Foldable and water-resist electrodes based on carbon nanotubes/methyl cellulose hybrid conducting papers

Jae Ok Ko, Seong Ku Kim, Yi Rang Lim, Jin Kyu Han, Yeoheung Yoon, Seulgi Ji, Minhe Lee, Sang Woo Kim, Wooseok Song, Sung Myung, Jongsun Lim, Sun Sook Lee, Ha Kyun Jung, Ki Seok An

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Abstract

We developed a paper-type electrode for the next-generation wearable devices by complementary hybridization of methyl cellulose and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The large-scale hybrid paper was fabricated using an incomparably simple and low-cost solution process. Structural features, surface hydrophobicity, and chemical interaction between CNTs and cellulose of the hybrid papers were systematically explored by adjusting the concentration of CNTs. The hybrid papers demonstrated superb mechanical durability even under highly strained conditions such as folding, crumpling and re-flattening regardless of the concentration of CNTs. The electrical properties of the CNTs/methyl cellulose were well-preserved even when folded as origami or submerged in water.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)512-518
Number of pages7
JournalComposites Part B: Engineering
Volume160
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2019 Mar 1

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This research was supported by Multi-Ministry Collaborative R&D Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) funded by KNPA , MSIT , MOTIE , ME , NFA ( NRF-2017M3D9A1073858 ) and Korea Research Fellowship (KRF) program through the National Research Foundation (NRF) of Korea funded by the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning ( NRF-2016H1D3A1938211 ).

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© 2018

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Ceramics and Composites
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

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