The Application of Metal Nanowires in Flexible and Stretchable Electronics
A special issue of Nanomaterials (ISSN 2079-4991). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanoelectronics, Nanosensors and Devices".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 22 August 2025 | Viewed by 83
Special Issue Editors
Interests: preparation of application of low-dimensional micro/nano materials; flexible optoelectronics materials; low temperature conductive pastes
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite you to contribute to a Special Issue entitled The Application of Metal Nanowires in Flexible and Stretchable Electronics. The field of flexible and stretchable electronics has witnessed remarkable advancements in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for lightweight, portable, and adaptable devices in various sectors, including healthcare, wearables, and consumer electronics. Among the materials explored, metal nanowires—particularly silver nanowires (AgNWs)—have emerged as promising candidates due to their unique combination of high electrical conductivity, optical transparency, and excellent mechanical flexibility. These attributes make metal nanowires ideal for integration into a wide range of flexible devices, including sensors, energy storage systems, and wearable electronics. Despite their tremendous potential, challenges remain in optimizing the performance of metal nanowires under mechanical deformation (e.g., bending, stretching, and twisting). Addressing these challenges is crucial for the future development of high-performance flexible and stretchable electronics.
This Special Issue aims to gather the latest research in the application of metal nanowires for flexible and stretchable electronics. The subject aligns closely with the journal’s focus on advancing innovative materials and technologies for electronic devices, particularly in the fields of nanomaterials and their integration into device architectures. This Special Issue will explore various aspects of metal nanowire-based systems, including their synthesis, surface functionalization, mechanical properties, and integration into flexible substrates. It will highlight both fundamental research and practical solutions to enhance the performance and reliability of metal nanowires in real-world flexible electronics. We welcome contributions that not only address current challenges but also explore the application of metal nanowires in next-generation wearable electronics, sensors, and energy devices.
We welcome both original research articles and comprehensive review papers for this Special Issue, whose scope includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: advanced synthesis and surface modification of metal nanowires for flexible electronics; hybrid nanomaterials combining metal nanowires with other nanomaterials for enhanced performance; design and fabrication of stretchable electrodes, sensors, and actuators using metal nanowires; the application of metal nanowires in wearable electronics, smart textiles, and human–computer interfaces; energy storage systems (e.g., batteries, supercapacitors) utilizing metal nanowires; the mechanical properties, stability, and durability of metal nanowires under bending, stretching, and twisting; scalable fabrication techniques for the large-area, low-cost production of metal nanowire-based devices; and the computational modeling and simulation of metal nanowire-based flexible and stretchable systems.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Shuxin Li
Guest Editor
Dr. Ni Liu
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- metal nanowires
- flexible electronics
- stretchable electronics
- synthesis and surface modification
- wearable electronics
- hybrid nanomaterials
- energy storage devices
- mechanical properties and durability
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