoparticles(GO-AuNPs),and poly(3-aminobenzoic acid)(P3ABA)for the detection of paraquat(PQ)is introduced.The modified electrode was fabricated by drop casting of the GO-AuNPs,followed by electropolymerization of 3-aminobenzoic acid to achieve SPCE/GO-AuNPs/P3ABA.The morphology and microstructural characteristics of the modified electrodes were revealed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM)for each step of modification.The composite GO-AuNPs can provide high surface area and enhance electroconductivity of the electrode.In addition,the presence of negatively charged P3ABA notably improved PQ adsorption and electron transfer rate,which stimulate redox reaction on the modified electrode,thus improving the sensitivity of PQ analysis.The SPCE/GOAuNPs/P3ABA offered a wide linear range of PQ determination(10^(−9)-10^(−4) mol/L)and low limit of detection(LOD)of 0.45×10^(−9) mol/L or 0.116μg/L,which is far below international safety regulations.The modified electrode showed minimum interference effect with percent recovery ranging from 96.5%to 116.1%after addition of other herbicides,pesticides,metal ions,and additives.The stability of the SPCE/GO-AuNPs/P3ABA was evaluated,and the results indicated negligible changes in the detection signal over 9 weeks.Moreover,this modified electrode was successfully implemented for PQ analysis in both natural and tapped water with high accuracy.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.62122030,62333008,62371205,52103208)National Key Research and Development Program of China(No.2021YFB3201300)+1 种基金Application and Basic Research of Jilin Province(20130102010 JC)Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities,Jilin Provincial Science and Technology Development Program(20230101072JC)。
文摘Wearable pressure sensors capable of adhering comfortably to the skin hold great promise in sound detection.However,current intelligent speech assistants based on pressure sensors can only recognize standard languages,which hampers effective communication for non-standard language people.Here,we prepare an ultralight Ti_(3)C_(2)T_(x)MXene/chitosan/polyvinylidene difluoride composite aerogel with a detection range of 6.25 Pa-1200 k Pa,rapid response/recovery time,and low hysteresis(13.69%).The wearable aerogel pressure sensor can detect speech information through the throat muscle vibrations without any interference,allowing for accurate recognition of six dialects(96.2%accuracy)and seven different words(96.6%accuracy)with the assistance of convolutional neural networks.This work represents a significant step forward in silent speech recognition for human–machine interaction and physiological signal monitoring.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(31972173)the Program for Science&Technology Innovation Talents of Hunan Province(2022SK2100,2021RC4032,and 2019TP1029)the Ministry of Agriculture of the People’s Republic of China(GJFP2021)。
文摘The accumulation of heavy metals in mushrooms has presented a significant risk to human health,underscoring the importance of devising a portable and cost-effective method for detecting heavy metals.Thus,we have developed an electrochemical sensor based on 3-dimensional highly reduced graphene oxide(3D-HRGO)in conjunction with Fe_(3)O_(4)nanoparticles,enabling the simultaneous quantification of Cd^(2+),Pb^(2+),Cu^(2+),and Hg^(2+).The 3D-HRGO/Fe_(3)O_(4)nano-particles material prepared in this study was characterized and confirmed by multiple techniques,then dispersed in a simple and environmental dispersant,consist of 75%ethanol and 0.1%Nafion,and coating on a glass carbon electrode(GCE)to preparing a 3D-HRGO/Fe_(3)O_(4)/GCE sensor.The limit of detection(LOD)of 3D-HRGO/Fe_(3)O_(4)/GCE sensor for Cd^(2+),Pb^(2+),Cu^(2+),and Hg^(2+)in simultaneous detection were 0.2,0.6,0.6,and 0.9μg/L,respectively.The sensor demonstrates exceptional stability,reproducibility,anti-interference,and recovery rate.Furthermore,the electrochemical sensor was employed to detect heavy metals in actual mushrooms and validated through conventional methodologies.This study represents the pioneering utilization of 3D-HRGO/Fe_(3)O_(4)as a foundational material for an electrochemical sensor capable of simultaneous detection of multiple metals,thereby advancing the progress of on-site and expeditious detection techniques.
基金the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2023YFB3210102).
文摘Traditional Pt/C electrode materials are prone to corrosion and detachment during H_(2)S detection,leading to a decrease in fuel cell-type sensor performance.Here,a high-performance H_(2)S sensor based on Pt loaded Ti_(3)C_(2)electrode material with-O/-OH terminal groups was designed and prepared.Experimental tests showed that the Pt/Ti_(3)C_(2)sensor has good sensitivity(0.162μA/ppm)and a very low detection limit to H_(2)S(10 ppb).After 90 days of stability testing,the response of the Pt/Ti_(3)C_(2)sensor shows a smaller decrease of 2%compared to that of the Pt/C sensor(22.9%).Meanwhile,the sensor also has high selectivity and repeatability.The density functional theory(DFT)calculation combined with the experiment results revealed that the improved H_(2)S sensing mechanism is attributed to the fact that the strong interaction between Pt and Ti_(3)C_(2)via the Pt-O-Ti bonding can reduce the formation energy of Pt and Ti_(3)C_(2),ultimately prolonging the sensor’s service life.Furthermore,the catalytic property of Pt can decrease the adsorption energy and dissociation barrier of H_(2)S on Pt/Ti_(3)C_(2)surface,greatly enhance the ability to generate protons and effectively transfer charges,realizing good sensitivity and high selectivity of the sensor.The sensor works at room temperature,making it very promising in the field of H_(2)S detection in future.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22003035,21963006,22073061)the Project of Shaanxi Province Youth Science and Technology New Star(2023KJXX-076)the National Training Program of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for Undergraduates(202314390018)。
文摘The utilization of phosphors that achieve full-spectrum lighting has emerged as a prevailing trend in the advancement of white light-emitting diode(WLED)lighting.In this study,we successfully prepared a novel green phosphor Ba_(2)Sc_(2)((BO_(3))_(2)B_(2)O_(5)):Ce^(3+)(BSBO:Ce^(3+))that can be utilized for full-spectrum lighting and low-temperature sensors.BSBO:Ce^(3+)exhibits a broad-band excitation spectrum centered at 410 nm,and a broad-band emission spectrum centered at 525 nm.The internal and external quantum efficiencies of BSBO:Ce^(3+)are 99%and 49%,respectively.The thermal stability of BSBO:Ce^(3+)can be improved by substituting partial Sc atoms with smaller cations.The thermal quenching mechanism of BSBO:Ce^(3+)and the lattice occupancy of Ce ions in BSBO are discussed in detail.Furthermore,by combining the green phosphor BSBO:Ce^(3+),the commercial blue phosphor and the red phosphor on a 405 nm chip,a white light source was obtained with a high average color rendering index(CRI)of 96.6,a low correlated color temperature(CCT)of 3988 K,and a high luminous efficacy of 88.0 Im/W.The lu-minous efficacy of the WLED exhibits negligible degradation during the 1000 h light aging experiment.What's more,an emission peak at 468 nm appears when excited at 352 nm and 80 K,however,the relative intensity of the peaks at 468 and 525 nm gradually weakens with increasing temperature,indicating the potential of this material as a low-temperature sensor.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52272177,12204010)the Foundation for the Introduction of High-Level Talents of Anhui University(S020118002/097)+1 种基金the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(GXXT-2023-066)the Scientific Research Project of Anhui Provincial Higher Education Institution(2023AH040008)。
文摘Flexible electronics face critical challenges in achieving monolithic three-dimensional(3D)integration,including material compatibility,structural stability,and scalable fabrication methods.Inspired by the tactile sensing mechanism of the human skin,we have developed a flexible monolithic 3D-integrated tactile sensing system based on a holey MXene paste,where each vertical one-body unit simultaneously functions as a microsupercapacitor and pressure sensor.The in-plane mesopores of MXene significantly improve ion accessibility,mitigate the self-stacking of nanosheets,and allow the holey MXene to multifunctionally act as a sensing material,an active electrode,and a conductive interconnect,thus drastically reducing the interface mismatch and enhancing the mechanical robustness.Furthermore,we fabricate a large-scale device using a blade-coating and stamping method,which demonstrates excellent mechanical flexibility,low-power consumption,rapid response,and stable long-term operation.As a proof-of-concept application,we integrate our sensing array into a smart access control system,leveraging deep learning to accurately identify users based on their unique pressing behaviors.This study provides a promising approach for designing highly integrated,intelligent,and flexible electronic systems for advanced human-computer interactions and personalized electronics.
基金Foundation item: Project (21171099) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProjects (09JCYBJC03600,10JCYBJC03900) supported by Technology Commission Foundation of Tianjin,China
文摘Polythiophene (PTP) was prepared by a chemical oxidative polymerization and nanosized WO3 was prepared by a colloidal chemical method. The organic-inorganic PTP/WO3 hybrids with different mass fractions of PTP were obtained by a simple mechanically mixing the prepared PTP and WO3. The as-prepared PTP/WO3 hybrids have a higher thermal stability than the pure PTP. The gas sensing measurements demonstrate that the PTP/WO3 hybrid sensors exhibit higher response for detecting NO2 at low temperature than the pure PTP and WO3 sensor. The sensing mechanism is suggested to be related to the existence of p-n heterojunctions in the PTP/WO3 hybrids. The response of the PTP/WO3 hybrids is markedly influenced by the PTP mass fraction. The 20% PTP/WO3 hybrid shows high response and good selectivity to NO2 at low temperature (〈90℃). Therefore, the PTP/WO3 hybrids can be expected to be potentially used as gas sensor material for detecting NO2 at low temperature.
基金ACKNOWLEDGMENTS This work was supported by the 211 project of Anhui University, the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No.11374013, No.61290301, No.51072001, No.51272001, and No.51272003), Anhui Provincial Natural Science Fund (No.l1040606M49), Higher Educational Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province (No.KJ2012A007), and the PhD Start-up Fund of Anhui University (No.33190209). Ming-zai Wu thanks Dr. Fan-li Meng and Miss Hui-hua Li from the Institute of Intelligent Machines, CAS for the help with gas sensing experiment.
文摘Three-dimensional (3D) hierarchical Co3O4 microcrystal with radial dendritic morphologies was prepared through hydrothermal reactions followed by subsequent annealing treatment. Structural and morphological characterizations were performed by X-ray diffraction, scan-ning electron microscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The gas sensing properties of the as-obtained microcrystal were investigated at 110 oC, which revealed that the 3D hierarchical porous Co3O4 microcrystal exhibited high sensitivity to ammonia, as well as a short response time of 10 s. The response characteristic indicates that the sensor has a good stability and reversibility. Detections of toxic and flammable gases, such as ethanol, acetone and benzene were also carried out at a relative low temperature. The results indicate that such hierarchical Co3O4 microcrystal would be a potential material in the field of gas sensing.
文摘Piezoelectric composite material (PCM) is an important branch of modernsensor and actuator materials with wide applications in smart structures. In this paper, based onpiezoelectric ceramic, composite and experimental mechanics theories, a kind of 1-3 orthogonalanisotropic PCM (OAPCM) sensor is developed, and the sensing principle is analyzed to describesensor behaviors. In order to determine strain and stress on isotropic or orthogonal anisotropiccomponent surface, the relationships between strain and stress are established. The experimentalresearch on 1-3 OAPCM sensor is carried out in uniaxial and biaxial stress states. The results showthat 1-3 OAPCM sensors offer orthotropic properties of piezoelectricity, and sensing equations canbe used for strain or stress measurement with good accuracy.
基金funding from National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC Nos.61774157,81771388,61874121,and 61874012)Beijing Natural Science Foundation(No.4182075)the Capital Science and Technology Conditions Platform Project(Project ID:Z181100009518014).
文摘Flexible tactile sensors have broad applications in human physiological monitoring,robotic operation and human-machine interaction.However,the research of wearable and flexible tactile sensors with high sensitivity,wide sensing range and ability to detect three-dimensional(3D)force is still very challenging.Herein,a flexible tactile electronic skin sensor based on carbon nanotubes(CNTs)/polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS)nanocomposites is presented for 3D contact force detection.The 3D forces were acquired from combination of four specially designed cells in a sensing element.Contributed from the double-sided rough porous structure and specific surface morphology of nanocomposites,the piezoresistive sensor possesses high sensitivity of 12.1 kPa?1 within the range of 600 Pa and 0.68 kPa?1 in the regime exceeding 1 kPa for normal pressure,as well as 59.9 N?1 in the scope of<0.05 N and>2.3 N?1 in the region of<0.6 N for tangential force with ultra-low response time of 3.1 ms.In addition,multi-functional detection in human body monitoring was employed with single sensing cell and the sensor array was integrated into a robotic arm for objects grasping control,indicating the capacities in intelligent robot applications.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10804015 )the Science Foundation of the Education Department of Liaoning Province of China (Grant No. 2009A417)
文摘yb^3+:Er^3+ co-doped oxy-fluoride ceramics glass has been prepared. The mechanism of up-conversion emissions about Er^3+ was discussed, and the temperature properties of green up-conversion fluorescence between 303 and 823 K were investigated. The results show that the sensitivity of this sample reaches its maximum value, about 0.0047 K^-1, when the temperature is 383 K, indicating that this kind of sample can be used as high temperature and high sensitivity optical temperature sensor.