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Laser-Induced Graphene Based Flexible Electronic Devices
Hao Wang1, Zifen Zhao1, Panpan Liu1
1Institute of Advanced Structure Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China.
Biosensors
|February 24, 2022
Summary
Laser-induced graphene (LIG) offers a fast, low-cost method for creating flexible, versatile materials. This review highlights LIG
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Engineering
Background:
- Laser-induced graphene (LIG) emerged in 2014 as a versatile material.
- LIG offers rapid, mask-free, and cost-effective customizable preparation.
- Its properties are suitable for flexible wearable electronics and biosensors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in LIG preparation techniques.
- To explore the diverse applications of LIG in sensing and electronics.
- To discuss future challenges and opportunities for LIG development.
Main Methods:
- Review of state-of-the-art LIG preparation methods.
- Analysis of LIG applications across various sensor types (mechanical, temperature, humidity, electrochemical, electrophysiological).
- Examination of LIG in heaters, actuators, energy storage, and human motion monitoring.
Main Results:
- LIG can be prepared on various substrates using diverse carbon sources (organic films, plants, textiles, paper).
- LIG-based devices demonstrate success in detecting bio-signals and monitoring human motion.
- Key advantages include flexible design, excellent conductivity, and substrate versatility.
Conclusions:
- LIG shows significant potential in flexible electronics and biosensing.
- Further research is needed to address remaining challenges and unlock new opportunities.
- LIG is a promising material for advanced functional devices.

