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The dielectric elastomers have been widely studied in last decades due to their excellent electromechanical conversion ability. Herein, two kinds of polyurethanes (PU) with different …
Among the broad class of electro-active polymers, dielectric elastomer actuators represent a rapidly growing technology for electromechanical transduction. In order to further develop …
New composite dielectric elastomers with improved dielectric properties were prepared on the basis of polydimethylsiloxane rubber filled with new types of metal (Mn, Fe, Cr) …
Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) have attracted increasing attention over the last few years owing to their outstanding properties, eg their large actuation strains, high energy …
This thesis advances the field of dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) through the development of device designs, fabrication processes, strain characterization technique and …
This dissertation presents a novel, interdisciplinary research which addresses the potential of applying soft polymeric materials to strategically harvest biomechanical energy in a …