Affiliation:
1. Department of Biomedical Engineering, Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Education Ministry, Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Cardio‐Cerebral Vascular Detection Technology and Medicinal Effectiveness Appraisal Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 P. R. China
2. ZJU‐Hangzhou Global Scientific and Technological Innovation Center School of Micro‐Nano Electronics Zhejiang University Hangzhou 311200 P. R. China
3. Research Center for Humanoid Sensing Zhejiang Lab Hangzhou 311121 P. R. China
Abstract
AbstractStretchable electronics have experienced remarkable progress, especially in sensors and wireless communication systems, attributed to their ability to conformably contact with rough or uneven surfaces. However, the development of complex, multifunctional, and high‐precision stretchable electronics faces substantial challenges, including instability at rigid‐soft interfaces and incompatibility with traditional high‐precision patterning technologies. Metallized electrospun nanofibers emerge as a promising conductive filler, offering exceptional stretchability, electrical conductivity, transparency, and compatibility with existing patterning technologies. Here, this review focuses on the fundamental properties, preparation processes, patterning technologies, and application scenarios of conductive stretchable composites based on metallized nanofibers. Initially, it introduces the fabrication processes of metallized electrospun nanofibers and their advantages over alternative materials. It then highlights recent progress in patterning technologies, including collector collection, vapor deposition with masks, and lithography, emphasizing their role in enhancing precision and integration. Furthermore, the review shows the broad applicability and potential influence of metallized electrospun nanofibers in various fields through their use in sensors, wireless systems, semiconductor devices, and intelligent healthcare solutions. Ultimately, this review seeks to spark further innovation and address the prevailing challenges in stretchable electronics, paving the way for future breakthroughs in this dynamic field.
Funder
National Natural Science Foundation of China