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Published on: November 7, 2016
Wearable and Flexible Multifunctional Sensor Based on Laser-Induced Graphene for the Sports Monitoring System
Tahir Raza1, Muhammad Khurram Tufail2,3, Afzal Ali4
1Research Center for Intelligent and Wearable Technology, College of Textiles and Clothing, State Key Laboratory of Bio-Fibers and Eco-Textiles, Intelligent Wearable Engineering Research Center of Qingdao, Qingdao University, Qingdao, Shandong266071, P. R. China.
Researchers developed a new graphene textile sensor from polyimide film for wearable electronics. This inexpensive sensor accurately detects various volleyball actions, aiding athlete training and strategy.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Wearable Electronics
Background:
- Laser-induced graphene (LIG) offers a versatile, eco-friendly method for fabricating graphene-based devices.
- Wearable electronics require flexible, durable, and multifunctional sensing capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and fabricate a novel graphene textile (IGT) sensor for sports applications.
- To integrate laser-induced graphene (LIG) into a wearable fabric for strain and pressure sensing.
Main Methods:
- Utilized laser-induced pyrolysis to convert polyimide (PI) film into patterned LIG.
- Transferred LIG onto polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) sheets and integrated them into elastic cotton sports fabric.
- Configured single LIG/PDMS for strain sensing and stacked LIG/PDMS layers for pressure sensing.
Main Results:
- The IGT sensor demonstrated effective strain and pressure sensing capabilities.
- Successfully implemented the sensor in sportswear for real-time monitoring of volleyball actions.
- Achieved detection of volleyball reception, finger touch fouls, spike force, and player position.
Conclusions:
- The developed graphene textile sensor is a cost-effective solution for advanced sports analytics.
- This technology enhances athlete training and supports the formulation of competition strategies.
- LIG fabrication on flexible substrates opens new avenues for multifunctional wearable sensors.
