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ReviewMaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Flexible Strain Sensors Based on Printing Technology: Conductive Inks, Substrates, Printability, and Applications.

Xue Qi, Jingjing Luo, Haipeng Liu, Shuheng Fan, Zhongqi Ren, Peike Wang, Suzhu Yu, Jun Wei

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Review in Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

7 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Xue QiShenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.
Jingjing LuoShenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.
Haipeng LiuShenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.
Shuheng FanShenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.
Zhongqi RenShenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.ORCID 0000-0002-8910-5743
Peike WangShenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.
Suzhu YuShenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2230-0886
Jun WeiShenzhen Key Laboratory of Flexible Printed Electronics Technology, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen), Shenzhen 518055, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Printing technology has revolutionized manufacturing by enabling high-volume, multipurpose, low-cost production with minimal environmental impact. This advancement has led to the integration of flexible electronic devices, such as displays, actuators, and sensors, into various consumer markets. Over the past few decades, printed electronics have garnered significant interest from both academic and industrial communities. Among these, flexible strain sensors stand out due to their adaptability and potential for large-scale applications. However, a comprehensive analysis of their sensing performance, particularly with respect to printability, remains lacking. This review aims to systematically explore the development of flexible strain sensors produced through printing technology, focusing on key aspects such as the formulation of conductive inks, the use of diverse substrate materials, and the challenges associated with printability. Additionally, it delves into the practical applications of these sensors across multiple industries. By providing an in-depth examination of these factors, this review offers valuable insights into the current state of printed electronics and highlights their future potential in advancing flexible sensing technologies.

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conductive ink developmentflexible electronics applicationsflexible strain sensorprintabilityprinting technology

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PMID40363617
PMCPMC12072868

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