Stretchable electronics - still a way to go yet

摘要

A recent review published in 'Science and Technology of Advanced Materials' by a Chinese scientist summarises the advances and drawbacks of stretchable electronics, a promising technology for new-generation wearable devices, energy and military applications.Wei Wu, materials scientist at Wuhan University in China analysed the materials and stretchable components now available and the need for further development to turn them into commercially-viable products. The biggest challenge for making stretchable electronics is that each component must endure being compressed, twisted and applied to uneven surfaces while maintaining its performance.