Simple and Reliable Fabrication Method for Polydimethylsiloxane Dielectric Elastomer Actuators Using Carbon Nanotube Powder Electrodes
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202001181
Abstract: Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are energy efficient, compact, and operate silently. DEAs consist of an elastomer membrane sandwiched between two stretchable electrodes. Optimizing the quality of both the elastomer and the stretchable electrodes is essential… read more here.
Keywords: carbon nanotube; surface; elastomer; powder ... See more keywords
Mechanically Interlocked Hydrogel–Elastomer Hybrids for On‐Skin Electronics
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201909540
Abstract: Soft electronics that seamlessly interface with skin are of great interest in health monitoring and human–machine interfaces. However, achieving mechanical softness, skin adhesiveness, and high conductivity concurrently has always been a major challenge due to… read more here.
Keywords: interlocked hydrogel; elastomer hybrids; mechanically interlocked; elastomer ... See more keywords
3D Printing Silicone Elastomer for Patient-Specific Wearable Pulse Oximeter.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201901735
Abstract: Commercial pulse oximeters are used clinically to measure heart rate and blood oxygen saturation and traditionally made from rigid materials. However, these devices are unsuitable for continuous monitoring due to poor fit and mechanical mismatch.… read more here.
Keywords: patient specific; specific wearable; rate blood; elastomer ... See more keywords
A Mechanically Robust and Versatile Liquid-Free Ionic Conductive Elastomer.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202006111
Abstract: Soft ionic conductors, such as hydrogels and ionogels, have enabled stretchable and transparent ionotronics, but they suffer from key limitations inherent to the liquid components, which may leak and evaporate. Here, novel liquid-free ionic conductive… read more here.
Keywords: robust versatile; liquid free; elastomer; free ionic ... See more keywords
Solvent-free synthesis and processing of conductive elastomer composites for "green" dielectric elastomer transducers.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100823
Abstract: Stretchable electrodes are the more suitable for dielectric elastomer transducers (DET), the closer the mechanical characteristics of electrodes and elastomer are. Here, we present a solvent-free synthesis and processing of conductive composites with excellent electrical… read more here.
Keywords: synthesis processing; dielectric elastomer; solvent free; free synthesis ... See more keywords
Skin-inspired Tough Elastomer with Moisture-Triggered Switchable Mechanical Properties.
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DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300116
Abstract: Biological tissue usually exhibits good water adaptive mechanical properties, which can maintain high strength and toughness in both wet and dry states. However, synthetic tissue like hydrogel usually becomes hard and brittleness in its dry… read more here.
Keywords: state; wet dry; toughness wet; phase ... See more keywords
Shape optimization of material inclusions in dielectric elastomer composites
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DOI: 10.1007/s00419-019-01540-1
Abstract: In recent years, dielectric elastomers became a new alternative in the field of actuation technology. Because of the softness of these materials, they can be deformed in a finite strain regime under the application of… read more here.
Keywords: material inclusions; dielectric elastomer; shape optimization; elastomer ... See more keywords
Integrated proximity, contact and force sensing using elastomer-embedded commodity proximity sensors
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DOI: 10.1007/s10514-018-9751-4
Abstract: We describe a combined proximity, contact and force (PCF) sensor based on a commodity infrared distance sensor embedded in a transparent elastomer with applications in robotic manipulation. Prior to contact, the sensor works as a… read more here.
Keywords: elastomer; proximity contact; force; contact ... See more keywords
Analytical asymptotic approximations for large amplitude nonlinear free vibration of a dielectric elastomer balloon
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DOI: 10.1007/s11071-017-3374-8
Abstract: Dielectric elastomer is a prosperous material in electromechanical systems because it can effectively transform electrical energy to mechanical work. In this paper, the period and periodic solution for a spherical dielectric elastomer balloon subjected to… read more here.
Keywords: analytical asymptotic; dielectric elastomer; elastomer balloon; nhb method ... See more keywords
Analysis of the Dynamic Behavior of Magnetorheological Elastomer Composite: Elaboration and Identification of Rheological Properties
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DOI: 10.1007/s12633-018-9921-1
Abstract: The present work is devoted to experimental analysis of the magnetorheological elastomer composite behavior under dynamic loading. The elastomer is charged to 40% of ferromagnetic particles. The characterization of the rheological properties was performed and… read more here.
Keywords: elastomer composite; rheological properties; elastomer; magnetorheological elastomer ... See more keywords
Transient phase behavior of an elastomeric biomaterial applied to abdominal laparotomy closure.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2017.05.055
Abstract: Secure closure of the fascial layers after entry into the peritoneal cavity is crucial to prevent incisional hernia, yet appropriate purchase of the tissue can be challenging due to the proximity of the underlying protuberant… read more here.
Keywords: phase; bowel; barrier; closure ... See more keywords