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High‐Conductivity Elastomeric Electronics
Author(s) -
Gray D. S.,
Tien J.,
Chen C. S.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200306107
Subject(s) - materials science , elastomer , electronics , stretchable electronics , silicone , electrical conductor , conductivity , flexible electronics , composite material , electronic circuit , silicone elastomers , nanotechnology , electrical engineering , engineering , chemistry
Stretchable electronic circuits have been microfabricated using tortuous gold wires embedded in silicone elastomer. With appropriate geometric parameters, the wires could elongate by more than 50 % while maintaining stable conductivity (see Figure). This technology represents a key development towards conductive fabrics, flexible displays, and other applications that require electronics to withstand unprecedented degrees of stress and vibration.