Advances in Polymer/Biomaterial-Based Electronics
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Smart and Functional Polymers".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2024 | Viewed by 1102
Special Issue Editors
Interests: flexible electronics; biocompatible electronics; resistive memory; self-powered electronics; electronic skin; sensors; polymers in electronics; 2D materials in electronics; energy harvesting
Interests: material characterization; thin films and nanotechnology; nanomaterials; thin film deposition; photovoltaics; semi-conductor device physics; optoelectronics; X-ray diffraction; nanostructured materials; nanomaterials synthesis
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue "Advances in Polymer/Biomaterial-Based Electronics” explores the evolution of electronic devices. This platform showcases innovative research on polymer materials that are revolutionizing flexibility, processing, biocompatibility, sustainability, and functionality in electronics. We solicit contributions that delve into the latest developments in conductive polymers, organic photovoltaics, sensors (humidity, temperature, pressure, and gas), recyclable biowastes, and wearable devices. We encourage submissions that focus on the synthesis of novel polymeric compounds, breakthroughs in device fabrication, the sustainable use of biomaterials/biowastes, and the optimization of polymer-based electronic properties. The exploration of the sustainability and recycling of electronic polymers is also welcomed. Join us in shaping the next generation of electronics with your esteemed research.
Dr. Muhammad Muqeet Rehman
Dr. Adnan Ali
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- advances in polymer/biomaterial-based electronics
- polymer materials
- flexibility
- processing
- biocompatibility
- sustainability
- functionality
- electronics
- conductive polymers
- organic photovoltaics
- sensors
- recyclable biowastes
- wearable devices
- synthesis
- novel polymeric compounds
- device fabrication
- biomaterials/biowastes
- polymer-based electronic properties
- recycling
- electronic polymers
Planned Papers
The below list represents only planned manuscripts. Some of these manuscripts have not been received by the Editorial Office yet. Papers submitted to MDPI journals are subject to peer-review.
Title: Self-powered Humidity Sensor driven by Triboelectric Nanogenerator composed of Bio-wasted Peanut Skin Powder
Authors: Muhammad Saqib; Shenawar Ali Khan; Maryam Khan; Shahzad Iqbal; Muhammad Muqeet Rehman; Woo Young Kim
Affiliation: Jeju National University
Abstract: The growing number of internet of things (IoT) devices has led to more electronic waste (E-waste) production, which harms the human health and environment. Self-powered sensor technology is a solution, but it often uses hazardous materials. We suggest the use of a biocompatible peanut skin bio-waste as the active material for a self-powered humidity sensor (PSP-SPHS). PSP-SPHS was developed through integration with a peanut skin based triboelectric nanogenerator (PSP-TENG). The PSP-TENG was electrically characterized and it exhibited prospective results, including an open circuit voltage (162 V), short circuit current (0.2 µA), and instantaneous power (2.2 mW) at a loading resistance of 20 MΩ. Peanut skin proved to be a great choice for the resistive humidity sensor due to its large surface area, porous surface, affordability, and sustainability. PSP-TENG was further used as a power source to the PSP-humidity sensor. PSP-SPHS worked as a humidity dependent resistor, whose resistance reduced with growing relative humidity (%RH) that boosted a decrease in voltage across the resistive humidity sensor. This proposed PSP-SPHS exhibited a good sensitivity (0.8V/RH%), fast response/recovery time (4 /10 seconds), along with excellent stability and repeatability, making it a potential candidate for self-powered humidity sensor technology.
Title: Self-powered Humidity Sensor driven by Triboelectric Nanogenerator composed of Bio-wasted Peanut Skin Powder
Authors: Muhammad Muqeet Rehman et al.
Affiliation: Jeju National University, Republic of Korea
