Ferroelectric Zinc Oxide Nanowire Embedded Flexible Sensor for Motion and Temperature Sensing

ACS Appl Mater Interfaces. 2017 Mar 22;9(11):9233-9238. doi: 10.1021/acsami.7b00380. Epub 2017 Mar 13.

Abstract

We report a simple method to realize multifunctional flexible motion sensor using ferroelectric lithium-doped ZnO-PDMS. The ferroelectric layer enables piezoelectric dynamic sensing and provides additional motion information to more precisely discriminate different motions. The PEDOT:PSS-functionalized AgNWs, working as electrode layers for the piezoelectric sensing layer, resistively detect a change of both movement or temperature. Thus, through the optimal integration of both elements, the sensing limit, accuracy, and functionality can be further expanded. The method introduced here is a simple and effective route to realize a high-performance flexible motion sensor with integrated multifunctionalities.

Keywords: dynamic sensing; flexible motion sensor; multifunction; nanowires-polymer structure; piezoelectric sensor.