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
A Gradient Model for Young’s Modulus and Surface Electrode Resistance of Ionic Polymer–Metal Composite
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DOI: 10.1007/s10338-019-00119-1
Abstract: A new model is proposed to estimate Young’s modulus and surface electrode resistance of the ionic polymer–metal composite (IPMC) with a gradient distribution of microstructure. The entire IPMC electrode is divided into two parts, i.e.,… read more here.
Keywords: polymer metal; metal; metal composite; electrode ... 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
Tuning the tribofilm nanostructures of polymer-on-metal joint replacements for simultaneously enhancing anti-wear performance and corrosion resistance.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2019.01.038
Abstract: Total joint replacement is currently the most successful clinical treatment for improving the life quality of individuals afflicted with end-stage osteoarthritis of knee or hip joints. However, release of wear and corrosion products from the… read more here.
Keywords: corrosion; performance; metal joint; sic nanoparticles ... See more keywords
Interfacial interaction and joining property of direct injection-molded polymer-metal hybrid structures: A molecular dynamics simulation study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2019.01.286
Abstract: Abstract Polymer-metal hybrid structures have been increasingly used to replace metallic components. Direct injection joining is one of the most promising technologies in fabricating polymer-metal hybrid structure. In this study, molecular dynamics method was used… read more here.
Keywords: polymer metal; interfacial interaction; interaction; 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
Predictions of micromechanics models for interfacial/interphase parameters in polymer/metal nanocomposites
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijadhadh.2017.09.015
Abstract: Abstract In this paper, the polymer-metal interfacial/interphase parameters (PMIP) in polymer/metal nanocomposites are studied by modeling the mechanical properties. In this regard, the experimental results of yield strength, Young's modulus and elongation at break can… read more here.
Keywords: metal nanocomposites; interfacial interphase; metal; interphase parameters ... 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
Recent advances in polymer/metal/metal oxide hybrid nanostructures for catalytic applications: a review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jece.2020.104175
Abstract: Abstract This review presents the essence of polymer and polymer/metal oxide hybrid nanoparticles in catalytic applications. The weakness of the modern photocatalytic system such as low ability to migrate the photogenerated electrons and holes, rapid… read more here.
Keywords: oxide hybrid; metal oxide; recent advances; polymer metal ... See more keywords
Advancement in fiber reinforced polymer, metal alloys and multi-layered armour systems for ballistic applications – A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jmrt.2021.08.150
Abstract: Abstract The recent research and development performed for armour systems for material selection and analysis has helped discover new and significant material properties suited for ballistic applications. The realm of ballistic studies has employed advanced… read more here.
Keywords: fiber reinforced; reinforced polymer; ballistic applications; armour systems ... 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