Physical Principles of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites

Physical Principles of Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites 

The other research area involves developing IPMC applications. So far the focus has been mostly on actuators, artificial muscles, and sensors. For instance, Nafion-based accelerometers have been used as vibration sensors [Sadeghipour et al. (1992)], and IPMCs have been used as micropumps [Guo et al. (1996)]. Researchers introduced the possibility of using IPMCs as artificial muscles in robots [Shahinpoor et al. (1998)] and as energy harvesters for battery charging systems [Dogruer et al. (2007)]. 

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Table 9.1 Performance properties of typical IPMCs (Reproduced with permission from IS. Park, K. M. Jung, D. Kim, et al. Physical principles of Ionic polymer-metal composites as electroactive actuators and sensors, MRS Bulletin, 33, 3, 190-5. Copyright (2008) MRS)...

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