Preparation and characterization of a conductive polymer/electroactive paper actuator

M. V. Ramos; N. Afroj; A. A. Al-Jumaily; A. Uddin; J. Robertson

doi:10.1117/12.923299

12 April 2012 Preparation and characterization of a conductive polymer/electroactive paper actuator

M. V. Ramos, N. Afroj, A. A. Al-Jumaily, A. Uddin, J. Robertson

Proceedings Volume 8409, Third International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering; 840923 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.923299
Event: Third International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering, 2011, Shenzhen, China

Abstract

In this paper, conducting polymer and ionic liquid cellulose electroactive paper composites (CPILEAPap is prepared and characterized. The CPIL_EAPap was prepared by dispersing ionic liquid in regenerated cellulose solution. The film obtained from the solution is then coated with polypyrrole electrodes. Electromechanical performance was assessed by measuring the bending displacement of the composite film. The bending displacement of the actuator was compared at different humidity conditions. In addition, morphological and structural studies were undertaken using FTIR and SEM analysis. Preliminary results show good displacement of the bender actuator which decreases with increasing % relative humidity. Additional work is being undertaken to further quantify and characterize the structural features that are important for actuation and humidification.

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M. V. Ramos, N. Afroj, A. A. Al-Jumaily, A. Uddin, and J. Robertson "Preparation and characterization of a conductive polymer/electroactive paper actuator", Proc. SPIE 8409, Third International Conference on Smart Materials and Nanotechnology in Engineering, 840923 (12 April 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.923299

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