A bio-inspired multi degree of freedom actuator based on a novel cylindrical ionic polymer–metal composite material

2014 ◽  
Vol 62 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seong J. Kim ◽  
David Pugal ◽  
Johnson Wong ◽  
Kwang J. Kim ◽  
Woosoon Yim
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Degree Of Freedom ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Metal

Tunable Contact of Epidermal Electronics With Skin Based on Ionic Polymer–Metal Composite Material

2019 ◽  
Vol 86 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weitong Chen ◽  
Xinsheng Ren ◽  
Qitao Wang ◽  
Jian Wu
Keyword(s):  
Composite Material ◽  
Human Body ◽  
The Body ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Electrophysiological Signals ◽  
Polymer Metal ◽  
Contact Characteristic ◽  
Epidermal Electronics

Epidermal electronics mounted on the body provides the robust and noninvasive interfaces to monitor the electrophysiological signals of human body. The contact characteristic of the epidermal electronics with the skin affects the accuracy of the measured signals. In this paper, ionic polymer–metal composite is used to regulate the interface force for the consistency of the contact performance. The patterns of the ionic polymer–metal composite are designed for the flexibility and the contact characteristic of the epidermal electronics with the skin. This study provides an approach for the adjustment of the contact characteristic, which is very valuable for the longtime accurate monitoring of the epidermal electronics attached on the skin.

Sulfonated polystyrene-based ionic polymer–metal composite (IPMC) actuator

2011 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Luqman ◽  
Jang-Woo Lee ◽  
Kwang-Kil Moon ◽  
Young-Tai Yoo
Keyword(s):  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Sulfonated Polystyrene ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Metal

Biomimetic Applications of Ionic Polymer Metal Composites (IPMC) Actuators - A Critical Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Farid ◽  
Zhao Gang ◽  
Tran Linh Khuong ◽  
Zhuang Zhi Sun ◽  
Naveed Ur Rehman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Review ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Metal Composites ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composites ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Design And Manufacturing ◽  
Polymer Metal ◽  
Biomedical Field

Biomimetic is the field of engineering in which biological creatures and their functions are investigated and are used as the basis for the design and manufacturing of machines. Ionic Polymer Metal Composite (IPMC) is a smart material which has demonstrated a meaningful bending and tip force after the application of a low voltage. It is light-weighted, flexible, easily actuated, multi-directional applicable and requires simple manufacturing. Resultantly, IPMC has attracted scientists and researchers to analyze it further and consider it for any industrial and biomimetic applications. Presently, the research on IPMC is bi-directional oriented. A few groups of researchers are busy to find out the causes for the weaknesses of the material and to find out any remedy for them. The second class of scientists is exploring new areas of applications where IPMC material can be used. Although, the application zone of IPMC is ranging from micropumps diaphragms to surgical holding devices, this paper provides an overview of the IPMC application in biomimetic and biomedical field.

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