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Instability of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
, 2012 Dielectric elastomers (DEs) are an important class of materials, currently employed in the design and realization of electrically-driven, highly deformable actuators and devices, which find application in several fields of technology and engineering, including aerospace, biomedical and mechanical engineering.
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FlexMat, EarlyView.This review explores recent progress in printing strategies such as inkjet, screen, liquid metal, and roll to roll (R2R) methods and their roles in fabricating flexible TFTs. Device architectures are examined with emphasis on printed components and their influence on performance and stability.
Xia Zhao +6 more
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Modeling the Viscoelastic Hysteresis of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators with a Modified Rate-Dependent Prandtl⁻Ishlinskii Model. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2018 Zou J, Gu G.
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InfoScience, EarlyView.Gait analysis can provide valuable information for identifying changes in movement associated with neurological disorders, thus serving as an important support tool in several areas, including healthcare and rehabilitation. In this study, zinc oxide/polydimethylsiloxane (ZnO/PDMS)‐coated carbon fiber yarns were developed and evaluated as pressure ...
Maria Morais +10 more
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Wearable photovoltaic textiles: From device technologies to long‐term reliability
InfoScience, EarlyView.Wearable photovoltaic textiles are highlighted as reliable energy sources that combine solar cell efficiency with hierarchical textile‐specific mechanical and environmental durability. Structural and encapsulation strategies, including planarization, neutral‐axis engineering, and advanced barrier designs, enable waterproofing, washability, UV shielding,
Eun Gyo Jeong +5 more
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Recent Advances in Conductive Rubber Composites: Progress, Challenges, and Emerging Opportunities
Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.This study reviews the recent advances in conductive rubber composites, focusing on key aspects such as material selection, conductive mechanisms, interfacial engineering, processing methods, vulcanization strategies, and practical applications. It also discusses current challenges and highlights emerging directions that are shaping the development of ...
Lu Yin +3 more
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Exploiting Stretchable Metallic Springs as Compliant Electrodes for Cylindrical Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEAs). [PDF]
Micromachines (Basel), 2017 Liu CH +4 more
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Electrospun conducting polymers: recent trends and the transition towards a sustainable future
Polymer International, EarlyView.This review discusses the electrospinning of conducting polymers, detailing procedures, fibrous morphologies, improved properties, applications in electronics, and challenges, while outlining future directions for nanofibre‐based devices in various fields.
Xenofon Karagiorgis +3 more
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Fabrication Process of Silicone-based Dielectric Elastomer Actuators. [PDF]
J Vis Exp, 2016 Rosset S +3 more
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Validation of Electrostrictive Performance of P(VDF‐TrFE‐CFE) for kHz Range Applications
Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.This study demonstrates that the high‐frequency deformation of the relaxor ferroelectric polymer P(VDF–TrFE–CFE) is governed by Maxwell's electrostriction, confirming its suitability for fast electromechanical applications. Combining original high‐frequency mechanical characterization, laser vibrometry measurements, and numerical modeling, a ...
Audrey Michel +3 more
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