A new class of self-powered and flexible biomimetic NEMS flow sensor is developed that can detect minute fluid flows with ultrahigh sensitivity. The hydrogel-VACNT structure closely mimics the mechanical and material properties of the gelatinous cupula found in many biological flow sensors. This work illustrates how such a nature-inspired design when implemented in NEMS sensor through nanofabrication enhances the sensitivity of the flow sensor.
- Meghali Bora
- Ajay Giri Prakash Kottapalli
- Michael S Triantafyllou
