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Shanqiu Liu1, Yi Shen2, Yizhen Li3

  • 1Institute for Frontiers and Interdisciplinary Science, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou, 310014, People's Republic of China. shanqiuliu@zjut.edu.cn.

Nano-Micro Letters
|December 13, 2025

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Researchers developed a sustainable, biomass-derived conductive elastomer. This material offers high sensitivity, low density, and self-healing properties for advanced flexible electronics.

Keywords:
Bio-based conductive elastomersDynamic covalent chemistryMicromechanical sensitivitySoft electronics

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Biomaterials

Background:

  • Advanced flexible electronics require conductive materials with mechanical sensitivity, low density, and sustainability.
  • Integrating these properties into elastomers remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a biomass-derived conductive elastomer with enhanced micromechanical sensitivity, low density, and sustainability.
  • To engineer a dynamic crosslinked network and tunable microporous architecture for improved performance.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a biomass-derived conductive elastomer with a dynamic crosslinked network and microporous architecture.
  • Characterization of mechanical, electrical, and self-healing properties.
  • First-principles simulations to understand structure-property relationships.

Main Results:

  • The elastomer exhibits ultralow density (~0.25 g cm⁻³), high stretchability (>500%), and resilience.
  • It demonstrates immediate and stable electrical response to subtle (<1%) and large (>200%) mechanical stimuli.
  • The material shows efficient room temperature self-healing and complete recyclability.

Conclusions:

  • The engineered conductive elastomer meets critical needs for advanced flexible electronics.
  • The study presents a scalable route for sustainable, high-performance soft electronic materials.