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View article: A multifunctional thermochromic–elastomeric composite for integrated pressure and temperature sensing
A multifunctional thermochromic–elastomeric composite for integrated pressure and temperature sensing Open
A soft SEBS–PDA composite with MAP microstructures delivers dual pressure–temperature sensing through coupled capacitive and thermochromic responses, offering a compact, scalable, and intrinsically multimodal sensing platform.
View article: Composites of Shellac and Silver Nanowires as Flexible, Biobased, and Corrosion‐Resistant Transparent Conductive Electrodes
Composites of Shellac and Silver Nanowires as Flexible, Biobased, and Corrosion‐Resistant Transparent Conductive Electrodes Open
Silver nanowires (AgNWs) are a promising material to replace indium tin oxide as transparent conductive electrodes (TCEs) in next‐generation flexible optoelectronics. AgNWs are more environmental friendly than indium tin oxide, and offer s…
View article: Thin-Film Fracture Behavior for Diketopyrrolopyrrole Semiconducting Polymeric Films
Thin-Film Fracture Behavior for Diketopyrrolopyrrole Semiconducting Polymeric Films Open
Fracture energy, which quantifies a material's resistance to the propagation of a pre-existing crack, is a key parameter for ensuring the mechanical reliability of stretchable organic electronic devices. However, most existing methods, suc…
View article: Altering the Microstructure of Conjugated Polymers in Solution via Microwave Irradiation
Altering the Microstructure of Conjugated Polymers in Solution via Microwave Irradiation Open
Solution-processed conjugated polymers can exhibit high charge carrier mobilities depending on the microstructure of the resultant films. Controlling the solution-state aggregation, however, remains challenging for mass production. Through…
View article: Composites of Shellac and Silver Nanowires as Flexible, Biobased, and Corrosion-Resistant Transparent Conductive Electrodes
Composites of Shellac and Silver Nanowires as Flexible, Biobased, and Corrosion-Resistant Transparent Conductive Electrodes Open
Silver nanowires (AgNWs) are one of the most promising materials to replace indium tin oxide as transparent conductive electrodes (TCEs) in next-generation flexible optoelectronic devices. AgNWs are more environmentally friendly than indiu…
View article: Deuteration Effects on the Physical and Optoelectronic Properties of Donor–Acceptor Conjugated Polymers
Deuteration Effects on the Physical and Optoelectronic Properties of Donor–Acceptor Conjugated Polymers Open
The significant differences in scattering cross sections between deuterium and protium are unique to neutron scattering techniques and have been a long-standing area of interest within the neutron scattering community. Researchers have exp…
View article: Exploring mesoamerican pyramidal micro-structures in soft capacitors for positive and negative pressure sensing
Exploring mesoamerican pyramidal micro-structures in soft capacitors for positive and negative pressure sensing Open
Dual-range sensors are prevalent in pressure measurement technologies, particularly in applications requiring a single, versatile sensor with good sensitivity. In this work, we introduce a straightforward out-of-cleanroom fabrication proce…
View article: Thermal Conversion of Acetylene‐Containing Cyclotriphosphazene to Graphitic Materials: Controlling Solid‐State Morphology through Heating Rates
Thermal Conversion of Acetylene‐Containing Cyclotriphosphazene to Graphitic Materials: Controlling Solid‐State Morphology through Heating Rates Open
Carbon‐rich materials have growing potential for applications ranging from electronics to drug delivery. Traditional methods for preparing these materials often require high temperatures and yield mixtures of products with poor control ove…
View article: Fully Printed Flexible Polystyrene/Graphite-Based Temperature Sensor with Excellent Properties for Potential Smart Applications
Fully Printed Flexible Polystyrene/Graphite-Based Temperature Sensor with Excellent Properties for Potential Smart Applications Open
This study presents an innovative temperature sensor based on a thermistor nanocomposite of graphite (Gt) and polystyrene (PS). The sensor exhibited notable thermal stability and film integrity, offering two distinct linear response region…
View article: Impact of Sequential Chemical Doping on the Thin Film Mechanical Properties of Conjugated Polymers
Impact of Sequential Chemical Doping on the Thin Film Mechanical Properties of Conjugated Polymers Open
Conjugated polymer (CP) films with nanometer-scale thickness exhibit unique properties distinct from their bulk counterparts, which is an important consideration for their end application as thin film devices. In the realm of organic elect…
View article: Integrated heating & sensing for PCB EWOD chips on a digital microfluidics cloud platform
Integrated heating & sensing for PCB EWOD chips on a digital microfluidics cloud platform Open
An integrated heating and sensing module embedded in a PCB EWOD chip has been developed to control temperature of individual droplets. The module works on the recently proposed cloud-based digital microfluidics platform.
View article: Contorted graphene nanoribbons from vat dyes: synthesis, properties and charge carrier mobility
Contorted graphene nanoribbons from vat dyes: synthesis, properties and charge carrier mobility Open
Vat dyes represent an interesting class of building blocks for organic electronics as they are readily available at low cost and easy to functionalize.
View article: A versatile synthetic strategy for non-symmetric isoindigo polymers <i>via</i> modular sidechain engineering
A versatile synthetic strategy for non-symmetric isoindigo polymers <i>via</i> modular sidechain engineering Open
We introduce a streamlined synthesis of non-symmetric isoindigo-based polymers to enhance specificity and tunability. Structural and mechanical characterization was conducted to elucidate the effects of symmetry-breaking on key material pr…
View article: Engineering solvent resistance in semiconducting polymer films through UV-induced polydiacetylene crosslinking
Engineering solvent resistance in semiconducting polymer films through UV-induced polydiacetylene crosslinking Open
Topochemical polymerization of diacetylene side chains enables solvent-resistant, mechanically robust semiconducting polymer films—ideal for multilayer organic electronics via scalable, solution-based processing.
View article: Side-chain engineering of semiconducting polymers with poly(benzyl ether) dendrons: impact on electronic and mechanical properties
Side-chain engineering of semiconducting polymers with poly(benzyl ether) dendrons: impact on electronic and mechanical properties Open
We developed DPP-based polymers with dendronized side chains that significantly impact crystallinity, Young's modulus, glass transition, and charge transport, offering new opportunities for organic electronics.
View article: Polydiacetylene‐Crosslinked Oligosiloxanes for Dual‐Mode Temperature Sensing
Polydiacetylene‐Crosslinked Oligosiloxanes for Dual‐Mode Temperature Sensing Open
Polydiacetylenes (PDAs) are versatile smart materials due to their unique optoelectronic properties and sensitivity to environmental changes such as temperature, pH, and pressure, leading to distinct color transitions. Despite advantageous…
View article: Facile detection of microplastics from a variety of environmental samples with conjugated polymer nanoparticles
Facile detection of microplastics from a variety of environmental samples with conjugated polymer nanoparticles Open
Microplastic pollution constitutes a pressing global environmental issue impacting nearly every facet of human activity.
View article: Uncovering Backbone Conformation for Rigid DPP-Based Donor–Acceptor Conjugated Polymer Using Deuterium Labeling and Neutron Scattering
Uncovering Backbone Conformation for Rigid DPP-Based Donor–Acceptor Conjugated Polymer Using Deuterium Labeling and Neutron Scattering Open
The conjugated polymer's backbone conformation dictates the delocalization of electrons, ultimately affecting its optoelectronic properties. Most conjugated polymers can be viewed as semirigid rods with their backbone embedded among long a…
View article: Improving Charge Transport and Environmental Stability of Carbohydrate‐Bearing Semiconducting Polymers in Organic Field‐Effect Transistors
Improving Charge Transport and Environmental Stability of Carbohydrate‐Bearing Semiconducting Polymers in Organic Field‐Effect Transistors Open
Semiconducting polymers offer synthetic tunability, good mechanical properties, and biocompatibility, enabling the development of soft technologies previously inaccessible. Side‐chain engineering is a versatile approach for optimizing thes…
View article: The selective and sensitive fluorogenic detection of hydrogen gas using a transition metal activator and a naphthalene-based dye
The selective and sensitive fluorogenic detection of hydrogen gas using a transition metal activator and a naphthalene-based dye Open
Hydrogen (H2(g)) is a viable green fossil fuel alternative as its combustion yields only water and energy. However, H2(g) is highly flammable, explosive, and lacks odor. These characteristics warrant sensitive and specific detection method…
View article: Platinum‐Centered Oligoynes Capped by Boron Difluoride Formazanate Dyes and Their Thin‐Film Properties
Platinum‐Centered Oligoynes Capped by Boron Difluoride Formazanate Dyes and Their Thin‐Film Properties Open
Since the Nobel prize winning discovery that polyacetylene could act as a semiconductor, there has been tremendous efforts dedicated to understanding and harnessing the unusual properties of π‐conjugated polymers. Much of this research has…
View article: Printing organic‐field effect transistors from semiconducting polymers and branched polyethylene
Printing organic‐field effect transistors from semiconducting polymers and branched polyethylene Open
Organic electroactive materials, particularly semiconducting polymers, are at the forefront of emerging organic electronics. Among the plethora of unique features, the possibility to formulate inks out of these materials is particularly pr…
View article: Gait Pattern Analysis: Integration of a Highly Sensitive Flexible Pressure Sensor on a Wireless Instrumented Insole
Gait Pattern Analysis: Integration of a Highly Sensitive Flexible Pressure Sensor on a Wireless Instrumented Insole Open
Gait phase monitoring wearable sensors play a crucial role in assessing both health and athletic performance, offering valuable insights into an individual’s gait pattern. In this study, we introduced a simple and cost-effective capacitive…
View article: Tunable Solid‐State Properties and Anisotropic Charge Mobility in Hydrogen‐Bonded Diketopyrrolopyrrole Polymers via Automated Device Fabrication and Characterization
Tunable Solid‐State Properties and Anisotropic Charge Mobility in Hydrogen‐Bonded Diketopyrrolopyrrole Polymers via Automated Device Fabrication and Characterization Open
The optoelectronic properties of semiconducting polymers and device performance rely on a delicate interplay of design and processing conditions. However, screening and optimizing the relationships between these parameters for reliably fab…
View article: Inertial and Flexible Resistive Sensor Data Fusion for Wearable Breath Recognition
Inertial and Flexible Resistive Sensor Data Fusion for Wearable Breath Recognition Open
This paper proposes a novel data fusion technique for a wearable multi-sensory patch that integrates an accelerometer and a flexible resistive pressure sensor to accurately capture breathing patterns. It utilizes an accelerometer to detect…
View article: Computational Insights into the Thermophysical, Conformational and Electronic Properties of Diketopyrrolopyrrole and Isoindigo Based Semiconducting Polymers
Computational Insights into the Thermophysical, Conformational and Electronic Properties of Diketopyrrolopyrrole and Isoindigo Based Semiconducting Polymers Open
Semiconducting polymers, driving the leading edge of organic electronics and emerging soft technologies, feature a range of key attributes including broad solubility for large-scale solution deposition and charge transport properties compa…
View article: Human–Robot Interaction Using Learning from Demonstrations and a Wearable Glove with Multiple Sensors
Human–Robot Interaction Using Learning from Demonstrations and a Wearable Glove with Multiple Sensors Open
Human–robot interaction is of the utmost importance as it enables seamless collaboration and communication between humans and robots, leading to enhanced productivity and efficiency. It involves gathering data from humans, transmitting the…
View article: Real-time correlation of crystallization and segmental order in conjugated polymers
Real-time correlation of crystallization and segmental order in conjugated polymers Open
A novel approach with a combination of stage-type fast scanning calorimetry and micro-Raman spectroscopy is developed to give a comprehensive understanding of how anisotropic CPs form segmentally ordered structures with ongoing crystalliza…