Laser-induced graphene/Cu-based fully-porous flexible capacitive pressure sensor with ultra-fast response and wide measurement range
摘要
Recently, advances in human-machine interfaces have raised performance demands on flexible sensors. Achieving fast response, wide detection range, and high sensitivity remains a key challenge in flexible pressure sensor design. Here, we present a novel fully-porous flexible capacitive pressure sensor (FPFCPS) with a sandwich structure, comprising laser-induced Cu-composited graphene (LICuG) electrodes and a polyurethane foam dielectric layer modified with ionic liquid and coated with PVA hydrogel. The hierarchical porosity and conductivity of LICuG enable coupled mechanical interlocking and electronic polarization at the electrode-dielectric interface, improving interfacial contact, compressibility, and capacitive response. The sensor achieves a high sensitivity of 863.17 kPa⁻¹, a wide detection range (10 Pa–500 kPa), and a rapid response time of 5 ms, along with excellent flexibility and long-term stability. Notably, FPFCPS enables rapid tactile feedback and material recognition in dynamic robotic operations, offering high-resolution sensing in complex environments. This work represents the first application of LICuG in electric double-layer capacitance-pressure sensors and establishes a new structural design paradigm based on a fully porous architecture. It provides theoretical insights and practical strategies for advancing material development, mechanistic understanding, and implementation of intelligent sensing systems.