Charge redistribution under dynamic actuation of ionic polymer-metal composites

Lei Zhang; Yaowen Yang

doi:10.1117/12.713321

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4 April 2007 Charge redistribution under dynamic actuation of ionic polymer-metal composites

Lei Zhang, Yaowen Yang

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Proceedings Volume 6524, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2007; 65240C (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.713321
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2007, San Diego, California, United States

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In this paper, one-dimensional charge redistribution of IPMC material under dynamic electric potentials is studied. An analytical solution of normalized charge density is obtained to account for the charge movement under applied electric potentials. This solution is applicable for both static and dynamic electric potentials applied to IPMC material. Based on this solution, the thicknesses of boundary layers under dynamic potentials can be calculated. The obtained solutions are useful for further understanding and modeling of the mechanism of IPMC sensing and actuation.

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Lei Zhang and Yaowen Yang "Charge redistribution under dynamic actuation of ionic polymer-metal composites", Proc. SPIE 6524, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2007, 65240C (4 April 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.713321

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