Green Flexible Electronics: Natural Materials, Fabrication, and Applications
Northwestern Polytechnical University · Nanjing Tech University · +1 more institution
Abstract
The emergence of plastic electronics satisfies the increasing demand for flexible electronics. However, it has caused severe ecological problems. Flexible electronics based on natural materials are increasing to hopefully realize the "green" and eco-friendly concept. Herein, recent advances in the design and fabrication of green flexible electronics are reviewed. First, this review comprehensively introduces various natural materials and derivatives, focusing particularly on fibroin and silk, wood and paper, plants, and biomass. Second, fabrication techniques for modifying natural materials, including physical and chemical methods, are presented, after which their merits and demerits are thoroughly discussed.…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 26.50
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 237
Authors
6- ZHZengyu Hui
Northwestern Polytechnical University
- LZLinrong Zhang
Nanjing Tech University, The Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials
- GRGuozhang Ren
Nanjing Tech University, The Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials
- GSGengzhi SunCorresponding
Nanjing Tech University, The Synergetic Innovation Center for Advanced Materials
- HYHaidong YuCorresponding
Northwestern Polytechnical University
Topics & keywords
- Electronics
- Fabrication
- Materials science
- Nanotechnology
- Flexible electronics
- Printed electronics
- Electrical engineering
- Engineering