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February 2, 2026Advanced Functional Materials0 citations

A Leaf‐Inspired Self‐Powered Humidity Sensor With Enhanced Voltage Output and Rapid Response/Recovery

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MDMingfang DengYLYunming LiXYXiangfeng Yang

Key Points

  • This research focuses on enhancing humidity sensor performance by improving response speed and output voltage.
  • Developed leaf-like microstructure for humidity sensing.
  • Constructed with fibrous framework acting as ion reservoirs.
  • Integrated ultrathin graphene oxide membrane for faster ion and water diffusion.
  • Conducted density functional theory simulations to analyze proton migration.
  • Achieved a fast response time of 0.64 seconds.
  • Achieved a recovery time of 0.84 seconds.
  • Obtained a high output voltage of 0.96 volts.
  • Demonstrated improved performance compared to existing self-powered humidity sensors.

Abstract

ABSTRACT With the rapid development of the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), non‐invasive technologies are receiving increasing attention. As a core component, humidity sensors are essential for real‐time monitoring of vital signs such as respiration and perspiration. However, most humidity sensors suffer from slow response/recovery dynamics, and a trade‐off often exists between response speed and output voltage. To address this problem, we have developed a unique leaf‐like microstructure for humidity sensing, constructed with a fibrous framework that serves as ion reservoirs and integrated with 2D GO. With the incorporation of ion reservoirs and the formation of an ultrathin GO membrane, the leaf‐like microstructure enables rapid water molecules and ion diffusion and controlled water penetration, achieving a fast response time of 0.64 s, a recovery time of 0.84 s, and a high output voltage of 0.96 V, which substantially surpass existing self‐powered humidity sensors. Moreover, density functional theory (DFT) simulations reveal that the introduction of ion reservoirs reduces the adsorption energy of protons, thereby facilitating ion migration on GO. Beyond its practical value in environmental and physiological monitoring, this work provides a new paradigm for designing high‐performance humidity sensors, laying the foundation for next‐generation humidity sensors.

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Deng et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fe00c1c9540dea80fb57https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202526115
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