Mechanical characterization of an electrostrictive polymer for actuation and energy harvesting

• Published in: Journal of applied physics Vol. 111; no. 12
• Main Authors: Eddiai, A., Meddad, M., Touhtouh, S., Hajjaji, A., Boughaleb, Y., Guyomar, D., Belkhiat, S., Sahraoui, B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: American Institute of Physics 15.06.2012
• Subjects: Chemical Sciences; composites; strain; films; filled rubber; elastomers; time-dependent behavior

Electroactive polymers have been widely used as smart material for actuators in recent years. Electromechanical applications are currently focused on energy harvesting and actuation, including the development of wireless portable electronic equipment autonomous and specific actuators such as artific...