3D-printed stretchable conductive polymer composites with nano-carbon fillers for multifunctional applications

Abstract

Carbon nanomaterials are widely used as substrate materials to prepare stretchable conductive composites due to their good stability, strong conductivity, and low price. In response to the demand for optimizing the performance of composite materials, various manufacturing methods for preparing carbon nanomaterial-reinforced stretchable conductive composite materials have emerged. Among them, 3D printing technology has the advantages of flexible processes and excellent product performance and has received widespread attention. This review focuses on the research progress of adding carbon nanomaterials as reinforcing phases to polymer materials using 3D printing technology. The application prospects of conductive polymer composites based on nanocarbon fillers in aerospace, energy storage, biomedicine, and other fields are prospected.