https://doi.org/10.1140/epjs/s11734-025-01894-4
Regular Article
Non-contact transfer printing through buckled kirigami structures
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School of Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering, Department of Engineering Mechanics, Dalian University of Technology, 116024, Dalian, China
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AVIC Jonhon Optronic Technology Co., Ltd., 471003, Luoyang, China
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Department of Medical Ultrasound, Health Medical Department, Central Hospital of Dalian University of Technology, 116024, Dalian, China
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Received:
9
June
2025
Accepted:
28
August
2025
Published online:
9
September
2025
Abstract
Flexible electronics hold great promise for information, energy, and medical applications, while transfer printing offers an effective solution for integrating flexible and stretchable electronic devices. However, conventional transfer printing methods suffer from external stimulus dependence and poor adhesion switchability problems. Here, we report a non-contact transfer printing technique that utilizes elastomeric stamps with engineered kirigami structures to modulate the contact area and related adhesion strength through stretching-induced buckling of kirigami structures. Theoretical analysis, finite element simulations, and experiments are performed to investigate the influence of kirigami parameters on buckling behavior and adhesion switchability. To demonstrate the compatibility with electronics and substrates, batch, multilayer, and selective transfer printing of silicon wafers have been realized in our experiments.
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Zhe Sun and Qing Zhao contributed equally.
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