Organic-Inorganic Materials and Composites for Flexible and Stretchable Functional Devices

Dear Colleagues,

Flexibility is one of the major breakthroughs in the world of electronics, enabling new standards in design and functionality for the devices on which our modern lives depend. Therefore, research studies on flexible and stretchable electronics have grown exponentially over the last few years. Organic and inorganic nanomaterials with their high aspect ratio, enhanced surface-to-volume ratio, and ability to integrate on non-conventional substrates are playing a crucial role in the realization of high-performance flexible functional devices. Intensive investigations have been carried out on synthesis and applications of the aforementioned materials to develop innovative technologies for the manufacturing of advanced flexible devices and systems. The coupling of organic and inorganic materials in a composite structure plays a key role in the synergetic effect and seems to be an effective way to improve the properties of the final device. In addition, nanomaterials have been incorporated in different manufacturing methods of flexible and stretchable structures, such as inkjet and reel to reel printing.

This Special Issue focuses on the rapidly developing field of flexible and stretchable electronics to show recent achievements and challenges in synthesis and functionalities of organic and inorganic materials.

I invite you to submit your research on all related topics for this Special Issue in the form of review and original research papers.

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