A gas-permeable, durable, and sensitive wearable strain sensor through thermal-radiation-promoted in situ welding

Abstract

A convenient strategy for fabricating a wearable sensor with favorable durability and sensitivity is reported. This approach exploits the reconstructed hydrogen bonds within the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) during the heating evaporation of metal to form robust welding of the fibers in the substrate. The sensor can steadily monitor pulse waves and facilitate real-time human-machine interaction.