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Design, Fabrication and Applications of Flexible/Wearable Electronics

A special issue of Electronics (ISSN 2079-9292). This special issue belongs to the section "Microelectronics".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 May 2022) | Viewed by 11677

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Prof. Dr. Han Eol Lee

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Division of Advanced Materials Engineering, Jeonbuk National University, 567 Baekje-daero, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
Interests: flexible and wearable electronics; electronic skin; micro light-emitting diodes; compound semiconductor materials (III-V, III-N); microLED-based displays and biomedical applications
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Dear Colleagues, 

With the upcoming Internet of Things (IoT) era, people want to receive and exchange more information using the state-of-the-art smart devices in their daily lives. Among the various electronic devices available, wearable smart devices have found themselves in the spotlight as a powerful infocommunication tool for new human–machine and human–human interface. Flexible/wearable electronics have been proposed as a key technology for bilateral communication in a hyperconnected society, due to their light weight, high accessibility, and excellent portability. With the extension of the wearable/flexible electronics field, several researchers have developed such technologies. However, various factors have to be taken into account for the enhancement of device performance in terms of device structure, materials, and fabrication processes. Enhanced wearable/flexible electronic devices can be utilized for various applications, such as health monitoring sensors, healthcare devices, displays, large-scale integrations (LSI), and so on. This Special Issue focuses on the design, materials, fabrication process, and applications for flexible and wearable electronic devices. 

The topics of interest include but are not limited to:

  • New device architecture;
  • Materials for flexible/wearable electronics;
  • MEMS/NEMS for flexible/wearable electronics;
  • Novel technology for flexible/wearable electronics (e.g., nanoparticles, nanowires, and laser interaction);
  • Flexible/wearable power electronics;
  • Flexible/wearable optoelectronics;
  • Device integration in flexible/wearable electronics;
  • Bioapplications using flexible/wearable electronics (e.g., health monitoring sensors and healthcare devices).

Dr. Han Eol Lee
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • New device architecture
  • Materials for flexible/wearable electronics
  • MEMS/NEMS for flexible/wearable electronics
  • Novel technology for flexible/wearable electronics (e.g., nanoparticles, nanowires, and laser interaction)
  • Flexible/wearable power electronics
  • Flexible/wearable optoelectronics
  • Device integration in flexible/wearable electronics
  • Bioapplications using flexible/wearable electronics

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ElectroPaper: Design and Fabrication of Paper-Based Electronic Interfaces for the Water Environment
by Lijuan Liu, Jiahao Guo, Chao Zhang, Zhangzhi Wang, Pinqi Zhu, Tuo Fang, Junwu Wang, Cheng Yao and Fangtian Ying
Electronics 2021, 10(5), 604; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10050604 - 05 Mar 2021
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The fabrication of underwater devices is necessary for the exploration of water environments and interactions in the Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) field. However, there are fewer approaches to support prototyping used in water environments. The existing prototype methods lack systematic waterproof treatments and provide [...] Read more.
The fabrication of underwater devices is necessary for the exploration of water environments and interactions in the Human–Computer Interaction (HCI) field. However, there are fewer approaches to support prototyping used in water environments. The existing prototype methods lack systematic waterproof treatments and provide insufficient software for balance and buoyancy analysis. To address these limitations, we present ElectroPaper, a new approach for the design and fabrication of prototypes used in water environments (surface or beneath) with paper-based electronic interfaces with a crease layer, hardware distribution layer, and hollow-out layer to support physical properties, such as waterproofing, foldability, and conformability. The approach includes a computational design tool for assisting in balance analysis, three-dimensional (3D) model unfolding, and circuit drawing. We describe the design and fabrication process and provide several example applications to illustrate the feasibility and utility of our approach. ElectroPaper provides an inexpensive and effective medium for the fabrication of customized digital prototypes for water environment use. Full article
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Graphene and Two-Dimensional Materials-Based Flexible Electronics for Wearable Biomedical Sensors
by Daniel J. Joe, Eunpyo Park, Dong Hyun Kim, Il Doh, Hyun-Cheol Song and Joon Young Kwak
Electronics 2023, 12(1), 45; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics12010045 - 22 Dec 2022
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The use of graphene and two-dimensional materials for industrial, scientific, and medical applications has recently received an enormous amount of attention due to their exceptional physicochemical properties. There have been numerous efforts to incorporate these two-dimensional materials into advanced flexible electronics, especially aimed [...] Read more.
The use of graphene and two-dimensional materials for industrial, scientific, and medical applications has recently received an enormous amount of attention due to their exceptional physicochemical properties. There have been numerous efforts to incorporate these two-dimensional materials into advanced flexible electronics, especially aimed for wearable biomedical applications. Here, recent advances in two-dimensional materials-based flexible electronic sensors for wearable biomedical applications with regard to both materials and devices are presented. Full article
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From Transparent Cranial Windows to Multifunctional Smart Cranial Platforms
by Nana Yang, Qing Li, Xinyue Zhang, Jingjing Xu, Shengyong Xu and Fengyu Liu
Electronics 2022, 11(16), 2559; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics11162559 - 16 Aug 2022
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In this paper, we briefly reviewed the development of cranial windows and their functions in brain sciences. We demonstrated that a 3D-printed titanium frame coated with a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) film could serve as an excellent transparent cranial window for long-period, in vivo optical [...] Read more.
In this paper, we briefly reviewed the development of cranial windows and their functions in brain sciences. We demonstrated that a 3D-printed titanium frame coated with a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) film could serve as an excellent transparent cranial window for long-period, in vivo optical experiments in mice and rats, and the devices also allowed multiple injections through the elastic PDMS window, without leaking. Our large-area honeycomb structured Ti-PDMS samples had a relative transparent area ratio of over 90% but a mechanical strength close to that of a human skull, showing a promising potential for applications in large animals as multifunctional cranial windows. We also suggested that more functional modules could be integrated in the large-area Ti-PDMS cranial device, thus turning it into a novel wearable smart platform for wireless data communication, electro-probing and brain stimulation, optical imaging, transcranial injection, and so on, for both fundamental research on neuroscience and clinical practices dealing with brain damage and disease. Full article
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Novel Bio-Optoelectronics Enabled by Flexible Micro Light-Emitting Diodes
by Han Eol Lee
Electronics 2021, 10(21), 2644; https://doi.org/10.3390/electronics10212644 - 29 Oct 2021
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Optical health monitoring and treatment have been spotlighted due to their biocompatible properties. Several researchers are investigating optical devices for obtaining health signals and curing diseases without any damage to the body. In particular, μLEDs have received a lot of attention as a [...] Read more.
Optical health monitoring and treatment have been spotlighted due to their biocompatible properties. Several researchers are investigating optical devices for obtaining health signals and curing diseases without any damage to the body. In particular, μLEDs have received a lot of attention as a future light source due to their superior optical/electrical properties, environmental stability, and structural advantages. According to their strengths, μLEDs have been used for various biomedical applications, such as optogenetics and hair regrowth. In this paper, we introduce the research tendency of μLEDs and the latest bio-applications. Full article
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