Title :
Elastomeric conductive membranes as two-dimensional shape and deformation sensors
Author :
Claus, Richard O. ; Lalli, Jennifer A. ; Hill, Andrea B. ; Goff, Richard M. ; Clemmensen, John ; Arregui, Francisco
Abstract :
In this paper we describe free-standing electrically conductive and mechanically flexible materials that may be used to determine the distributed strain, shape and deformation of surfaces. The materials are formed by an electrostatic self-assembly process that allows the incorporation of multiple functionalities and the design of strain-dependent electrical resistance.
Keywords :
deformation; elastomers; electric resistance measurement; electrostatic devices; membranes; self-assembly; strain sensors; deformation sensors; distributed strain; elastomeric conductive membranes; electrostatic self-assembly process; mechanically flexible materials; multiple functionalities; strain-dependent electrical resistance; two-dimensional shape sensors; Biomembranes; Capacitive sensors; Conducting materials; Electrical resistance measurement; Geometry; Polymers; Shape; Strain measurement; Substrates; Surface resistance;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2004. Proceedings of IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8692-2
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2004.1426220
