Flexible nanowire conductive elastomers for applications in fully polymeric bioelectronic devices.
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Type
Conference Paper
Abstract
Soft, flexible polymer-based bioelectronics are a promising approach to minimize the chronic inflammatory reactions associated with metallic devices, impairing long-term device reliability and functionality. This work demonstrates the fabrication of conductive elastomers (CEs) consisting of chemically synthesized poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) nanowires embedded within a polyurethane (PU) elastomeric matrix, resulting in soft and flexible, fully polymeric electrode materials. Increasing PEDOT nanowire loadings resulted in an improvement in electrochemical properties and conductivity, an increased Young's modulus and reduced strain at failure. Nanowire CEs were also found to have significantly improved electrochemical performance compared to one of the standard electrode materials, platinum (Pt). Indirect in vitro cytocompatibility test was carried out to investigate the effect of leachable substances from the CE on primary rodent cells. Nanowire CEs provide a promising alternative to metals for the fabrication of soft bioelectronics.
Date Issued
2021-12-09
Date Acceptance
2021-12-01
Citation
Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc, 2021, 2021, pp.5872-5875
Publisher
IEEE
Start Page
5872
End Page
5875
Journal / Book Title
Annu Int Conf IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc
Volume
2021
Copyright Statement
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Sponsor
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council (E
Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34892455
Grant Number
EP/R004498/1
EP/V502354/1
Source
43rd Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine & Biology Society (EMBC)
Subjects
Elastomers
Electric Conductivity
Nanowires
Polymers
Reproducibility of Results
Publication Status
Published
Start Date
2021-11-01
Finish Date
2021-11-05
Coverage Spatial
Mexico
Date Publish Online
2021-12-09