Tough and Robust Mechanically Interlocked Gel-Elastomer Hybrid Electrode for Soft Strain Gauge.

ABSTRACT: Soft strain gauges provide a flexible and versatile alternative to traditional rigid and inextensible gauges, overcoming issues such as impedance mismatch, the limited sensing range, and fatigue/fracture. Although several materials and structural designs are used to fabricate soft strain gauges, achieving multi-functionality for applications remains a significant challenge. Herein, a mechanically interlocked gel-elastomer hybrid material is exploited for soft strain gauge. Such a material design provides exceptional fracture energy of 59.6 kJ m^-2 and a fatigue threshold of 3300 J m^-2 , along with impressive strength and stretchability. The hybrid material electrode possesses excellent sensing performances under both static and dynamic loading conditions. It boasts a t

SUBMITTER: Huang J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10375198 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature