Controllable porous membrane actuator by gradient infiltration of conducting polymers
Ju Eun Yim, Seung Heon Lee, Seongpil Jeong, Kai A. I. Zhang, Jeehye Byun
Abstract
A magic carpet infiltration coating of a conducting polymer on a porous membrane brings structural anisotropy across the membrane, making an organic molecule-driven soft actuator.
Topics & Concepts
ActuatorInfiltration (HVAC)PorosityMembraneMaterials sciencePolymerComposite materialEngineeringChemistryElectrical engineeringBiochemistryAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsConducting polymers and applications