Abstract
It has been known for years that polymers can be stimulated to change shapes and sizes. Electro-active polymers (EAPs) have recently been spotlighted in biomimetic applications due to the properties of energy transduction from the electrical to the mechanical form for actuation. Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) are a type of ionic EAP and considered to be one of the most promising smart materials. IPMCs are light in weight, chemically stable, fast responding and can make large bending deformations under low driving voltages. This study focuses on the fabrication method and performance of IPMCs by using Nafion® films. Tip force optimization is determined by using the Taguchi design of experiment technique.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 015009 |
Journal | Smart Materials and Structures |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2011 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Signal Processing
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- General Materials Science
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering