Electrically driven hydrogel actuators: working principle, material design and applications
Hongwei Hu, Dongyu Li, Teddy Salim, Yan Li, Guanggui Cheng, Yeng Ming Lam, Jianning Ding
Abstract
This review presents a comprehensive perspective on electrically driven hydrogel actuators, delving into their principles, molecular and composite designs, fabrication methodologies, device configurations, and their applications.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceActuatorFabricationPerspective (graphical)NanotechnologyDesign elements and principlesMechanical engineeringComposite numberMaterial DesignSelf-healing hydrogelsSystems engineeringComposite materialComputer scienceEngineeringArtificial intelligencePolymer chemistryMedicineAlternative medicinePathologyAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsHydrogels: synthesis, properties, applications