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Developing the Nondevelopable: Creating Curved-Surface Electronics from Nonstretchable Devices.

Steven I Rich¹, Shinyoung Lee², Kenjiro Fukuda^1,2

¹Thin-Film Device Laboratory, RIKEN, 2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama, 351-0198, Japan.

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Summary

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A novel shrink-based method enables thin-film electronics on nondevelopable curved surfaces. This approach overcomes limitations of ultrathin, non-stretchable devices, enabling new applications for smart, curved electronics.

Keywords:

conformal films curved surface electronics nondevelopable surfaces organic photovoltaics shrink film thin-film electronics ultraflexible materials

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Materials Science
Electronics Engineering
Surface Science

Background:

Curved electronics offer enhanced functionality for ergonomic, aesthetic, and optical applications.
Nondevelopable curved surfaces pose challenges for integrating conventional 2D electronics due to material limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a shrink-based paradigm for applying thin-film electronics to nondevelopable curved surfaces.
To overcome the stretchability limitations of ultrathin electronics on non-planar substrates.

Main Methods:

Investigated the wrinkling behavior of parylene-based devices under shrinkage.
Examined the impact of shrinkage on the performance of common electrical components.
Developed and tested shrinkable touch sensors and organic photovoltaics.

Main Results:

Successfully demonstrated the lamination of thin-film electronics onto various nondevelopable surfaces using a shrink-based approach.
Parylene-based devices exhibited controlled wrinkling, enabling adaptation to curved geometries.
Shrinkable touch sensors and organic photovoltaics maintained performance after integration onto curved surfaces.

Conclusions:

The shrink-based paradigm effectively integrates thin-film electronics onto nondevelopable surfaces.
This method expands the capabilities of curved electronics and bridges advancements in thin-film and curved device technologies.