High-strain sensors based on ZnO nanowire/polystyrene hybridized flexible films.

Xiao, Xu; Yuan, Longyan; Zhong, Junwen; Ding, Tianpeng; Liu, Yu; Cai, Zhixiang; Rong, Yaoguang; Han, Hongwei et al. · Adv Mater · 2011

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A type of strain sensor with high tolerable strain based on a ZnO nanowires/polystyrene nanofibers hybrid structure on a polydimethylsiloxane film is reported. The novel strain sensor can measure and withstand high strain and demonstrates good performance on rapid human-motion measurements. In addition, the device could be driven by solar cells. The results indicate that the device has potential applications as an outdoor sensor system.

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