Flexible Materials and Stretchable Microdevices
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "B：Biology and Biomedicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 November 2025) | Viewed by 1193
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Interests: microfluidics; lab on a chip; inertial microfluidics; micro/nanoparticle manipulation
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Interests: soft microfluidics; liquid metal; micro/nanoparticle manipulation; biosensors
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Interests: microfluidics; microfabrication; point-of-need devices for biomedical and environmental applications
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid development of flexible materials and stretchable devices has transformed the landscape of microdevice technology, enabling groundbreaking applications in microfluidics, wearable electronics, soft robotics, biomedical sensors, and energy harvesting. These advancements are driving innovation in next-generation micro- and nano-scale devices, offering enhanced adaptability, durability, and multifunctionality.
This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research in the design, fabrication, characterization, and application of flexible and stretchable microdevices. We welcome contributions on novel materials, advanced fabrication techniques, innovative microfabrication strategies, and emerging applications. By bringing together the latest developments in this field, this Special Issue will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of this exciting research field.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following topics: microfluidics, bio-integrated sensors, soft robotics, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
We look forward to your contributions!
Dr. Jun Zhang
Prof. Dr. Zhi-Gang Chen
Dr. Feng Guo
Prof. Dr. Nan Xiang
Dr. Sheng Yan
Dr. Dan Yuan
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- microfluidics
- lab on a chip
- flexible electronics
- soft materials
- soft robotics
- wearable sensors
- bio-integrated devices
- microfabrication
- nanomaterials
- smart textiles
- energy harvesting
- advanced manufacturing
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