High-energy-density shape memory materials with ultrahigh strain for reconfigurable artificial muscles
Xu Zheng, Yujie Chen, Chi Chen, Zhen Chen, Yutong Guo, Hua Li, Hezhou Liu
Abstract
NP) photothermal transducers, the composite could achieve contraction, reversible muscle-like bending and complex programmable and reconfigurable deformation under near-infrared laser irradiation, including deformation into a specific letter shape, precise origami and bending with loads. Therefore, the prepared materials have excellent prospects as artificial muscles and high-power actuators for broad applications.
Topics & Concepts
Materials scienceShape-memory alloyStrain (injury)Energy densityComposite materialStrain energy density functionEnergy (signal processing)NanotechnologyOptoelectronicsEngineering physicsStructural engineeringFinite element methodEngineeringInternal medicineMathematicsMedicineStatisticsAdvanced Materials and MechanicsPolymer composites and self-healingAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials