Table 4.
Comparison of different flexible materials [177].
| Properties | Polymer | Textile | Paper | Fluidic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dielectric Loss/Loss Tangent | Low Loss | Low Loss | Medium Loss | High Loss |
| Tensile Strength | High (165 MPA) | Low (2.7 MPA) | Low (30 MPA) | Low (3.9 MPA) |
| Flexural Strength | High (p.s.i) | Low (8900 p.s.i) | Low (7200 p.s.i) | Low (650 p.s.i) |
| Deformability | Low | High | High | High |
| Thermal Stability | High | Low | Low | Low |
| Fabrication Complexity | Simple/Printable | Complex | Simple/Printable | Complex/Non-printable |
| Robustness to Wetness | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Cost of Fabrication | Medium | Low | Low | High |
| Weight | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Overall Size | Small | Large | Large | Small |
| Stability for Integrated Circuit | High | Low | Low | High |