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Ultra-stretchable and biodegradable elastomers for soft, transient electronics

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  • Won Bae Han

    (Korea University)

  • Gwan-Jin Ko

    (Korea University)

  • Kang-Gon Lee

    (Korea University)

  • Donghak Kim

    (Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST))

  • Joong Hoon Lee

    (Korea University)

  • Seung Min Yang

    (Korea University
    Hanwha Systems Co., Ltd.)

  • Dong-Je Kim

    (Korea University)

  • Jeong-Woong Shin

    (Korea University)

  • Tae-Min Jang

    (Korea University)

  • Sungkeun Han

    (Korea University)

  • Honglei Zhou

    (The Pennsylvania State University)

  • Heeseok Kang

    (Korea University)

  • Jun Hyeon Lim

    (Korea University)

  • Kaveti Rajaram

    (Korea University)

  • Huanyu Cheng

    (The Pennsylvania State University)

  • Yong-Doo Park

    (Korea University)

  • Soo Hyun Kim

    (Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST))

  • Suk-Won Hwang

    (Korea University
    Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
    Korea University)

Abstract

As rubber-like elastomers have led to scientific breakthroughs in soft, stretchable characteristics-based wearable, implantable electronic devices or relevant research fields, developments of degradable elastomers with comparable mechanical properties could bring similar technological innovations in transient, bioresorbable electronics or expansion into unexplored areas. Here, we introduce ultra-stretchable, biodegradable elastomers capable of stretching up to ~1600% with outstanding properties in toughness, tear-tolerance, and storage stability, all of which are validated by comprehensive mechanical and biochemical studies. The facile formation of thin films enables the integration of almost any type of electronic device with tunable, suitable adhesive strengths. Conductive elastomers tolerant/sensitive to mechanical deformations highlight possibilities for versatile monitoring/sensing components, particularly the strain-tolerant composites retain high levels of conductivities even under tensile strains of ~550%. Demonstrations of soft electronic grippers and transient, suture-free cardiac jackets could be the cornerstone for sophisticated, multifunctional biodegradable electronics in the fields of soft robots and biomedical implants.

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  • Won Bae Han & Gwan-Jin Ko & Kang-Gon Lee & Donghak Kim & Joong Hoon Lee & Seung Min Yang & Dong-Je Kim & Jeong-Woong Shin & Tae-Min Jang & Sungkeun Han & Honglei Zhou & Heeseok Kang & Jun Hyeon Lim & , 2023. "Ultra-stretchable and biodegradable elastomers for soft, transient electronics," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 14(1), pages 1-12, December.
  • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:14:y:2023:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-023-38040-4
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-38040-4
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