Soft and Stretchable Dielectric with Reliable Electrical Performance

Stretchable, implantable electrodes/electronic devices

PRODUCT OPPORTUNITIES

ADVANTAGES

• Soft, stretchable dielectric

• Reliable electrical performance even in highly conductive environment over extended period

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TECHNOLOGY DESCRIPTION

This invention demonstrates a stretchable form of dielectric that maintains its electrical performance even in highly conductive environments for an extended period of time. This is achieved by embedding a layer of liquid metal in the soft and stretchable dielectric materials to effectively stop the diffusions of conductive matters diffusing/penetrating through the polymeric matrix network while maintaining the stretchability.

ABOUT THE LEAD INVENTOR

Prof. Tingyi “Leo” Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research interests include bio-inspired soft robotics, soft electronics, medical devices as well as advanced manufacturing and superomniphobic, superhydrophobic surfaces.

AVAILABILITY:

Available for Licensing and/or Sponsored Research

DOCKET:

UMA 21-028

PATENT STATUS:

Patent Pending

NON-CONFIDENTIAL INVENTION DISCLOSURE

 LEAD INVENTOR:

Tingyi “Leo” Liu, Ph.D.

CONTACT:

This invention demonstrates a stretchable form of dielectric that maintains its electrical performance even in highly conductive environments for an extended period of time. This is achieved by embedding a layer of liquid metal in the soft and stretchable dielectric materials to effectively stop the diffusions of conductive matters diffusing/penetrating through the polymeric matrix network while maintaining the stretchability.