Reliability of R2R-printed, flexible electrodes for e-clothing applications
Abstract Conformable electrodes are essential for the development of flexible electronics or functional clothing, regardless of their application. Their reliable ability to transfer electric signals or serve as sensing elements in various conditions is vital for the advancement of wearables that wil...
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oai:doaj.org-article:5d53328cfe844146bf5780e857e0ab842021-12-02T18:18:54ZReliability of R2R-printed, flexible electrodes for e-clothing applications10.1038/s41528-020-0076-y2397-4621https://doaj.org/article/5d53328cfe844146bf5780e857e0ab842020-07-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41528-020-0076-yhttps://doaj.org/toc/2397-4621Abstract Conformable electrodes are essential for the development of flexible electronics or functional clothing, regardless of their application. Their reliable ability to transfer electric signals or serve as sensing elements in various conditions is vital for the advancement of wearables that will enhance our everyday life. In this research, we concentrate our efforts on the understanding of the influence of elongation and washing on roll-to-roll printed conductive electrodes of various shapes and materials. A large sample set provides data on the breaking mechanisms and how these affect the electrical properties of the electrodes. In addition, the physicochemical analysis offers insights into the electrodes’ and materials’ behavior in extreme conditions during elongation and washing cycles. The achieved results indicate auspicious nanoparticle shapes and sizes as well as evidence regarding micro-scale breaking mechanisms responsible for electrodes degradation. Utilization of commercially available materials and roll-to-roll printing techniques allow the seamless application of achieved results and the creation of more reliable, flexible electronic devices.Rafal SlizOlli-Heikki HuttunenElina JanssonJuhani KemppainenJyrki SchroderusMarika KurkinenTapio FabritiusNature PortfolioarticleElectronicsTK7800-8360Materials of engineering and construction. Mechanics of materialsTA401-492ENnpj Flexible Electronics, Vol 4, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2020) |
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Abstract Conformable electrodes are essential for the development of flexible electronics or functional clothing, regardless of their application. Their reliable ability to transfer electric signals or serve as sensing elements in various conditions is vital for the advancement of wearables that will enhance our everyday life. In this research, we concentrate our efforts on the understanding of the influence of elongation and washing on roll-to-roll printed conductive electrodes of various shapes and materials. A large sample set provides data on the breaking mechanisms and how these affect the electrical properties of the electrodes. In addition, the physicochemical analysis offers insights into the electrodes’ and materials’ behavior in extreme conditions during elongation and washing cycles. The achieved results indicate auspicious nanoparticle shapes and sizes as well as evidence regarding micro-scale breaking mechanisms responsible for electrodes degradation. Utilization of commercially available materials and roll-to-roll printing techniques allow the seamless application of achieved results and the creation of more reliable, flexible electronic devices. |
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Rafal Sliz Olli-Heikki Huttunen Elina Jansson Juhani Kemppainen Jyrki Schroderus Marika Kurkinen Tapio Fabritius |
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Rafal Sliz Olli-Heikki Huttunen Elina Jansson Juhani Kemppainen Jyrki Schroderus Marika Kurkinen Tapio Fabritius |
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Reliability of R2R-printed, flexible electrodes for e-clothing applications |
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Reliability of R2R-printed, flexible electrodes for e-clothing applications |
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Reliability of R2R-printed, flexible electrodes for e-clothing applications |
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reliability of r2r-printed, flexible electrodes for e-clothing applications |
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