Stretchable, High‐k Dielectric Elastomers through Liquid‐Metal Inclusions
Journal Article, Advanced Materials, Vol. 28, No. 19, pp. 3726 - 3731, May, 2016
Abstract
An all-soft-matter composite with exceptional electro–elasto properties is demonstrated by embedding liquid-metal inclusions in an elastomer matrix. This material exhibits a unique combination of high dielectric constant, low stiffness, and large strain limit (ca. 600% strain). The elasticity, electrostatics, and electromechanical coupling of the composite are investigated, and strong agreement with predictions from effective medium theory is found.
BibTeX
@article{Bartlett-2016-5535,author = {Michael D. Bartlett and Andrew Fassler and Navid Kazem and Eric Markvicka and Pratiti Mandal and Carmel Majidi},
title = {Stretchable, High‐k Dielectric Elastomers through Liquid‐Metal Inclusions},
journal = {Advanced Materials},
year = {2016},
month = {May},
volume = {28},
number = {19},
pages = {3726 - 3731},
}
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