Approaching intrinsic dynamics of MXenes hybrid hydrogel for 3D printed multimodal intelligent devices with ultrahigh superelasticity and temperature sensitivity

Haodong Liu, Chengfeng Du, Liling Liao, Hongjian Zhang, Haiqing Zhou, Weichang Zhou, Tianning Ren, Zhicheng Sun, Yufei Lu, Zhentao Nie, Feng Xu, Jixin Zhu, Wei Huang

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Abstract

Hydrogels are investigated broadly in flexible sensors which have been applied into wearable electronics. However, further application of hydrogels is restricted by the ambiguity of the sensing mechanisms, and the multi-functionalization of flexible sensing systems based on hydrogels in terms of cost, difficulty in integration, and device fabrication remains a challenge, obstructing the specific application scenarios. Herein, cost-effective, structure-specialized and scenario-applicable 3D printing of direct ink writing (DIW) technology fabricated two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides (MXenes) bonded hydrogel sensor with excellent strain and temperature sensing performance is developed. Gauge factor (GF) of 5.7 (0 − 191% strain) and high temperature sensitivity (−5.27% °C−1) within wide working range (0 − 80 °C) can be achieved. In particular, the corresponding mechanisms are clarified based on finite element analysis and the first use of in situ temperature-dependent Raman technology for hydrogels, and the printed sensor can realize precise temperature indication of shape memory solar array hinge.

Original languageEnglish
Article number3420
JournalNature Communications
Volume13
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2022

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