A soft condensed matter sensor (SCMS) designed to measure strains on the human body is presented. The hybrid material based on carbon black (CB) and a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) was bonded to a textile elastic band and used as a sensor on the human wrist to measure hand motion by detecting the movement of tendons in the wrist. Additionally it was able to track the blood pulse wave of a perso...

In this paper a stain sensor to measure large strain (80%) in textiles is presented. It consists of a mixture of 50wt-% thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) and 50wt-% carbon black particles and is fiber-shaped with a diameter of 0.315mm. The attachment of the sensor to the textile is realized using a silicone film. This sensor configuration was characterized using a strain tester and measuring the re...

The polymers used as a matrix were low density polyethylene (LDPE) and a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). The metal particles were Al, Ag, and Ni with micrometer diameters. The metal concentration varied from 0 to 10 wt%. Dynamic and static frictions on tetrafluoropolyethylene and stainless steel as sliding surfaces were determined and tensile tests were performed. Secondary electron and backscat...

Styrene block copolymer-type thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) has a nanoscale phase-separated structure and undergoes topological changes in response to external stimuli. A typical example is the macroscopic stress relaxation TPEs while maintaining elongated state. To understand influence of structural on mechanical properties TPEs, this work, we evaluate styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene-type TPE...

. The ability of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D Printing technology to create complex objects makes this increasingly widely used. Apart from the advantages FDM technology, low dimensional accuracy and mechanical properties printed parts are one drawbacks process. In addition, developments in use elastic materials flexible products make process requires special attention. This study focused...