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Highly conductive and stretchable polymer composites based on graphene/MWCNT network.

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  • 1Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, School of Materials Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, 130 Meilong Road, Shanghai 200237, China.

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We created a new composite material using graphene, carbon nanotubes, and a silicone polymer. This material is highly conductive and stretchable, maintaining its properties after repeated stretching and bending.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Polymer Science

Background:

  • Developing advanced materials with high electrical conductivity and mechanical flexibility is crucial for next-generation electronics.
  • Existing conductive composites often compromise stretchability or conductivity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To engineer a novel composite material combining high electrical conductivity with excellent stretchability.
  • To investigate the performance of a graphene/multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) aerogel backfilled with poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS).

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a preformed graphene/MWCNT aerogel.
  • Backfilling the aerogel with poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS).
  • Characterization of electrical conductivity and mechanical stability under stretching and bending.

Main Results:

  • Achieved high electrical conductivity of 2.8 S cm(-1) with low filler content (1.3 wt% graphene/MWCNT).
  • Demonstrated exceptional mechanical stability, retaining conductivity after 100 stretching cycles (20%) and 5000 bending cycles.
  • The composite exhibits superior stretchability and conductivity.

Conclusions:

  • The developed graphene/MWCNT/PDMS composite offers a promising solution for flexible and wearable electronic applications.
  • The backfilling method effectively enhances the mechanical robustness of the conductive aerogel.
  • This material represents a significant advancement in conductive and stretchable composite technology.