Issue 5, 2015

Multifunctional nano-accordion structures for stretchable transparent conductors

Abstract

Multifunctional nano-accordion structures exhibiting a unique combination of conductivity, stretchability, and transparency are fabricated through a combination of nanolithography and atomic layer deposition. The nanostructured material demonstrated two orders-of-magnitude improvement in stretchability, repeatable electrical performance for cyclic stretching and bending, and broadband optical transmission up to 70%. The proposed experimental techniques and analytical models enable the deterministic design of nano-accordion geometry to control material stretchability. The proposed nanostructures are promising for applications in transparent flexible electronics, stretchable displays, and wearable sensors.

Graphical abstract: Multifunctional nano-accordion structures for stretchable transparent conductors

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
30 Apr 2015
Accepted
09 Jun 2015
First published
16 Jun 2015

Mater. Horiz., 2015,2, 486-494

Author version available

Multifunctional nano-accordion structures for stretchable transparent conductors

A. Bagal, E. C. Dandley, J. Zhao, X. A. Zhang, C. J. Oldham, G. N. Parsons and C. Chang, Mater. Horiz., 2015, 2, 486 DOI: 10.1039/C5MH00070J

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