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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Science
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • Conductive polymer composites (CPCs) are vital for flexible electronics.
  • Predicting conductive network evolution under strain, especially compression, is challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate models for quantitatively describing percolation in CPCs under strain.
  • To investigate the influence of filler geometry and mechanical strain on conductivity.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a static statistical mechanics model incorporating filler geometry, aspect ratio (AR), and surface-to-volume ratio.
  • Constructed an extended dynamic statistical mechanics model using a Smoluchowski-type gain-loss framework to capture strain-dependent behavior.
  • Validated models using Monte Carlo simulations and compared predictions with simulation data (RMSE 0.0004–0.0449).

Main Results:

  • Static model showed significantly lower percolation thresholds for anisotropic fillers (plate and rod) compared to spherical fillers.
  • Dynamic model accurately predicted reduced connectivity under compression, especially for anisotropic fillers at high Poisson's ratios (0.3, 0.5).
  • High AR fillers enhance conductivity under compression, while high Poisson's ratios suppress network formation.

Conclusions:

  • The developed models provide a reliable, physically grounded framework for understanding and predicting CPC behavior under strain.
  • Findings are crucial for designing strain-sensitive devices, including flexible pressure sensors.
  • Anisotropic filler shape and mechanical properties significantly influence conductive network stability.