Ultraflexible Temperature‐Strain Dual‐Sensor Based on Chalcogenide Glass‐Polymer Film for Human‐Machine Interaction

Abstract

AbstractSkin‐like thermoelectric (TE) films with temperature‐ and strain‐sensing functions are highly desirable for human‐machine interaction systems and wearable devices. However, current TE films still face challenges in achieving high flexibility and excellent sensing performance simultaneously. Herein, for the first time, a facile roll‐to‐roll strategy is proposed to fabricate an ultraflexible chalcogenide glass‐polytetrafluoroethylene composite film with superior temperature‐ and strain‐sensing performance. The unique reticular network of the composite film endows it with efficient Seebeck effect and flexibility, leading to a high Seebeck coefficient (731 µV/K), rapid temperature response (≈0.7 s), and excellent strain sensitivity (gauge factor = 836). Based on this high‐performance composite film, an intelligent robotic hand for action feedback and temperature alarm is fabricated, demonstrating its great potential in human‐machine interaction. Such TE film fabrication strategy not only brings new inspiration for wearable inorganic TE devices, but also sets the stage for a wide implementation of multifunctional human‐machine interaction systems.