Zhengchuan Hu, You Wu, Li Tang, Weibo Zhou, Jieqiong Wang, Wei Wu, Ming Li, Lu Wang
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Abstract
Wood sponges, characterized by their low density and highly anisotropic porous structure, demonstrate significant potential for wearable and flexible electronic devices. However, fabricating multifunctional integrated sensors with wide operating ranges and linear response characteristics remains a challenge. In this study, we propose a polyaniline/graphene-modified wood sponge piezoresistive sensing material (PGWS). The synergistic interaction between polyaniline (PANI) microspheres and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) nanosheets enhances the structural stability of the sensor. The PGWS material exhibits high compressibility (up to 70% strain), excellent elasticity (95.36% height retention after 200 compression cycles), high sensitivity, and a broad pressure detection range (0–200 kPa). These advancements significantly improve the application prospects of wood sponge-based piezoresistive sensors in next-generation flexible electronics.
期刊介绍:
Cellulose is an international journal devoted to the dissemination of research and scientific and technological progress in the field of cellulose and related naturally occurring polymers. The journal is concerned with the pure and applied science of cellulose and related materials, and also with the development of relevant new technologies. This includes the chemistry, biochemistry, physics and materials science of cellulose and its sources, including wood and other biomass resources, and their derivatives. Coverage extends to the conversion of these polymers and resources into manufactured goods, such as pulp, paper, textiles, and manufactured as well natural fibers, and to the chemistry of materials used in their processing. Cellulose publishes review articles, research papers, and technical notes.