Title
Fabrication of elastomeric wires by selective electroless metallization of poly(dimethylsiloxane)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-7-2008
Publication Title
Advanced Materials
Volume
20
Issue
1
First Page
59
Last Page
64
Abstract
The study was conducted for fabrication of elastomeric wires by selective electroless metallization of poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS). The microcontact printing method was used to define a chemical pattern on an elastomeric substrate PDMS. The pattern directs the deposition of metal on the PDMS surface from an electroless deposition. Integrating metals with elastomers in an effective way to create flexible conductors. The high conductivity and mechanical flexibility result from microfabricating metal wires on the surface of PDMS or enclosing electroplated wires in PDMS. The selective electroless metallization of PDMS is a rapid an inexpensive way to fabricate flexible conductive pathways. The method is particularly well-suited to the fabrication of electrodes,which can be laminated on organic devices based on fragile or ultrathin organic materials. The preparation of the flexible electronic circuitry has provided the reliable, inexpensive fabrication approach that needed for future lightweight and flexible devices.
DOI
10.1002/adma.200702136
ISSN
09359648
Recommended Citation
Miller, Michael S.; Davidson, Gregory J.E.; Sahli, Brian J.; Mailloux, Colleen M.; and Carmichael, Tricia B.. (2008). Fabrication of elastomeric wires by selective electroless metallization of poly(dimethylsiloxane). Advanced Materials, 20 (1), 59-64.
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