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High precision epidermal radio frequency antenna via nanofiber network for wireless stretchable multifunction electronics

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  • Yufei Zhang

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Zhihao Huo

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Xiandi Wang

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Xun Han

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Shenzhen University)

  • Wenqiang Wu

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Bensong Wan

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Hui Wang

    (Beihang University)

  • Junyi Zhai

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Juan Tao

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences)

  • Caofeng Pan

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Shenzhen University)

  • Zhong Lin Wang

    (Chinese Academy of Sciences
    University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
    Georgia Institute of Technology)

Abstract

Recently, stretchable electronics combined with wireless technology have been crucial for realizing efficient human-machine interaction. Here, we demonstrate highly stretchable transparent wireless electronics composed of Ag nanofibers coils and functional electronic components for power transfer and information communication. Inspired by natural systems, various patterned Ag nanofibers electrodes with a net structure are fabricated via using lithography and wet etching. The device design is optimized by analyzing the quality factor and radio frequency properties of the coil, considering the effects of strain. Particularly, the wireless transmission efficiency of a five-turn coil drops by approximately only 50% at 10 MHz with the strain of 100%. Moreover, various complex functional wireless electronics are developed using near-field communication and frequency modulation technology for applications in content recognition and long-distance transmission (>1 m), respectively. In summary, the proposed device has considerable potential for applications in artificial electronic skins, human healthcare monitoring and soft robotics.

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  • Yufei Zhang & Zhihao Huo & Xiandi Wang & Xun Han & Wenqiang Wu & Bensong Wan & Hui Wang & Junyi Zhai & Juan Tao & Caofeng Pan & Zhong Lin Wang, 2020. "High precision epidermal radio frequency antenna via nanofiber network for wireless stretchable multifunction electronics," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 11(1), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:11:y:2020:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-020-19367-8
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-19367-8
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    1. Amirhossein Hajiaghajani & Patrick Rwei & Amir Hosein Afandizadeh Zargari & Alberto Ranier Escobar & Fadi Kurdahi & Michelle Khine & Peter Tseng, 2023. "Amphibious epidermal area networks for uninterrupted wireless data and power transfer," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-10, December.
    2. Yufei Zhang & Qiuchun Lu & Jiang He & Zhihao Huo & Runhui Zhou & Xun Han & Mengmeng Jia & Caofeng Pan & Zhong Lin Wang & Junyi Zhai, 2023. "Localizing strain via micro-cage structure for stretchable pressure sensor arrays with ultralow spatial crosstalk," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-11, December.

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