Flexible Matter for Electronics, Photonics, and Energy Conversion

Dear Colleagues, 

The convergence of flexibility, functionality, and sustainability in materials science is shaping the development of next-generation electronics, photonics, and energy technologies. Flexible matter—encompassing polymers, composites, and dynamic architectures—offers unprecedented opportunities to combine mechanical adaptability with efficient energy conversion and light manipulation. Recent advances highlight its transformative role in enabling wearable systems, conformable photonic devices, and resilient energy harvesters, driving innovations from biomedical interfaces to IoT ecosystems.

This Special Issue, entitled "Flexible Matter for Electronics, Photonics, and Energy Conversion", seeks to compile cutting-edge research on the design principles, fabrication strategies, and multifunctional applications of deformable materials. We welcome contributions addressing the following areas:

(1) Novel material platforms with tunable electrical, optical, or thermal properties;

(2) Energy conversion mechanisms (e.g., thermo-, piezo-, triboelectric effects) under mechanical strain;

(3) Photonic structures for adaptive light harvesting, sensing, or emission;

(4) System-level integration in wearable, implantable, or environmental-interfacing devices.

By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, this Issue aims to accelerate the development of robust, scalable solutions to the challenges of sustainable technology.

Dr. Wenke Xie
Prof. Dr. Xu Xiao
Guest Editors

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