A novel fabrication of ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMC) actuator with silver nano-powders

Chung, Chen-Kuei; Hong, Y. Z.; Fung, P. K.; Ju, Ming‐Shaung; Lin, Chii Jeng; Wu, Tung‐Chuan

doi:10.1109/sensor.2005.1496397

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“…The thickness of the Pt electrode layer is approximately 3 μm, and its grain size is in the range of 30-100 nm. Compared to the previous reports [12,13] , this sheet seems thinner, and the size of Pt nano particles seems smaller. Those changes can potentially bring a big output displacement.…”

Section: Mechanical Propertiescontrasting

confidence: 84%

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Hybrids perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer and silicon oxide membrane for application in ion-exchange polymer-metal composite actuators

Guo

Ding

Wei

et al. 2009

Sci. China Ser. E-Technol. Sci.

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Citation: Guo D J, Ding H T, Wei H J, et al. Hybrids perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer and silicon oxide membrane for application in ion-exchange polymer-metal composite actuators.This paper reports a new technique to fabricate an ion-exchange polymer-metal composite (IPMC) actuator. This technique is based on a hybrid organic-inorganic composite membrane. In the fabrication course, silica oxide particles, prepared from hydrolysis of tetraethyl orthosilicate in situ with sol-gel reaction, co-crystallize with perfluorosulfonate acid (PFSA) ionomer. Attenuated total reflectance fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR) analyses demonstrate that a highly water-saving hybrid membrane is formed. Measurements of mechanical properties reveal that elastic modulus and hardness of the hybrid membrane are about 2 times compared to a commercial PFSA membrane. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) results show that the hybrid membrane has a high porosity. Inside the membrane pores, there exists a great quantity of micro scale channels in the range of 100-300 nm. After fabrication of IPMC actuator, an electric current sensor, a force sensor, and a high speed camera are assembled and used to evaluate IPMC performance. It is shown that, compared to an IPMC actuator made from a commercial membrane, the electromechanical performance of the new actuator increases 6-8 times; when it is actuated in air, its stable non-water working time is prolonged for 6-7 times.

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Section: Mechanical Propertiescontrasting

confidence: 84%

“…Chung et al fabricated a low-cost IPMC actuator [13] , in which they employed an Ag-Ni sheet as a composite electrode. Because the composite electrode tightly connects the PFSA matrix, it can effectively prevent loss of water molecules.…”

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confidence: 99%

Hybrids perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer and silicon oxide membrane for application in ion-exchange polymer-metal composite actuators

Guo

Ding

Wei

et al. 2009

Sci. China Ser. E-Technol. Sci.

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“…After fabrication, the actuator can be released from the epoxy bank via mechanical or laser cutting. The infused electrode layer is an interlayer printed from a dispersion of silver nanopowder in a Nafion solution 42 . The distributed silver particles inside the Nafion matrix increase the effective electrode surface area and, thus, the capacitance and actuator deflection.…”

Section: Eap Actuatorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Printed unmanned aerial vehicles using paper-based electroactive polymer actuators and organic ion gel transistors

2016

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We combined lightweight and mechanically flexible printed transistors and actuators with a paper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) glider prototype to demonstrate electrically controlled glide path modification in a lightweight, disposable UAV system. The integration of lightweight and mechanically flexible electronics that is offered by printed electronics is uniquely attractive in this regard because it enables flight control in an inexpensive, disposable, and easily integrated system. Here, we demonstrate electroactive polymer (EAP) actuators that are directly printed into paper that act as steering elements for low cost, lightweight paper UAVs. We drive these actuators by using ion gel-gated organic thin film transistors (OTFTs) that are ideally suited as drive transistors for these actuators in terms of drive current and frequency requirements. By using a printing-based fabrication process on a paper glider, we are able to deliver an attractive path to the realization of inexpensive UAVs for ubiquitous sensing and monitoring flight applications.

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“…The first step in creating the artificial pectoral fin is to fabricate the IPMC actuator. Many groups have developed different IPMC fabrication processes for various purposes Chung et al, 2006;Lee et al, 2006;Kim & Shahinpoor, 2002). In our fabrication method, we followed most of the procedure outlined by K. Kim and M. Shahinpoor but added additional platinum/gold plating process to reduce the surface resistance of the electrodes (Lee et al, 2006).…”

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Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Artificial Muscles in Bio-Inspired Engineering Research: Underwater Propulsion

Chen¹,

Um²,

Bart‐Smith³

2012

Smart Actuation and Sensing Systems - Recent Advances and Future Challenges

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A novel fabrication of ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMC) actuator with silver nano-powders

Cited by 35 publications

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Hybrids perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer and silicon oxide membrane for application in ion-exchange polymer-metal composite actuators

Hybrids perfluorosulfonic acid ionomer and silicon oxide membrane for application in ion-exchange polymer-metal composite actuators

Printed unmanned aerial vehicles using paper-based electroactive polymer actuators and organic ion gel transistors

Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Artificial Muscles in Bio-Inspired Engineering Research: Underwater Propulsion

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