A Transparent, Self‐Healing, Highly Stretchable Ionic Conductor. Issue 10 (23rd December 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cao, Yue; Morrissey, Timothy G.; Acome, Eric; Allec, Sarah I.; Wong, Bryan M.; Keplinger, Christoph; Wang, Chao
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 29:Issue 10(2017)
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• Publication Date: 2016-12-23
• Subjects: dielectric elastomers -- ion–dipole interactions -- ionic conductors -- self‐healing -- stretchable ionics; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.201605099
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract : Self‐healing materials can repair damage caused by mechanical wear, thereby extending lifetime of devices. A transparent, self‐healing, highly stretchable ionic conductor is presented that autonomously heals after experiencing severe mechanical damage. The design of this self‐healing polymer uses ion–dipole interactions as the dynamic motif. The unique properties of this material when used to electrically activate transparent artificial muscles are demonstrated.