journal article·2025-12

Leveraging Laser‐Patterned Copper Electrodes for Personal Healthcare

Shumao Xu, Minyan Ge, Shugeng Chen, Yuchun Wang, Yurui Tang, Jinling Wang, Xinyi Cui, Chenchen Sun, Hairong Zeng, Nianhong Wang, Cong Wang, Jing Wang

Small Methods· Volume 9· Issue 12
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Abstract

Abstract Laser‐patterned copper (Cu) electrodes are pivotal in advancing electronics, offering unmatched precision and flexibility. Conventional metal patterning methods like photolithography and screen‐printing face limitations in resolution, cost, and process complexity, making them less suitable for the evolving needs of healthcare applications, which demand accuracy, biocompatibility, and durability. In contrast, laser processing techniques, including laser printing, laser sintering, and laser ablation, enable the creation of fine, high‐precision patterns on flexible or curved substrates with scalability and environmental sustainability. This review explores the recent advances in laser‐patterned Cu electrodes for personal healthcare, highlighting the efficiency and adaptability of these techniques in fabricating intricate patterns. Innovations such as transparent designs, wrap‐like 3D transfer printing, and laser‐ablated selective metallization are discussed to expand the applications of Cu patterns in flexible electronics for noninvasive health monitoring. These advances address the increasing demands for personal healthcare by enhancing patient comfort, portability, and precision, ultimately improving the performance and reliability of wearable medical devices. This review underscores the potential of laser‐processed Cu electrodes to drive the next generation of flexible electronics that continuously monitor vital biopotential signals for personal healthcare applications.
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OpenAlex topics: Neuroscience and Neural Engineering · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Electrohydrodynamics and Fluid Dynamics

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Affiliations

Neural Engineering and Flexible Electronics Lab (NEFEL) Institute of Science and Technology for Brain‐inspired Intelligence (ISTBI) Fudan University Shanghai 201203 China

Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Huashan Hospital Shanghai 200040 China

Institute of Interdisciplinary Integrative Medicine Research Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shanghai 201203 China

School of Pharmacy MOE Key Laboratory of Smart Drug Delivery MOE Innovative Center for New Drug Development of Immune Inflammatory Diseases Fudan University Shanghai 201203 China

Funding

Natural Science Foundation of Xiamen Municipality

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