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Developing next generation ionic polymer–metal composite materials: perspectives for enabling robotics and biomimetics
Author(s) -
Olsen Zakai J,
Kim Kwang J,
Oh IlKwon
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
polymer international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.592
H-Index - 105
eISSN - 1097-0126
pISSN - 0959-8103
DOI - 10.1002/pi.6128
Subject(s) - biomimetics , actuator , nanotechnology , robotics , biomimetic materials , soft robotics , composite number , materials science , ionic bonding , smart material , artificial muscle , mechanical engineering , computer science , robot , engineering , artificial intelligence , composite material , chemistry , ion , organic chemistry
In this article, we present recent advancements in Ionic Polymer‐Metal Composite (IPMC) technology. The current trajectory of the research shows immense promise for a future with highly capable IPMC actuators and sensors being used in a wide range of robotic, soft‐robotic, and biomimetic technologies.. © 2020 Society of Industrial Chemistry