Abstract
This paper describes a stimuli-responsive microfiber-bundle actuator that has hierarchical alignment from molecular scale to macroscopic scale. We succeeded in aligning the orientation of molecular scale polymer chains in the stimuli-responsive hydrogel microfiber, which enhances the shrinkage of axial direction of the microfiber. We also bundled the microfibers and constructed a macro-scale bundled microfiber. The actuation of the bundled microfiber was confirmed by stimulating with temperature. We believe that this approach could enhance the performance of functional polymer materials for applications such as biomimetic actuators and soft robots.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | TRANSDUCERS 2017 - 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
Pages | 914-917 |
Number of pages | 4 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781538627310 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 Jul 26 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2017 - Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Province of China Duration: 2017 Jun 18 → 2017 Jun 22 |
Other
Other | 19th International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems, TRANSDUCERS 2017 |
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Country | Taiwan, Province of China |
City | Kaohsiung |
Period | 17/6/18 → 17/6/22 |
Keywords
- actuator
- anisotropic shrinkage
- microfiber
- microfluidic spinning
- Stimuli-responsive hydrogel
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemical Health and Safety
- Instrumentation
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering