Smarter Actuator Design with Complementary and Synergetic Functions.

Khaldi, Alexandre; Plesse, Cedric; Vidal, Frederic; Smoukov, Stoyan K · Adv Mater · 2015

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

A general synthetic strategy for multifunctional actuators is presented, by confining desired functions in separate domains of interpenetrating polymer network materials. Specifically, complementary ionic actuator and shape-memory functions are demonstrated by simultaneous, orthogonal reaction pathways. Synergistic effects also allow dynamic programming and two-way linear shape-memory actuation.