# Flexible FLIG-Based Temperature Sensor Enabled by Femtosecond Laser Direct Writing for Thermal Monitoring in Health Systems

## TL;DR

A new flexible temperature sensor made using laser technology shows high sensitivity and stability, suitable for health monitoring and wearable electronics.

## Contribution

A mask-free femtosecond laser method to create high-performance FLIG-based flexible temperature sensors.

## Key findings

- The sensor achieved a temperature coefficient of 0.698% °C−1 between 40–120 °C.
- It demonstrated fast response and recovery times of 10.3 s and 20.9 s, respectively.
- The sensor was integrated into a 3D-printed robotic platform for contact and non-contact detection.

## Abstract

In this study, a facile and mask-free femtosecond laser direct writing (FLDW) approach is proposed to fabricate porous graphene (FLIG) patterns directly on polyimide (PI) substrates. By systematically adjusting the laser scanning spacing (10–25 μm), denser and more continuous microstructures are obtained, resulting in significantly enhanced thermal sensitivity. The optimized sensor demonstrated a temperature coefficient of 0.698% °C−1 within the range of 40–120 °C, with response and recovery times of 10.3 s and 20.9 s, respectively. Furthermore, it exhibits remarkable signal stability across multiple thermal cycles, a testament to its reliability in extreme conditions. Moreover, the sensor was successfully integrated into a 3D-printed robotic platform, achieving both contact and non-contact temperature detection. These results underscore the sensor’s practical adaptability for real-time thermal sensing. This work presents a viable and scalable methodology for fabricating high-performance FLIG-based flexible temperature sensors, with extensive application prospects in wearable electronics, electronic skin, and intelligent human–machine interfaces.