Recent Progress in Intrinsically Stretchable Sensors Based on Organic Field-Effect Transistors

Organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) are an ideal platform for intrinsically stretchable sensors due to their diverse mechanisms and unique electrical signal amplification characteristics. The remarkable advantages of intrinsically stretchable sensors lie in their molecular tunability, lightweig...

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Main Authors: Mingxin Zhang, Mengfan Zhou, Jing Sun, Yanhong Tong, Xiaoli Zhao, Qingxin Tang, Yichun Liu
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Mengfan Zhou
Jing Sun
Yanhong Tong
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description Organic field-effect transistors (OFETs) are an ideal platform for intrinsically stretchable sensors due to their diverse mechanisms and unique electrical signal amplification characteristics. The remarkable advantages of intrinsically stretchable sensors lie in their molecular tunability, lightweight design, mechanical robustness, solution processability, and low Young’s modulus, which enable them to seamlessly conform to three-dimensional curved surfaces while maintaining electrical performance under significant deformations. Intrinsically stretchable sensors have been widely applied in smart wearables, electronic skin, biological detection, and environmental protection. In this review, we summarize the recent progress in intrinsically stretchable sensors based on OFETs, including advancements in functional layer materials, sensing mechanisms, and applications such as gas sensors, strain sensors, stress sensors, proximity sensors, and temperature sensors. The conclusions and future outlook discuss the challenges and future outlook for stretchable OFET-based sensors.
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spelling doaj-art-23247e06cd1848de9b8326fca8aba8812025-08-20T02:48:05ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-02-0125392510.3390/s25030925Recent Progress in Intrinsically Stretchable Sensors Based on Organic Field-Effect TransistorsMingxin Zhang0Mengfan Zhou1Jing Sun2Yanhong Tong3Xiaoli Zhao4Qingxin Tang5Yichun Liu6Center for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, ChinaCenter for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, ChinaCenter for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, ChinaCenter for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, ChinaCenter for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, ChinaCenter for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, ChinaCenter for Advanced Optoelectronic Functional Materials Research, Key Laboratory of UV-Emitting Materials and Technology of Ministry of Education, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, ChinaOrganic field-effect transistors (OFETs) are an ideal platform for intrinsically stretchable sensors due to their diverse mechanisms and unique electrical signal amplification characteristics. The remarkable advantages of intrinsically stretchable sensors lie in their molecular tunability, lightweight design, mechanical robustness, solution processability, and low Young’s modulus, which enable them to seamlessly conform to three-dimensional curved surfaces while maintaining electrical performance under significant deformations. Intrinsically stretchable sensors have been widely applied in smart wearables, electronic skin, biological detection, and environmental protection. In this review, we summarize the recent progress in intrinsically stretchable sensors based on OFETs, including advancements in functional layer materials, sensing mechanisms, and applications such as gas sensors, strain sensors, stress sensors, proximity sensors, and temperature sensors. The conclusions and future outlook discuss the challenges and future outlook for stretchable OFET-based sensors.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/3/925intrinsically stretchable sensorsorganic field-effect transistors (OFETs)sensing mechanismsensing devices
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Recent Progress in Intrinsically Stretchable Sensors Based on Organic Field-Effect Transistors
Sensors
intrinsically stretchable sensors
organic field-effect transistors (OFETs)
sensing mechanism
sensing devices
title Recent Progress in Intrinsically Stretchable Sensors Based on Organic Field-Effect Transistors
title_full Recent Progress in Intrinsically Stretchable Sensors Based on Organic Field-Effect Transistors
title_fullStr Recent Progress in Intrinsically Stretchable Sensors Based on Organic Field-Effect Transistors
title_full_unstemmed Recent Progress in Intrinsically Stretchable Sensors Based on Organic Field-Effect Transistors
title_short Recent Progress in Intrinsically Stretchable Sensors Based on Organic Field-Effect Transistors
title_sort recent progress in intrinsically stretchable sensors based on organic field effect transistors
topic intrinsically stretchable sensors
organic field-effect transistors (OFETs)
sensing mechanism
sensing devices
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