Ions‐Silica Percolated Ionic Dielectric Elastomer Actuator for Soft Robots

Autor: Hanbin Choi, Yongchan Kim, Seonho Kim, So Young Kim, Joo Sung Kim, Eseudeo Yun, Hyukmin Kweon, Vipin Amoli, U. Hyeok Choi, Hojin Lee, Do Hwan Kim
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Advanced Science, Vol 10, Iss 32, Pp n/a-n/a (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2198-3844
DOI: 10.1002/advs.202303838
Popis: Abstract Soft robotics systems are currently under development using ionic electroactive polymers (i‐EAP) as soft actuators for the human‐machine interface. However, this endeavor has been impeded by the dilemma of reconciling the competing demands of force and strain in i‐EAP actuators. Here, the authors present a novel design called “ions‐silica percolated ionic dielectric elastomer (i‐SPIDER)”, which exhibits ionic liquid‐confined silica microstructures that effectively resolve the chronic issue of conventional i‐EAP actuators. The i‐SPIDER actuator demonstrates remarkable electromechanical conversion capacity at low voltage, thanks to improved ion accumulation facilitated by interpreting electrode polarization at the electrolyte‐electrode interface. This approach concurrently enhances both strain (by approximately 1.52%) and force (by roughly 1.06 mN) even at low Young's modulus (merely 5.9 MPa). Additionally, by demonstrating arachnid‐inspired soft robots endowed with user‐desired tasks through control of various form factors, the development of soft robots using the i‐SPIDER that can concomitantly enhance strain and force holds promise as a compelling avenue for ushering in the next generation of miniaturized, low‐powered soft robotics.
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