Simple and Reliable Fabrication Method for Polydimethylsiloxane Dielectric Elastomer Actuators Using Carbon Nanotube Powder Electrodes
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202001181
Abstract: Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are energy efficient, compact, and operate silently. DEAs consist of an elastomer membrane sandwiched between two stretchable electrodes. Optimizing the quality of both the elastomer and the stretchable electrodes is essential… read more here.
Keywords: carbon nanotube; surface; elastomer; powder ... See more keywords
Mechanically Interlocked Hydrogel–Elastomer Hybrids for On‐Skin Electronics
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201909540
Abstract: Soft electronics that seamlessly interface with skin are of great interest in health monitoring and human–machine interfaces. However, achieving mechanical softness, skin adhesiveness, and high conductivity concurrently has always been a major challenge due to… read more here.
Keywords: interlocked hydrogel; elastomer hybrids; mechanically interlocked; elastomer ... See more keywords
A mechanically Robust, Damping, and High‐Temperature Tolerant Ion‐Conductive Elastomer for Noise‐Free Flexible Electronics
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202408017
Abstract: Ion‐conductive elastomers capable of damping can significantly mitigate the interference caused by mechanical noise during data acquisition in wearable and biomedical devices. However, currently available damping elastomers often lack robust mechanical properties and have a… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; ion conductive; elastomer; ion ... See more keywords
Low‐Temperature Driven Liquid Crystal Elastomer Fibers and Smart Terry Fabrics
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202515319
Abstract: Liquid Crystal Elastomer (LCE) fibers capable of generating macroscopic reversible deformation under thermal stimulation are novel materials for fabric actuators. To reduce the actuation temperature threshold of LCE fibers and expand their application scope in… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; smart terry; liquid crystal; lce fibers ... See more keywords
3D Printing Silicone Elastomer for Patient-Specific Wearable Pulse Oximeter.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201901735
Abstract: Commercial pulse oximeters are used clinically to measure heart rate and blood oxygen saturation and traditionally made from rigid materials. However, these devices are unsuitable for continuous monitoring due to poor fit and mechanical mismatch.… read more here.
Keywords: patient specific; specific wearable; rate blood; elastomer ... See more keywords
A Mechanically Robust and Versatile Liquid-Free Ionic Conductive Elastomer.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202006111
Abstract: Soft ionic conductors, such as hydrogels and ionogels, have enabled stretchable and transparent ionotronics, but they suffer from key limitations inherent to the liquid components, which may leak and evaporate. Here, novel liquid-free ionic conductive… read more here.
Keywords: robust versatile; liquid free; elastomer; free ionic ... See more keywords
Intrinsic Elastomer with Remarkable Dielectric Constant via Elastification of Relaxor Ferroelectric Polymer
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202404001
Abstract: High‐dielectric‐constant elastomers always play a critical role in the development of wearable electronics for actuation, energy storage, and sensing; therefore, there is an urgent need for effective strategies to enhance dielectric constants. The present methods… read more here.
Keywords: dielectric constant; relaxor ferroelectric; elastomer; ferroelectric polymer ... See more keywords
Highly Repeatable and Cyclically Stable Mechanoluminescence of the Flexible Composite Elastomer
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202505071
Abstract: Mechanoluminescence (ML) elastomer shows tremendous potential for the next generation of flexible displaying, imaging, and sensing devices. However, inadequate repeatability and cyclic stability are the current bottlenecks. In this work, a solid‐solution strategy is reported… read more here.
Keywords: highly repeatable; composite elastomer; mechanoluminescence; elastomer ... See more keywords
Photochemically Induced Propulsion of a 4D Printed Liquid Crystal Elastomer Biomimetic Swimmer (Adv. Sci. 25/2024)
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202470149
Abstract: 4D Printed Biomimetic Swimmers In article number 2308561, Carlos Sánchez‐Somolinos and coworkers showcase a 4D‐printed liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE) swimmer propelled by moderate UV and green light, eliminating the need for lasers or tracking systems,… read more here.
Keywords: printed liquid; induced propulsion; elastomer; swimmer ... See more keywords
Solvent-free synthesis and processing of conductive elastomer composites for "green" dielectric elastomer transducers.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100823
Abstract: Stretchable electrodes are the more suitable for dielectric elastomer transducers (DET), the closer the mechanical characteristics of electrodes and elastomer are. Here, we present a solvent-free synthesis and processing of conductive composites with excellent electrical… read more here.
Keywords: synthesis processing; dielectric elastomer; solvent free; free synthesis ... See more keywords
Skin-inspired Tough Elastomer with Moisture-Triggered Switchable Mechanical Properties.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300116
Abstract: Biological tissue usually exhibits good water adaptive mechanical properties, which can maintain high strength and toughness in both wet and dry states. However, synthetic tissue like hydrogel usually becomes hard and brittleness in its dry… read more here.
Keywords: state; wet dry; toughness wet; phase ... See more keywords