Abstract

Electro-active paper (EAPap) is a new smart material that has a potential to be used in biomimetic actuator and sensor. It is made by cellulose that is very abundant material in nature. This material is fascinating with its biodegradability, lightweight, large displacement, high mechanical strength and low actuation voltage. It has been reported that ionic and piezoelectric effects play a dominant roll in the actuation mechanism. However, the electromechanical actuation mechanisms are not clearly established yet. This paper presents the modeling of the actuation behavior of water infused cellulose samples and their composite dielectric constant calculated by Maxwell- Wagner theory. Electro-mechanical forces are calculated using Maxwell stress tensor method. Also, bending deflection is evaluated from simple beam model and compared with experimental observation.

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.