Ultrahigh Temperature Copper-Ceramic Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Advanced high-temperature materials, metals and ceramics, have been widely sought after for printed flexible electronics under extreme conditions. However, the thermal stability and electronic performance of these materials generally diminish under extreme environments. Additionally, printable electronics typically utilize nanoscale materials, which further exacerbate the problems with oxidation and corrosion at those extreme conditions. Here we report superior thermal and electronic stability of printed copper-flexible ceramic electronics by means of integral hybridization and passivation strategies. High electric conductivity (5.6 MS/m) and thermal stability above 400 °C are achieved in the printed graphene-passivated copper platelet features, while thermal management and stability above 1000 °C of printed electronics can be achieved by using either ultrathin alumina or flexible alumina aerogel sheets. The findings shown here provide a pathway toward printed, extreme electronic applications for harsh service conditions.