title: Mechanically Reinforced Skin-Electronics with Networked Nanocomposite Elastomer.
abstract: Mechanically reinforced skin-electronics are presented by exploiting networked nanocomposite elastomers where high quality metal nanowires serve as conducting paths. Theoretical and experimental studies show that the established skin-electronics exhibit superior mechanical enhancements against crack and delamination phenomena. Device applications include a class of biomedical devices that offers the ability of thermotherapeutic stimulation and electrophysiological monitoring, all via the skin.
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Frederick Seitz Materials Research Laboratory, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA.
authors.forename: Seungyong
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Han
authors.affiliation: School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
authors.forename: Min Ku
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA.
authors.forename: Bo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
authors.forename: Dae Seung
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Wie
authors.affiliation: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK, 74078, USA.
authors.forename: Shuodao
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.affiliation: Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, School of Mechanical Engineering, Center for Implantable Devices, Birck Nanotechnology Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
authors.forename: Chi Hwan
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: biomedical sensors; mechanical enhancement; networked nanowires; skin-electronics