Printable and flexible electronic materials have gained a tremendous amount of interest both in academia and in industry, due to their potential impact in many areas, including advanced manufacturing, healthcare, diagnostics, wearables, renewable energy, and defense, to name a few. As we were preparing this Special Issue, we had the following questions in mind: What is the future of printable and flexible electronics? How will it advance the sensor technology? What is the current state-of-the-art for wearable sensors? In this Special Issue, we focus on the latest advancements, current challenges, and new opportunities in the world of printable and flexible electronics. Both fundamentals and applications are covered in this issue. The fundamentals include novel materials, manufacturing techniques, and characterization, among others. In terms of applications, chemical and biological sensing, bioelectric signal measurements, strain and pressure sensing, and energy storage were discussed. The goal of this Special Issue is to stimulate the community by addressing the key issues on the topic in the hope that printable and flexible electronics will make a greater impact in our society.
展开▼
