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Stretchable, Curvilinear Electronics Based on Inorganic Materials
Author(s) -
Kim DaeHyeong,
Xiao Jianliang,
Song Jizhou,
Huang Yonggang,
Rogers John A.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200902927
Subject(s) - exploit , curvilinear coordinates , planar , electronics , materials science , nanotechnology , electronic materials , mechanical engineering , computer science , engineering physics , engineering , electrical engineering , computer graphics (images) , computer security , mathematics , geometry
Abstract All commercial forms of electronic/optoelectronic technologies use planar, rigid substrates. Device possibilities that exploit bio‐inspired designs or require intimate integration with the human body demand curvilinear shapes and/or elastic responses to large strain deformations. This article reviews progress in research designed to accomplish these outcomes with established, high‐performance inorganic electronic materials and modest modifications to conventional, planar processing techniques. We outline the most well developed strategies and illustrate their use in demonstrator devices that exploit unique combinations of shape, mechanical properties and electronic performance. We conclude with an outlook on the challenges and opportunities for this emerging area of materials science and engineering.