Substraatit

Substraatit is a hypothetical framework for modeling and engineering the interaction between substrate materials and embedded computational systems, with relevance to nanotechnology, flexible electronics, and bio-integrated devices. The term combines 'substraat' (substrate) with a tech-suffix to indicate a systematic framework.

It originated in conceptual discussions about how substrate properties influence device performance, durability, and manufacturability, emphasizing a multi-disciplinary approach spanning materials science, electrical engineering, and biomedicine.

Key concepts include substrate properties (mechanical, chemical, thermal), interfacial engineering, and multi-physics simulation. Substraatit uses a three-layer abstraction: substrate layer, active layer, and interface layer, with data models that capture properties, processing history, and environmental conditions.

Tools and methods include finite element analysis, molecular dynamics, and process-aware simulations; standardization of property descriptors and interoperability between simulation packages are emphasized.

Applications include flexible/stretchable electronics, implantable sensors, microfluidic devices, and energy storage components, where substrate choice can dominate reliability and performance.

Governance and reception: as a fictional construct, Substraatit has no official standard, but it is used in academic exercises to discuss design trade-offs; criticisms note its complexity and the need for pragmatic guidelines.