• International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing
  • Vol. 4, Issue 1, 15301 (2022)
Xu He1, Yuchen Lin1, Yuchen Ding1, Arif M Abdullah1, Zepeng Lei2, Yubo Han3, Xiaojuan Shi1、4, Wei Zhang2, and Kai Yu1、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Denver, Denver, CO 80217, United States of America
  • 2Department of Chemistry, University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309, United States of America
  • 3School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beijing Jiaotong University, Beijing 100044, People’s Republic of China
  • 4National Key Laboratory of Science and Technology on Advanced Composites in Special Environments, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150080, People’s Republic of China
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    DOI: 10.1088/2631-7990/ac37f2 Cite this Article
    Xu He, Yuchen Lin, Yuchen Ding, Arif M Abdullah, Zepeng Lei, Yubo Han, Xiaojuan Shi, Wei Zhang, Kai Yu. Reshapeable, rehealable and recyclable sensor fabricated by direct ink writing of conductive composites based on covalent adaptable network polymers[J]. International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, 2022, 4(1): 15301 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    Covalent adaptable network (CAN) polymers doped with conductive nanoparticles are an ideal candidate to create reshapeable, rehealable, and fully recyclable electronics. On the other hand, 3D printing as a deterministic manufacturing method has a significant potential to fabricate electronics with low cost and high design freedom. In this paper, we incorporate a conductive composite consisting of polyimine CAN and multi-wall carbon nanotubes into direct-ink-writing 3D printing to create polymeric sensors with outstanding reshaping, repairing, and recycling capabilities. The developed printable ink exhibits good printability, conductivity, and recyclability. The conductivity of printed polyimine composites is investigated at different temperatures and deformation strain levels. Their shape-reforming and Joule heating-induced interfacial welding effects are demonstrated and characterized. Finally, a temperature sensor is 3D printed with defined patterns of conductive pathways, which can be easily mounted onto 3D surfaces, repaired after damage, and recycled using solvents. The sensing capability of printed sensors is maintained after the repairing and recycling. Overall, the 3D printed reshapeable, rehealable, and recyclable sensors possess complex geometry and extend service life, which assist in the development of polymer-based electronics toward broad and sustainable applications.
    Xu He, Yuchen Lin, Yuchen Ding, Arif M Abdullah, Zepeng Lei, Yubo Han, Xiaojuan Shi, Wei Zhang, Kai Yu. Reshapeable, rehealable and recyclable sensor fabricated by direct ink writing of conductive composites based on covalent adaptable network polymers[J]. International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing, 2022, 4(1): 15301
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