Khan, Ajahar and Inamuddin, Inamuddin and Jain, Ravi Kant (2016) Easy, operable ionic polymer metal composite actuator based on a platinum-coated sulfonated poly(vinyl alcohol)–polyaniline composite membrane. Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 133 (33). 43787(1--8).

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Abstract

In this study, an electric-stimulus-responsive bending actuator based on a platinum (Pt)-coated sulfonated poly(vinyl alcohol) (SPVA)–polyaniline (PANI) composite membrane was developed. The SPVA–PANI membrane was prepared by a solution casting method; it showed good electrochemical properties and an adequate ion-exchange capacity of 1.6 mequiv/g of dry membrane. The water uptake by the membrane with 4 h of immersion time at 45 °C was found to be 425%. The SPVA–PANI composite membrane based ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) actuator prepared by the coating of Pt metal layers on both sides of the membrane by an electroless plating process showed a good proton conductivity of 1.75 × 10−3 S/cm. The smooth and uniform coating of Pt on both surfaces of the membrane, as indicated by scanning electron micrographs, seemed to be responsible for the slow water loss that is necessary for the long life of an IPMC actuator. The maximum water loss was 48% at 6 V for 12 min. This indicated the better performance of the IPMC membrane when an electric potential was applied. According to electromechanical characterization, the maximum tip displacement was 14.5 mm at 5.25 V. A multifinger IPMC membrane based microgripping system was developed, and it showed potential for microrobotics application.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Actuator
Depositing User:	Dr. Sarita Ghosh
Date Deposited:	13 Jun 2017 10:59
Last Modified:	13 Jun 2017 10:59
URI:	http://cmeri.csircentral.net/id/eprint/354

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