Overcoming the water vulnerability of electronic devices: A highly water-resistant ZnO nanodevice with multifunctionality

Abstract

Water-resistant electronic devices are developed based on superhydrophobic nanostructures. A ZnO resistive switching device is tested as a model system. The application of superhydrophobic nanostructures on device surfaces efficiently blocks the direct contact of water with electronic components and the devices work even when water is poured on the surface of the device. Copyright © 2011 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.