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  • Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Sensing Technology

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  • Human skin functions as a large sensory organ, converting external stimuli into biopotential signals using ions.
  • Existing ionic skins (i-skins) have limitations in sensing capabilities and require external power sources, hindering widespread use.
  • Developing self-powered, multifunctional artificial skin is crucial for advanced human-machine interfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To create self-powered, humanlike ionic skins capable of perceiving multiple stimuli.
  • To overcome the limitations of current i-skins regarding sensing capacity and power requirements.
  • To explore gradient polyelectrolyte membranes (GPMs) as a core component for advanced i-skin technology.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of GPMs using a hydrogel-assisted reaction-diffusion method.
  • Engineering GPMs with gradient-distributed charged groups across polymer networks.
  • Investigating the self-induced potential generation in both hydrated and dehydrated states.

Main Results:

  • GPMs exhibited thickness-dependent and thermoresponsive self-induced potential in hydrated states.
  • GPMs demonstrated humidity-sensitive self-induced potential in dehydrated states.
  • The developed GPM-based i-skins successfully detected pressure, temperature, and humidity autonomously.

Conclusions:

  • The novel GPM-based i-skins offer a self-powered solution for multi-stimuli perception, mimicking human skin.
  • The inherent coupling of mechano-electric and thermo-electric effects in GPMs provides a versatile strategy.
  • This work paves the way for innovative self-powered, ion-based perception systems.