Title
Conductive and flexible nanocomposite patterns embedded in elastomer using microcontact printing and cast molding
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-2008
Abstract
This work reports a novel method to embed conductive and flexible elastomer micropatterns into a bulk elastomer. Combining microcontact printing and cast molding techniques, patterns of conductive silicone composite mixed with multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are embedded into a bulk poly(dimethyl-siloxane) (PDMS) to form an all-elastomer device. Also, electrical conductivity of the silicone composite is characterized with different loading percentages of MWCNTs. This approach proves to be a simple and reliable method to pattern con-ductive elastomers that work as electrodes or sensing probes in elastomer-based de-vices. This technique yields many potential applications in lab-on-a-chip systems.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences - The Proceedings of MicroTAS 2008 Conference
First Page
1645
Last Page
1647
Recommended Citation
Liu, C., & Choi, J. (2008). Conductive and flexible nanocomposite patterns embedded in elastomer using microcontact printing and cast molding. 12th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences - The Proceedings of MicroTAS 2008 Conference, 1645-1647. Retrieved from https://repository.lsu.edu/eecs_pubs/79