Abstract
This study presents the analytical modeling of a fiber-reinforced tubular conducting polymer (FTCP) actuator. The FTCP actuator is a low voltage-driven electroactive polymer arranged in an electrochemical cell. The electrochemical model is developed following an electrical circuit analogy that predicts the charge diffused inside the actuator for an applied voltage. An empirical relation is applied to couple the two internal phenomena, viz., diffusion of the ions and mechanical deformation. Further, the finite deformation theory is applied to predict the blocked force and free strain of the FTCP actuator. The developed model is consistent with existing experimental results for an applied voltage. In addition, the effect of various electrical and geometrical parameters on the performance of the actuator is addressed. The model predicts an axial elongation or contraction for different fiber properties at same input voltage.
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