Metal Rubber is a unique nanocomposite material that combines the high electrical conductivity of metals with the low mechanical modulus of elastomers. The self-assembly process allows simultaneous modification of both conductivity and modulus during manufacturing. Metal Rubber has a maximum electrical conductivity of 5x10-6 W cm and can elongate up to approximately 200%. Electrical conductivity varies slightly with elongation.

1. Metal RubberMetal Rubber

2. Metal Rubber is a unique self-assembledMetal Rubber is a unique self-assembled
nancomposite material that combines the highnancomposite material that combines the high
electrical conductivity of metals with the lowelectrical conductivity of metals with the low
mechanical modulus of elastomers. The self-mechanical modulus of elastomers. The self-
assembly process allows the simultaneousassembly process allows the simultaneous
modification of both conductivity and modulusmodification of both conductivity and modulus
during manufacturing. Maximum electricalduring manufacturing. Maximum electrical
conductivity is 5x10-6 W cm. Maximumconductivity is 5x10-6 W cm. Maximum
elongation is approximately 200%. The electricalelongation is approximately 200%. The electrical
conductivity varies slightly with elongation.conductivity varies slightly with elongation.
Introduction

3. CostCost
• Small sheet of 6 inch²
x 1 mm think cost
$1000
• Large sheet of 12
inch² x 1 mm
thick$5000
• Rectangular strip
samples 2.5 inch
long, 0.5 inch wide, 1
mm thick $500 for
pack of five

4. What's so SpecialWhat's so Special
• stretch to about 200 to 300 percent of its
original length and completely reform
• withstand exposure to many different
kinds of chemicals (from jet fuel to
acetone)
• withstand extreme temperature
• heated up to 700 degrees Fahrenheit, and
cooled to minus 167 degrees Fahrenheit
• Can be boiled overnight in water

5. Future usesFuture uses
• flexible artificial limbs
• aircraft wings with both sturdiness and
more give
• bendable circuits that would make your
laptop or cell phone more durable
• stents and other biomedical products
• Cars and seat cushions
• flexible TVs you can carry in your pocket

6. Future usesFuture uses
• flexible artificial limbs
• aircraft wings with both sturdiness and
more give
• bendable circuits that would make your
laptop or cell phone more durable
• stents and other biomedical products
• Cars and seat cushions
• flexible TVs you can carry in your pocket