Nanomaterials for Soft Wearable Electronics
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 331
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Soft wearable electronics have revolutionized the remote, continuous, non-invasive, and accurate monitoring of vital health signs. Over the past decade, advances in nanomaterials have accelerated the development of devices that are lightweight, flexible, and adaptive to dynamic environments. Nanomaterials such as metal nanoparticles, nanowires, and two-dimensional materials exhibit exceptional electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical properties, enabling the creation of devices with multiple functionalities. However, a key challenge remains in integrating these materials into ultra-thin, flexible, or stretchable substrates without compromising performance to ensure both device robustness and user comfort in daily wear.
This Special Issue of Nanomaterials aims to highlight recent progress in developing strategies using nanomaterials and integration methodologies for soft wearable electronics. Emphasis is placed on flexible and stretchable conductors and semiconductors, including their roles as electrodes and active layers. Its scope spans from fundamental nanomaterial design to applied system integration, with a focus on addressing challenges in balancing high performance with practical usability. In this Special Issue, we have invited contributions from leading academic groups in the field, seeking to advance the understanding and application of nanomaterials in soft wearable electronics.
Dr. June Yong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- nanomaterials
- soft conductor
- soft semiconductors
- nanomaterials integration
- wearable electronic device
- multifunctional sensing
- health monitoring
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