Biomimetic Actuators: Toward a New Generation of Smart Biomimetic Actuators for Architecture (Adv. Mater. 19/2018). Issue 19 (7th May 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Poppinga, Simon; Zollfrank, Cordt; Prucker, Oswald; Rühe, Jürgen; Menges, Achim; Cheng, Tiffany; Speck, Thomas
• Is Part Of: Advanced materials. Volume 30:Issue 19(2018)
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• Publication Date: 2018-05-07
• Subjects: architectures -- biomimetics -- compliant mechanisms -- hygroscopy -- passive‐hydraulic actuation; Materials -- Periodicals; Chemical vapor deposition -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adma.201870135
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0935-9648

Abstract

Abstract : Motile hygroscopic plant structures simultaneously fulfill functions as a sensor, actuator, and support structure in a single materials system, making them ideal candidates for the development of biomimetic hydraulic actuators. In article1703653, Simon Poppinga and co‐workers discuss related biomimetic approaches, provide a theoretical concept to escape the poroelastic timescale limitation, show possibilities to improve the mechanical properties of the actuator, and treat the implementation of tropistic movement behavior.