Performance of dielectric elastomer actuators and materials

被引:52
作者
Sommer-Larsen, P [1 ]
Kofod, G [1 ]
Shridhar, MH [1 ]
Benslimane, M [1 ]
Gravesen, P [1 ]
机构
[1] Riso Natl Lab, Danish Polymer Ctr, DK-4000 Roskilde, Denmark
来源
SMART STRUCTURES AND MATERIALS 2002: ELECTROACTIVE POLYMER ACTUATORS AND DEVICES (EAPAD) | 2002年 / 4695卷
关键词
dielectric elastomer; actuator; artificial muscle; viscoelastic mechanical properties; dielectric properties; dynamic response;
D O I
10.1117/12.475161
中图分类号
TM [电工技术]; TN [电子技术、通信技术];
学科分类号
0808 ; 0809 ;
摘要
Dielectric elastomer actuators performance depends on their construction and the way they are driven. We describe the governing equations for the dynamic performance of actuators and show examples of their use. Both the properties of the base elastomer material and the compliant electrodes influence the actuators performance. The mechanical and electrical properties of elastomers are discussed with a focus on an acrylate pressure sensitive adhesive from 3M(TM), which is used by a number of groups. The influence of these properties on the actuator properties is analyzed.
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页码:158 / 166
页数:9
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