Stretchable Heater Using Ligand-Exchanged Silver Nanowire Nanocomposite for Wearable Articular Thermotherapy
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Abstract
Thermal therapy is one of the most popular physiotherapies and it is particularly useful for treating joint injuries. Conventional devices adapted for thermal therapy including heat packs and wraps have often caused discomfort to their wearers because of their rigidity and heavy weight. In our study, we developed a soft, thin, and stretchable heater by using a nanocomposite of silver nanowires and a thermoplastic elastomer. A ligand exchange reaction enabled the formation of a highly conductive and homogeneous nanocomposite. By patterning the nanocomposite with serpentine-mesh structures, conformal lamination of devices on curvilinear joints and effective heat transfer even during motion were achieved. The combination of homogeneous conductive elastomer, stretchable design, and a custom-designed electronic band created a novel wearable system for long-term, continuous articular thermotherapy.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Nanomaterials and Printing Technologies · Conducting polymers and applications
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Affiliations
Center for Nanoparticle Research, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 151−742, Republic of Korea
School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Institute of Chemical Processes, Seoul National University, Seoul 151−742, Republic of Korea
Graduate School of Convergence Science and Technology, Seoul National University, Suwon, Gyeonggi-do 443−270, Republic of Korea
Division of Cardiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
School of Mechanical Engineering, Pusan National University, Busan 609−735, Republic of Korea
Funding
Seoul National University · Institute for Basic Science
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