Printed Electronics: Materials, Manufacturing Methods, and Applications -A Critical Review

Year : 2025 | Volume : 16 | 03 | Page : –
    By

    Vidhya Rashmi,

  1. Research scholar, Department of Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Lakshmi Narain College of Technology, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

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The creation of flexible, lightweight, and inexpensive electronic devices now has a unique opportunity because to the emerging field of printed electronics. This article gives a thorough introduction to printed electronics, highlighting the materials used, the manufacturing processes utilized, and the numerous applications. The research looks at the significance and effects of printed electronic devices in reshaping sectors including consumer electronics, healthcare, and more. It examines the variety of materials used in printed electronics, such as substrates, dielectric materials, and conductive inks, and offers information on their characteristics and applicability for various applications. The study discusses several production techniques, including ink jet printing, screen printing, and roll-to-roll procedures, emphasizing the benefits, drawbacks, and scalability of each. It also looks at printed electronics’ uses in fields including flexible displays, sensors, wearable technology, and Internet of Things (IOT) technologies. The paper covers the possibilities for sustainable and environmentally friendly practices as well as the environmental effects of printed electronics. This study intends to contribute to the comprehension and continued development of this quickly developing sector, opening the way for creative and affordable electronic solutions by examining the developments and difficulties in printed electronics.

Keywords: Flexible, Lightweight, Healthcare, Sensors, Wearable Technology, Internet of Things (IOT).

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Vidhya Rashmi. Printed Electronics: Materials, Manufacturing Methods, and Applications -A Critical Review. Journal of Electronic Design Technology. 2025; 16(03):-.
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Volume 16
03
Received 14/06/2025
Accepted 23/06/2025
Published 07/07/2025
Publication Time 23 Days
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