Geometrically Enabled Soft Electroactuators via Laser Cutting. Issue 11 (19th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Yan, Bingxi; Ma, Chunping; Zhao, Yinghao; Hu, Nan; Guo, Liang
• Is Part Of: Advanced engineering materials. Volume 21:Issue 11(2019)
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• Publication Date: 2019-11-19
• Subjects: Materials -- Periodicals; 620.11
• DOI: 10.1002/adem.201970034
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1438-1656

Abstract

Abstract : "Patterning the Motion" is achieved by lasing rationally selected 2D architectures in an electroactive polypyrrole composite film as described by Nan Hu, Liang Guo and co‐workers, article number 1900664 . Depending on the patterns chosen, the film's initial bending strain rapidly transforms into gripping, flapping, pulling or squeezing, with unprecedented consistency in structuring and performance. A broad path to engineerable soft electroactuators featuring geometrically‐augmented robotic capabilities is now open.