Wireless sensing networks and the Internet of Things (IoT) revolution require easily integratable low-cost power sources to enable things, surfaces and systems to become “smart”. New generation printed photovoltaic (PV) cells have recently come to the fore for application in powering low-energy electronics since they can be fabricated with low-cost printing techniques as well as delivering power c

Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) convert heat to electricity without any movable parts. Such devices can play an important role in powering wearables, autonomous sensor nodes, and the Internet-of-Things (IoT). Conjugated polymers and printable inorganic nanomaterials offer the unique advantage of being processable with printing technologies. This opens a pathway for the fabrication of powerful the

3D printing has been historically relegated to fabricating conceptual models and prototypes; however, increasingly, research is now focusing on fabricating functional end-use products. As patents for 3D printing expire, new low-cost desktop systems are being adopted more widely and this trend is leading to a diversity of new products, processes and available materials. However, currently the techn

Printed electronics, a category of 3D printing technique, is rapidly gaining attention due to its potential for creating next-generation devices. Printed electronics is indeed emerging as a transformative technology capable of impacting areas from consumer electronics, wearables, healthcare to automobiles. This tutorial will provide an overview of the printed electronics landscape by discussing th

Printing technologies are revolutionizing the growing field of flexible sensors and electronics by providing cost-effective routes for processing diverse electronic materials at temperatures that are compatible with diverse substrates including plastic. Printed and flexible devices/circuits are advantageous due to their ability to conform over different shapes and curvy surfaces which is needed fo

Flexible electronics technology has made significant strides in the last decade. The potential for electronics that can be lightweight, flexible, bendable, practically conformable to any surface, is huge and has opened many new opportunities in growing sectors, such as wearables, biomedical applications and the Internet of Things. From a manufacturing standpoint, flexible electronics are known to