Electrospun nanofiber-based soft electronics

Abstract Electrospun nanofibers have received considerable attention in the field of soft electronics owing to their promising advantages and superior properties in flexibility and/or stretchability, conductivity, and transparency; furthermore, their one-dimensional nanostructure, high surface area,...

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Published inNPG Asia materials Vol. 13; no. 1
Main Authors Wang, Yan, Yokota, Tomoyuki, Someya, Takao
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Tokyo Nature Publishing Group 08.03.2021
Subjects
Assembling
Conduction
Conductors
Electric fields
Electronic devices
Electronics
Electrospinning
Energy harvesting
Energy storage
Flexibility
Flexible components
Morphology
Nanofibers
Nozzles
Properties (attributes)
Semiconductor devices
Sensors
Spinning (materials)
Stretchability
Transistors
Wearable technology
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Summary:Abstract Electrospun nanofibers have received considerable attention in the field of soft electronics owing to their promising advantages and superior properties in flexibility and/or stretchability, conductivity, and transparency; furthermore, their one-dimensional nanostructure, high surface area, and diverse fibrous morphologies are also desirable. Herein, we provide an overview of electrospun nanofiber-based soft electronics. A brief introduction of the unique structure and properties of electrospun nanofiber materials is provided, and assembly strategies for flexible/stretchable electronics are highlighted. We then summarize the latest progress in the design and fabrication of representative flexible/stretchable electronic devices utilizing electrospun nanofibers, such as flexible/stretchable conductors, sensors, energy harvesting and storage devices, and transistors. Finally, a conclusion and several future research directions for electrospun nanofiber-based soft electronics are proposed.
ISSN:1884-4049
1884-4057
DOI:10.1038/s41427-020-00267-8