Adaptively reconstructing network of soft elastomers to increase strand rigidity: towards free-standing electro-actuation strain over 100%
Zheqi Chen, Zipeng Ma, Jiali Tang, Youhua Xiao, Jie Mao, Yiting Cai, Junjie Zhao, Xiang Gao, Tiefeng Li, Yingwu Luo
Abstract
A thermomechanical training method is reported to increase the network strand rigidity of triblock copolymer elastomers, leading to significantly enhanced electro-actuation performance.
Topics & Concepts
ElastomerMaterials scienceArtificial muscleDielectric elastomersRigidity (electromagnetism)Electroactive polymersComposite materialActuatorStrain (injury)Soft roboticsPolymerComputer scienceArtificial intelligenceMedicineInternal medicineDielectric materials and actuatorsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdvanced Materials and Mechanics