Conductive Polymer Composites for Soft Tactile Sensors

• Published in: Macromolecular research Vol. 29; no. 11; pp. 761 - 775
• Main Authors: Kim, Jongyoun, Jung, Hyeonwoo, Kim, Minkyoung, Bae, Hyejeong, Lee, Youngu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Seoul The Polymer Society of Korea 01.11.2021; Springer Nature B.V; 한국고분자학회
• Subjects: Biodegradability; Characterization and Evaluation of Materials; Chemistry; Chemistry and Materials Science; Complex Fluids and Microfluidics; Conducting polymers; Electrical properties; Electronic devices; Electronics; Micropatterning; Nanochemistry; Nanotechnology; Physical Chemistry; Polymer matrix composites; Polymer Sciences; Review; Sensors; Soft and Granular Matter; Tactile sensors (robotics); 고분자공학; multiparametric sensor; polymer matrix; conductive polymer composites; conductive filler; soft tactile sensors
• ISSN: 1598-5032; 2092-7673
• DOI: 10.1007/s13233-021-9092-6

Soft tactile sensors have received a lot of attention since they can be used to create advanced wearable electronic gadgets. The design of smart electronics requires high-performance soft tactile sensors with high sensitivity, low-cost manufacturing, and excellent mechanical freedom to convey sophisticated activities. Conductive polymer composites (CPCs) have emerged recently as promising materials for realizing high-performance, multifunctional, and versatile tactile sensors because of their distinct mechanical and electrical properties. Current advances in the astounding development of CPCs-based tactile sensors, including CPCs preparation and device structure designs for tactile sensors to detect various external stimuli were regarded in this review. The component materials of CPCs that provide innovative features, including self-healing, self-cleaning, and biodegradability, as well as improve their electrical properties were further described. Structural modifications based on the operation mechanism, such as surface micropatterns, sponge, and fiber structures to improve the sensing qualities of the device are also investigated. Finally, contemporary multi-parametric tactile sensors are on display offering a potential solution to future electronics.