Riddled with holes: Making flexible thin-film electronics more durable
Monday, May 18, 2020 - 09:00
in Physics & Chemistry
The prospect of the widespread commercialization and application of flexible electronics has kept researchers worldwide searching for ingenious ways to enhance their performance and durability. From wearable smart devices to solar cells and health sensors, flexible electronics hold much promise in engineering Unfortunately, flexible devices are usually as fragile as they look; mechanical deformations such as bending can induce the formation and propagation of microscopic cracks that ultimately cause devices to fail.