Decoupling multiphysics interference for precise, real-time piezoresistive airflow sensing by integrated laser-induced graphene system

Airflow sensing underpins applications in environmental monitoring, industrial safety, and wearable health care. Piezoresistive airflow sensors offer a compact and energy-efficient solution, yet their accuracy is severely compromised by complex multiphysical field perturbations. Here, we report an integrated graphene-based system fabricated by in situ laser printing that simultaneously measures airflow, temperature, and humidity. We reveal that a standalone piezoresistive airflow sensor can incur substantial errors exceeding 100% under fluctuating environmental conditions. Through targeted surface functionalization and microstructural engineering, we develop a humidity-insensitive temperature sensor, a high-fidelity humidity sensor, and a piezoresistive airflow sensor. Integrating these components into a multiphysics decoupling model enables analytical separation of intertwined signals, markedly reducing airflow measurement errors to below 5%. The optimized platform achieves high-precision, low power consumption, and strong integration airflow sensing with stable output under real-time fluctuations. These capabilities further allow dual-parameter airflow communication, while the scalable, mask-free laser-printing process provides a pathway toward portable, multifunctional sensing systems.

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Science Advances
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2026-09-11
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https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aee6204
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Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
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Decoupling multiphysics interference for precise, real-time piezoresistive airflow sensing by integrated laser-induced graphene system

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Decoupling multiphysics interference for precise, real-time piezoresistive airflow sensing by integrated laser-induced graphene system

Ruquan Ye, Xinge Yu, Chun Ki Yiu, 苏建举, Yinger Xin, Ge Ye, Hao Hu, Libei Huang, Zihao Li, Qiang Zhang, Le Cheng, Mingming He, Weihua Guo, Yun Song
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Abstract

Airflow sensing underpins applications in environmental monitoring, industrial safety, and wearable health care. Piezoresistive airflow sensors offer a compact and energy-efficient solution, yet their accuracy is severely compromised by complex multiphysical field perturbations. Here, we report an integrated graphene-based system fabricated by in situ laser printing that simultaneously measures airflow, temperature, and humidity. We reveal that a standalone piezoresistive airflow sensor can incur substantial errors exceeding 100% under fluctuating environmental conditions. Through targeted surface functionalization and microstructural engineering, we develop a humidity-insensitive temperature sensor, a high-fidelity humidity sensor, and a piezoresistive airflow sensor. Integrating these components into a multiphysics decoupling model enables analytical separation of intertwined signals, markedly reducing airflow measurement errors to below 5%. The optimized platform achieves high-precision, low power consumption, and strong integration airflow sensing with stable output under real-time fluctuations. These capabilities further allow dual-parameter airflow communication, while the scalable, mask-free laser-printing process provides a pathway toward portable, multifunctional sensing systems.

Science AdvancesVol. 12(37)
Department of Health (CN), Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HK), City University of Hong Kong (HK), Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HK), City University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen Research Institute (CN), University of Hong Kong (HK)
City University of Hong Kong, Science, Technology and Innovation Commission of Shenzhen Municipality, Hong Kong Jockey Club
Openalex Percentile: Top 21%
Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials
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