Engineering and Technology

Soft, stretchable thermal protective substrates for wearable electronics

S. Nie, M. Cai, et al.

Discover a groundbreaking soft and stretchable thermal protective substrate for wearable electronics, developed by Shuang Nie and colleagues. This innovative composite material significantly enhances thermal insulation while remaining mechanically compliant and highly stretchable, achieving an impressive 82% reduction in peak skin temperature. Experience the future of wearable technology with this remarkable advancement!

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Abstract

This paper introduces a soft, stretchable thermal protective substrate for wearable electronics. The substrate, a composite of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and heat-absorbing microspheres containing phase change materials (n-eicosane), demonstrates significant thermal insulation, mechanical compliance, and stretchability. Experimental and numerical studies show a reduction in peak skin temperature increase of 82% or more. In vivo testing on mouse skin further validates its thermal protection capabilities.

Publisher

npj Flexible Electronics

Published On

Jun 03, 2022

Authors

Shuang Nie, Min Cai, Huang Yang, Liyin Shen, Suhao Wang, Yang Zhu, Jizhou Song

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