Silicon fabric for multi-functional applications

Galo Torres Sevilla, Jhonathan P. Rojas, Sally Ahmed, Aftab Hussain, Salman Bin Inayat, Muhammad M. Hussain

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Abstract

This paper reports a generic process flow to fabricate mechanically flexible and optically semi-transparent thermoelectric generators (TEGs), micro lithium-ion batteries (μLIB) and metal-oxide-semiconductor capacitors (MOSCAPs) on mono-crystalline silicon fabric platforms from standard bulk silicon (100) wafers. All the fabricated devices show outstanding mechanical flexibility and performance, making an important step towards monolithic integration of Energy Chip (self-powered devices) including energy harvesters and electronic devices on flexible platforms. We also report a recyclability process for the remaining bulk substrate after release, allowing us to achieve a low cost flexible platform for high performance applications.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 Transducers and Eurosensors XXVII
Subtitle of host publicationThe 17th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS and EUROSENSORS 2013
Pages2636-2639
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

Name2013 Transducers and Eurosensors XXVII: The 17th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS and EUROSENSORS 2013

Keywords

  • Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor
  • flexible electronics
  • high performance flexible devices
  • lithium-ion battery
  • micro-thermoelectric generators

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hardware and Architecture
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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