Fig. 3: Decoupled sensing of simultaneously applied temperature gradient and strain with the stretchable thermoelectric sensor based on the porous graphene foam.

a Measured I−V curves under different temperature gradients (0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 °C), and strain levels (5% and 15%). Thermoelectric voltage as a function of (b) time (strain of 0, 15, 25, 35, and 45%) and (c) strain for different temperature gradients (3, 6, 9, and 12 °C). The output voltage fluctuation at 3, 6, 9, and 12°C is 9.1%, 9.8%, 6.5%, and 4.0% respectively, as the strain increases from 0% to 45%. The standard deviation (SD) is shown as error bars (n = 3). d Normalized relative resistance and current changes with the temperature gradient for different strain levels (15, 25, 35, and 45%). Thermoelectric current as a function of (e) time (10% stretching) and (f) strain for temperature gradients of 0, 3, 6, 9, and 12 °C, with log-linear fit shown in the inset.