Photo-assisted flexible energy storage devices,combining photoelectric conversion and electrochemical energy storage,emerge as an innovative solution for sustainable energy systems.This review comprehensively summariz...Photo-assisted flexible energy storage devices,combining photoelectric conversion and electrochemical energy storage,emerge as an innovative solution for sustainable energy systems.This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in photo-assisted flexible energy storage technology,covering material design,working mechanisms,and practical applications.We systematically examine diverse electrode materials,such as metal oxides,metal sulfides,organic photosensitive materials,and composites,emphasizing their roles in boosting device performance.Special focus is placed on emerging technologies—including heterostructure engineering,surface modification,and intelligent control systems—that have notably enhanced energy conversion efficiency and storage capacity.The review also discusses current challenges,such as material stability,conversion efficiency,and standardization,and proposes strategic directions for future development.Recent breakthroughs in photo-assisted supercapacitors,lithium-based batteries,zinc-based batteries,and other innovative storage systems are critically assessed,offering key insights into their practical application potential in wearable electronics,self-powered sensors,and beyond.This comprehensive analysis establishes a framework for understanding the current status of photo-assisted flexible energy storage technology and guides future research toward high-performance,sustainable energy storage solutions.展开更多
Flexible devices are increasingly crucial in various aspects of our lives,including healthcare devices and humanmachine interface systems,revolutionizing human life.As technology evolves rapidly,there is a high demand...Flexible devices are increasingly crucial in various aspects of our lives,including healthcare devices and humanmachine interface systems,revolutionizing human life.As technology evolves rapidly,there is a high demand for innovative manufacturing methods that enable rapid prototyping of custom and multifunctional flexible devices with high quality.Recently,digital light processing(DLP)3D printing has emerged as a promising manufacturing approach due to its capabilities of creating intricate customized structures,high fabrication speed,low-cost technology and widespread adoption.This review provides a state-of-the-art overview of the recent advances in the creation of flexible devices using DLP printing,with a focus on soft actuators,flexible sensors and flexible energy devices.We emphasize how DLP printing and the development of DLP printable materials enhance the structural design,sensitivity,mechanical performance,and overall functionality of these devices.Finally,we discuss the challenges and perspectives associated with DLP-printed flexible devices.We anticipate that the continued advancements in DLP printing will foster the development of smarter flexible devices,shortening the design-to-manufacturing cycles.展开更多
Flexible sensors,a class of devices that can convert external mechanical or physical signals into changes in resistance,capacitance,or current,have developed rapidly since the concept was first proposed.Due to the spe...Flexible sensors,a class of devices that can convert external mechanical or physical signals into changes in resistance,capacitance,or current,have developed rapidly since the concept was first proposed.Due to the special properties and naturally occurring excellent microstructures of biomaterials,it can provide more desirable properties to flexible devices.This paper systematically discusses the commonly used biomaterials for bio-based flexible devices in current research applications and their deployment in preparing flexible sensors with different mechanisms.According to the characteristics of other properties and application requirements of biomaterials,the mechanisms of their functional group properties,special microstructures,and bonding interactions in the context of various sensing applications are presented in detail.The practical application scenarios of biomaterial-based flexible devices are highlighted,including human-computer interactions,energy harvesting,wound healing,and related biomedical applications.Finally,this paper also reviews in detail the limitations of biobased materials in the construction of flexible devices and presents challenges and trends in the development of biobased flexible sensors,as well as to better explore the properties of biomaterials to ensure functional synergy within the composite materials.展开更多
Flexible electrochromic devices(FECDs)demonstrate significant potential for applications in wearable elec-tronics,military camouflage,and flexible smart displays.As a crucial electrochromic material,poly(3,4-ethylened...Flexible electrochromic devices(FECDs)demonstrate significant potential for applications in wearable elec-tronics,military camouflage,and flexible smart displays.As a crucial electrochromic material,poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate(PEDOT:PSS)is widely used in FECDs due to its excellent mechanical flexibility,tunable conductivity,and non-toxicity.However,the manufacturing process for patterned PEDOT:PSS electrochromic devices remains intricate,costly,and challenging to personalize.To address this challenge,we have developed a 3D-printable ink with controllable rheological properties through a concentration-tuning strategy,enabling programmable,patterned printing of PEDOT-based conductive polymer electrochromic layers.The 3D-printed FECDs exhibit outstanding electrochromic performance,including a high optical contrast(up to 47.9%at 635 nm),fast response times(t_(c)=1.6 s;t_(b)=0.6 s),high coloration efficiency(352 cm^(2) C^(-1)),and good cycling stability(with only a 9.3%decrease in optical contrast after 100 electrochemical cycles).Finally,we utilize 3D printing technology to construct flexible,patterned PEDOT:PSS electrochromic devices with bespoke butterfly designs.This work establishes the theoretical foundation for the application of 3D printing technology in PEDOT:PSS flexible electrochromic devices.展开更多
Two viologen derivatives containing fluorine substituent(F)with an asymmetric structures,1,1'-bis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]dihexafluorophosphate(DFPV)and 1-benzyl-1'-(4-(trifluoromethyl)...Two viologen derivatives containing fluorine substituent(F)with an asymmetric structures,1,1'-bis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]dihexafluorophosphate(DFPV)and 1-benzyl-1'-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]di-hexafluorophosphate(Bn-FPV),were synthesized.These viologen derivatives as active materials were used to assemble both flexible and rigid electrochromic devices(ECDs).ECDs based on DFPV exhibited reversible color change from colorless to deep green and ECDs based on Bn-FPV exhibited reversible color change from colorless to blue-green within applied voltage.It was found that the devices based on DFPV showed cycle stability,which could still maintain more than 90% after 1000 cycles.In addition,the modulation rate of the device to the solar irradiance is also calculated to characterize its application potential in smart windows.Among them,the rigid device(R-DFPV)based on the DFPV has a large solar irradiance modulation rate of 54.66%,which has the potential to be used as smart windows.展开更多
Recent advances in electronic and photonic devices, such as artificial skin, wearable systems, organic and inorganic light-emitting diodes, have gained consider- able commercial and scientific interest in the academe ...Recent advances in electronic and photonic devices, such as artificial skin, wearable systems, organic and inorganic light-emitting diodes, have gained consider- able commercial and scientific interest in the academe and in industries. However, low-cost and high-throughput nano-manufacturing is difficult to realize with the use of traditional photolithographic processes. In this review, we summarize the status and the limitations of current nano- patterning techniques for scalable and flexible functional devices in terms of working principle, resolution, and processing speed. Finally, several remaining unsolved problems in nano-manufacturing are discussed, and future research directions are highlighted.展开更多
Flexible devices, such as flexible electronic devices and flexible energy storage devices, have attracted a significant amount of attention in recent years for their potential applications in modern human lives. The d...Flexible devices, such as flexible electronic devices and flexible energy storage devices, have attracted a significant amount of attention in recent years for their potential applications in modern human lives. The development of flexible devices is moving forward rapidly, as the innovation of methods and manufacturing processes has greatly encouraged the research of flexible devices. This review focuses on advanced materials, architecture designs and abundant applications of flexible devices, and discusses the problems and challenges in current situations of flexible devices. We summarize the discovery of novel materials and the design of new architectures for improving the performance of flexible devices. Finally, we introduce the applications of flexible devices as key components in real life.展开更多
Cardiovascular diseases(CVDs)are one of the most serious diseases threatening human health in the world.Therefore,effective monitoring and treatment of CVDs are urgently needed.Compared with traditional rigid devices,...Cardiovascular diseases(CVDs)are one of the most serious diseases threatening human health in the world.Therefore,effective monitoring and treatment of CVDs are urgently needed.Compared with traditional rigid devices,nanomaterials based flexible devices open up new opportunities for further development beneficial from the unique properties of nanomaterials which contribute to excellent performance to better prevent and treat CVDs.This review summarizes recent advances of nanomaterials based flexible devices for the monitoring and treatment of CVDs.First,we review the outstanding characteristics of nanomaterials.Next,we introduce flexible devices based on nanomaterials for practical use in CVDs including in vivo,ex vivo,and in vitro methods.At last,we make a conclusion and discuss the further development needed for nanomaterials and monitoring and treatment devices to better care CVDs.展开更多
Traditional electrodes for flexible/wearable electrochromic zinc ion batteries(EC-ZIBs)are typically prepared using electrodeposition or hydrothermal methods which suffer from poor adhesion,leading to significan perfo...Traditional electrodes for flexible/wearable electrochromic zinc ion batteries(EC-ZIBs)are typically prepared using electrodeposition or hydrothermal methods which suffer from poor adhesion,leading to significan performance degradation during repeated bending.In this paper,a Prussian blue electrode with MXene(MPB elec trode)-assisted in situ growth was prepared by the two-dimensional-material-assisted in situ growth(TAIG)method.The MPB electrode,achieved through simple immersion,features a nanoparticle shape with strong bonding to the flexible substrate.This nanoparticle-shaped PB does not clog the pores of the nylon fibers and grows inside the nylon fibers,which ultimately shortens the ion channels,allowing short ion diffusion pathways,fas electrochemical kinetics,favorable electrolyte penetration and improved specific capacity.In the fabrication of EC-ZIB devices,the MPB cathode exhibits a high specific capacity of 197.2 mAh g^(-1)at 2 A g^(-1)and retains 79.7%of its capacity even with a tenfold increase in current density.Additionally,the MPB electrode demonstrates excellent electrochromic performance(yellow,green and blue)within the range of 0.5 to 1.8 V,with rapid switching time of only 2.2 s for coloring and 2.0 s for bleaching.Therefore,the MPB electrodes fulfill the requirements for multifunctional devices,allowing easy monitoring of energy storage levels through color changes,and showing potential applications in smart camouflage,wearable displays and other fields,promoting the development of flexible smart energy storage devices.展开更多
With the rapid development of flexible and wearable electronic devices,the demand for flexible power sources with high energy density and long service life is imminent.Zinc-air batteries have long been regarded as an ...With the rapid development of flexible and wearable electronic devices,the demand for flexible power sources with high energy density and long service life is imminent.Zinc-air batteries have long been regarded as an important development direction in the future due to their high safety,environmental efficiency,abundant reserves and low cost.However,problems such as zinc dendrite growth,corrosion,by-product generation,hydrogen evolution and leakage,and evaporation of electrolyte affect the commercialization of zinc-air batteries.In addition,currently widely used aqueous electrolytes lead to larger batteries,which is not conducive to the development of emerging smart devices.The characteristics of the hydrogel electrolyte can solve the above problems.In order to promote the wider application of gel electrolyte-based zinc batteries,this paper reviews the recently reported polymer electrolytes in flexible zinc-air batteries(FZABs),reviews the working mechanism of ZABs,and enumerates the general assembly structure of FZABs.The types and characteristics of hydrogel electrolytes with excellent performance at present,as well as the corresponding performance of FZABs,are summarized.In addition,the challenges in the application of gel electrolytes and gel-based FZABs are discussed,and the future research and development prospects of next-generation high-performance solid-state ZABs are prospected.展开更多
High-performance ion-conducting hydrogels(ICHs)are vital for developing flexible electronic devices.However,the robustness and ion-conducting behavior of ICHs deteriorate at extreme tempera-tures,hampering their use i...High-performance ion-conducting hydrogels(ICHs)are vital for developing flexible electronic devices.However,the robustness and ion-conducting behavior of ICHs deteriorate at extreme tempera-tures,hampering their use in soft electronics.To resolve these issues,a method involving freeze–thawing and ionizing radiation technology is reported herein for synthesizing a novel double-network(DN)ICH based on a poly(ionic liquid)/MXene/poly(vinyl alcohol)(PMP DN ICH)system.The well-designed ICH exhibits outstanding ionic conductivity(63.89 mS cm^(-1) at 25℃),excellent temperature resistance(-60–80℃),prolonged stability(30 d at ambient temperature),high oxidation resist-ance,remarkable antibacterial activity,decent mechanical performance,and adhesion.Additionally,the ICH performs effectively in a flexible wireless strain sensor,thermal sensor,all-solid-state supercapacitor,and single-electrode triboelectric nanogenerator,thereby highlighting its viability in constructing soft electronic devices.The highly integrated gel structure endows these flexible electronic devices with stable,reliable signal output performance.In particular,the all-solid-state supercapacitor containing the PMP DN ICH electrolyte exhibits a high areal specific capacitance of 253.38 mF cm^(-2)(current density,1 mA cm^(-2))and excellent environmental adaptability.This study paves the way for the design and fabrication of high-performance mul-tifunctional/flexible ICHs for wearable sensing,energy-storage,and energy-harvesting applications.展开更多
Nanocomposite dielectrics show great promising application in developing next generation wearable all-solidstate cooling devices owing to the possessed advantages of high cooling efficiency, light-weight and small vol...Nanocomposite dielectrics show great promising application in developing next generation wearable all-solidstate cooling devices owing to the possessed advantages of high cooling efficiency, light-weight and small volume without the induced greenhouse effect or serious harm to ozone layer in the exploited refrigerants. However, low electrocaloric strength in nanocomposite dielectric is severely restricting its wide-spread application because of high applied operating voltage to improve electrocaloric effect. After addressing the chosen optimized ferroelectric ceramic and ferroelectric polymer matrix in conjunction with the analysis of crucial parameters, recent progress of electrocaloric effect(ECE) in polymer nanocomposites has been considerably reviewed. Subsequently, prior to proposing the conceptual design and devices/systems in electrocaloric nanocomposites, the existing developed devices/systems are reviewed. Finally, conclusions and prospects are conducted, including the aspects of materials chosen, structural design and key issues to be considered in improving electrocaloric effect of polymer nanocomposite dielectrics for flexible solidstate cooling devices.展开更多
Electrochromic materials are capable of reversibly switching their colors or optical properties through redox reactions under applied voltages,which have shown great potential applications including smart windows,none...Electrochromic materials are capable of reversibly switching their colors or optical properties through redox reactions under applied voltages,which have shown great potential applications including smart windows,nonemissive displays,optical filters,among others.Although the current rigid electrochromic devices have shown emerging interest and developed rapidly,many applications(e.g.,wearable/deformable optoelectronics)are blocked due to their inflexible features.Herein,the adaption of rigid electrochromic devices to flexible ones is of particular interest for the new era of smart optoelectronics.In this review,the current state-of-the-art achievements of flexible electrochromic devices(FECDs)are highlighted,along with their design strategies and the choice of electrochromic materials.The recent research progress of FECDs is reviewed in detail,and the challenges and corresponding solutions for real-world applications of FECDs are discussed.Furthermore,we summarize the basic fabrication strategies of FECDs and their potential applications.In addition,the development trend,the perspectives,and the outlook of FECDs are discussed at the end of this Review,which may provide recommendations and potential directions to advance the practical applications of FECDs.展开更多
The booming developments in portable and wearable electronics promote the design of flexible energy storage systems. Flexible supercapacitors and batteries as promising energy storage devices have attracted tremendous...The booming developments in portable and wearable electronics promote the design of flexible energy storage systems. Flexible supercapacitors and batteries as promising energy storage devices have attracted tremendous attention. As the key component of both supercapacitors and batteries, electrode materials with excellent flexibility should be considered to match with highly flexible energy storage devices. Owing to large surface area, good thermal and chemical stability, high conductivity and mechanical flexibility,graphene-based materials have been widely employed to serve as promising electrodes of flexible energy storage devices. Considerable efforts have been devoted to the fabrication of flexible graphene-based electrodes through a variety of strategies. Moreover, different configurations of energy storage devices based on these active materials are designed. This review highlights flexible graphene-based two-dimensional film and one-dimensional fiber supercapacitors and various batteries including lithium-ion, lithium–sulfur and other batteries. The challenges and promising perspectives of the graphene-based materials for flexible energy storage devices are also discussed.展开更多
To prevent and mitigate environmental degradation,high-performance and cost-effective electrochemical flexible energy storage systems need to be urgently developed.This demand has led to an increase in research on ele...To prevent and mitigate environmental degradation,high-performance and cost-effective electrochemical flexible energy storage systems need to be urgently developed.This demand has led to an increase in research on electrode materials for high-capacity flexible supercapacitors and secondary batteries,which have greatly aided the development of contemporary digital communications and electric vehicles.The use of layered double hydroxides(LDHs)as electrode materials has shown productive results over the last decade,owing to their easy production,versatile composition,low cost,and excellent physicochemical features.This review highlights the distinctive 2D sheet-like structures and electrochemical characteristics of LDH materials,as well as current developments in their fabrication strategies for expanding the application scope of LDHs as electrode materials for flexible supercapacitors and alkali metal(Li,Na,K)ion batteries.展开更多
Electrochromic technology has gained significant attention in various fields such as displays,smart windows,biomedical monitoring,military camouflage,human-machine interaction,and electronic skin due to its ability to...Electrochromic technology has gained significant attention in various fields such as displays,smart windows,biomedical monitoring,military camouflage,human-machine interaction,and electronic skin due to its ability to provide reversible and fast color changes under applied voltage.With the rapid development and increasing demand for flexible electronics,flexible electrochromic devices(FECDs)that offer smarter and more controllable light modulation hold great promise for practical applications.The electrochromic material(ECM)undergoing color changes during the electrochemical reactions is one of the key components in electrochromic devices.Among the ECMs,viologens,a family of organic small molecules with 1,1'-disubstituted-4,4'-dipyridinium salts,have garnered extensive research interest,due to their well-reversible redox reactions,excellent electron acceptance ability,and the ability to produce multiple colors.Notably,viologen-based FECDs demonstrate color changes in the liquid or semisolid electrolyte layer,eliminating the need for two solid electrodes and thus simplifying the device structure.Consequently,viologens offer significant potential for the development of FECDs with high optical contrast,fast response speed,and excellent stability.This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the progress and perspectives of viologen-based FECDs.It begins by summarizing the typical structure and recent exciting developments in viologen-based FECDs,along with their advantages and disadvantages.Furthermore,the review discusses recent advancements in FECDs with additional functionalities such as sensing,photochromism,and energy storage.Finally,the remaining challenges and potential research directions for the future of viologen-based FECDs are addressed.展开更多
Flexible thermoelectric devices(F-TEDs)show great potentials to be applied in curved surface for power generation by harvesting low-grade energy from human body and other heat sources.However,their power generation ef...Flexible thermoelectric devices(F-TEDs)show great potentials to be applied in curved surface for power generation by harvesting low-grade energy from human body and other heat sources.However,their power generation efficiency is constrained by both unsatisfactory constituent materials performance and immature device design.Here,we used an optimal alignment of vertically-aligned poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)polystyrene sulfonate(PEDOT:PSS)arrays to assemble a 2.7×3.2 cm^(2)F-TEDs,exhibiting a maximum power output of 10.5μW.Such a high performance can be ascribed to the outstanding power factor of 198μW m^(-1)K^(-2)by the synergetic effect of both high charge mobility and optimal oxidation level and the optimized array alignment that maximizes the temperature difference utilization ratio across the TE legs.Particularly,optimized leg distance of 6 mm and leg length of 12 mm are determined to realize a high temperature difference utilization ratio of over 95%and a record-high output power density of 1.21μW cm^(-2)under a temperature difference of 30 K.Further,reliable bending(1000 cycles)and stability(240 h)tests indicate the outstanding mechanical robustness and environmental stability of the developed F-TEDs.This study indicates our reasonable device design concept and facile material treatment techniques secure high-performance F-TEDs,serving as a reference for other flexible energy harvesting devices with wide practical applications.展开更多
For the purpose of developing flexible organic photovoltaic devices, we have fabricated two flexible devices using 5-formyl- 2,2′：5′,2″：5″,2′″-quaterthiophene （4T-CHO）, 5-formyl-2,2′：5′, 2″：5″,2′″：...For the purpose of developing flexible organic photovoltaic devices, we have fabricated two flexible devices using 5-formyl- 2,2′：5′,2″：5″,2′″-quaterthiophene （4T-CHO）, 5-formyl-2,2′：5′, 2″：5″,2′″：5′″,2″″-quinquethiophene （5T-CHO） and 3,4,9,10-perylenetertracarboxylic dianhydride （PTCDA）. The PET-ITO/4T-CHO/PTCDA/A1 device has an open circuit voltage （Voc） of 1.56 V, photoelectric conversion efficiency of 0.77%. The PET-ITO/5T-CHO/PTCDA/A1 device has a Voc of 1.70 V, photoelectric conversion efficiency of 0.84%. The two flexible devices have high Voc （1.56 and 1.70 V）. It is possible that intermolecular hydrogen bonding between -CHO group of nT-CHO and carboxylic dianhydride of PTCDA contributes to enhancing the efficiency by promoting interfacial electron transfer and eliminating the subconducting band trap sites.展开更多
Wearable flexible sensor devices have the characteristics of lightweight and miniaturization.Currently,power supply and detection components limit the portability of wearable flexible sensor devices.Meanwhile,conventi...Wearable flexible sensor devices have the characteristics of lightweight and miniaturization.Currently,power supply and detection components limit the portability of wearable flexible sensor devices.Meanwhile,conventional liquid electrolytes are unsuitable for the integration of sensing devices.To address these constraints,wearable biofuel cells and flexible electrochromic displays have been introduced,which can improve integration with other devices,safety,and color-coded display data.Meanwhile,electrode chips prepared through screen printing technology can further improve portability.In this work,a wearable sensor device with screen-printed chips was constructed and used for non-invasive detection of glucose.Agarose gel electrolytes doped with PDA-CNTs were prepared,and the mechanical strength and moisture retention were significantly improved compared with traditional gel electrolytes.Glucose in interstitial fluid was non-invasive extracted to the skin surface using reverse iontophoresis.As a biofuel for wearable biofuel cells,glucose drives self-powered sensor and electrochromic display to produce color change,allowing for visually measurement of glucose levels in body fluids.Accurate detection results can be visualized by reading the RGB value with a cell phone.展开更多
By means of inkjet printing technique, flexible and all-solid-state micro-supercapacitors(MSCs) were fabricated with carbon-based hybrid ink composed of graphene oxide(GO,98.0vol.%) ink and commercial pen ink(2.0vol.%...By means of inkjet printing technique, flexible and all-solid-state micro-supercapacitors(MSCs) were fabricated with carbon-based hybrid ink composed of graphene oxide(GO,98.0vol.%) ink and commercial pen ink(2.0vol.%). A small amount of commercial pen ink was added to effectively reduce the agglomeration of theGO sheets during solvent evaporation and the following reduction processes in which the presence of graphite carbon nanoparticles served as nano-spacer to separate GO sheets. The printed device fabricated using the hybrid ink,combined with the binder-free microelectrodes and interdigital microelectrode configuration, exhibits nearly 780%enhancement in areal capacitance compared with that of pure GO ink. It also shows excellent flexibility and cycling stability with nearly 100% retention of the areal capacitance after 10,000 cycles. The all-solid-state device can be optionally connected in series or in parallel to meet the voltage and capacity requirements for a given application.This work demonstrates a promising future of the carbonbased hybrid ink for directly large-scale inkjet printing MSCs for disposable energy storage devices.展开更多
基金funded by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2022YFB3807105)National Natural Science Foundation of China(52090033)+3 种基金State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials(KF222318)Jiangsu Province Industry-University-Research Cooperation Project(BY2022799)Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(KYCX243534KYCX243521)。
文摘Photo-assisted flexible energy storage devices,combining photoelectric conversion and electrochemical energy storage,emerge as an innovative solution for sustainable energy systems.This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in photo-assisted flexible energy storage technology,covering material design,working mechanisms,and practical applications.We systematically examine diverse electrode materials,such as metal oxides,metal sulfides,organic photosensitive materials,and composites,emphasizing their roles in boosting device performance.Special focus is placed on emerging technologies—including heterostructure engineering,surface modification,and intelligent control systems—that have notably enhanced energy conversion efficiency and storage capacity.The review also discusses current challenges,such as material stability,conversion efficiency,and standardization,and proposes strategic directions for future development.Recent breakthroughs in photo-assisted supercapacitors,lithium-based batteries,zinc-based batteries,and other innovative storage systems are critically assessed,offering key insights into their practical application potential in wearable electronics,self-powered sensors,and beyond.This comprehensive analysis establishes a framework for understanding the current status of photo-assisted flexible energy storage technology and guides future research toward high-performance,sustainable energy storage solutions.
基金supported by the Science and Technology Development Fund,Macao SAR(0119/2022/A3 and 0009/2023/ITP1)the Research Grant from the University of Macao and the University of Macao Development Foundation(SRG2022-00038-FST and MYRG-GRG2023-00225-FST-UMDF).
文摘Flexible devices are increasingly crucial in various aspects of our lives,including healthcare devices and humanmachine interface systems,revolutionizing human life.As technology evolves rapidly,there is a high demand for innovative manufacturing methods that enable rapid prototyping of custom and multifunctional flexible devices with high quality.Recently,digital light processing(DLP)3D printing has emerged as a promising manufacturing approach due to its capabilities of creating intricate customized structures,high fabrication speed,low-cost technology and widespread adoption.This review provides a state-of-the-art overview of the recent advances in the creation of flexible devices using DLP printing,with a focus on soft actuators,flexible sensors and flexible energy devices.We emphasize how DLP printing and the development of DLP printable materials enhance the structural design,sensitivity,mechanical performance,and overall functionality of these devices.Finally,we discuss the challenges and perspectives associated with DLP-printed flexible devices.We anticipate that the continued advancements in DLP printing will foster the development of smarter flexible devices,shortening the design-to-manufacturing cycles.
基金supported financially by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52205308,22208120)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2022M711300).
文摘Flexible sensors,a class of devices that can convert external mechanical or physical signals into changes in resistance,capacitance,or current,have developed rapidly since the concept was first proposed.Due to the special properties and naturally occurring excellent microstructures of biomaterials,it can provide more desirable properties to flexible devices.This paper systematically discusses the commonly used biomaterials for bio-based flexible devices in current research applications and their deployment in preparing flexible sensors with different mechanisms.According to the characteristics of other properties and application requirements of biomaterials,the mechanisms of their functional group properties,special microstructures,and bonding interactions in the context of various sensing applications are presented in detail.The practical application scenarios of biomaterial-based flexible devices are highlighted,including human-computer interactions,energy harvesting,wound healing,and related biomedical applications.Finally,this paper also reviews in detail the limitations of biobased materials in the construction of flexible devices and presents challenges and trends in the development of biobased flexible sensors,as well as to better explore the properties of biomaterials to ensure functional synergy within the composite materials.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangxi Province(20232ACB204002&20232BAB202044)Jiangxi Provincial Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics(20212BCD42004&20242BCC32010).
文摘Flexible electrochromic devices(FECDs)demonstrate significant potential for applications in wearable elec-tronics,military camouflage,and flexible smart displays.As a crucial electrochromic material,poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulfonate(PEDOT:PSS)is widely used in FECDs due to its excellent mechanical flexibility,tunable conductivity,and non-toxicity.However,the manufacturing process for patterned PEDOT:PSS electrochromic devices remains intricate,costly,and challenging to personalize.To address this challenge,we have developed a 3D-printable ink with controllable rheological properties through a concentration-tuning strategy,enabling programmable,patterned printing of PEDOT-based conductive polymer electrochromic layers.The 3D-printed FECDs exhibit outstanding electrochromic performance,including a high optical contrast(up to 47.9%at 635 nm),fast response times(t_(c)=1.6 s;t_(b)=0.6 s),high coloration efficiency(352 cm^(2) C^(-1)),and good cycling stability(with only a 9.3%decrease in optical contrast after 100 electrochemical cycles).Finally,we utilize 3D printing technology to construct flexible,patterned PEDOT:PSS electrochromic devices with bespoke butterfly designs.This work establishes the theoretical foundation for the application of 3D printing technology in PEDOT:PSS flexible electrochromic devices.
基金Funded by the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong(Nos.2014A030313241,2014B090901068,and 2016A010103003)。
文摘Two viologen derivatives containing fluorine substituent(F)with an asymmetric structures,1,1'-bis(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]dihexafluorophosphate(DFPV)and 1-benzyl-1'-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-[4,4'-bipyridine]di-hexafluorophosphate(Bn-FPV),were synthesized.These viologen derivatives as active materials were used to assemble both flexible and rigid electrochromic devices(ECDs).ECDs based on DFPV exhibited reversible color change from colorless to deep green and ECDs based on Bn-FPV exhibited reversible color change from colorless to blue-green within applied voltage.It was found that the devices based on DFPV showed cycle stability,which could still maintain more than 90% after 1000 cycles.In addition,the modulation rate of the device to the solar irradiance is also calculated to characterize its application potential in smart windows.Among them,the rigid device(R-DFPV)based on the DFPV has a large solar irradiance modulation rate of 54.66%,which has the potential to be used as smart windows.
基金Acknowledgements The authors acknowledge financial support given by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （Grant Nos. 91323303, 61401292, 61405133, 61505131, and 61575135）, the Jiangsu Science andTechnology Department （Grant Nos. BK20140350, BK20140348, and BK20150309）, the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education （Grant No. 20133201120027）, the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation （Grant No. 2015M571816）, and the project of the Priority Academic Program Development （PAPD） of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.
文摘Recent advances in electronic and photonic devices, such as artificial skin, wearable systems, organic and inorganic light-emitting diodes, have gained consider- able commercial and scientific interest in the academe and in industries. However, low-cost and high-throughput nano-manufacturing is difficult to realize with the use of traditional photolithographic processes. In this review, we summarize the status and the limitations of current nano- patterning techniques for scalable and flexible functional devices in terms of working principle, resolution, and processing speed. Finally, several remaining unsolved problems in nano-manufacturing are discussed, and future research directions are highlighted.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Nos.2017YFA0208200,2016YFB0700600,2015CB659300)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21403105,21573108)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(No.020514380107)
文摘Flexible devices, such as flexible electronic devices and flexible energy storage devices, have attracted a significant amount of attention in recent years for their potential applications in modern human lives. The development of flexible devices is moving forward rapidly, as the innovation of methods and manufacturing processes has greatly encouraged the research of flexible devices. This review focuses on advanced materials, architecture designs and abundant applications of flexible devices, and discusses the problems and challenges in current situations of flexible devices. We summarize the discovery of novel materials and the design of new architectures for improving the performance of flexible devices. Finally, we introduce the applications of flexible devices as key components in real life.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2018YFA0108100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62104009).
文摘Cardiovascular diseases(CVDs)are one of the most serious diseases threatening human health in the world.Therefore,effective monitoring and treatment of CVDs are urgently needed.Compared with traditional rigid devices,nanomaterials based flexible devices open up new opportunities for further development beneficial from the unique properties of nanomaterials which contribute to excellent performance to better prevent and treat CVDs.This review summarizes recent advances of nanomaterials based flexible devices for the monitoring and treatment of CVDs.First,we review the outstanding characteristics of nanomaterials.Next,we introduce flexible devices based on nanomaterials for practical use in CVDs including in vivo,ex vivo,and in vitro methods.At last,we make a conclusion and discuss the further development needed for nanomaterials and monitoring and treatment devices to better care CVDs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52163022 and 62305076)Guizhou Provincial Education Department Youth Science and Technology Talent Development project(No.KY2022-136)+3 种基金Guizhou Science and Technology Plan General Program(No.ZK2022-155)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M740505)Sichuan Science and Technology Program(No.2024ZYD0196)Sichuan Postdoctoral Science Special Foundation(No.TB2023010)
文摘Traditional electrodes for flexible/wearable electrochromic zinc ion batteries(EC-ZIBs)are typically prepared using electrodeposition or hydrothermal methods which suffer from poor adhesion,leading to significan performance degradation during repeated bending.In this paper,a Prussian blue electrode with MXene(MPB elec trode)-assisted in situ growth was prepared by the two-dimensional-material-assisted in situ growth(TAIG)method.The MPB electrode,achieved through simple immersion,features a nanoparticle shape with strong bonding to the flexible substrate.This nanoparticle-shaped PB does not clog the pores of the nylon fibers and grows inside the nylon fibers,which ultimately shortens the ion channels,allowing short ion diffusion pathways,fas electrochemical kinetics,favorable electrolyte penetration and improved specific capacity.In the fabrication of EC-ZIB devices,the MPB cathode exhibits a high specific capacity of 197.2 mAh g^(-1)at 2 A g^(-1)and retains 79.7%of its capacity even with a tenfold increase in current density.Additionally,the MPB electrode demonstrates excellent electrochromic performance(yellow,green and blue)within the range of 0.5 to 1.8 V,with rapid switching time of only 2.2 s for coloring and 2.0 s for bleaching.Therefore,the MPB electrodes fulfill the requirements for multifunctional devices,allowing easy monitoring of energy storage levels through color changes,and showing potential applications in smart camouflage,wearable displays and other fields,promoting the development of flexible smart energy storage devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22003041)the Hunan Students’Platform for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(D202405282123047693 and S202410555214).
文摘With the rapid development of flexible and wearable electronic devices,the demand for flexible power sources with high energy density and long service life is imminent.Zinc-air batteries have long been regarded as an important development direction in the future due to their high safety,environmental efficiency,abundant reserves and low cost.However,problems such as zinc dendrite growth,corrosion,by-product generation,hydrogen evolution and leakage,and evaporation of electrolyte affect the commercialization of zinc-air batteries.In addition,currently widely used aqueous electrolytes lead to larger batteries,which is not conducive to the development of emerging smart devices.The characteristics of the hydrogel electrolyte can solve the above problems.In order to promote the wider application of gel electrolyte-based zinc batteries,this paper reviews the recently reported polymer electrolytes in flexible zinc-air batteries(FZABs),reviews the working mechanism of ZABs,and enumerates the general assembly structure of FZABs.The types and characteristics of hydrogel electrolytes with excellent performance at present,as well as the corresponding performance of FZABs,are summarized.In addition,the challenges in the application of gel electrolytes and gel-based FZABs are discussed,and the future research and development prospects of next-generation high-performance solid-state ZABs are prospected.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11875138,52077095).
文摘High-performance ion-conducting hydrogels(ICHs)are vital for developing flexible electronic devices.However,the robustness and ion-conducting behavior of ICHs deteriorate at extreme tempera-tures,hampering their use in soft electronics.To resolve these issues,a method involving freeze–thawing and ionizing radiation technology is reported herein for synthesizing a novel double-network(DN)ICH based on a poly(ionic liquid)/MXene/poly(vinyl alcohol)(PMP DN ICH)system.The well-designed ICH exhibits outstanding ionic conductivity(63.89 mS cm^(-1) at 25℃),excellent temperature resistance(-60–80℃),prolonged stability(30 d at ambient temperature),high oxidation resist-ance,remarkable antibacterial activity,decent mechanical performance,and adhesion.Additionally,the ICH performs effectively in a flexible wireless strain sensor,thermal sensor,all-solid-state supercapacitor,and single-electrode triboelectric nanogenerator,thereby highlighting its viability in constructing soft electronic devices.The highly integrated gel structure endows these flexible electronic devices with stable,reliable signal output performance.In particular,the all-solid-state supercapacitor containing the PMP DN ICH electrolyte exhibits a high areal specific capacitance of 253.38 mF cm^(-2)(current density,1 mA cm^(-2))and excellent environmental adaptability.This study paves the way for the design and fabrication of high-performance mul-tifunctional/flexible ICHs for wearable sensing,energy-storage,and energy-harvesting applications.
基金Project(202045007) supported by the Start-up Funds for Outstanding Talents in Central South University,China。
文摘Nanocomposite dielectrics show great promising application in developing next generation wearable all-solidstate cooling devices owing to the possessed advantages of high cooling efficiency, light-weight and small volume without the induced greenhouse effect or serious harm to ozone layer in the exploited refrigerants. However, low electrocaloric strength in nanocomposite dielectric is severely restricting its wide-spread application because of high applied operating voltage to improve electrocaloric effect. After addressing the chosen optimized ferroelectric ceramic and ferroelectric polymer matrix in conjunction with the analysis of crucial parameters, recent progress of electrocaloric effect(ECE) in polymer nanocomposites has been considerably reviewed. Subsequently, prior to proposing the conceptual design and devices/systems in electrocaloric nanocomposites, the existing developed devices/systems are reviewed. Finally, conclusions and prospects are conducted, including the aspects of materials chosen, structural design and key issues to be considered in improving electrocaloric effect of polymer nanocomposite dielectrics for flexible solidstate cooling devices.
基金the support from the “Qilu Young Scholar” program (62460082163097) of Shandong Universitythe National Natural Science Foundation of China (62105185)+1 种基金Shandong Excellent Young Scientists Fund Program (Overseas) (2022HWYQ-021)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation (2022A1515011516)
文摘Electrochromic materials are capable of reversibly switching their colors or optical properties through redox reactions under applied voltages,which have shown great potential applications including smart windows,nonemissive displays,optical filters,among others.Although the current rigid electrochromic devices have shown emerging interest and developed rapidly,many applications(e.g.,wearable/deformable optoelectronics)are blocked due to their inflexible features.Herein,the adaption of rigid electrochromic devices to flexible ones is of particular interest for the new era of smart optoelectronics.In this review,the current state-of-the-art achievements of flexible electrochromic devices(FECDs)are highlighted,along with their design strategies and the choice of electrochromic materials.The recent research progress of FECDs is reviewed in detail,and the challenges and corresponding solutions for real-world applications of FECDs are discussed.Furthermore,we summarize the basic fabrication strategies of FECDs and their potential applications.In addition,the development trend,the perspectives,and the outlook of FECDs are discussed at the end of this Review,which may provide recommendations and potential directions to advance the practical applications of FECDs.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21573116 and 21231005)Ministry of Education of China(B12015 and IRT13R30)Tianjin Basic and High-Tech Development(15JCYBJC17300)
文摘The booming developments in portable and wearable electronics promote the design of flexible energy storage systems. Flexible supercapacitors and batteries as promising energy storage devices have attracted tremendous attention. As the key component of both supercapacitors and batteries, electrode materials with excellent flexibility should be considered to match with highly flexible energy storage devices. Owing to large surface area, good thermal and chemical stability, high conductivity and mechanical flexibility,graphene-based materials have been widely employed to serve as promising electrodes of flexible energy storage devices. Considerable efforts have been devoted to the fabrication of flexible graphene-based electrodes through a variety of strategies. Moreover, different configurations of energy storage devices based on these active materials are designed. This review highlights flexible graphene-based two-dimensional film and one-dimensional fiber supercapacitors and various batteries including lithium-ion, lithium–sulfur and other batteries. The challenges and promising perspectives of the graphene-based materials for flexible energy storage devices are also discussed.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC Grant No.62174152).
文摘To prevent and mitigate environmental degradation,high-performance and cost-effective electrochemical flexible energy storage systems need to be urgently developed.This demand has led to an increase in research on electrode materials for high-capacity flexible supercapacitors and secondary batteries,which have greatly aided the development of contemporary digital communications and electric vehicles.The use of layered double hydroxides(LDHs)as electrode materials has shown productive results over the last decade,owing to their easy production,versatile composition,low cost,and excellent physicochemical features.This review highlights the distinctive 2D sheet-like structures and electrochemical characteristics of LDH materials,as well as current developments in their fabrication strategies for expanding the application scope of LDHs as electrode materials for flexible supercapacitors and alkali metal(Li,Na,K)ion batteries.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22105106)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province of China(BK20210603)+1 种基金the Nanjing Science and Technology Innovation Project for overseas Students(NJKCZYZZ2022–05)the Start-up Funding from NUPTSF(NY221003)。
文摘Electrochromic technology has gained significant attention in various fields such as displays,smart windows,biomedical monitoring,military camouflage,human-machine interaction,and electronic skin due to its ability to provide reversible and fast color changes under applied voltage.With the rapid development and increasing demand for flexible electronics,flexible electrochromic devices(FECDs)that offer smarter and more controllable light modulation hold great promise for practical applications.The electrochromic material(ECM)undergoing color changes during the electrochemical reactions is one of the key components in electrochromic devices.Among the ECMs,viologens,a family of organic small molecules with 1,1'-disubstituted-4,4'-dipyridinium salts,have garnered extensive research interest,due to their well-reversible redox reactions,excellent electron acceptance ability,and the ability to produce multiple colors.Notably,viologen-based FECDs demonstrate color changes in the liquid or semisolid electrolyte layer,eliminating the need for two solid electrodes and thus simplifying the device structure.Consequently,viologens offer significant potential for the development of FECDs with high optical contrast,fast response speed,and excellent stability.This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the progress and perspectives of viologen-based FECDs.It begins by summarizing the typical structure and recent exciting developments in viologen-based FECDs,along with their advantages and disadvantages.Furthermore,the review discusses recent advancements in FECDs with additional functionalities such as sensing,photochromism,and energy storage.Finally,the remaining challenges and potential research directions for the future of viologen-based FECDs are addressed.
基金the financial support provided by the Australian Research CouncilHBIS-UQ Innovation centre for Sustainable Steel project+1 种基金QUT Capacity Building Professor Programthe China Scholarship Council for providing the Ph.D.stipend。
文摘Flexible thermoelectric devices(F-TEDs)show great potentials to be applied in curved surface for power generation by harvesting low-grade energy from human body and other heat sources.However,their power generation efficiency is constrained by both unsatisfactory constituent materials performance and immature device design.Here,we used an optimal alignment of vertically-aligned poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)polystyrene sulfonate(PEDOT:PSS)arrays to assemble a 2.7×3.2 cm^(2)F-TEDs,exhibiting a maximum power output of 10.5μW.Such a high performance can be ascribed to the outstanding power factor of 198μW m^(-1)K^(-2)by the synergetic effect of both high charge mobility and optimal oxidation level and the optimized array alignment that maximizes the temperature difference utilization ratio across the TE legs.Particularly,optimized leg distance of 6 mm and leg length of 12 mm are determined to realize a high temperature difference utilization ratio of over 95%and a record-high output power density of 1.21μW cm^(-2)under a temperature difference of 30 K.Further,reliable bending(1000 cycles)and stability(240 h)tests indicate the outstanding mechanical robustness and environmental stability of the developed F-TEDs.This study indicates our reasonable device design concept and facile material treatment techniques secure high-performance F-TEDs,serving as a reference for other flexible energy harvesting devices with wide practical applications.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Technology of China(National Key Program for Basic Research,No.2001-CCA03500)NSFC(Nos.20674022,20534020,and 20774031)+1 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong(Nos.04105931 and 2006A10702003)Guangzhou(No.2004J1-C0041)for financial support.
文摘For the purpose of developing flexible organic photovoltaic devices, we have fabricated two flexible devices using 5-formyl- 2,2′：5′,2″：5″,2′″-quaterthiophene （4T-CHO）, 5-formyl-2,2′：5′, 2″：5″,2′″：5′″,2″″-quinquethiophene （5T-CHO） and 3,4,9,10-perylenetertracarboxylic dianhydride （PTCDA）. The PET-ITO/4T-CHO/PTCDA/A1 device has an open circuit voltage （Voc） of 1.56 V, photoelectric conversion efficiency of 0.77%. The PET-ITO/5T-CHO/PTCDA/A1 device has a Voc of 1.70 V, photoelectric conversion efficiency of 0.84%. The two flexible devices have high Voc （1.56 and 1.70 V）. It is possible that intermolecular hydrogen bonding between -CHO group of nT-CHO and carboxylic dianhydride of PTCDA contributes to enhancing the efficiency by promoting interfacial electron transfer and eliminating the subconducting band trap sites.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22174055)Key R&D Program of Zhenjiang City(No.NY2022012)。
文摘Wearable flexible sensor devices have the characteristics of lightweight and miniaturization.Currently,power supply and detection components limit the portability of wearable flexible sensor devices.Meanwhile,conventional liquid electrolytes are unsuitable for the integration of sensing devices.To address these constraints,wearable biofuel cells and flexible electrochromic displays have been introduced,which can improve integration with other devices,safety,and color-coded display data.Meanwhile,electrode chips prepared through screen printing technology can further improve portability.In this work,a wearable sensor device with screen-printed chips was constructed and used for non-invasive detection of glucose.Agarose gel electrolytes doped with PDA-CNTs were prepared,and the mechanical strength and moisture retention were significantly improved compared with traditional gel electrolytes.Glucose in interstitial fluid was non-invasive extracted to the skin surface using reverse iontophoresis.As a biofuel for wearable biofuel cells,glucose drives self-powered sensor and electrochromic display to produce color change,allowing for visually measurement of glucose levels in body fluids.Accurate detection results can be visualized by reading the RGB value with a cell phone.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.11274308 and 21401202)
文摘By means of inkjet printing technique, flexible and all-solid-state micro-supercapacitors(MSCs) were fabricated with carbon-based hybrid ink composed of graphene oxide(GO,98.0vol.%) ink and commercial pen ink(2.0vol.%). A small amount of commercial pen ink was added to effectively reduce the agglomeration of theGO sheets during solvent evaporation and the following reduction processes in which the presence of graphite carbon nanoparticles served as nano-spacer to separate GO sheets. The printed device fabricated using the hybrid ink,combined with the binder-free microelectrodes and interdigital microelectrode configuration, exhibits nearly 780%enhancement in areal capacitance compared with that of pure GO ink. It also shows excellent flexibility and cycling stability with nearly 100% retention of the areal capacitance after 10,000 cycles. The all-solid-state device can be optionally connected in series or in parallel to meet the voltage and capacity requirements for a given application.This work demonstrates a promising future of the carbonbased hybrid ink for directly large-scale inkjet printing MSCs for disposable energy storage devices.
