A solution-processable and highly flexible conductor of a fluoroelastomer FKM and carbon nanotubes with tuned electrical conductivity and mechanical performance
Shaghayegh Shajari, Mahmoud Rajabian, Milad Kamkar, Les Jozef Sudak, Uttandaraman Sundararaj
Abstract
, a strain-to-failure of 300%, and a tensile strength at break of 12 MPa. This process is a promising approach for fabricating fluoroelastomer nanocomposites of a mechanically robust and stable stretchable conductor for various wearable electronic devices.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceCarbon nanotubeComposite materialNanocompositeElectrical conductorPercolation thresholdElectrical resistivity and conductivityConductorUltimate tensile strengthPercolation (cognitive psychology)ConductivityDispersion (optics)OpticsElectrical engineeringBiologyNeurosciencePhysical chemistryChemistryEngineeringPhysicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsDielectric materials and actuatorsConducting polymers and applications