Cited by 7Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsMXene and MAX Phase MaterialsNon-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring

MXenes for wearable pressure sensing: Progress and prospects in human motion detection

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Kong, Xiangkui, Fan, Cuihong, Liao, Keren, Zhang, Wenju, Xiong, Hui·2025·Alexandria Engineering Journal

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This review explores the emerging field of MXene-based pressure sensors for human motion detection. MXenes, a class of two-dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides , offer exceptional electrical and mechanical properties ideal for wearable sensing applications. We examine the fundamental properties of MXenes, various sensing mechanisms, and innovative device architectures that have been developed. Through careful materials engineering and structural design, MXene-based pressure sensors have achieved remarkable performance metrics, including sensitivities up to 860 kPa⁻¹, ultra-low detection limits of 0.5 Pa, and rapid response times in the range of 15–40 ms. These sensors have demonstrated excellent durability, maintaining stable performance over 10,000 + loading cycles, and exhibit working ranges spanning from subtle touch pressures (∼0.5 Pa) to high pressures exceeding 200 kPa. The review covers a spectrum of applications, from large-scale body movements to subtle physiological signals, highlighting the versatility of MXene-based sensors. Recent advancements in fabrication techniques and integration methods are presented, showcasing the potential for scalable production. While significant progress has been made, challenges such as long-term stability and biocompatibility are addressed. The review concludes by outlining future research directions and potential innovations that could further enhance the capabilities of MXene-based pressure sensors in human motion detection, paving the way for advanced healthcare monitoring and human-machine interface technologies.

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  • Sensor units based on novel materials such as graphene, MXenes, and hydrogels achieve an excellent combination of high stretchability and high sensitivity, accurately capturing strain gradients of the epidermis during joint flexion and the trajectory of plantar pressure center migration.

    “Among them, sensor units based on novel materials such as graphene 107 , MXenes 108 , and hydrogels 70 achieve an excellent combination of high stretchability and high sensitivity, accurately capturing strain gradients of the epidermis during joint flexion and the trajectory of plantar pressure center migration.”

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Authors
Kong, X., Fan, C., Liao, K., Zhang, W., & Xiong, H.
Affiliations
Yangtze University (CN)
Venue
Alexandria Engineering Journal
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2025-04
Volume
118
Pages
466-481
ISSN
1110-0168 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W4406787582
Cited by
7
References
137
Citations by year
2026: 7
FWCI
1.71
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • Alexandria Engineering Journal (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
  • Physical Sciences › Materials Science › Materials Chemistry › MXene and MAX Phase Materials
  • Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
Keywords
MXene, pressure sensors, wearable sensors, human motion detection, two-dimensional transition metal carbides, sensing mechanism, device architecture, mechanical durability, physiological signals, healthcare monitoring, human-machine interaction, biocompatibility, scalable fabrication

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