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Robust and stretchable indium gallium zinc oxide-based electronic textiles formed by cilia-assisted transfer printing

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  • Jongwon Yoon

    (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST))

  • Yunkyung Jeong

    (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST))

  • Heeje Kim

    (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST))

  • Seonggwang Yoo

    (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST))

  • Hoon Sun Jung

    (Graduate School of NID Fusion Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology)

  • Yonghun Kim

    (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST))

  • Youngkyu Hwang

    (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST))

  • Yujun Hyun

    (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST))

  • Woong-Ki Hong

    (Jeonju Centre, Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI))

  • Byoung Hun Lee

    (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST))

  • Sung-Hoon Choa

    (Graduate School of NID Fusion Technology, Seoul National University of Science and Technology)

  • Heung Cho Ko

    (School of Materials Science and Engineering, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST))

Abstract

Electronic textile (e-textile) allows for high-end wearable electronic devices that provide easy access for carrying, handling and using. However, the related technology does not seem to be mature because the woven fabric hampers not only the device fabrication process directly on the complex surface but also the transfer printing of ultrathin planar electronic devices. Here we report an indirect method that enables conformal wrapping of surface with arbitrary yet complex shapes. Artificial cilia are introduced in the periphery of electronic devices as adhesive elements. The cilia also play an important role in confining a small amount of glue and damping mechanical stress to maintain robust electronic performance under mechanical deformation. The example of electronic applications depicts the feasibility of cilia for ‘stick-&-play’ systems, which provide electronic functions by transfer printing on unconventional complex surfaces.

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  • Jongwon Yoon & Yunkyung Jeong & Heeje Kim & Seonggwang Yoo & Hoon Sun Jung & Yonghun Kim & Youngkyu Hwang & Yujun Hyun & Woong-Ki Hong & Byoung Hun Lee & Sung-Hoon Choa & Heung Cho Ko, 2016. "Robust and stretchable indium gallium zinc oxide-based electronic textiles formed by cilia-assisted transfer printing," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 7(1), pages 1-10, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:7:y:2016:i:1:d:10.1038_ncomms11477
    DOI: 10.1038/ncomms11477
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