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Polymeric Actuators

Actuators are materials and devices that are able to change their shape in response to changes in environmental conditions and perform mechanical work on nano-, micro-, and macroscales. Among the huge variety of different actuators, polymer-based ones are highly attractive because of a number of pro...

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Published in:Langmuir 2015-05, Vol.31 (18), p.5015-5024
Main Author: Ionov, Leonid
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Actuators are materials and devices that are able to change their shape in response to changes in environmental conditions and perform mechanical work on nano-, micro-, and macroscales. Among the huge variety of different actuators, polymer-based ones are highly attractive because of a number of properties such as sensitivity to a broad range of stimuli and good mechanical properties. The goal of this review is to provide a general picture of different mechanisms and working principles of polymeric actuators as well as to show a palette of their applications.
ISSN:0743-7463
1520-5827
DOI:10.1021/la503407z