Topic: Advances in Deformable Transistors: Materials, Processes, and Applications

Deformable transistors are a rapidly emerging class of electronic devices that offer mechanical flexibility, stretchability, and conformability while maintaining high-performance electrical properties. These transistors are crucial for next-generation applications, including wearable electronics, bio-integrated devices, and soft robotics. Advances in novel materials such as intrinsically stretchable semiconductors, hybrid nanomaterials, and self-healing polymers have significantly improved their durability and performance under mechanical strain. Additionally, innovative fabrication processes, including printing techniques, micro/nanostructuring, and self-assembly, enable scalable production and enhanced device functionality. This review explores recent breakthroughs in deformable transistors, focusing on material innovations, advanced manufacturing strategies, and their transformative applications in healthcare, human-machine interfaces, and soft computing. By addressing key challenges such as mechanical-electrical trade-offs, stability, and large-scale integration, ongoing research is paving the way for the widespread adoption of deformable electronics in real-world environments.

Deformable transistors, stretchable electronics, wearable devices, advanced materials, flexible manufacturing, printing techniques

27 Feb 2026