Nanomaterials and Flexible Electronic Devices: Processing, Diagnostics and Applications
A special issue of Processes (ISSN 2227-9717). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Processes".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: flexible electronic devices; laser processing; nanomaterials
Interests: novel memory devices and artificial intelligence applications; novel sensor devices and internet of things applications; nanomaterial devices and nano-micro laser processing
Interests: laser micro machining; machine vision; laser interferometry
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue highlights the latest research and technological innovations in the fields of nanomaterials and flexible electronic devices, addressing their processing, diagnostic techniques, and cutting-edge applications. With rapid advancements in wearable electronics, artificial skin, and smart healthcare systems, flexible electronics have emerged as a transformative technology with a vast market potential. This Special Issue aims to gather high-quality contributions that explore novel materials, advanced fabrication methods, and emerging applications to overcome current limitations in flexibility, durability, and performance.
Areas of Interest Include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Novel Nanomaterials for Flexible Electronics
- Functional nanomaterials (e.g., graphene, carbon nanotubes, MXenes, and conductive polymers) for flexible electrodes and sensors.
- Hybrid nanocomposites that enhance mechanical compliance and electrical conductivity.
- Self-healing and stretchable nanomaterials for durable wearable devices.
- Advanced Manufacturing and Processing Techniques
- Scalable fabrication methods (inkjet printing, roll-to-roll, electrospinning, and laser direct writing) for flexible electronics.
- 3D/4D printing of nanostructured materials for customized device architectures.
- Diagnostics and Performance Optimization
- In situ characterization techniques (e.g., SEM, AFM, and Raman spectroscopy) for nanomaterial-based devices.
- AI-driven optimization of material properties and device performance.
- Emerging Applications in Flexible Electronics
- Wearable health monitors (e.g., strain/pressure/temperature sensors and ECG electrodes).
- Energy-efficient flexible displays, transistors, and optoelectronic devices.
- Self-powered systems (triboelectric nanogenerators, flexible batteries, and supercapacitors).
- Smart packaging, human–machine interfaces, and neuromorphic computing devices.
This Special Issue seeks to bridge the gap between fundamental research and industrial applications, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations to accelerate the development of next-generation flexible electronics. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications that contribute to the advancement of this dynamic field.
We look forward to your submissions.
Dr. Yongchao Yu
Dr. Ming Xiao
Dr. Shutong Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- novel nanomaterials for flexible electronics
- advanced manufacturing and processing techniques
- diagnostics and performance optimization
- emerging applications in flexible electronics
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