Date of Award
5-2018
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME)
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Committee Chair
Chi Hwan Lee
Committee Member 1
Liang Pan
Committee Member 2
Wenzhuo Wu
Abstract
Stretchable Thin-Film electronics which are mechanically reinforced by interconnected nanocomposite elastomers of high quality metallic nanowires deliver conducting paths for electronics. Due to the mechanical properties of the networked nanowires, the resistance against crack and edge delamination was improved. Theoretical and experimental studies demonstrates its enhancement in stretchability, adhesion to skin and resistance against crack generation and propagation. Such nanocomposite elastomer structures mechanically strengthened with networked nanocomposite can be fabricated into a class of biomedical devices capable of electrophysiological monitoring via the skin.
Recommended Citation
Kim, Min Ku, "Stretchable Thin-Film Electronics for Wearable Biomedical Applications" (2018). Open Access Theses. 1407.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/open_access_theses/1407