Toughening self-healable and recyclable PDMS supramolecular elastomers through an end-capping agent and a metallic crosslinker
Rou-Han Lai, Yi‐An Chen, Chung-Ying Chou, Hung‐Yi Huang, Wassana Mongkonkan, Chia-An Chiu, Yan-Heng Chen, M. B. Yu, Chi‐Chang Hu, Siriporn Jungsuttiwong, Ho‐Hsiu Chou
Abstract
We report a robust, self-healable, and recyclable PDMS elastomer, enhanced by end-capping with 2,4-pentanedione and aluminium coordination. By incorporating Ag nanoflakes, we develop a flexible, self-healing dry electrode patch for ECG monitoring.
Topics & Concepts
TougheningElastomerMaterials scienceSelf-healingMetalComposite materialSupramolecular chemistryChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryToughnessChemistryMetallurgyOrganic chemistryEngineeringCrystal structurePathologyMedicineAlternative medicinePolymer composites and self-healingSilicone and Siloxane ChemistryAdvanced Materials and Mechanics