Latest Advances in Development of Smart Phase Change Material for Soft Actuators
Fei Long, Yuchuan Cheng, Yong Ren, Jun Wang, Zhixiang Li, Aihua Sun, Gaojie Xu
Abstract
Phase change materials with considerable energy absorption and release show promise for not only energy consumption but also stiffness-changing materials. To improve properties for adapting to a changeable environment, the functional materials have been attracted, which will change in nature or shape under the external stimulus, such as thermal, electricity, magnetic, and PH. Further details can be found in the article number 2100863 by Yuchuan Cheng, Yong Ren and co-workers.
Topics & Concepts
ActuatorMaterials sciencePhase changeSmart materialSoft materialsElectricityMechanical engineeringNanotechnologyEngineering physicsEngineeringElectrical engineeringAdvanced Materials and Mechanics