Developing next generation ionic polymer–metal composite materials: perspectives for enabling robotics and biomimetics
Zakai Olsen, Kwang J. Kim, Il‐Kwon Oh
Abstract
Abstract In this article, we present recent advancements in Ionic Polymer‐Metal Composite (IPMC) technology. The current trajectory of the research shows immense promise for a future with highly capable IPMC actuators and sensors being used in a wide range of robotic, soft‐robotic, and biomimetic technologies.. © 2020 Society of Industrial Chemistry
Topics & Concepts
BiomimeticsActuatorNanotechnologyRoboticsBiomimetic materialsSoft roboticsComposite numberMaterials scienceIonic bondingSmart materialArtificial muscleMechanical engineeringComputer scienceRobotEngineeringArtificial intelligenceComposite materialChemistryIonOrganic chemistryDielectric materials and actuatorsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsConducting polymers and applications