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Fabrication of Carbon-Based Ionic Electromechanically Active Soft Actuators
Published on: April 25, 2020
Rotini-like MXene@LCE Actuator with Diverse and Programmable Actuation Based on Dual-mode Synergy
Ziwei Liang1,2, Binjie Jin3, Haotian Zhao1,2
1Institute of Safety Science and Engineering, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Wushan Road 381, Guangzhou, 510641, China.
Abstract:
Liquid crystalline elastomer (LCE) exhibits muscle-like actuation upon order-disturbed stimulus, offering ample room for designing soft robotic systems. Multimodal LCE is demonstrated to unleash the potential to perform multitasks. However, each actuation mode is typically isolated. In contrast, coordination between different actuation modes based on an MXene-doped LCE is realized, whose actuation can be triggered either by directly heating/cooling or using near-infrared light due to the photo-thermal effect of MXene. As such, the two activation modes (heat and light) not only can work individually to offer stable actuation under different conditions but also can collaborate synergistically to generate more intelligent motions, such as achieving the brake and turn of an autonomous rolling. The principle therefore can diversify the design principles for multifunctional soft actuators and robotics.
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