Low‐Voltage Driven Ionic Polymer‐Metal Composite Actuators: Structures, Materials, and Applications
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202206135
Abstract: With the characteristics of low driving voltage, light weight, and flexibility, ionic polymer‐metal composites (IPMCs) have attracted much attention as excellent candidates for artificial muscle materials in the fields of biomedical devices, flexible robots, and… read more here.
Keywords: proton exchange; polymer metal; low voltage; ionic polymer ... See more keywords
Bioinspired travelling wave generation in soft-robotics using ionic polymer-metal composites
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DOI: 10.1007/s41315-017-0015-9
Abstract: Biology inspired inventions have been of great interest to the researcher and engineer. Biomimicry offers special insight into nature’s methods of motion control, with significance in thrust and drag control for swimming and flying lifeforms.… read more here.
Keywords: motion; travelling wave; robotics; ionic polymer ... See more keywords
An alternative explanation of back-relaxation in ionic polymer metal composites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eml.2017.01.009
Abstract: Abstract The phenomenon of back-relaxation in ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) has attracted the interest of the scientific community for two decades, but its physical origins largely remain elusive. Here, we propose an explanation of… read more here.
Keywords: relaxation; back relaxation; metal composites; ionic polymer ... See more keywords
Nonlinear analysis of ionic polymer–metal composite beams using the von Kármán strains
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2017.10.007
Abstract: Abstract In this study, nonlinear analysis of ionic polymer–metal composite (IPMC) strips using the Euler–Bernoulli beam theory with the von Karman nonlinear strain is presented. The governing equations are derived using a variational formulation based… read more here.
Keywords: metal composite; analysis ionic; analysis; nonlinear analysis ... See more keywords
Quaternary amine synthesized ionic polymer for efficient removal of Cr(VI) in waste water
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surfin.2021.101031
Abstract: Abstract A series of imidazolium-based ionic polymer (ImIP2Br, ImIP3Br and ImIP4Br) were successfully prepared by quaternization reaction of 1,4-dimethyl bromide benzene, 1,3,5-tri(bromomethyl), 1,2,4,5-tetramethyl and 1,3,5-tri(1H-imidazol-1-yl)benzene. The as-prepared ImIP2Br, ImIP3Br and ImIP4Br ionic polymers were characterized… read more here.
Keywords: water; ionic polymer; removal; efficient removal ... See more keywords
An Antifatigue Liquid Metal Composite Electrode Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite Artificial Muscle with Excellent Electromechanical Properties.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c01453
Abstract: Ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMC), one of the most popular materials in the field of artificial muscle research, have attracted much attention because of their high flexibility, low drive voltage ( read more here.
Keywords: liquid metal; electrode; metal composite; ionic polymer ... See more keywords
Nanofibrillar Ionic Polymer Composites Enable High Modulus Ion-Conducting Membranes.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b10921
Abstract: Polymer electrolyte membranes (PEMs) with high volume fractions of ionic liquids (IL) and high modulus show promise for enabling next-generation gas separation, electrochemical storage, and conversion applications. Herein, we present a conductive polymer-IL composite based… read more here.
Keywords: polymer; high modulus; ion; nanofibrillar ionic ... See more keywords
Toughening Ionic Polymer Using Bulky Alkylammonium Counterions and Comb Architecture
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DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.2c00737
Abstract: Ionic interactions in ionic polymers, such as ionomers, polyelectrolytes, and polyampholytes, contribute to toughness in systems with high mobility and active ion dynamics, such as hydrogels and elastomers. However, it remains challenging to toughen rigid… read more here.
Keywords: toughening ionic; polymer; polymer using; ionic polymer ... See more keywords
Hydrated ionic polymer for thermochromic smart windows in buildings
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-61776-0
Abstract: Thermochromic smart windows offer an efficient solution to reduce building energy consumption by regulating solar radiation without external energy input. However, conventional thermochromic windows often struggle to achieve high luminous transmittance (>70%), strong solar modulation,… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; thermochromic smart; ionic polymer; energy ... See more keywords
A 3D analytical ion transport model for ionic polymer metal composite actuators in large bending deformations
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-85776-4
Abstract: Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) are a kind of soft electroactive polymer composites. An IPMC strip commonly has a thin polymer membrane coated with a noble metal as electrodes on both sides. Whenever an electric… read more here.
Keywords: polymer; large bending; model; ionic polymer ... See more keywords
Acid-ionic polymer as recyclable catalyst for one-pot three-component Mannich reaction
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DOI: 10.1039/c7ra04834c
Abstract: A recyclable solid-catalyst, acid-ionic polymer bearing imidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate, [PS-Im][OTf] was presented as an efficient catalyst in a one-pot, three-component Mannich reaction of aldehydes, amines and ketones. The protocol was conducted successfully under mild, convenient and… read more here.
Keywords: acid ionic; ionic polymer; one pot; pot three ... See more keywords