Abstract
The research and development of wearable sensors have gained a growing interest due to the advantage of being flexible, thin, and light, which makes them highly desirable for robotic and healthcare applications. One of the essential devices in wearable technology is flexible temperature sensors for body temperature detection. Recent advances in flexible temperature sensors based on nanomaterials and conductive polymers are evaluated in this review. The temperature-responsive mechanisms, temperature-sensitive materials, and production methods of temperature sensors and recent outcomes of related papers are explained and classified in a detailed perspective. The flexible temperature sensors based on nanomaterial-filled polymer composites, printed/coated conductors, and textiles are explained in terms of structures and performances by giving examples from recent literature studies. The reliability and challenges of flexible temperature sensors are outlined from the point of view of structural design and implementation.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 112282 |
| Journal | Sensors and Actuators A: Physical |
| Volume | 315 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2020 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2020 Elsevier B.V.
Funding
This study was supported by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK) with the project number 218M746.
| Funders | Funder number |
|---|---|
| TUBITAK | 218M746 |
| Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknolojik Araştirma Kurumu |
Keywords
- Conductive materials
- Nano-inks
- Temperature sensor
- Wearable sensors