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Plasticized polyvinyl chloride: From material properties to flexible applications.
Yi Li1, Hangzhong Zhu2, Ziqian Zhang2
1Key Laboratory of Special Purpose Equipment and Advanced Processing Technology of Ministry of Education, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310023, China; Ninghai ZJUT Academy of Science and Technology, Ningbo 315615, China.
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science
|December 27, 2024
Summary
Plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gel offers advanced actuation and sensing for intelligent flexible systems. This review highlights PVC gel
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Robotics
Background:
- Electroactive polymers (EAPs) are crucial for intelligent flexible systems.
- Plasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gel exhibits unique actuation and sensing capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of recent advances in PVC gel actuators and sensors.
- To analyze the actuation and sensing properties of PVC gel for smart flexible devices.
- To reveal relationships between PVC gel properties and materials.
Main Methods:
- Review of fabrication techniques for PVC gel actuators and sensors.
- Analysis of actuation and sensing properties.
- Summary of modification techniques for property enhancement.
- Discussion of modeling approaches.
Main Results:
- PVC gel demonstrates exceptional actuation and sensing properties.
- Inherent relationships between PVC gel properties and materials are identified.
- Modification techniques can significantly enhance PVC gel performance.
Conclusions:
- PVC gel is a promising material for next-generation intelligent flexible applications.
- Further research into enhancing performance and facilitating applications is warranted.
- This review guides the development of high-performance flexible devices using PVC gel and other EAPs.
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