Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Textile electronics have attracted great interest in wearable technology, yet their facile and reliable fabrication remains challenging. Laser-engraved graphene (LEG) technique enables customizable fabrication of circuits on substrates, but most fabrics cannot sustain high-energy laser exposure. In this study, we develop a fully biomass-based aqueous “photoresist” for LEG by employing lignin, a natural polymer from industrial byproducts, thus enables the facile fabrication of textile electronics on various commercial fabrics. The lignin “photoresist” can be applied onto the targeted fabrics and be converted into high-quality graphene under laser exposure without damaging the fabrics. The obtained graphene exhibits a resistance of 9.18 Ω/sq and is highly suitable for textile electronics. To demonstrate the wide potential of this technique, we fabricated a series of fabric-based sensors, including heavy metal ion sensors, pulse sensors, electrocardiogram electrodes, and flexible batteries. This research provides a versatile, sustainable and eco-friendly approach for the fabrication and integration of electronics on common fabrics and clothes, contributing to the development of practical textile electronics.
Source: Nano Research
Authors: Haoxuan Ma, Huarun Liang, Junxi Song, Donghang Li, Zhaoming Wang, Chenqi Cui, Jiongke Jin, Juan Du, Aibing Chen, Yingying Zhang
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $5,290
Awards: G4389565096, G6447746831
OpenAlex ID: W7131254584