Development of Flexible and Wearable Sensors and Their Applications
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Wearables".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 310
Special Issue Editors
Interests: the development and characterization of wearable sensors for physiological monitoring; magneto-inertial, flexible, and magnetic sensors for health applications, including cardiac and respiratory monitoring
2. Research Center on Nanotechnology Applied to Engineering of Sapienza (CNIS), Sapienza University of Rome, via Eudossiana 18, 00184 Rome, Italy
Interests: development and electromagnetic modeling of graphene-based nanocomposites and nanostructured materials for electromagnetic compatibility and sensing applications; radar absorbing materials; piezoresistive sensors; wearable sensor technology
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Dear Colleagues,
The field of flexible and wearable sensors represents a rapidly evolving field, revolutionizing the way we monitor physiological and environmental parameters. By combining advances in materials science and electronics, these sensors are designed to adapt to bending, stretching, and deformation, making them suitable for on-body applications and integration in wearable devices.
These technologies enable cutting-edge sensing capabilities, from mechanical and chemical to electrical and optical measurements, while addressing key challenges in sensor miniaturization, power efficiency, and system integration. Such advances are enabling transformative applications in healthcare and wellness monitoring, human–machine interfaces, soft robotics, and environmental sensing, driving innovation across multiple scientific disciplines.
This Special Issue welcomes the submission of original research papers and comprehensive reviews focusing on the development and applications of flexible and wearable sensors. We particularly encourage submissions addressing innovations in materials, fabrication methods, sensing mechanisms, and real-world applications that showcase the versatility and potential of these emerging technologies.
Dr. Chiara Romano
Dr. Alessandro Giuseppe D’Aloia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- flexible materials
- wearable technology
- sensor integration
- physiological monitoring
- human–machine interfaces
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