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Ultraflexible and transparent electroluminescent skin for real-time and super-resolution imaging of pressure distribution

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  • Byeongmoon Lee

    (Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University)

  • Ji-Young Oh

    (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI))

  • Hyeon Cho

    (Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University)

  • Chul Woong Joo

    (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI))

  • Hyungsoo Yoon

    (Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University)

  • Sujin Jeong

    (Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University)

  • Eunho Oh

    (Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University)

  • Junghwan Byun

    (Seoul National University
    Seoul National University)

  • Hanul Kim

    (Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University)

  • Seunghwan Lee

    (Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University)

  • Jiseok Seo

    (Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University)

  • Chan Woo Park

    (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI))

  • Sukyung Choi

    (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI))

  • Nae-Man Park

    (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI))

  • Seung-Youl Kang

    (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI))

  • Chi-Sun Hwang

    (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI))

  • Seong-Deok Ahn

    (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI))

  • Jeong-Ik Lee

    (Electronics & Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI))

  • Yongtaek Hong

    (Inter-University Semiconductor Research Center (ISRC), Seoul National University)

Abstract

The ability to image pressure distribution over complex three-dimensional surfaces would significantly augment the potential applications of electronic skin. However, existing methods show poor spatial and temporal fidelity due to their limited pixel density, low sensitivity, or low conformability. Here, we report an ultraflexible and transparent electroluminescent skin that autonomously displays super-resolution images of pressure distribution in real time. The device comprises a transparent pressure-sensing film with a solution-processable cellulose/nanowire nanohybrid network featuring ultrahigh sensor sensitivity (>5000 kPa−1) and a fast response time ( 1000 dpi) pressure imaging without the need for pixel structures. Our approach provides a new framework for visualizing accurate stimulus distribution with potential applications in skin prosthesis, robotics, and advanced human-machine interfaces.

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  • Byeongmoon Lee & Ji-Young Oh & Hyeon Cho & Chul Woong Joo & Hyungsoo Yoon & Sujin Jeong & Eunho Oh & Junghwan Byun & Hanul Kim & Seunghwan Lee & Jiseok Seo & Chan Woo Park & Sukyung Choi & Nae-Man Par, 2020. "Ultraflexible and transparent electroluminescent skin for real-time and super-resolution imaging of pressure distribution," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 11(1), pages 1-11, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:11:y:2020:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-020-14485-9
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-14485-9
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