Effects of Off-Plane Deformation and Biased Bi-Axial Pre-Strains on a Planar Contractile Dielectric Elastomer Actuator
Dielectric elastomers are in a special class of electro-active polymers known for generating expansion in plane and contraction in thickness under voltage application. This paper advances the understanding of a planar contractile dielectric elastomer actuator (cDEA) that is distinct from conventiona...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Actuators |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/7/4/75 |