Conductive elastomer
A conductive elastomer is a form of elastomer, often natural rubber or other rubber substitute, that is manufactured to conduct electricity. This is commonly accomplished by distributing carbon or other conductive particles throughout the raw material prior to setting it.[1]
Conductive elastomers are often pressure-sensitive, with their conductivity varying with the amount of pressure put on it, and can be used to make pressure sensors.[2]
Other uses of conductive elastomers include conductive flexible seals and gaskets, and conductive mats used to prevent electrostatic damage to electronic devices. These elastomers also have uses in the energy industry, where they could be used to make flexible solar cells or stretchable devices for converting mechanical energy to electrical energy. Making solar cells and various sensors able to stretch and bend would allow them to be incorporated into wearable electronics.[3]
See also
References
- ^ Pazhooh, Hadi Najafi; Bagheri, Rouhollah; Adloo, Ali (January 2017). "Fabrication of semi-conductive natural rubber nanocomposites with low copper nanoparticle contents". Polymer. 108: 135–145. doi:10.1016/j.polymer.2016.11.059.
- ^ "A tactile sensor sheet using pressure conductive rubber with electrical-wires stitched method".
- ^ Noh, Jin-Seo (2016-04-05). "Conductive Elastomers for Stretchable Electronics, Sensors and Energy Harvesters". Polymers. 8 (4): 123. doi:10.3390/polym8040123.
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