Preparation and Modification Technology Analysis of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites (IPMCs)

Autor: Chendong He, Yunqing Gu, Junjun Zhang, Longbiao Ma, Muhan Yan, Jiegang Mou, Yun Ren
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol 23, Iss 7, p 3522 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1422-0067
1661-6596
DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073522
Popis: As a new type of flexible smart material, ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) has the advantages of being lightweight and having fast responses, good flexibility, and large deformation ranges. However, IPMC has the disadvantages of a small driving force and short lifespan. Based on this, this paper firstly analyzes the driving mechanism of IPMC. Then, it focuses on the current preparation technology of IPMC from the aspects of electroless plating and mechanical plating. The advantages and disadvantages of various preparation methods are analyzed. Due to the special driving mechanism of IPMC, there is a problem of short non-aqueous working time. Therefore, the modification research of IPMC is reviewed from the aspects of the basement membrane, working medium, and electrode materials. Finally, the current challenges and future development prospects of IPMC are discussed.
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