The status and perspectives of nanostructured materials and fabrication processes for wearable piezoresistive sensors

Author(s)

Chiappim, William ; Fraga, Mariana Amorim ; Furlan, Humber ; Ardiles, David Cesar ; Pessoa, Rodrigo Savio

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: MICROSYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES-MICRO-AND NANOSYSTEMS-INFORMATION STORAGE AND PROC; v. 28, n. 7, p. 20-pg., 2022-03-17.

Abstract

The wearable sensors have attracted a growing interest in different markets, including health, fitness, gaming, and entertainment, due to their outstanding characteristics of convenience, simplicity, accuracy, speed, and competitive price. The development of different types of wearable sensors was only possible due to advances in smart nanostructured materials with properties to detect changes in temperature, touch, pressure, movement, and humidity. Among the various sensing nanomaterials used in wearable sensors, the piezoresistive type has been extensively investigated and their potential have been demonstrated for different applications. In this review article, the current status and challenges of nanomaterials and fabrication processes for wearable piezoresistive sensors are presented in three parts. The first part focuses on the different types of sensing nanomaterials, namely, zero-dimensional (0D), one-dimensional (1D), two-dimensional (2D), and three-dimensional (3D) piezoresistive nanomaterials. Then, in second part, their fabrication processes and integration are discussed. Finally, the last part presents examples of wearable piezoresistive sensors and their applications. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 18/01265-1 - Synthesis and microbiological analysis of polymer substrates coated with TiO2 and / or Al2O3 ultra-thin films by atomic layer deposition technology
• Grantee: Rodrigo Savio Pessoa
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
• FAPESP's process: 20/10450-7 - Exploring the potential of plasma activated liquid (PAL): characterization of plasma and application of PAL in endodontic treatment
• Grantee: William Chiappim Junior
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral