Supramolecular Coupling Effect Enhanced Highly Transparent, Conductive Ionic Skin for Underwater Sensory and Interactive Robotics

  • 0State Key Laboratory of Advanced Marine Materials, Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Ningbo, 315201, China.

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Summary

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This study introduces a novel fluorinated ionogel for soft electronics, achieving high transparency and conductivity for underwater applications. The developed material enables sensitive underwater perception and autonomous robotic functions.

Area Of Science

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Robotics

Background

  • Soft electronics are vital for marine exploration.
  • Current ionogels lack the necessary conductivity, transparency, and sensitivity for aquatic environments.

Purpose Of The Study

  • To develop a novel fluorinated polymeric ionogel with enhanced properties for underwater soft electronics.
  • To create a highly sensitive underwater perception system for marine robotics.

Main Methods

  • Incorporation of tert-butyl groups and hydrophobic ionic liquid into a fluorinated polymer.
  • Fabrication of a suspended 3D morphing mechanism for underwater camouflage skin.
  • Integration of the ionogel device into a dolphin-inspired untethered robot.

Main Results

  • Achieved 96.38% optical transparency and 1.74 mS cm<sup>-1</sup> ion mobility.
  • Developed an underwater skin with ultra-high sensitivity (≈2.9 Pa) for flow gradient capture.
  • Demonstrated closed-loop control for danger perception and autonomous avoidance in a robotic system.

Conclusions

  • The novel fluorinated ionogel offers a promising platform for advanced underwater bionic electronics.
  • The developed system shows significant potential for intelligent robotics in marine environments.