STRETCHABLE CONDUCTIVE COMPOSITES FOR USE IN SOFT DEVICES

摘要

An elastically-deformable, conductive composite using elastomers and conductive fibers and simple fabrication procedures is provided. Conductive elastomeric composites offer low resistance to electrical current and are elastic over large (>25%) extensional strains. They can be easily interfaced/built into structures fabricated from elastomeric polymers.

主权项

1. A conductive elastomeric composite, comprising:
a plurality of conductive fibers embedded in an elastomeric substrate providing a conductive pathway in the composite; wherein the conductive fibers have a majority fiber axis and the majority fiber axis defines a first conductive pathway in the composite, wherein the composite exhibits anisotropic mechanical and electrical properties.