Physical and Chemical Sensing With Electronic Skin

Journal Article · Tue Apr 16 00:00:00 EDT 2019 · Proceedings of the IEEE

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/jproc.2019.2907317· OSTI ID:1638997

Takei, Kuniharu  ^[1]; Gao, Wei ^[2]; Wang, Chuan  ^[3]; Javey, Ali  ^[4]

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1. Osaka Prefecture University (Japan). Dept. of Physics and Electronics
2. California Institute of Technology (CalTech), Pasadena, CA (United States). Division of Engineering and Applied Science
3. Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO (United States). Dept. of Electrical and Systems Engineering
4. Univ. of California, Berkeley, CA (United States). Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences

This paper reviews current progress on flexible and stretchable transistors and sensors for the next-generation multiplex electronics (commonly referred to as 'electronics skin' or 'e-skin') that is capable of simultaneous detection of multiple information from a variety of surfaces including human skin. Flexible chemical sensors for sweat analysis as well as physical sensors for detecting tactile force, bending, and temperature will be discussed, with emphasis on materials, detection mechanisms, and device demonstration to realize multiplex human-interactive devices. System integration enabling the real-time monitoring of health conditions is also demonstrated as a proof of concept. Finally, perspectives on e-skin for moving toward realizing practical wearable electronics in the market are discussed. This paper targets the translation of the nano- and flexible technologies from academic innovations to industrial practical applications with high-impact breakthroughs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES) (SC-22), Materials Sciences & Engineering Division (SC-22.2)
• Grant/Contract Number: AC02-05CH11231
• OSTI ID: 1638997
• Journal Information: Proceedings of the IEEE, Vol. 107, Issue 10; ISSN 0018-9219
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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