Deformable Humidity Sensor and its Performance Based on Double-Network and Ionic Conductive Hydrogel Membrane

Zhenyi Li, Zixuan Wu, Haojun Ding, Yaoming Wei, Xing Yang, Jin Wu, Kai Tao

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Abstract

This paper reported a double-network (DN) ion-conducting hydrogel membrane sensor for humidity sensing. Lithium bromide was introduced into the hydrogel by the simple immersion method to improve the antifreezing, anti-drying ability and moisture sensitivity of the hydrogel. Also, this sensor exhibited deformability (withstand 100% tensile strain), high transmittance in the visible light range (above 89%), and a wide relative humidity (RH) detection range (22-98%). The sensitivity of the membrane humidity sensor prepared in this paper was greatly improved compared to the bulk hydrogel sensor. For example, the sensor's response at 98% relative humidity was increasing 16, 280 ×. It was found that the response has an exponential relationship with relative humidity. Also, this humidity sensor based on a hydrogel membrane can detect changes in the relative humidity of the environment caused by human breathing and finger contact.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages787-790
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781665412674
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Jun 2021
Event21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 20 Jun 202125 Jun 2021

Publication series

Name21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021

Conference

Conference21st International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period20/06/2125/06/21

Keywords

  • anti-freezing and anti-drying hydrogel
  • Deformable transparent humidity sensor
  • membrane
  • stretchable sensors

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