Wearable Electronics and Sensory Devices
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "E：Engineering and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editors
Interests: soft electronics; triboelectric nanogenerators; printed electronics; nanomaterials; nanocomposites
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Wearable electronics and sensory devices have rapidly transitioned from niche research areas to technologies that are increasingly shaping healthcare, human–machine interaction, robotics, and personalized monitoring. This Special Issue aims to capture the latest advances enabling the next generation of wearable systems with enhanced flexibility, stretchability and multifunctionality. We welcome contributions that address fundamental material innovations such as conductive nanomaterials, soft polymers, hybrid composites, and energy-harvesting structures as well as system-level developments including flexible circuits, skin-conformal sensors, wireless modules, and integrated microelectronic platforms. Submissions focusing on triboelectric and piezoelectric energy harvesters, physiological monitoring sensors, soft tactile interfaces, and self-powered e-skin technologies are particularly encouraged. We further welcome studies that integrate wearable devices within the Internet of Things (IoT) and the emerging Internet of Wearable Things (IoWT), facilitating connected, data-driven sensing ecosystems. Research exploring scalable manufacturing, printing techniques, durability assessment, biocompatibility, and interface engineering will play a central role in this Special Issue. Contributions addressing sustainability aspects such as eco-designed materials, recyclable components, low-impact manufacturing routes, and extended device lifetime are strongly encouraged, reflecting current priorities in advanced materials research. We also seek perspectives and reviews providing insights into emerging trends, challenges, and future directions for wearable and soft electronic systems. This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art advancements and inspire new solutions for the next wave of intelligent, user-centered wearable technologies by bringing together interdisciplinary work from materials science, electronics, mechanical engineering, and biomedical applications while aligning with future needs for connected, sustainable, and IoT-enabled systems.
Dr. Doga Doganay
Prof. Dr. Husnu Emrah Unalan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- wearable electronics
- flexible and stretchable sensors
- self-powered sensors
- skin-conformal electronics
- soft robotics interfaces
- physiological monitoring
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