Manufacturing and actuation characterization of ionic polymer metal composites with silver as electrodes

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surya D. Pandita ◽  
Hyoung Tae Lim ◽  
Youngtai Yoo ◽  
Hoon Cheol Park
Keyword(s):  
Metal Composites ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composites ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Polymer Metal

Preparation and Characterization of SPS-PMHS Hybrid Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites Studies

2013 ◽  
Vol 461 ◽  
pp. 402-406
Author(s):  
Yan Ding ◽  
Zhan Shi Jiao ◽  
Yun Xia Xu ◽  
Dong Jie Guo ◽  
Zhen Dong Dai
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Polymer Nanocomposite ◽  
Attenuated Total Reflectance ◽  
Sulfonated Polystyrene ◽  
Metal Composites ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composites ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Total Reflectance ◽  
Polymer Metal

A macromoleclar polymer (Sulfonated polystyrene - Polyhydromethylsilane, SPS-PMHS) was synthesized from polystyrene by sulfonation, acylation, amination and hydrosilylation. Characterization of the hydrosilylation process was performed with attenuated total reflectance-fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy. The SPS-PMHS was homogeneously dispersed in the Nafion matrix with doping level of 33.3 wt %. Experimental results show that the yield tip-displacement values of the polymer nanocomposite have not been enhanced, but the nonaqueous working time is 2.7 times higher than that of the virgin nafion.

An IPMC Actuated 3D Swimming Microrobot and its Propulsive Efficiency Analysis

2009 ◽  
Vol 419-420 ◽  
pp. 785-788
Author(s):  
Xiu Fen Ye ◽  
Yu Dong Su ◽  
Shu Xiang Guo
Keyword(s):  
Autonomous Navigation ◽  
Water Electrolysis ◽  
Efficiency Analysis ◽  
Infrared Sensors ◽  
Metal Composites ◽  
Propulsive Efficiency ◽  
Ionic Polymer Metal Composites ◽  
Ionic Polymer ◽  
Wireless Control ◽  
Polymer Metal

An Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMC) actuated 3D swimming microrobot is presented first. Inspired by biologic fins, passive plastic fin is attached to the IPMC strip to increase the thrust. Infrared sensors are equipped for wireless control and autonomous navigation. Then propulsive efficiency analyses are carried out. From the water electrolysis influence analysis of the IPMC, the best working voltage is confirmed. Finally, a two parts IPMC actuator is presented to improve the propulsive efficiency of the microrobot after the analysis of propulsive efficiency of caudal fin.

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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