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Bio-integrated Electronics Lab.

Journal

2023 Strain-Insensitive Stretchable Fiber Conductors Based on Highly Conductive Buckled Shells for Wearable Electronics

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Author
Kukro Yoon, Sanghyeon Lee, Donghun Shim, Minkyu Lee, Sungjoon Cho, Chaebeen Kwon, Chihyeong Won, Seungmin Lee, Jinhan Lee, Han Hee Jung, Kyung-In Jang, Jaehong Lee, Taeyoon Lee
Journal
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces
Vol
Volume 15, Issue 14
Page
17433-18568
Year
2023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.2c21959

Abstract


Based on their high applicability to wearable electronics, fiber-based stretchable electronics have been developed via different strategies. However, the electrical conductivity of a fiber electrode is severely degraded, following deformation upon stretching. Despite the introduction of conductive buckled structures to resolve this issue, there still exist limitations regarding the simultaneous realizations of high conductivity and stretchability. Here, we exploit the dense distribution of the Ag nanoparticle (AgNP) network in polyurethane (PU) to fabricate a strain-insensitive stretchable fiber conductor comprising highly conductive buckled shells via a facile chemical process. These buckled AgNPs/PU fibers exhibit stable and reliable electrical responses across a wide range (tensile strain = ∼200%), in addition to their high electrical conductivity (26,128 S/m) and quality factor (Q = 2.29). Particularly, the negligible electrical hysteresis and excellent durability (>10,000 stretching–releasing cycles) of the fibers demonstrate their high applicability to wearable electronics. Furthermore, we develop buckled fiber-based pH sensors exhibiting stable, repeatable, and highly distinguishable responses (changing pH is from 4 to 8, response time is 5–6 s) even under 100% tensile strain. The buckled AgNPs/PU fibers represent a facile strategy for maintaining the stable electrical performances of fiber electrodes across the strain range of human motion for wearable applications.