Materials and Devices for Flexible Electronics in Sensor Applications
A special issue of Sensors (ISSN 1424-8220). This special issue belongs to the section "Physical Sensors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 3408
Special Issue Editor
Interests: flexible sensors; electronic skins; curved interfaces; health monitoring; wearable devices; tactile sensing; advanced materials; structural designs
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Flexible sensors have attracted increasing attention in the last decade. Compared to conventional rigid sensors, flexible electronics can easily conform to complex curved interfaces due to their exceptional flexibility, significantly expanding their range of applications. They have already demonstrated great potential in various fields, including health monitoring, wearable devices, and tactile sensing. However, despite these significant developments, integrating different advantageous properties—such as maintaining great flexibility while ensuring strength—remains challenging. Developing multifunctional, all-weather sensors that avoid signal interference also presents difficulties.
To improve sensitivity and performance, new materials such as ionogels have been applied to fabricate flexible sensors. Additionally, incorporating micro-structured designs has proven to be a feasible way to enhance their capabilities. Herein, we invite authors to contribute their work involving new developments in the materials, design, and fabrication processes for flexible sensors.
- Novel materials for flexible sensors with enhanced performance characteristics.
- Micro- and nano-structuring techniques for improved sensor sensitivity and functionality.
- Multifunctional flexible sensors capable of operating in various environmental conditions.
- Innovative fabrication methods that ensure scalability and cost-effectiveness.
- Case studies and applications showcasing the integration of flexible sensors in real-world scenarios.
Dr. Huanhuan Feng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- flexible sensors
- electronic skins
- curved interfaces
- health monitoring
- wearable devices
- tactile sensing
- advanced materials
- structural designs
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