Recent Advances in Freeform Electronics (Coursera)

Furthermore, the formation of high-performance, transparent thin films or conductors using novel materials such as cellulose nanofibers or metal nanofibers is included for course materials. Examples of device fabrications, including touch screen panels, gas / chemical / bio sensors, smart contact lenses, wireless and transparent antennas, and OLEDs, are also introduced for next generation electronic devices.

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Fundamentals for Electronic Devices

Module 1 is the fundamentals of electronics devices. Solid physics and basic theory of MOSFET are covered.

WEEK 2

Stretchable Electronics

Module 2 is Stretchable Electronics. Various approaches to form stretchable electronic devices are covered.

WEEK 3

Transparent Electrodes

Module 3 is Transparent Electrodes. Conventional materials for transparent electrodes and their alternatives are covered.

WEEK 4

Smart Sensors

Module 4 is the smart sensors. Carbon nanomaterials-based FETs and transparent, wearable electronic devices are covered.

WEEK 5

Printed Electronics

Module 5 is printed electronics. Fundamentals of printing technologies and various electronics using E-jet printing are covered.

WEEK 6

High Reliability for Deformable Electronics

Module 6 is High Reliability for Deformable Electronics. Newly developed materials for better reliability and their properties are covered.