Development of ionic liquid-based electroactive polymer composites using nanotechnology

This review is intended to provide an overview of the design and fabrication of ionic liquid-based ionic electroactive polymer (IL-iEAP) transducers for advanced applications in biological and electronic fields. The iEAP is a class of smart materials that can perform sensing or actuating functions b...

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Autores principales: Dong Yuqing, Yeung Ka-Wai, Tang Chak-Yin, Law Wing-Cheung, Tsui Gary Chi-Pong, Xie Xiaolin
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:cf82f90f5a1841ff8a668afb2066ad0b2021-12-05T14:10:57ZDevelopment of ionic liquid-based electroactive polymer composites using nanotechnology2191-909710.1515/ntrev-2021-0009https://doaj.org/article/cf82f90f5a1841ff8a668afb2066ad0b2021-03-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1515/ntrev-2021-0009https://doaj.org/toc/2191-9097This review is intended to provide an overview of the design and fabrication of ionic liquid-based ionic electroactive polymer (IL-iEAP) transducers for advanced applications in biological and electronic fields. The iEAP is a class of smart materials that can perform sensing or actuating functions by controlling the movement of cations and anions in the active layer. This type of material can deform under low voltage stimulation and generate electrical signals when undergoing mechanical deformation because of ion redistribution. Numerous research attention has been focused on studying the deformation mechanisms and the potential for actuation, sensing, and energy harvesting applications. Compared to the traditional water-based iEAP, the non-volatile IL-iEAP delivers a wider electrochemical window and a more stable actuation performance. In this paper, the classification of iEAP with different actuation mechanisms is first outlined, followed by introducing various preparation methods including nanotechnology for IL-iEAPs, and discussing the key factors governing their actuation performance. In addition, the advanced functions of IL-iEAP in actuating and sensing, especially self-sensing in bionics and electromechanical equipment applications, are reviewed. Finally, novel nanotechnologies used for fabricating IL-iEAPs and the prospects of their microelectromechanical system (MEMS) applications are discussed.Dong YuqingYeung Ka-WaiTang Chak-YinLaw Wing-CheungTsui Gary Chi-PongXie XiaolinDe Gruyterarticleionic liquidelectroactive polymersmart materialsTechnologyTChemical technologyTP1-1185Physical and theoretical chemistryQD450-801ENNanotechnology Reviews, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 99-116 (2021)
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topic ionic liquid
electroactive polymer
smart materials
Technology
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Chemical technology
TP1-1185
Physical and theoretical chemistry
QD450-801
spellingShingle ionic liquid
electroactive polymer
smart materials
Technology
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Chemical technology
TP1-1185
Physical and theoretical chemistry
QD450-801
Dong Yuqing
Yeung Ka-Wai
Tang Chak-Yin
Law Wing-Cheung
Tsui Gary Chi-Pong
Xie Xiaolin
Development of ionic liquid-based electroactive polymer composites using nanotechnology
description This review is intended to provide an overview of the design and fabrication of ionic liquid-based ionic electroactive polymer (IL-iEAP) transducers for advanced applications in biological and electronic fields. The iEAP is a class of smart materials that can perform sensing or actuating functions by controlling the movement of cations and anions in the active layer. This type of material can deform under low voltage stimulation and generate electrical signals when undergoing mechanical deformation because of ion redistribution. Numerous research attention has been focused on studying the deformation mechanisms and the potential for actuation, sensing, and energy harvesting applications. Compared to the traditional water-based iEAP, the non-volatile IL-iEAP delivers a wider electrochemical window and a more stable actuation performance. In this paper, the classification of iEAP with different actuation mechanisms is first outlined, followed by introducing various preparation methods including nanotechnology for IL-iEAPs, and discussing the key factors governing their actuation performance. In addition, the advanced functions of IL-iEAP in actuating and sensing, especially self-sensing in bionics and electromechanical equipment applications, are reviewed. Finally, novel nanotechnologies used for fabricating IL-iEAPs and the prospects of their microelectromechanical system (MEMS) applications are discussed.
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author Dong Yuqing
Yeung Ka-Wai
Tang Chak-Yin
Law Wing-Cheung
Tsui Gary Chi-Pong
Xie Xiaolin
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Yeung Ka-Wai
Tang Chak-Yin
Law Wing-Cheung
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Xie Xiaolin
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title Development of ionic liquid-based electroactive polymer composites using nanotechnology
title_short Development of ionic liquid-based electroactive polymer composites using nanotechnology
title_full Development of ionic liquid-based electroactive polymer composites using nanotechnology
title_fullStr Development of ionic liquid-based electroactive polymer composites using nanotechnology
title_full_unstemmed Development of ionic liquid-based electroactive polymer composites using nanotechnology
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