Recent advancements in self-healing composite elastomers for flexible strain sensors: Materials, healing systems, and features

Zhenping Ma, Heng Li, Xin Jing, Yuejun Liu, Hao Yang Mi

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Abstract

This article systematically reviewed recently advanced progress in the development of self-healing composite elastomers for flexible strain sensors. Prevalent self-healing elastomeric matrixes, including natural rubber (NR), polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and polyurethane (PU), as well as other novel elastomers, were comprehensively reviewed. The properties of different dynamic linkages, the choice of various conductive fillers, and critical performance parameters were summarized and discussed in detail to provide insights into the rational combination of healing mechanisms and hybrid conductive networks to control the sensing performances. We expect this review could inspire the development of novel self-healing composite elastomers for high-performance flexible strain sensors.

Original languageEnglish
Article number112800
JournalSensors and Actuators, A: Physical
Volume329
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2021

Keywords

  • Composite elastomer
  • Conductive polymer
  • Self-healing
  • Sensitivity
  • Strain sensors

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Instrumentation
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Metals and Alloys
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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