In situ measurements with CPC micro-actuators using SEM

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Comparative measurements of carbon-polymer composite micro-actuators based on room temperature ionic liquid electrolyte were carried out in situ (1) in vacuum using a state-of-the-art scanning electron microscope, (2) in an oxygen-free atmosphere under ambient pressure, and (3) under ambient environment. The fabricated micro-actuators sustained their actuation performance in all three environments, revealing important implications regarding their humidity-dependence. SEM observations demonstrate high stroke actuation of a device with submillimeter length, which is the typical size range of actuators desirable for medical or lab-on-chip applications.

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Electroactive polymers, EAP, carbon-polymer composite, CPC, carbide derived carbon, CDC, actuator, artificial muscle, smart material
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Citation
Kaasik, F., Must, I., Lust, E., Jürgens, M., Presser, V., Punning, A., et al. (2014). In situ measurements with CPC micro-actuators using SEM (Version publishedVersion, Vol. 9056). Version publishedVersion, Vol. 9056. Bellingham : SPIE. https://doi.org//10.1117/12.2045136
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