2 papers
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2014
A Giant, High-frequency Oscillation of Metal Strip Actuator under DC Electric Field
Chengyi Xu, Fanyi Cai, Baozhang Li +2
Different from conventional electroactive polymers, here we firstly present a new facile actuator made from aluminum alloy. The high-frequency electrically induced flapping motion…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2014
A novel dielectric elastomer actuator based on polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel electrodes
Chengyi Xu, Chunye Xu, Jianming Zheng
We firstly demonstrate physically-prepared compliant PVA hydrogel electrodes as a promising supplement in dielectric elastomer actuators. They are capable of conducting high voltag…