Chitosan-Polypyrrole Fiber for Strain Sensor

J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 2015 Mar;15(3):2537-41. doi: 10.1166/jnn.2015.10051.

Abstract

A chitosan/polypyrrole composited fiber as bio-compatible materials for artificial muscles is investigated. The chitosan/polypyrrole fiber (CPF) is fabricated by in-situ chemical polymerization of pyrrole monomer solution using FeCl3 as an oxidant. The electrical resistivity of the fiber is changed according to the strain variation applied to the both ends of the specimen. The sensor built by using the CPF has a higher gauge factor (4) compared to conventional metal strain gauges (~2) indicating a suitable material for delicate force control in sensing work.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Artificial Organs
  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry*
  • Chitosan / chemistry*
  • Electric Impedance
  • Muscles
  • Polymerization
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Pyrroles / chemistry*
  • Stress, Mechanical*
  • Tensile Strength

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polymers
  • Pyrroles
  • polypyrrole
  • Chitosan