An Ultrasensitive, Visco-Poroelastic Artificial Mechanotransducer Skin Inspired by Piezo2 Protein in Mammalian Merkel Cells

作者:Jin Ming Liang; Park Sangsik; Lee Younghoon; Lee Ji Hye; Chung Junho; Kim Joo Sung; Kim Jong Seon; Kim So Young; Jee Eunsong; Kim Dae Woo; Chung Jae Woo; Lee Seung Geol; Choi Dukhyun; Jung Hee Tae*; Kim Do Hwan*
来源:Advanced Materials, 2017, 29(13): 1605973.
DOI:10.1002/adma.201605973

摘要

An artificial ionic mechanotransducer skin with an unprecedented sensitivity over a wide spectrum of pressure by fabricating visco-poroelastic nanochannels and microstructured features, directly mimicking the physiological tactile sensing mechanism of Piezo2 protein is demonstrated. This capability enables voice identification, health monitoring, daily pressure measurements, and even measurements of a heavy weight beyond capabilities of human skin.

  • 出版日期2017-4-4