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ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Interfacial Charge-Transfer Engineering in Borophene-MWCNT Heterostructures for Multifunctional Humidity and Physiological Sensing.

Anran Ma, Tao Wang, Zhilin Zhao, Yi Liu, Maoping Xu, Shengxiang Gao, Rui Zhu, Jiamin Wu, Chuang Hou, Guoan Tai

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10 authors.

Anran MaState Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Laboratory of Intelligent Nano Materials, Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Tao WangState Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Laboratory of Intelligent Nano Materials, Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Zhilin ZhaoState Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Laboratory of Intelligent Nano Materials, Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Yi LiuState Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Laboratory of Intelligent Nano Materials, Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Maoping XuState Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Laboratory of Intelligent Nano Materials, Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Shengxiang GaoState Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Laboratory of Intelligent Nano Materials, Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Rui ZhuState Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Laboratory of Intelligent Nano Materials, Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Jiamin WuState Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Laboratory of Intelligent Nano Materials, Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Chuang HouResearch Center for Advanced Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8505, Japan.

Guoan TaiState Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures, Laboratory of Intelligent Nano Materials, Devices of Ministry of Education, College of Aerospace Engineering, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Nanjing 210016, China.

Funding

Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities YQR23094Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities YQR23095Fund of Prospective Layout of Scientific Research for NUAA ILA22009National Natural Science Foundation of China 61774085Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions N/AResearch Fund of State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures MCAS-I-0425G01Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures MCAS-IS-0124K01

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Abstract

Humidity sensing is essential in medical fields such as respiratory support, neonatal care, sterilization, and pharmaceutical storage. However, current sensors face limitations, including slow response/recovery, low sensitivity, and poor long-term stability. To address these challenges, we developed borophene-multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) heterostructures using a stepwise in situ thermal decomposition method. The resulting humidity sensor exhibits an ultrabroad detection range (11-97% RH), ultra-high sensitivity (55,000% at 97% RH), and fast response/recovery times (10.04 s/4.8 s). Through interfacial charge-transfer engineering, the system facilitates rapid electron migration, enhances Schottky barrier modulation, and provides abundant active adsorption sites for water molecules, thereby achieving comprehensive improvement in sensing performance. It also demonstrates excellent selectivity, mechanical flexibility, and operational stability. Notably, the sensor's sensitivity at 97% RH surpasses that of sensors based on pure borophene or MWCNT by 37-462 times, highlighting the advantages of heterostructure engineering. The multifunctionality of the device suggests its potential in areas beyond conventional sensing, including non-contact voice recognition, skin humidity mapping, and real-time breath monitoring. These results lay a solid foundation for developing borophene-MWCNT heterostructures into a high-performance platform for next-generation medical diagnostics and intelligent health monitoring.

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chemical vapor depositionheterostructureshumidity sensorintelligent healthcare monitoringinterfacial charge-transfer engineering

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PMID41682491

DOI10.3390/s26030976

PMCPMC12899705

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