Fabrication of Stretchable Composite Thin Film for Superconductor Applications

Abstract

Next-generation wearable and stretchable electronics have attracted manufacturers and consumers. More than a decade of research in the fabrication of stretchable conductors has greatly improved the performance of stretchable electrical systems. Thin film technology with a thickness in the order of nanometers manifests unique physical and electrical properties, especially when combined with conductive nanomaterials as fillers. More specifically, materially diverse and multifunctional stretchable composite thin films hold huge potential to be used in the fabrication of superconductive devices. Stretchable composite thin film, truly flexible electrical devices are wearable, implantable, portable, and can stick fast to many surfaces like plastic, glass, and even fabric without any deviation in functional activities, even under extreme mechanical deformations. This chapter focuses on the fundamental characteristics of stretchable composite thin film, highlighting the importance of the connection between structural features and performance. In addition to emphasizing the fabrication of stretchable composite thin film for superconductor applications, the obvious advantages, disadvantages, limitations, and challenges regarding the fabrication process are addressed. Finally, in the concluding remarks, the outlook for stretchable composite thin film for superconductor applications is discussed.