Analysis of mechanical characteristics of the ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) actuator using cast ion-exchange film

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Byungkyu Kim ◽  
Byung M. Kim ◽  
Jaewook Ryu ◽  
In-Hwan Oh ◽  
Seung-Ki Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Mechanical Characteristics ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Metal

The enhanced actuation response of an ionic polymer–metal composite actuator based on sulfonated polyphenylsulfone

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (20) ◽  
pp. 6097-6107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongjun Tang ◽  
Chao Chen ◽  
Yun Sheng Ye ◽  
Zhigang Xue ◽  
Xingping Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ion Exchange ◽  
Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composite ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Composite Actuator ◽  
Polymer Metal

Novel SPPSU-based IPMC membranes with different ion exchange capacities were synthesized. SPPSU4-based IPMCs showed the best actuation performance.

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.

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