Engineering Research Express,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(4), P. 045318 - 045318
Published: Oct. 3, 2024
Abstract
Flexible
electrodes
are
essential
components
of
flexible
electronic
devices.
However,
fabricating
these
is
challenging
because
conventional
methods
not
easily
applicable
to
them.
substrates,
such
as
polymer,
fabric,
and
paper,
delicate
require
specialized
deposition
techniques.
To
address
this
challenge,
we
present
a
novel,
single-step
method
using
DC
sputtering
shadow
mask
fabricate
high-resolution
silver
on
polymer
fabric
substrates.
This
approach
cost-effective,
overcomes
the
limitations
multi-step
processes,
enables
direct
electrode
patterning.
In
our
study,
produced
used
thermoplastic
polyurethane
(TPU)
with
thickness
310
micrometers
substrate,
which
has
an
elongation
at
break
749.39%.
Furthermore,
demonstrate
successful
fabrication
TPU
sheet
resistance
3
(Ω/sq)
wool
90
10-micrometer
resolution.
addition
tensile
test,
conducted
contact
angle
test
compare
characteristics
those
other
common
The
result
was
85.98°
for
67.38°
metal-coated
TPU.
findings
indicate
that
showed
high
flexibility,
bendability,
compatibility
curved
surfaces,
human
hands,
making
it
excellent
choice
wearable
applications.
versatile
can
be
various
materials,
patterns.
Therefore,
useful
creating
conductive
paths
patterns
Advanced Healthcare Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 10, 2024
Conductive
hydrogel
has
garnered
significant
attention
as
an
emergent
candidate
for
diverse
wearable
sensors,
owing
to
its
remarkable
and
tailorable
properties
such
flexibility,
biocompatibility,
strong
electrical
conductivity.
These
attributes
make
it
highly
suitable
various
sensor
applications
(e.g.,
biophysical,
bioelectrical,
biochemical
sensors)
that
can
monitor
human
health
conditions
provide
timely
interventions.
Among
these
applications,
conductive
hydrogel-based
temperature
sensors
are
especially
important
healthcare
disease
surveillance.
This
review
aims
a
comprehensive
overview
of
sensors.
First,
this
work
summarizes
different
types
fillers-based
hydrogel,
highlighting
their
recent
developments
advantages
Next,
discusses
the
sensing
characteristics
focusing
on
sensitivity,
dynamic
stability,
stretchability,
signal
output.
Then,
state-of-the-art
introduced,
ranging
from
body
detection
wound
monitoring.
Finally,
identifies
remaining
challenges
prospects
facing
field.
By
addressing
with
potential
solutions,
hopes
shed
some
light
future
research
innovations
in
promising
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 20, 2024
Abstract
Actuators
based
on
stimulus‐responsive
soft
materials
have
attracted
widespread
attention
due
to
their
significant
advantages
in
flexibility
and
structural
adaptability
over
traditional
rigid
actuators.
However,
the
development
of
fast‐actuating,
mechanical
robust
self‐healing
actuators
without
compromising
remains
an
ongoing
challenge.
Here,
this
study
presents
a
photo‐responsive
flexible
actuator
by
incorporating
core–shell
liquid
metal
nano‐assemblies
into
polyurethane
matrix
construct
dynamic
supramolecular
interface.
The
are
endowed
with
adaptive
characteristics
external
loading,
being
expected
dissipate
energy
via
reversible
reconstruction
hydrogen
bonding
deformation
nano‐assemblies.
obtained
composites
exhibit
excellent
strength
(31
MPa),
low
modulus
(2.02
high
stretchability
(1563.95%),
autonomous
(92.5%),
NIR‐responsive
actuation
properties.
Furthermore,
combination
cohesive
but
fluxible
nano‐liquid
core,
strong
interface
not
only
achieves
balance
tensile
also
endows
outstanding
notch‐resistant
performance
(fracture
energy≈58.8
kJ
m
−2
)
through
multiphase
dissipation.
This
work
provides
promising
strategy
for
developing
yet
tough
fields
robotics
artificial
muscles.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Abstract
The
integration
of
soft,
conformable
components
and
rigid
microelectronics
or
devices
is
a
critical
frontier
in
stretchable
hybrid
device
development.
However,
engineering
interconnects
capable
tolerating
high‐stress
concentrations
preventing
debonding
failures
remain
key
challenge.
Here
conductive
interconnect
derived
from
the
liquid
metal
conductor
with
supramolecular
confinement
reported,
reliably
connecting
soft
parts
through
simple
“Heat‐Press‐N‐Go”
method.
Leveraging
dynamic
bonding
nature
polymers,
when
confined
within
compartments,
not
only
effectively
stabilizes
path
interconnect,
but
also
offers
high
adhesion
to
diverse
surfaces,
reaching
an
exceptional
electrical
stretchability
up
2800%.
As
proof
concept,
this
used
assemble
wearable
including
reconfigurable
circuits,
multifunctional
sensors,
on‐skin
electromyography,
exhibiting
signal
integrity
mechanical
durability.
chip
circuit
boundless
potential
enhance
adaptability,
convenience,
versatility
electronics
across
various
applications.
InfoMat,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 15, 2024
Abstract
Over
the
past
10
years,
perovskite
solar
cell
(PSC)
device
technologies
have
advanced
remarkably
and
exhibited
a
notable
increase
in
efficiency.
Additionally,
significant
innovation
approaches
improved
stability
related
to
heat,
light,
moisture
of
PSC
devices.
Despite
these
developments
PSCs,
instability
PSCs
is
pressing
problem
an
urgent
matter
overcome
for
practical
application.
Recently,
polymers
been
suggested
suggestion
has
presented
solve
issues
photovoltaic
parameters
Here,
first,
fundamental
chemical
bond
types
self‐healing
are
presented.
Then,
comprehensive
presentation
ability
rigid
flexible
enhance
various
physical,
mechanical,
optoelectronic
properties
Furthermore,
valuable
insights
innovative
solutions
perovskite‐based
optoelectronics
with
provided,
offering
guidance
future
applications.
image
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Flexible
thermoelectric
devices
(TEDs)
exhibit
adaptability
to
curved
surfaces,
holding
significant
potential
for
small-scale
power
generation
and
thermal
management.
However,
they
often
compromise
stretchability,
energy
conversion,
or
robustness,
thus
limiting
their
applications.
Here,
the
implementation
of
3D
soft
architectures,
multifunctional
composites,
self-healing
liquid
metal
conductors,
rigid
semiconductors
is
introduced
overcome
these
challenges.
These
TEDs
are
extremely
stretchable,
functioning
at
strain
levels
as
high
230%.
Their
unique
design,
verified
through
multiphysics
simulations,
results
in
a
considerably
density
115.4
µW
cm⁻
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Abstract
Gallium‐based
liquid
metals
with
outstanding
electrical
conductivity
and
fluidity
are
widely
used
in
wearable
electronics
for
wireless
communication,
human–machine
interaction,
smart
textiles.
However,
their
makes
them
easily
leak
from
the
embedded
conductive
circuits
under
repeatable
stretching,
mechanical
damage,
or
exposure
to
acidic
alkaline
environments,
limiting
reliability
practical
use.
Here,
highly
stable
LM–polymer
composites
shown
ability
endure
significant
chemical
stresses,
maintaining
low
resistance
changes
(
R
/
0
=
3.3
2.4)
after
10
times
of
standard
washing
24
h
storage
corrosive
solutions.
The
use
fluoropolymer,
providing
robust
interfacial
binding
gallium
oxide
layer,
effectively
serves
as
a
barrier
layer
withstand
damage
through
synergistic
effect
adaptive
dipole–dipole
interactions
among
enhanced
hydrophobicity.
as‐prepared
can
be
readily
hot
pressed
onto
commercial
fabrics
develop
electronic
textiles
(10214
S
m
−1
),
high
air
permeability
(148.6
mm
s
moisture
(30.3
g
−2
).
Taking
advantage
excellent
stability
permeability,
e‐textiles
demonstrated
washable
thermal
therapy
patches
skin‐interfaced
electrodes
epidermal
biopotential
recording.
