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Manoj Jose
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Emily Bezerra Alexandre
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Lukas Neumaier
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Lukas Rauter
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Mani Teja Vijjapu
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Wolfgang Muehleisen
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Johanna Zikulnig
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Jürgen Kosel *
DOI:10.1021/acsami.3c15422delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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This article introduces a methodology to increase the integration density of functional electronic features on fibers/threads/wires through additive deposition of functional materials via printed electronics. It opens the possibility to create a multifunctional intelligent system on a single fiber/thread/wire while combining the advantages of existing approaches, i.e., the scalability of coating techniques and the microfeatures of semiconductor-based fabrication. By directly printing on threads (of diameters ranging from 90 to 1000 mu m), micropatterned electronic devices and multifunctional electronic systems could be formed. Contact and noncontact printing methods were utilized to create various shapes from serpentines and meanders to planar coils and interdigitated electrodes, as well as complex multilayer structures for thermal and light actuators, humidity, and temperature sensors. We demonstrate the practicality of the method by integrating a multifunctional thread into a FFP mask for breath monitoring. Printing technologies provide virtually unrestricted choices for the types of threads, materials, and devices used. They are scalable via roll-to-roll processes and offer a resource-efficient way to democratize electronics across textile products.
Keywords:
Fiber electronics
Printed electronics
Multifunctionalfiber
Wearables
Smart textiles
Aerosoljet printing
Screen printing

Journal

ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces cover
ACS Applied Materials and Interfaces
IF:
8.2
Papers:
6.1W
Citations:
38.7W

Organization

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swiss federal institutes of technology domain
Scholars:
9.0W
Papers: 8.0W
Citations: 163