Phys.org March 26, 2019
In this review article researchers in China highlight the advances in stretchable electronics, with an emphasis on underlying methods and engineering strategies in stretchable device construction and their applications. Currently there are two main strategies for manufacturing stretchable electronics. The first is to use intrinsically stretchable materials, such as rubber, which can endure large deformations but have high electrical resistance. The second method is to make non-flexible materials stretchable using innovative design. In the future, stretchable electronics may be enhanced with new capabilities, such as wireless communication, self-charging or even self-healing. Bringing stretchable electronic devices to market requires cheaper materials and faster, scalable manufacturing methods… read more. Open Access TECHNICAL ARTICLE
Thin-film transistor matrix relaxed and stretched to about 60%. The transistor parameters remain almost unchanged upon stretching up to 140%. Credit: Matsuhisa, N. et al. Nature Communications. 25 July 2015/Creative Commons