Seah, G. E. K. K., Lee, Z. Y., Gan, A. W., Jiang, X., Kamarulzaman, S., Yu, J., & Goh, S. S. (2024). Covalent Adaptable Networks for Sustainable Soft Electronic Sensors and Actuators. Advanced Functional Materials. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202421060
Abstract:
The flexible electronics market is rapidly growing, driven by demand in the healthcare, automotive, and consumer industries. While these technologies enhance the daily lives, the electronic waste (e‐waste) generated in tandem poses significant environmental challenges. Covalent adaptable networks (CANs) are crosslinked polymers bearing dynamic covalent bonds (DCBs). These exchangeable bonds endow CANs not only with the high mechanical and chemical stability of thermosets but also with the stimuli‐activated reprocessability of thermoplastics. CAN‐derived electronics offer a solution to alleviate e‐waste generation since the DCBs allow for the self‐healing and recycling of these devices. Additionally, the ability of CANs to respond to stimuli is highly desirable for smart materials, especially flexible electronics. In this review, how CANs play the role of conformable substrates and dielectrics, and also as flexible electronic connectors, sensors, and actuators is comprehensively cataloged. Furthermore, the advantages gained by utilizing CANs in electronic sensors and actuators is highlighted, as well as provide the insights into design strategies to address the challenges of creating high‐performance sustainable soft electronics.
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This research / project is supported by the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) - Manufacturing, Trade and Connectivity (MTC) Programmatic Fund
Grant Reference no. : M22K9b0049
This research / project is supported by the National Research Foundation, Singapore - Singapore National Research Fellowship
Grant Reference no. : NRF-NRFF11-2019-0004
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This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Seah, G. E. K. K., Lee, Z. Y., Gan, A. W., Jiang, X., Kamarulzaman, S., Yu, J., & Goh, S. S. (2024). Covalent Adaptable Networks for Sustainable Soft Electronic Sensors and Actuators. Advanced Functional Materials. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202421060, which has been published in final form at https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202421060. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. This article may not be enhanced, enriched or otherwise transformed into a derivative work, without express permission from Wiley or by statutory rights under applicable legislation. Copyright notices must not be removed, obscured or modified. The article must be linked to Wiley’s version of record on Wiley Online Library and any embedding, framing or otherwise making available the article or pages thereof by third parties from platforms, services and websites other than Wiley Online Library must be prohibited.