Stretchy plastics conduct electricity via tiny, whisker-like fibers

Enrique Gomez in the Materials Characterization Lab

Advanced imaging reveals a detailed understanding of the mechanisms driving a previously misunderstood material, researchers say

By Ty Tkacik

A stretchy, conductive type of plastic could help power the next generation of implantable biomedical devices, like longer-lasting pacemakers or glucose monitors, according to Enrique Gomez, professor of chemical engineering at Penn State.

Alicyn Rhoades

Alicyn Rhoades

Distinguished Professor of Engineering, Plastics Engineering Technology and Polymer Engineering and Science programs
Vice Chancellor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Penn State Behrend

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