Electroactive polymers, characterised by their ability to alter physical and electronic properties under an applied electrical stimulus, have emerged as promising candidates for energy storage, ...

Electroactive polymer actuators represent a rapidly evolving field in materials science, where electrically induced deformations in polymers are harnessed to produce controlled mechanical motion.

The future of next-generation robots that move like living systems will be shaped by advances in molecular design ...

An underwater robot developed by NTNU. This study first establishes a cylindrical dynamic model of dielectric elastomers to deeply analyze the deformation behavior of DEs under the action of electric ...

A research team based in China and the United States has developed electroactive polymer zwitterions to modify zinc oxide interlayers in organic solar cells. Their work was found to passivate defects ...

A recent study published in Engineering presents a novel approach to wastewater treatment and membrane fouling mitigation. The research, led by Zhiwei Wang from Tongji University, focuses on the ...

Researchers developed hair-thin polymer fibers that bend and contract with electricity, enabling soft robotic actuators that can be woven into textiles. (Nanowerk News) Researchers at Tohoku ...

As electronic devices continue to become more compact, flexible, and wearable, materials suppliers are coming under increased pressure to surpass traditional limitations. From foldable displays and ...