Presentation Information
[11p-B32-3]Unleashing the Potential of van der Waals Heteroepitaxy on Muscovite for Next-Generation Flexible Electronics
〇Ying-Hao Chu1 (1.Natl Tsing Hua Univ)
Keywords:
van der Waals epitaxy,flexible,muscovite
The "MICAtronics" platform uses van der Waals (vdW) heteroepitaxy on muscovite mica, a flexible and thermally stable substrate, to solve the integration bottlenecks of conventional polymer electronics. Its key characteristics are: 1. Mica offers extreme thermal stability (up to 1300 K), high flexibility, and environmental inertness. 2. VdW epitaxy bypasses strict lattice-matching constraints, enabling the high-quality growth of diverse functional materials, including oxides, metals, and semiconductors. The weak vdW interface enables effortless mechanical separation, yielding pristine, atomically flat freestanding films. By unifying superior mechanical flexibility, broad material compatibility, and the ability to produce atomically flat freestanding films, van der Waals heteroepitaxy on muscovite provides an unparalleled foundation for soft technology. I look forward to discussing how this platform paves the way for advanced flexible sensors, actuators, and smart electronic systems.