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Mechanical stability optimization of Flemion-based composite artificial muscles by use of proper solvent

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 August 2006

Jin Wang ,
Chunye Xu ,
Minoru Taya  and
Yasuo Kuga
Jin Wang
Affiliation:
Center for Intelligent Materials and Systems, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195
Chunye Xu*
Affiliation:
Center for Intelligent Materials and Systems, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195
Minoru Taya
Affiliation:
Center for Intelligent Materials and Systems, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195
Yasuo Kuga
Affiliation:
Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195
*
a) Address all correspondence to this author. e-mail: chunye@u.washington.edu
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Abstract

Ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) is a promising candidate for artificial muscles and other bio-related applications. Compared with the widely reported Nafion, Flemion-based IPMC has some more attractive advantages. To improve its mechanical stability in dry environments, the organic solvent glycerol was applied. The mechanical characteristics such as tip displacement, tip force and durability were measured and analyzed. The results showed that Flemion-based IPMC with glycerol as solvent has optimum mechanical stability in dry conditions and will be a good candidate for artificial muscles working in air.

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BiomimeticCompositePolymer
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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 21 , Issue 8 , August 2006 , pp. 2018 - 2022
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2006

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