Breathable smart sensor developed for real-time hazardous gas detection on masks
The technology is expected to be applied to next-generation wearable sensors for real-time monitoring of individuals' breathing environments or hazardous gases in industrial settings.
The technology is expected to be applied to next-generation wearable sensors for real-time monitoring of individuals' breathing environments or hazardous gases in industrial settings.
The short version
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- Recently, there has been growing interest in wearable sensors that can be attached to the skin or masks to detect hazardous gases in the surrounding environment in real time.
- For extended wear, these sensors must be lightweight and flexible while allowing air and moisture to pass through.
What happened
Additionally, they must be capable of rapidly detecting even trace amounts of gases. Nanomeshes made of polymer nanofibers offer excellent breathability and flexibility but have limitations in surface area and functionality.
Why it matters
Because polymers are vulnerable to heat, it is difficult to directly form functional carbon nanomaterials such as graphene, which require high-temperature processing, on their surfaces.
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