Development of inkjet printed strain sensors

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2013

Authors

Correia, V (Author) Other; Caparros, C (Author) Other; Casellas, C (Author) Other; Francesch, L (Author) Other; Rocha, JG (Author) Other; Lanceros Mendez, S (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Smart Materials and Structures

Vol. 22

ISSN: 0964-1726

Publisher: Institute of Physics Publishing

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Authenticus ID: P-006-71C

DOI: 10.1088/0964-1726/22/10/105028

Abstract (EN): Strain sensors with different architectures, such as single sensors, sensor arrays and a sensor matrix have been developed by inkjet printing technology. Sensors with gauge factors up to 2.48, dimensions of 1.5 mm x 1.8 mm and interdigitated structures with a distance of 30 mu m between the finger lines have been achieved based on PeDOT (poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) and conductive ink. Strain gauges based on silver ink have also been achieved with a gauge factor of 0.35. Performance tests including 1000 mechanical cycles have been successfully carried out for the development of smart prosthesis applications.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10