Stretchable Strain Sensors Based on Liquid Metal Channels with Simultaneous Significant Improvements in Linearity and Sensitivity (Adv. Funct. Mater. 12/2026)

Advanced Functional Materials 2026 Open access

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Authors: Bin Yao, Yaxuan Zhu, Fengdeng Jin, Z. H. Liu, Ziqi Meng, Lei Shi, G. L. Yang, Qibin Yuan, Yifei Wang, Xinyi Li, Weiqiang Zhang, Hai‐Jun Su
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.73863
Cited by: 4

Abstract

Flexible Highly Linear Strain Sensor In their Research Article (10.1002/adfm.202517648), Bin Yao, Weiqiang Zhang, Haijun Su, and co-workers present a flexible strain sensor with high linearity, sensitivity, and a broad strain range, overcoming common trade-offs in soft strain sensing. Its key innovation lies in integrating a liquid-metal foam into the channel, yielding a highly linear response that simplifies sensor installation and calibration. This design paves the way for high-precision sensing in soft systems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Advanced Materials and Mechanics Dielectric materials and actuators

Publication details

Journal / source
Advanced Functional Materials
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
36
Issue
12
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN