Flexible, Strong and Multifunctional Anf@Ag Nanocomposite Film for Human Physiology and Motion Monitoring

To expand the application range of flexible pressure sensors, endowing them with multifunction capabilities becomes extremely important. Herein, a flexible, strong and multifunctional nanocomposite film was prepared by introducing silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) into aramid nanofiber (ANF) film using a simple two-step vacuum filtration method. When the Ag content was 27.6 vol%, the electrical resistance of the resulting ANF@Ag nanocomposite film was as low as 1.63 Ω/cm2, and the water contact angle of the nanocomposite film reached 153.9 ± 1°. Compared to the ANF film, the tensile strength of the nanocomposite film increased from 55 MPa to 66.3 MPa with an increase of 20.5%. After being applied to the human body, the nanocomposite film served as a pressure sensor that was able to recognize different stimuli for healthcare monitoring. Based on the advantages, it may become a potential candidate for electronic skin, intelligent wearable devices and medical detection equipment.