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Flexible thin film thermocouples: From structure, material, fabrication to application
Zhongkai Zhang1, Zhaojun Liu1,2, Jiaming Lei1
1State Key Laboratory for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China.
Iscience
|July 31, 2023
Summary
Flexible thin-film thermocouples (TFTCs) offer advantages like flexibility and fast response for wearable electronics and healthcare. This review details their development, applications, and future directions for advanced temperature sensing.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Sensor Technology
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Flexible thin-film thermocouples (TFTCs) are emerging as key temperature sensors due to their unique properties.
- Advantages include flexibility, ultrathin profiles, lightweight design, and rapid response times.
- These characteristics make TFTCs ideal for applications in wearable technology, healthcare, and smart systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the recent advancements in the development of flexible thin-film thermocouples.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the mechanisms, structural designs, materials, and fabrication techniques for TFTCs.
- To explore current and potential applications of flexible TFTCs and discuss future research directions.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of flexible thin-film thermocouple research.
- Analysis of various materials, structural designs, and fabrication processes.
- Examination of application case studies in wearable electronics, healthcare, and smart detection systems.
Main Results:
- Significant progress has been made in the design and fabrication of flexible TFTCs.
- Diverse materials and structures have been explored to enhance performance and adaptability.
- Successful implementation in various advanced applications highlights the potential of TFTCs.
Conclusions:
- Flexible TFTCs represent a promising technology for advanced temperature sensing.
- Future developments should focus on wide-range temperature measurement, sensor integration, and reliable cold-junction compensation.
- Continued research will drive innovation in wearable devices, personalized medicine, and intelligent systems.
