Carbon nanotube nanocomposites for biomedical actuators

X. L. Xie; F. P. Du; Y. W. Mai

doi:10.1533/9780857090249.4.832

Carbon nanotube nanocomposites for biomedical actuators

X. L. Xie, F. P. Du, Y. W. Mai

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Abstract

Ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMCs) have great prospects in electromechanical devices used for artificial muscles and other biomedical applications. But their low output force and the required service conditions in humid or water environments are the main challenges to their applications. This chapter focuses on recent advances made in IPMC actuators modified by carbon nanotubes (CNTs). CNT actuators and actuators based on ionic liquid as electrolyte are also discussed. Finally, a new multiple-mechanism driven actuator is introduced.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Physical Properties and Applications of Polymer Nanocomposites
Publisher	Elsevier Ltd
Pages	832-861
Number of pages	30
ISBN (Print)	9781845696726
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857090249.4.832
Publication status	Published - Oct 2010

Keywords

Actuator
Biological actuation
Carbon nanotube
Electroactive polymer
Ionic liquid

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Materials Science

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