Author Affiliations
1Graduate School of Medicine, Science and Technology, Shinshu University, 3-15-1 Tokida, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan2Institute for Fiber Engineering (IFES), Interdisciplinary Cluster for Cutting Edge Research (ICCER), Shinshu University, 3-15-1, Tokida, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japan3College of Mechanical and Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China4Faculty of Textile Science and Technology, Shinshu University, 3-15-1, Tokida, Ueda, Nagano 386-8567, Japanshow less
【AIGC One Sentence Reading】:This study developed a hierarchical sandwich-structured sensor for arterial pulse dynamics monitoring. It exhibits high sensitivity, enhanced mechanical performance, and refined signal acquisition. Using DWT and CWT, it enables multiscale pulse signal analysis, advancing smart device applications.
【AIGC Short Abstract】:Flexible wearable electronics for health monitoring face challenges like low sensitivity and weak signal capture. This study introduces a hierarchical sandwich-structured piezoresistive foam sensor, achieving high sensitivity (83.4 kPa⁻¹) and robust mechanical performance. Its nanostructure enhances signal acquisition and interference resistance. Using DWT and CWT, it enables multiscale analysis of arterial signals, advancing smart device and healthcare applications.
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Abstract
Flexible wearable electronics have garnered substantial attention as promising alternatives to traditional rigid metallic conductors, particularly for personal health monitoring and bioinspired skin applications. However, these technologies face persistent challenges, including low sensitivity, limited mechanical strength, and difficulty in capturing weak signals. To address these issues, this study developed a hierarchical sandwich-structured piezoresistive foam sensor using phase inversion and NaCl sacrificial templating methods. The sensor exhibits an exceptional sensitivity of up to 83.4 kPa⁻1 under an ultralow detection pressure of 2.43 Pa. By optimizing the foam porosity, its mechanical performance was significantly enhanced, reaching a tensile fracture elongation of 257.3% at 73.42% porosity. The hierarchical sandwich structure provided mechanical buffering and layer-enhancement functionalities for dynamic responses, whereas the nanostructure further refined signal acquisition and interference resistance. Signal analysis using discrete wavelet transform (DWT) and continuous wavelet transform (CWT) enables multiscale and multifrequency characterization of arterial resistance signals under varying applied pressures. These findings underscore the sensor’s ability to capture weak signals and analyze complex pulse dynamics. This advancement paves the way for the extensive application of multifunctional sensors in smart devices and health care. This method offers a robust scientific basis for further understanding and quantifying arterial pulse characteristics.