Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite (IPMC) Artificial Muscles in Underwater Environments: Review of Actuation, Sensing, Controls, and Applications to Soft Robotics

2020 ◽  
pp. 117-139
Author(s):  
Nazanin Minaian ◽  
Zakai J. Olsen ◽  
Kwang J. Kim
Keyword(s):  
Soft Robotics ◽  
Artificial Muscles ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Metal

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

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (8) ◽  
pp. 2018-2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Wang ◽  
Chunye Xu ◽  
Minoru Taya ◽  
Yasuo Kuga
Keyword(s):  
Organic Solvent ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Mechanical Stability ◽  
Artificial Muscles ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Promising Candidate ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Dry Conditions ◽  
Polymer Metal

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.

scholarly journals Nanothorn electrodes for ionic polymer-metal composite artificial muscles

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Viljar Palmre ◽  
David Pugal ◽  
Kwang J. Kim ◽  
Kam K. Leang ◽  
Kinji Asaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Muscles ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Metal
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