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
Enhancement of dissipated energy by large bending of an organic single crystal undergoing twinning deformation
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DOI: 10.1039/c8ra02499e
Abstract: We demonstrate exceptional twinning deformation in a molecular crystal upon application of mechanical stress. Crystal integrity is preserved and the deformation is associated with a large bending angle (65.44°). This is a new strategy to… read more here.
Keywords: dissipated energy; large bending; twinning deformation; crystal ... See more keywords
Piezoelectric polymer generators: The large bending regime
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0234238
Abstract: There is an important difference between piezoelectric polymer films and solid crystals for the application of piezoelectric generators. In the case of polymers, the optimal piezoelectric response imposes a large bending regime. Starting from the… read more here.
Keywords: polymer generators; piezoelectric polymer; bending regime; large bending ... See more keywords