Development and characterization of an IPMC hair-like transducer

Barbar J. Akle; Elio Challita; Nady Khairalah

doi:10.1117/12.2087432

1 April 2015 Development and characterization of an IPMC hair-like transducer

Barbar J. Akle, Elio Challita, Nady Khairalah

Proceedings Volume 9430, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2015; 94300H (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2087432
Event: SPIE Smart Structures and Materials + Nondestructive Evaluation and Health Monitoring, 2015, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Hair-like sensors are very common in natural and biological systems. Such sensors are used to measure acoustic pressures, fluid flows, and chemical concentrations among others. Hair-like actuators are also used to control fluid flows and perform temperature management. This study presents a manufacturing technique for a hair-like IPMC transducer. A thorough study is presented on the building process of the sensor. The method used to control the diameter and the electrodes thickness of the transducer is developed. The sensing behavior of the manufactured transducers is experimentally characterized.

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Barbar J. Akle, Elio Challita, and Nady Khairalah "Development and characterization of an IPMC hair-like transducer", Proc. SPIE 9430, Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2015, 94300H (1 April 2015); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2087432

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