A review on electroactive polymers development for aerospace applications

被引:60
作者
Bashir, Musavir [1 ]
Rajendran, Parvathy [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Sains Malaysia, Sch Aerosp Engn, Nibong Tebal 14300, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
关键词
Electroactive polymer; ionic polymer-metal composite; dielectric elastomer; space; aircraft morphing; METAL COMPOSITE ACTUATORS; ARTIFICIAL MUSCLE; DIELECTRIC ELASTOMERS; GENERATION; SENSORS; CHALLENGES; MECHANISM; WINGS; MEMS; IPMC;
D O I
10.1177/1045389X18798951
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
Newfangled smart materials have inspired the researchers to look for more efficient materials that can respond to specific stimuli and retain the original shape. Electroactive polymers are such materials which are capable of sensing and real-time actuation. Various electroactive polymers are excellent candidates due to high strain rate, fast response, reliability and high mechanical compliance despite tough manufacturing. In this study, electroactive polymers are reviewed and the general enabling mechanisms employing their distinct characteristics are presented, and the factors influencing the properties of various electroactive polymers are also discussed. Our study also enumerates the current trends in the development of electroactive polymers along with its progress in aerospace discipline. The electromechanical properties of electroactive polymer materials endow them the capability to work as both sensors and actuators in the field of aerospace. Hence, we provide an overview of various applications of electroactive polymers in aerospace field, notably aircraft morphing. These actuators are vastly used in aerospace applications like Mars Nano-rover, space robotic, flapping wings and active flap. Therefore, the electroactive polymer applications such as effective actuators can be investigated more in their materials, molecular interactions, electromechanics and actuation mechanisms. Considering electroactive polymers unique properties, they will endeavour the great potential applications within aerospace industry.
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页码:3681 / 3695
页数:15
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