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#Review Laser-Induced Graphene Based Flexible Electronic Devices by Hao Wang, Zifen Zhao, Panpan Liu and Xiaogang Guo https://lnkd.in/eFkM5HT2 MDPI Beijing Institute of Technology #laserinducedgraphene #flexibleelectronics #biosensor #healthmonitoring #electrode #openaccess #Abstract Since it was reported in 2014, laser-induced graphene (LIG) has received growing attention for its fast speed, non-mask, and low-cost customizable preparation, and has shown its potential in the fields of wearable electronics and biological sensors that require high flexibility and versatility. Laser-induced graphene has been successfully prepared on various substrates with contents from various carbon sources, e.g., from organic films, plants, textiles, and papers. This paper reviews the recent progress on the state-of-the-art preparations and applications of LIG including mechanical sensors, temperature and humidity sensors, electrochemical sensors, electrophysiological sensors, heaters, and actuators. The achievements of LIG based devices for detecting diverse bio-signal, serving as monitoring human motions, energy storage, and heaters are highlighted here, referring to the advantages of LIG in flexible designability, excellent electrical conductivity, and diverse choice of substrates. Finally, we provide some perspectives on the remaining challenges and opportunities of LIG.

#Review Laser-Induced Graphene Based Flexible Electronic Devices by Hao Wang, Zifen Zhao, Panpan Liu and Xiaogang Guo https://lnkd.in/eFkM5HT2 MDPI Beijing Institute of Technology #laserinducedgraphene #flexibleelectronics #biosensor #healthmonitoring #electrode #openaccess #Abstract Since it was reported in 2014, laser-induced graphene (LIG) has received growing attention for its fast speed, non-mask, and low-cost customizable preparation, and has shown its potential in the fields of wearable electronics and biological sensors that require high flexibility and versatility. Laser-induced graphene has been successfully prepared on various substrates with contents from various carbon sources, e.g., from organic films, plants, textiles, and papers. This paper reviews the recent progress on the state-of-the-art preparations and applications of LIG including mechanical sensors, temperature and humidity sensors, electrochemical sensors, electrophysiological sensors, heaters, and actuators. The achievements of LIG based devices for detecting diverse bio-signal, serving as monitoring human motions, energy storage, and heaters are highlighted here, referring to the advantages of LIG in flexible designability, excellent electrical conductivity, and diverse choice of substrates. Finally, we provide some perspectives on the remaining challenges and opportunities of LIG.

We are pleased to share with you our recent paper related to photosensing in group IV Silicon-Germanium nanocrystals embedded in dielectric matrices available at https://lnkd.in/dPUcEmTB. By embedding SiGe nanocrystals in different dielectric matrices, the study achieved photosensitivity up to 1.8 μm at room temperature, surpassing traditional materials like germanium. This research explores the link between photodetection properties and the crystalline structure, morphology, and energy bandgap of SiGe nanocrystals. This breakthrough could lead to the development of high-performance optical sensors, photodetectors, and other technologies that are easier to integrate into existing silicon-based systems.

🔋 Lithium-ion batteries are becoming increasingly important for the development of electronic devices and electric vehicles. However, fast charging of these devices remains a great challenge. Check out in our latest highlight how Xilai Xue, Dominic Bresser and colleagues at the Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) (Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)) used advanced, complementary analytical techniques to study the behaviour of a promising insertion-type active material for the negative electrode, monoclinic niobium(V) oxide: https://bit.ly/3Ve1Tuz

Third time's the charm: Nanostructures in/on sensors (may) do it better!   Exciting news! Our study, now published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics, reveals a comprehensive approach to sensing technology. Drawing from extensive experimental research, we developed a physics-guided model that leverages nanostructures within microneedle volumes or coatings. This innovative theory not only offers invaluable insights for optimizing sensing technologies but also hints at potential breakthroughs in closed-loop drug delivery systems!   🔍 Key Insights: Universal Scaling Response, Nanostructure Efficiency vs. Mass-Transport Limitations 🌐 GENERALIZED AND COMPACT: Our model introduces a universal link between sensor response and biomarker concentration, bypassing traditional boundaries of analyte type, testing environment (in-vitro, in-vivo), detection method (electrochemical, optical, colorimetric, etc.), and transduction process (enzymatic, non-enzymatic). 🛠️ SIMPLIFIED: From nanostructure efficiency (biomarker binding, catalytic conversion) to environmental constraints (mass-transport), our model provides clear interpretations of experimental data, paving the way for optimized sensor performance. 🧩 EXPANDED UNIVERSE: This study introduces a third dimension to the theory of microneedle sensors, complementing previous works on hollow (https://lnkd.in/gcYB5DD7) and porous/swellable (https://lnkd.in/gbtdxzzP) microneedles.   Read more about it: https://lnkd.in/gEa7QzhV #sensingtechnology #nanotechnology #closedloopdrugdelivery #wearablesensors #microneedle #modeling #research #innovation

🚀 Breaking Tech Barrier: Sub-Nanometer Transistors! 🤏 Big news hitting the tech sphere—scientists have achieved what seemed like the Holy Grail of microelectronics: growing transistors that are not just tiny, but sub-nanometer in size! Here's the low-down on this game-changing breakthrough. 👇 Picture this: controlling electron flow in a device with materials so thin, they're almost 2D. That's right, we're talking atomic scale precision here. 🧬 Researchers have been chipping away at the monumental challenge of ultra-miniaturizing transistor devices, and it looks like they've finally cracked it. The secret sauce? A unique substance known as the mirror twin boundary (MTB) of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2). It's a whopper of a material—and not just in the nano-world. With the MTB as their ace, scientists have built a new type of gate electrode that's a mere 0.4 nm wide. For context, that's more than ten times smaller than what the International Roadball for Aluminium Batteries...oops, I mean the International Roadmap for Devices and Systems (IRDS) predicted we'd have by 2037! 🤯 Thanks to this razor-thin MTB, we're seeing transistor channel widths shrink to just 3.9 nm. That's not just a minor improvement; it's a leap that overshoots the boldest of tech forecasts. And here's the kicker: these MTB-based transistors aren't just small—they're mighty too. With lower parasitic capacitance, they're set to turbocharge circuit performance while cutting down the likelihood of tantrums (aka instability) in densely packed circuits. #Nanotechnology #SemiconductorInnovation #FutureOfElectronics 🌐🔬🤖

📢Just Published! New research paper @ "Photonics Lab, Depart of ECE, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, India''. Shweta Mehta, Nakul Nayak B V and Mandeep Singh, "Engineering Porous Silicon-Based Plasmonic Microdisk Resonator for Highly Sensitive Methanol Sensing," IEEE Sensors Journal, vol. 24, no. 8, pp. 12304-12311, April, 2024, doi: 10.1109/JSEN.2024.3373907. keywords: {Sensors;#Refractiveindex; #Methanol; #Plasmons; #resonators; #Silicon;Sensitivity;microdisk resonator;optical sensor; #porousSilicon (p-Si); #siliconPhotonics}, Thanks to the "Department of Biotechnology (DBT), New Delhi" for funding this research work. IEEE Photonics Society IEEE Sensors Journal #photonics #Sensor

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I am thrilled to share that our latest research, titled "Fiber Laser Writing of Highly Sensitive Nickel Nanoparticle-Incorporated Graphene Strain Sensors," has been published in the prestigious ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces journal! 📚✨ 🔍 Our research demonstrates the direct laser writing of highly porous nickel-graphene nanostructures with adjustable properties, paving the way for diverse applications in sensor technology, advanced catalysts, and energy storage devices. The study showcases the development of ultrasensitive stretchable strain sensors fabricated using customized laser-induced graphene (LIG) decorated with uniformly distributed nickel nanoparticles (Ni-NPs) through a fiber laser writing process. The Ni-NPs@LIG wearable strain sensors, created using a simple all-laser-based method, showcase: - Customizable Piezoresistive Behavior: Tailored strain sensitivity by adjusting the laser fluence, enabling precise customization for various applications. - Broad Application Potential: From assessing small deformations in pouch batteries to tracking large deformations on conformal surfaces. We are excited about the potential impact of our work and look forward to further advancements in this field. 🚀 Read the full publication here: https://lnkd.in/gxswFUby #WearableTechnology #StrainSensors #Nanotechnology #Research #ACSAppliedMaterials #Graphene #NickelNanoparticles #LaserInducedGraphene