Stretchable Heater Using Ligand-Exchanged Silver Nanowire Nanocomposite for Wearable Articular Thermotherapy
Seoul National University · Institute for Basic Science · +4 more institutions
Abstract
Thermal therapy is one of the most popular physiotherapies and it is particularly useful for treating joint injuries. Conventional devices adapted for thermal therapy including heat packs and wraps have often caused discomfort to their wearers because of their rigidity and heavy weight. In our study, we developed a soft, thin, and stretchable heater by using a nanocomposite of silver nanowires and a thermoplastic elastomer. A ligand exchange reaction enabled the formation of a highly conductive and homogeneous nanocomposite. By patterning the nanocomposite with serpentine-mesh structures, conformal lamination of devices on curvilinear joints and effective heat transfer even during motion were achieved. The…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 27.45
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 43
Authors
11- SCSuji ChoiCorresponding
Seoul National University, Institute for Basic Science
- JPJinkyung Park
Seoul National University, Institute for Basic Science, Advanced Institute of Convergence Technology
- WHWonji Hyun
Seoul National University, Institute for Basic Science
- JKJangwon Kim
Seoul National University, Institute for Basic Science, Pusan National University
- JKJaemin Kim
Seoul National University, Institute for Basic Science, Pusan National University
Topics & keywords
- Materials science
- Nanocomposite
- Elastomer
- Electrical conductor
- Lamination
- Nanowire
- Composite material
- Nanotechnology