Conductive Composite Polymer and Its Dielectric Polymer Actuator Application

Introduction Elastomers loaded with electrically conductive powders are commonly used in gaskets for EMI shielding applications in electronic devices such as computers, telecommunication equipment and medical devices. It is a challenge to provide the shielding while meeting application-specific elastomer requirements such as hardness and tensile properties. Technology description Researchers at the University of Washington have invented a flexible composite and a polymer based electro-optic display to create an ultra thin, highly flexible touch screen. This technology provides an ultrahigh definition resolution-monitoring screen while providing a touch screen feature. This device is highly flexible with the ability to conform to the surface of an embedded object. There is no restriction on the size of the screen. The material and manufacturing costs of this screen are significantly less than those for existing touch screen and high definition television systems. This invention will also provide easier transport and storage because of its light weight and ability to roll up or fold. Business opportunity Some of the potential applications for this invention include a portable roll up computer screen or TV screen, a screen that can be shaped into an embedded structure, an optical scanning sensor that covers a large surface, a fluorescent spectroscope, and an illuminating light source. The current world market for flat-panel displays is $14 billion.

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