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Recent Advances in Flexible Transparent Electrodes With Embedded Metal Grids: From Design, Fabrication to Application

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Flexible transparent electrodes with embedded metal grids (EMTE) has great potential for applications in flexible displays, energy storage/conversion, wearable electronics, and multi‐functional sensors, etc. Their high electrical conductivity, optical transparency, mechanical flexibility, and optoelectronic integrated performance tunability provide key supports for flexible electronics. However, to achieve large‐area, low‐cost, and high‐precision manufacturing without compromising performance remains a significant challenge. In this review, the latest research progress on EMTE is summarized from three aspects: design, fabrication, and application. Firstly, the material selection, structural design, and flexible substrate adaptation of metal grids are discussed, which are crucial to enhance the electrode performance. Second, the latest advances in the high‐precision fabricating technology of EMTE are presented. In addition, typical application cases in flexible displays, solar cells, and wearable electronics are introduced, demonstrating their excellent performance and wide prospects. Finally, the future direction of EMTE is envisioned for the further development of flexible electronics technology, including material innovation, green manufacturing technology, and standardization process.

Source: Advanced Materials Technologies

DOI: 10.1002/admt.71364

Authors: Yanqiao Pan, Yue Sun, Sijing Chen, Jing Xue, Lin Jiang, Dong Ye

Institutions: Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Natural Science Foundation of Hubei Province