ABSTRACT
Integration of nanocarbon materials such as graphene, reduced graphene oxide, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) has further expanded the capabilities of flexible electronics by enabling direct manipulation of material properties for a variety of functions. This chapter discusses the fabrication and applications of flexible nanocarbon devices. It examines flexible electronic components and periphery— focusing on flexible nanocarbon transistors. The chapter also discusses the applications of flexible nanocarbon electronics to sensor applications as well as functional, wearable sensors. It also examines the future directions of flexible nanocarbon devices and their potential impacts. Flexible nanocarbon electronics are typically fabricated by two techniques: traditional lithographic microfabrication processes and direct printing using nanocarbon-based inks. Flexible electrochemical sensors are categorized based on their sensing mechanisms into electroanalytical sensors, ion-selective sensors and chemiresistors. Nanocarbon-based flexible electronics and sensors show great promise to truly transform the electronics industry.
