Finite element modeling of electro‐viscoelasticity in fiber reinforced electro‐active polymers
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DOI: 10.1002/nme.6610
Abstract: In this work, aspects considering material modeling of electro‐mechanical coupling in fiber reinforced electro‐active polymers (EAP) and the corresponding finite element implementation are considered. We propose a constitutive model that takes into account the electro‐viscoelastic… read more here.
Keywords: modeling electro; finite element; electro active; fiber reinforced ... See more keywords
Multi-resolution methods for the topology optimization of nonlinear electro-active polymers at large strains
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DOI: 10.1007/s00466-021-02030-4
Abstract: This work presents a numerical study on the use of multi-resolution strategies for the computationally challenging problem of optimal design of high-resolution nonlinear electro-active shell-type devices using Topology Optimization methods. This paper puts forward the… read more here.
Keywords: resolution; electro active; nonlinear electro; topology optimization ... See more keywords
A robust and computationally efficient finite element framework for coupled electromechanics
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2020.113443
Abstract: Abstract Electro-active polymers (EAPs) are increasingly becoming popular materials for actuators, sensors, and energy harvesters. To simulate the complex behaviour of actuators under coupled loads, particularly in the realm of soft robotics, biomedical engineering and… read more here.
Keywords: computationally efficient; electro active; element framework; finite element ... See more keywords
A Convex Multi-Variable based computational framework for multilayered electro-active polymers
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cma.2020.113567
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents a novel computational framework for the in silico analysis of rank-one multilayered electro-active polymer composites exhibiting complex deformation patterns. The work applies the principles of rank-n homogenisation in the context of… read more here.
Keywords: multi variable; computational framework; multilayered electro; electro active ... See more keywords
Electrostatically tunable small-amplitude free vibrations of pressurized electro-active spherical balloons
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2019.103237
Abstract: Abstract Designing tunable resonators is of practical importance in active/adaptive sound generation, noise control, vibration isolation and damping. In this paper, we propose to exploit the biasing fields (induced by internal pressure and radial electric… read more here.
Keywords: small amplitude; electro active; amplitude free; sea balloon ... See more keywords
Analysis of multilayer electro-active spherical balloons
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmps.2017.02.001
Abstract: An electro-active spherical balloon is susceptible to electromechanical instability which, for certain material models, can trigger substantial size change. Hence, the electro-active balloon can conveniently be employed for application as actuator or generator. Practical applications,… read more here.
Keywords: electro active; active spherical; spherical balloons; balloon ... See more keywords
Electro-active properties of nanostructured films of cytosine and guanine nucleobases
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac10e4
Abstract: The discovery of multifunctional properties related to electro-activity of organic systems of biomolecules is important for a variety of applications, especially for devices in the realm of biocompatible sensors and/or bioactuators. A further step towards… read more here.
Keywords: electro active; microscopy; polarization; properties nanostructured ... See more keywords
Validation of a model for an ionic electro-active polymer in the static case
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-665x/ab8fca
Abstract: IPMCs consist of a Nafion® ionic polymer film coated on both sides with a thin layer of metallic electrodes. The polymer completely dissociates when it is saturated with water, releasing small cations while anions remain… read more here.
Keywords: model ionic; electro active; model; ionic electro ... See more keywords
On mechanical and surface properties of electro-active polymer matrix-based 3D printed functionally graded prototypes
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DOI: 10.1177/0892705720907677
Abstract: This research article reports the mechanical and surface properties of 3D printed electro-active polymer (EAP) matrix-based functionally graded prototypes with fused deposition modeling. The standa... read more here.
Keywords: electro active; matrix based; functionally graded; active polymer ... See more keywords
Analysis of multilayer electro-active tubes under different constraints
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DOI: 10.1177/1045389x18803449
Abstract: Dielectric elastomers are an emerging class of highly deformable electro-active materials employed for electromechanical transduction technology. For practical applications, the design of such transducers requires a model accounting for insulation of the active membrane, non-perfectly… read more here.
Keywords: active tubes; multilayer electro; electro active; active membrane ... See more keywords
Characterization of an Immunoassay Assembly on an Electro-Active Waveguide Platform
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DOI: 10.1364/sensors.2017.setu2e.2
Abstract: We present here optical and electrochemical characterization of a sandwich immunosensor assembly on a single-mode, electro-active, integrated optical waveguide platform aimed for implementation a highly sensitive biosensing device. read more here.
Keywords: waveguide platform; immunoassay assembly; characterization immunoassay; electro active ... See more keywords