Stretchable conductive elastomer composites based on a processing of Ag+ swelling, in situ reduction, and drying shrinkage

We present a simple preparation method for the stretchable conductive nanocomposites which can still maintain the activity and electrical stability under the condition of large-scale mechanical processing. The preparation scheme takes advantage of the swelling mechanism of the polymer and introduces the precursor silver ions into it. A reducing agent is then incorporated into the polymer matrix, and the silver ions in the polymer matrix are...