Morphology-adaptive Au-Ag nanowire elastronics for integrated FlexoSERS and bioelectrical sensing

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Authors: Heng Zhang, Yi Chen, Gangsheng Chen, Wuxing Zhang, Cheng Yang, Fan Zhou, Yunqi Zhao, Haoran Deng, Xuan Huang, Yuan An, Guoqun Li, Shuqi Tang
+3 more Biao Ma, Wenlong Cheng, Ning Gu
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Abstract

We introduce a morphology-adaptive Au-Ag nanowire elastronic platform that conforms to diverse geometries while enabling multimodal optical-electrical sensing. Using a facile yet versatile template-guided growth strategy, vertically aligned Au-Ag nanowire arrays are directly fabricated on 1D nano/microneedles, 2D elastic films, and 3D porous architectures. On 2D substrates, the arrays act as FlexoSERS interfaces with high sensitivity, uniformity (RSD = 7.2%), and durability, maintaining stable SERS signals under 100% strain and after 2500 cycles. On 3D porous sponges, the NWs serve as dry bioelectrical electrodes, enabling stable electrocardiogram (ECG) and electromyogram (EMG) monitoring with long-term stability. Continuous ECG recording, combined with deep learning analysis, enables accurate classification between sleep and wake states. Meanwhile, the EMG signals capture subtle motor activities such as finger bending, typing, and clicking. By uniting strain-tolerant FlexoSERS with reliable bioelectrical sensing across 1D-3D substrates, this platform provides a robust material foundation and a scalable route toward next-generation wearable health monitors, intelligent sleep evaluation, and human-machine interfaces.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies Nanowire Synthesis and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Science Advances
Publisher
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
Volume
12
Issue
8
Pages
eaec2162–eaec2162
Publication date
18 February 2026
Language
EN