A Lightweight and Low-Voltage-Operating Linear Actuator Based on the Electroactive Polymer Polypyrrole.

ABSTRACT: In recent decades, significant research efforts have been devoted to studying various types of actuators. Of particular interest are soft actuators based on electroactive polymers, which offer low operating voltage, light weight, and fast response. In this study, we demonstrate the feasibility of a soft linear actuator fabricated from polypyrrole (PPy), an electroactive polymer that is easy to synthesize, cost-effective, and biocompatible. By optimizing the polymerization conditions, the operation condition and environment, we were able to achieve improved and stable actuator performance. Furthermore, we developed a new actuator-contained component with a flexible counter electrode to build an actuator that operates in air. This approach enabled us to build small and lightweight actuators

SUBMITTER: Kim Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10459993 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature