FLEXIBLE IMPACT SENSORS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME
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1. An impact sensor comprising at least one conductive polymer layer, a flexible substrate, and at least one electrode pair disposed between the at least one conductive polymer layer and the flexible substrate.
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Flexible impact sensors are provided which are constructed of flexible polyimide substrate, electrodes and a pressure-sensitive electrically conductive polymer composite layer having conductive nanoparticles. Dual-purpose impact and temperature sensors are also described. Methods of making flexible impact sensors are disclosed.
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18 Claims
- 1. An impact sensor comprising at least one conductive polymer layer, a flexible substrate, and at least one electrode pair disposed between the at least one conductive polymer layer and the flexible substrate.
- 11. A method of making a flexible piezoresistive-based impact sensor comprising providing a flexible polyimide substrate, disposing an electrode pair on the substrate, and disposing on the electrodes a pressure-sensitive electrically conductive polymer composite layer comprising conductive nanoparticles.
- 16. A combined temperature monitor and impact sensor comprising at least one conductive polymer layer, a flexible substrate, and at least one electrode pair disposed between the at least one conductive polymer layer and the flexible substrate.
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