Chapter 2. Adhesive PDMS and CNT based self-attachable flexible strain sensor 2.1 Introduction 18 2.2 Analytical modeling 22 2.3 Results and discussions 26 2.4 Experimental section 40 2.4.1 Preparation of adhesive PDMS and MWCNT solution 40 2.4.2 The fabrication process of flexible a-PDMS/CNT strain sensor 40 2.4.3 Sensor Characterization and Measurements 41 2.5 Conclusion 43 2.6 References 44
Chapter 3. PVDF-BiTO composite based self-powered tactile sensor 3.1 Introduction 49 3.2 Results and discussions 53 3.3 Experimental section 62 3.3.1 Fabrication process of PVDF-BiTO based self-powered tactile sensor 62 3.3.2 Sensor characterization and measurements 63 3.4 Conclusion 64 3.5 References 65
Chapter 4. EPD Au-islands based crack strain sensor 4.1 Introduction 67 4.2 Results and discussions 72 4.3 Experimental section 98 4.3.1 Fabrication process of EPD Au-islands based crack strain sensor 98 4.3.2 Device characterization and biomechanical sensing experiments 99 4.4 Conclusion 101 4.5 References 102
Chapter 5. Pyroelectric-based PZT thermal sensation sensor for material recognition 5.1 Introduction 106 5.2 Results and discussions 108 5.3 Experimental section 116 5.3.1 Preparation of PZT thermal sensation sensor 116 5.3.2 Characterization of PZT thermal sensation sensor 116 5.4 Conclusion 118 5.5 References 119
Chapter 6. Conclusions 6.1 Future outlook 121 6.1.1 Main limitations that need to be solved 121 6.1.2 Potential related future works 122 6.2 References 125
