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Cover Picture: Fabrication of Elastomeric Wires by Selective Electroless Metallization of Poly(dimethylsiloxane) (Adv. Mater. 1/2008)
Author(s) -
Miller M. S.,
Davidson G. J. E.,
Sahli B. J.,
Mailloux C. M.,
Carmichael T. B.
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200790106
Subject(s) - materials science , fabrication , elastomer , electrical conductor , flexible electronics , composite material , nanotechnology , electrically conductive , biocompatible material , electronics , biomedical engineering , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology , chemistry
Tricia Carmichael and co‐workers employ a simple, low‐cost method for the fabrication of patterned metal films on elastomeric poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) substrates, as described on p. 59. The metal/PDMS composites are electrically conductive and mechanically flexible, making them suitable for use in the fabrication of lightweight, flexible devices such as wearable electronics, biocompatible sensors, and artificial nerves, skins, and muscles. Copper wires on PDMS remain conductive when subjected to linear strains of up to 52 %. The utility of these wires is demonstrated by using them as laminated top contacts in an organic light‐emitting device.