Hybrid Material Systems for Flexible Electronics Electro-Mechanical Performance and Future Prospects

Year : 2025 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 01 | Page : 7 12
    By

    Shubham Mishra,

  1. Research Scholar, Department of Electrical Engineering, Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Flexible electronics are transforming the landscape of modern electronic systems, enabling devices that are lightweight, stretchable, and adaptable to complex surfaces. These technologies are particularly impactful in applications such as wearable health monitors, soft robotics, energy harvesting systems, and implantable biomedical devices. At the heart of this evolution are hybrid material systems—engineered composites that combine organic polymers and inorganic nanomaterials to achieve synergistic electro-mechanical properties. These materials address the limitations of conventional rigid electronics by offering a balanced combination of electrical conductivity, mechanical resilience, and long-term environmental stability. This review critically examines recent progress in hybrid systems for flexible electronics, with an emphasis on materials such as conductive polymers (e.g., PEDOT:PSS), carbon-based nanomaterials (e.g., graphene, CNTs), metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and polymer-based composites. The influence of material architecture and interfacial bonding on conductivity under strain, mechanical fatigue resistance, and deformation tolerance is analyzed. In particular, percolation networks and piezoresistive behavior in stretchable matrices are highlighted for their roles in sensing and circuit integrity. The paper also reviews advanced fabrication techniques including solution processing, layer-by-layer assembly, and additive manufacturing (e.g., 3D and 4D printing), which are essential for scalable production of flexible electronic components. Challenges such as filler dispersion, interfacial delamination, and thermal management are discussed alongside current mitigation strategies. Looking forward, the integration of machine learning in material discovery, development of self-healing and biodegradable composites, and standardization of testing protocols are identified as key enablers for future innovation. By summarizing the current landscape and outlining future prospects, this work aims to support continued advancements in electro-mechanically adaptive hybrid materials for next-generation flexible electronic systems.

Keywords: Hybrid composites, stretchable conductors, electro-mechanical integration, flexible device fabrication, nanomaterial-enhanced electronics, wearable electronic systems

[This article belongs to International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour ]

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Shubham Mishra. Hybrid Material Systems for Flexible Electronics Electro-Mechanical Performance and Future Prospects. International Journal of Electro-Mechanics and Material Behaviour. 2025; 03(01):7-12.
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Volume 03
Issue 01
Received 16/05/2025
Accepted 26/06/2025
Published 08/07/2025
Publication Time 53 Days
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