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MXene-Coated, Multi-Layered Mulberry Paper-Based Flexible Tactile Sensor With High Sensitivity Over a Wide Pressure

Sangrim Lee¹, Chaemin Won², Jaebeen Ahn^3,4

¹School of Semiconductor Convergence Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea.

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Researchers developed highly sensitive, flexible tactile sensors using MXene-coated mulberry paper. These paper-based sensors achieve excellent sensitivity and durability for wearable electronics and advanced feedback systems.

Keywords:

MXene flexible mulberry paper tactile sensors wide pressure range

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Wearable Electronics

Background:

Paper-based tactile sensors offer porosity, foldability, and flexibility.
Achieving high sensitivity (>10 kPa⁻¹) across a wide pressure range is a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a highly sensitive and flexible tactile sensor using stacked mulberry paper coated with Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene.
To investigate the sensor's performance characteristics and potential applications in wearable electronics.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of flexible tactile sensors by dip-coating stacked mulberry paper with Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene.
Systematic investigation of paper type, stacking configuration, and MXene loading for performance optimization.
Evaluation of sensor performance including sensitivity, pressure range, response time, durability, and reproducibility.

Main Results:

The MXene-coated mulberry paper sensor achieved high sensitivity (>15 kPa⁻¹) over a broad pressure range (1-1000 kPa).
The sensor demonstrated rapid response, excellent durability (>1000 cycles), and consistent reproducibility.
The device's flexibility enabled seamless integration into wearable platforms like gloves and wristbands.

Conclusions:

MXene-coated mulberry paper provides a scalable, durable, and cost-effective platform for high-performance wearable tactile sensors.
The developed sensors are suitable for real-time monitoring of physiological signals and human motion.
The wide detection range supports applications in areas such as Morse code signaling and CPR training feedback.