Pulsed actuation avoids failure in dielectric elastomer artificial muscles
Dielectric elastomer actuators (DEAs) are a class of artificial muscles capable of large linear strains (well over 100%), and with high energy density, and low cost and weight. One of the most prominent failure modes of a DEA is electrical breakdown, which can damage the device permanently, limiting...
Main Authors: | Toma Kobayashi, Stoyan K. Smoukov |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2014-10-01
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Series: | International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19475411.2014.987190 |
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