Poly-3,4-ethylenedixoythiophene on carbide-derived carbon trilayer: combined linear actuation characterization

Kivilo, Alo; Zondaka, Zane; Nakshatharan, S. Sunjai; Küppar, Kadi-Anne; Tamm, Tarmo

doi:10.1117/12.2300133

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“…A charge density reduction through the addition of CDC has been observed by other researchers. [149] This is very important since the low energy efficiency of CP actuators is currently a major shortcoming.…”

Section: Actuators Based On Hybrid Cpsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Conjugated Polymer Actuators and Devices: Progress and Opportunities

2019

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Conjugated polymers (CP), as exemplified by polypyrrole (PPy), are intrinsically conducting polymers with potential for development as soft actuators or 'artificial muscles' for numerous applications. Significant progress has been made in our understanding of these materials and the actuation mechanisms, aided by the development of physical and electrochemical models. Current research is focused on developing applications utilizing the advantages that CP actuators have (e.g. low driving potential, easy to miniaturise) over other actuating materials and on developing ways of overcoming their inherent limitations. CP actuators are available as films, filaments/yarns and textiles, operating in liquids as well as in air for, ready for use by engineers. This review initially highlights the milestones made in understanding these unique materials and their development as actuators. The primary focus is on the recent progress, developments, applications, and future opportunities for improvement and exploitation of these materials possessing a wealth of multifunctional properties.Received: ((will be filled in by the editorial staff))Revised: ((will be filled in by the editorial staff))

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Section: Actuators Based On Hybrid Cpsmentioning

confidence: 99%