Rapid-response hybrid piezo-triboelectric pressure sensor using all-fabric materials for enhanced sensing and power generation
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Veeralingam, Sushmitha
Khanh, Tran Duc
Choi, Jun Sang
Kishore, Kampara Roopa
Jung, Seung-Boo
Kim, Jong-Woong
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This study presents a hybrid electronic pressure sensor that integrates triboelectric and piezoelectric effects using nylon-6,6 and polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) fabrics embedded with MXene and MoS₂ nanosheets. The hybrid triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) design addresses the fundamental trade-off between energy harvesting efficiency and pressure sensing performance found in single-mechanism sensors. By leveraging the high voltage output of the triboelectric effect at low pressures and the linear response of the piezoelectric effect to applied pressure, this sensor achieves a broad sensing range of up to 150 kPa, high sensitivity of 3.18 V/kPa, and an ultra-fast response time of 0.38 ms. The incorporation of MXene nanofillers enhances charge transport by forming conductive pathways within the polymer matrix, while the PVDF/MoS₂/MXene (PMMX) layer further improves frictional and piezoelectric responses. MXene’s high electronegativity and MoS₂’s piezoelectric properties contribute to increased sensitivity and charge transfer efficiency. When tested on various body parts, the sensor effectively detects human motion and supports energy harvesting. Furthermore, integration with a one-dimensional convolutional neural network (1D-CNN) achieves 99.18 % accuracy in gesture classification, demonstrating its potential for smart wearable applications. By combining high efficiency, rapid response, broad sensing range, and machine learning compatibility, this hybrid sensor provides a versatile and sustainable solution for next-generation flexible and wearable electronics.
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Nano Energy
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140
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Macromolecular and materials chemistry
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Bin Choi, S; Veeralingam, S; Khanh, TD; Choi, JS; Kishore, KR; Jung, S-B; Kim, J-W, Rapid-response hybrid piezo-triboelectric pressure sensor using all-fabric materials for enhanced sensing and power generation, Nano Energy, 2025, 140, pp. 111000