Pre-programmed Tri-layer Electro-Thermal Actuators Composed of Shape Memory Polymer and Carbon Nanotubes.
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DOI: 10.1089/soro.2018.0159
Abstract: Due to their high deformability, lightness, and safe interaction with the surrounding environment, flexible actuators are key ingredients in soft robotics technologies. Among these, electro-thermal actuators (ETAs), based on carbon nanotubes (CNTs), are used to… read more here.
Keywords: layer; carbon nanotubes; robotics; thermal actuators ... See more keywords
Lamé Resonator Integrated With Chevron-Shaped Thermal Actuators to Improve Motional Resistance and Temperature Stability
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DOI: 10.1109/jmems.2023.3264692
Abstract: This paper presents a capacitive bulk mode resonator operating in Lamé mode, where the motional resistance and temperature stability are enhanced by implementing a set of chevron-shaped thermal actuators to reduce the transducer air gaps.… read more here.
Keywords: resistance temperature; motional resistance; temperature stability; temperature ... See more keywords
Wing Buffeting Control at Transonic Flight Velocities with the Use of Ejector-Type Pulse Thermal Actuators
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DOI: 10.1134/s0021894418040065
Abstract: A new type of ducted pulse thermal actuators with a high pulse repetition frequency is proposed to control wing buffeting at transonic flight velocities. Ducted pulse thermal actuators can operate up to frequencies of about… read more here.
Keywords: flight velocities; transonic flight; pulse thermal; thermal actuators ... See more keywords