About this Abstract |
| Meeting |
MS&T25: Materials Science & Technology
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| Symposium
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Additive Manufacturing of Polymeric-Based Materials: Potentials and Challenges
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| Presentation Title |
Fabrication of Soft Robotic Sensors and Actuators via Direct Ink Writing of
Dual-Curable Elastomers |
| Author(s) |
Emrah Demirkal, Konstantinos A. Sierros, Derrick Banerjee, Jordyn Herter, Coen Wasielewski, Katarzyna Sabolsky, Edward M. Sabolsky |
| On-Site Speaker (Planned) |
Emrah Demirkal |
| Abstract Scope |
Soft robotics and wearable electronics demand materials that combine flexibility, durability, and processability for integration into functional systems. This work focuses on the development of dual-curable elastomer composites designed for direct ink writing (DIW). By blending UV-curable silicones with thermally curable elastomers at varying ratios, printable materials with tunable mechanical properties were achieved. In the next stage, strain and temperature sensors will be fabricated by incorporating conductive fillers such as silver (Ag) and Ag/CuNi blends into the elastomer matrix. Planned testing will assess the strain sensitivity, thermoelectric performance, mechanical flexibility, and printing resolution of the resulting devices. The ultimate goal is to integrate these printed sensors into soft robotic systems and wearable electronics, advancing the use of functional materials in flexible, next-generation technologies. |