Advanced Materials for Printed Flexible Electronics

This book provides an introduction to printed flexible electronics and their applications, covering modern printing technologies, printable inks, performance characterization, device design, modeling, and fabrication processes. It also explores advanced materials such as polymers, ceramics, nanoparticles, 2D materials, and nanocomposites, enabling applications in transparent conductive films, thin film transistors, printable solar cells, flexible energy harvesting and storage devices, electroluminescent devices, and wearable sensors.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 632 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2022
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of printed flexible electronics, offering a thorough introduction to their applications and underlying technologies. It begins by providing a foundational understanding of modern printing techniques, printable inks, and performance characterization, enabling readers to grasp the essential elements of this field. The book then explores the design, modeling, and fabrication processes involved in creating printed flexible electronics, covering a wide range of materials used in this domain. By bridging the gap between structure and function, printed flexible electronics have emerged as a powerful tool for manufacturing flexible, stretchable, wearable, and conformal electronic devices.

This exploration has been facilitated by advanced materials such as polymers, ceramics, nanoparticles, 2D materials, and nanocomposites, which have opened up a vast array of applications. These applications include transparent conductive films, thin film transistors, printable solar cells, flexible energy harvesting and storage devices, electroluminescent devices, and wearable sensors.

The book is designed to cater to students, researchers, and engineers seeking to gain a deep understanding of the current status and future trends in printed flexible electronics. It provides valuable insights into the selection and utilization of materials and additive manufacturing processes in the design of printed flexible electronics. With its comprehensive coverage and practical approach, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in this rapidly evolving field.

Weight: 985g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030798062
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022