Self-assembled nanostructured sensors

Lalli, Jennifer H.; Hill, Avery M.; Hannah, Stuart; Subrahmanyan, Suchitra; Bortner, Michael J.; Mecham, Jeffrey B.; Davis, Bradley J.; Goff, Richard; Claus, Richard O.

doi:10.1117/12.539843

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“…Nanosonic has developed low modulus, highly conducting thin film electrodes by molecular level self-assembly processing methods capable of maintaining conductivity up to strains of 100%. [216,217] Recent developments have enabled the reduction of the modulus to less than 1 MPa and an increase in the strain to rupture to 1000%. [218] A version of the material is commercially available under the name Metal Rubber TM .…”

Section: Compliant Electrode Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in Dielectric Elastomers for Actuators and Artificial Muscles

Brochu¹,

Pei²

2009

Macromol. Rapid Commun.

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A number of materials have been explored for their use as artificial muscles. Among these, dielectric elastomers (DEs) appear to provide the best combination of properties for true muscle-like actuation. DEs behave as compliant capacitors, expanding in area and shrinking in thickness when a voltage is applied. Materials combining very high energy densities, strains, and efficiencies have been known for some time. To date, however, the widespread adoption of DEs has been hindered by premature breakdown and the requirement for high voltages and bulky support frames. Recent advances seem poised to remove these restrictions and allow for the production of highly reliable, high-performance transducers for artificial muscle applications.

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Section: Compliant Electrode Materialsmentioning

confidence: 99%