Recently, due to the development of electronic devices such as flexible displays and wearable devices, research is being actively conducted on flexible and stretchable electrodes from existing rigid substrate-based electrodes. The low adhesive strengt...
Recently, due to the development of electronic devices such as flexible displays and wearable devices, research is being actively conducted on flexible and stretchable electrodes from existing rigid substrate-based electrodes. The low adhesive strength of flexible/elastic electrodes causes delamination between the electrode and the substrate along with an increase in strain rate due to repeated mechanical deformation, causing fracture of the electrode, and this adhesive strength has a significant impact on electrical performance and durability. In the case of polymer films used as substrates for flexible/stretchable electrodes, it is very difficult to have high adhesive strength with the electrode because the surface energy is very small, so surface modification is essential to improve adhesive strength. In this paper, the process of improving the adhesion between the substrate and the metal layer was studied through plasma treatment, chemical surface treatment and adsorption of bio-adhesive proteins. In addition, by controlling parameters in each process, such as surface modification method, surface treatment time, and pH of aqueous solution, we attempted to determine the effect on adhesive strength and establish process conditions for the best adhesive strength.