Anisotropic substrates

Development of anisotropic thermally conducting and insulating substrates for recyclable flexible electronics

Project title: Development of anisotropic thermally conducting and insulating substrates for recyclable flexible electronicsType of project: ARIS project
Role: Partner
Financing: ARIS
Duration: 01.01.2025 – 31.12.2027
Coordinator: UM Faculty of Mechanical Engineering

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wearable electronics

This project aims to develop innovative substrates for flexible electronics by integrating thermally conductive inorganic 2D nanosheets (boron/aluminum nitride) with organic renewable nanofibrillated cellulose and PVA. The goal is to create substrates with enhanced heat dissipation, electrical insulation, flexibility, and mechanical strength while maintaining sustainable and scalable production. Advanced processing techniques, including microwave/ultrasound exfoliation, vacuum-assisted filtration, and cost-effective slot-die coating, will be explored. Machine learning will be used to optimize substrate design and fabrication parameters, ensuring high performance for applications in wearable devices, optoelectronics, and intelligent packaging. The project also includes life cycle assessment (LCA) and recycling feasibility studies to enhance sustainability.

Keywords:

  • Flexible electronics
  • Thermally conductive substrates
  • 2D nanomaterials
  • Sustainable materials
  • Machine learning optimization

 

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