Time Evolution of Current and Deformation of Ion‐Exchange Polymer/metal Composite Actuators
Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures
ISSN: 1573-6105
Article publication date: 1 January 2006
Abstract
This paper describes the development and the numerical analysis of an electrochemical model for the analysis of a novel polymer/metal composite actuator. A general continuum model describing the transport and deformation processes of these actuators is briefly presented, along with a detailed description of the simulation scheme used to predict deformation, current, and mass transport. The predictions of the model are compared with experimental data, indicating a significant role of water transport in the large‐scale deformation. Comparison of the simulations and experimental data showed good agreement confirming the central role of water transport in the deformation process. For the sake of completeness the fabrication process and testing apparatus are also described.
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Citation
Enikov, E.T. and Seo, G.S. (2006), "Time Evolution of Current and Deformation of Ion‐Exchange Polymer/metal Composite Actuators", Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures, Vol. 2 No. 1, pp. 95-115. https://doi.org/10.1163/157361106775249925
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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