Accomplishments and future trends in the field of electroactive polymers

Aleksandra M. Vinogradov

doi:10.1117/12.776258

10 April 2008 Accomplishments and future trends in the field of electroactive polymers

Aleksandra M. Vinogradov

Proceedings Volume 6927, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2008; 69270M (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776258
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2008, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The paper provides a summary review of the accomplishments and challenges in the field of electroactive polymers (EAP). It consists of three parts. The first part outlines the main classes of EAP, their properties and applications. Efforts to enhance the functional performance of EAP are discussed. The second part summarizes the development and use of electroactive polymer based composites. Challenges, opportunities and future research directions in the field are discussed in the third part. The issues of particular interest concern accurate material characterization of electroactive polymers, their time dependent behavior, constitutive modeling, and cyclic loading effects that determine the long-term functionality, integrity and durability of electroactive polymers. Research efforts in these focus areas are necessary to ensure effective integration of EAP in multifunctional material systems.

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Aleksandra M. Vinogradov "Accomplishments and future trends in the field of electroactive polymers", Proc. SPIE 6927, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2008, 69270M (10 April 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.776258

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