Simultaneous Enhancement of Bending and Blocking Force of an Ionic Polymer-Metal Composite (IPMC) by the Active Use of Its Material Characteristics Change
The exhibition of significantly large bending is a remarkable characteristic of an ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC). However, its inability to generate a high enough force is a major problem in achieving a practical IPMC actuator. The simultaneous enhancement of bending and force generation is n...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-03-01
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Series: | Actuators |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0825/8/1/29 |