New Elastic Conductor Demonstrates High Stretchability and Conductivity (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

New Elastic Conductor Demonstrates High Stretchability and Conductivity

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A printed elastic conductor maintains high conductivity under strain. The light emitting diode (LED) continues to shine brightly even when stretched to five times its original length (bottom).

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2017 Someya Group, The University of Tokyo.

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