A Biomimetic Approach to Increasing Soft Actuator Performance by Friction Reduction

A Biomimetic Approach to Increasing Soft Actuator Performance by Friction Reduction

While increasing power output is the most straight-forward solution for faster and stronger motion in technology, sports, or elsewhere, efficiency is what separates the best from the rest. In nature, where the possibilities of power increase are limited, efficiency of motion is particularly importan...

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Main Authors: Nguyen Quang Khuyen, Rudolf Kiefer, Fred Elhi, Gholamreza Anbarjafari, Jose G. Martinez, Tarmo Tamm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Polymers
Subjects:
PDMS
PET-PPy
bilayer
actuation efficiency
contact angle
hydrophobic surface
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/12/5/1120

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