A scalable, robust and high-sensitivity fiber sensor for real-time body temperature monitoring

Abstract

The fibrous temperature sensor with excellent flexibility, comfort, and ease of integration into fabrics is particularly suitable for body temperature monitoring. However, the detection stability of existing fibrous temperature sensors is greatly affected by external factors such as pressing, bending, twisting, pH, humidity, and human movement. Here, we propose a fibrous temperature sensor based on an optimized scalable ionic liquid immersion process. The proposed sensor exhibited excellent temperature response characteristics, good linearity, a high sensitivity of 2.61%/°C, and can resist disturbances caused by pressing, bending, and twisting deformation. Moreover, it can work normally in acidic and alkaline environments with good reliability and stability. To demonstrate its application potential, we successfully integrated the sensor into firefighter suits, sports wristbands, and infant suits for real-time temperature monitoring and early warning.

Keywords

Wearable electronics / functional fiber / temperature sensors / real-time monitoring / health care

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