Issue 3, 2019

Adaptable polyionic elastomers with multiple sensations and entropy-driven actuations for prosthetic skins and neuromuscular systems

Abstract

A novel type of adaptable polyionic elastomers with rational molecular design is reported to address the dilemma encountered in soft electronic and ionic conductors. The conductivity of these elastomers is stable both during stretching and in air. The polyionic elastomers are highly transparent, 3D-printable, ultra-stretchable, self-healable, self-powered, and capable of sensing strain, stress, touch, humidity, temperature, etc. In addition, they can mimicking organisms with entropy-driven actuation and feedback. This type of materials contributes to prosthetic skins and neuromuscular systems and shows great potential for soft robotics and artificially intelligent applications.

Graphical abstract: Adaptable polyionic elastomers with multiple sensations and entropy-driven actuations for prosthetic skins and neuromuscular systems

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
18 Sept 2018
Accepted
13 Nov 2018
First published
13 Nov 2018

Mater. Horiz., 2019,6, 538-545

Adaptable polyionic elastomers with multiple sensations and entropy-driven actuations for prosthetic skins and neuromuscular systems

Z. Lei and P. Wu, Mater. Horiz., 2019, 6, 538 DOI: 10.1039/C8MH01157E

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