Abstract:Electroactive polymers are smart materials that respond to electrical stimulation by changing their shape and size. The objective of this study is to investigate the applicability of the poly(vinylidene fluoride‐trifluoroethylene) (P(VDF‐TrFE)) copolymer in sensors or actuators in an in vivo environment. The basic mechanical properties of P(VDF‐TrFE) thin films were estimated by carrying out tensile and creep tests using specimens submerged in water at 30°C for a few weeks. Furthermore, X‐ray diffraction analy… Show more
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