Novel biocompatible transversal pneumatic artificial muscles made of PDMS/PET satin composite

In this study novel transversal pneumatic artificial muscles (TPAM), made from composite – poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) matrix membrane and poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) satin reinforcement, are presented. Miniature TPAM consists of a flexible internal braid (IB) reinforcing the membrane and t...

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Main Authors: Szmechtyk Tomasz, Sienkiewicz Natalia, Koter Katarzyna, Kobierska Agnieszka, Strzelec Krzysztof
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2016-06-01
Series:Polish Journal of Chemical Technology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1515/pjct-2016-0034