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A graphene oxide flexible sensor for humidity detection
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1  ENEA-Italian National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development, Laboratory Functional Materials and Technologies for Sustainable Applications, Brindisi Research Centre, Strada Statale 7, Appia, Km. 706, I-72100 Brindisi, It
Academic Editor: Marco Frasconi

Abstract:

A flexible humidity sensor operating at room temperature was produced by direct drop casting of a graphene oxide (GO) water solution on a substrate of bimatted polyester, previously coated with inkjet-printed interdigitated electrodes in silver. The GO was synthesized by using a modified Hummers’ method, followed by an alkaline treatment with a water solution of KOH. Changes in the device resistance were measured for varying relative humidity in the range from 15% to 70% in a sealed stainless cell. The device showed high sensitivity, good repeatability, and fast recovery time. Being flexible and robust, the proposed sensors could be easily integrated into wearable equipment.

Keywords: graphene oxide; humidity sensors; flexible sensors; wearable devices
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