Prospects and Challenges of Flexible Stretchable Electrodes for Electronics
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Abstract
The application of flexible electronics in the field of communication has made the transition from rigid physical form to flexible physical form. Flexible electrode technology is the key to the wide application of flexible electronics. However, flexible electrodes will break when large deformation occurs, failing flexible electronics. It restricts the further development of flexible electronic technology. Flexible stretchable electrodes are a hot research topic to solve the problem that flexible electrodes cannot withstand large deformation. Flexible stretchable electrode materials have excellent electrical conductivity, while retaining excellent mechanical properties in case of large deformation. This paper summarizes the research results of flexible stretchable electrodes from three aspects: material, process, and structure, as well as the prospects for future development.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Conducting polymers and applications · Tactile and Sensory Interactions
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Affiliations
Key Laboratory of Sensors Technology, Beijing Information Science & Technology University, Beijing 100192, China
School of Microelectronics, Shandong University, Jinan 250101, China
Center of Modern Physics Technology, School of Mathematics & Physics, University of Science & Technology, Beijing 100083, China
Funding
National Natural Science Foundation of China · Beijing Natural Science Foundation · BRICS STI Framework Programme by NSFC · Qin Xin Talents Cultivation Program, Beijing Information Science & Technology University
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