A Simple and Scalable Fabrication Method for Organic Electronic Devices on Textiles

J Vis Exp. 2017 Mar 13:(121):55439. doi: 10.3791/55439.

Abstract

Today, wearable electronics devices combine a large variety of functional, stretchable, and flexible technologies. However, in many cases, these devices cannot be worn under everyday conditions. Therefore, textiles are commonly considered the best substrate to accommodate electronic devices in wearable use. In this paper, we describe how to selectively pattern organic electroactive materials on textiles from a solution in an easy and scalable manner. This versatile deposition technique enables the fabrication of wearable organic electronic devices on clothes.

Publication types

  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Clothing
  • Electronics* / instrumentation
  • Equipment Design
  • Organic Chemicals / chemistry*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Textiles*

Substances

  • Organic Chemicals
  • Polymers