<i>In situ</i> synthesis of silver nanowire gel and its super-elastic composite foams
Shu Huang, Chuang Feng, Edwin L. H. Mayes, Bicheng Yao, Zijun He, Sajjad Asadi, Tuncay Alan, Jie Yang
Abstract
and a Young's modulus of 38.7 kPa. Furthermore, using an infiltration-air-drying-crosslinking technique, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) was introduced into 3 dimensional (3D) AgNW networks for preparing silver aerogel/elastomer composite materials. The obtained AgNW/PDMS aerogel composite exhibits outstanding elasticity while retaining excellent electrical conductivity. The fast piezoresistive response proves that the aerogel composite has a potential application for vibration sensors.
Topics & Concepts
AerogelMaterials scienceComposite numberPolydimethylsiloxanePiezoresistive effectComposite materialConductivityElectrical conductorNanowireIn situElastomerNanotechnologyChemistryPhysical chemistryMeteorologyPhysicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsNanomaterials and Printing TechnologiesAerogels and thermal insulation