Performance Analysis of Embedded Mechanoluminescence-Perovskite Self-Powered Pressure Sensor for Structural Health Monitoring
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Recent developments in sensing technologies have triggered a lot of research interest in exploring novel self-powered, inexpensive, compact and flexible pressure sensors with the potential for structural health monitoring (SHM) applications. Herein, we assessed the performance of an embedded mechanoluminescent (ML) and perovskite pressure sensor that integrates the physical principles of mechanoluminescence and perovskite materials. For a continuous in-situ SHM, it is crucial to evaluate the capabilities of the sensing device when embedded into a composite structure. An experimental study of how the sensor is affected by the embedment process into a glass fiber-reinforced composite has been conducted. A series of devices with and without ML were embedded within a composite laminate, and the signal responses were collected under different conditions. We also demonstrated a successful encapsulation process in order for the device to withstand the composite manufacturing conditions. The results show that the sensor exhibits distinct signals when subjected to different load conditions and can be used for the in-situ SHM of advanced composite structures.
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Carani et al. examined how embedding affects the performance of a mechanical luminescent perovskite sensor with a ZnS:Cu/PDMS/ITO-PET/SnO2/perovskite/Au structure.
“Carani et al. [213] examined how embedding affects the performance of a mechanical luminescent perovskite sensor with a ZnS:Cu/PDMS/ITO-PET/SnO 2 /perovskite/Au structure (Figure 14D).”
From Design Strategies and Emerging Applications of Perovskite-Based Sensors (2025) · cites this paper as [213]
To protect the perovskite from degradation, they developed an encapsulation process using EVA and fiberglass-reinforced composites.
“To protect the perovskite from degradation, they developed an encapsulation process using EVA and fiberglassreinforced composites.”
From Design Strategies and Emerging Applications of Perovskite-Based Sensors (2025) · cites this paper as [213]
The results showed that embedding enhanced sensor performance, offering new opportunities for structural health monitoring.
“The results showed that embedding enhanced sensor performance, offering new opportunities for structural health monitoring.”
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- Authors
- Carani, L. B., Eze, V. O., Iwuagwu, C., & Okoli, O. I.
- Affiliations
- Florida State University (US)
- Corresponding author
- Okoli, Okenwa Izeji
- Venue
- Journal of Composites Science
- Publisher
- MDPI AG
- Published
- 2020-12-18
- Volume
- 4
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 190
- ISSN
- 2504-477X (ISSN-L)
- OpenAlex
- W3111537372
- Cited by
- 12
- References
- 55
- Citations by year
- 2025: 3 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 1 · 2022: 6 · 2021: 1
- FWCI
- 0.63
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- gold
- doi.org
- Licence
- Locations
- Journal of Composites Science (publishedVersion, cc-by)
- DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals) (submittedVersion, cc-by-sa)
- Funders
- National Science Foundation (1359235)
- NSF/DMR (1644779)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Biomedical Engineering › Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Civil and Structural Engineering › Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
- Physical Sciences › Engineering › Electrical and Electronic Engineering › Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors
- Keywords
- mechanoluminescence, perovskite, self-powered pressure sensor, structural health monitoring, embedded sensors, glass fiber reinforced composites, composite laminates, sensor encapsulation, in situ monitoring, load sensing
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