Abstract
Novel combined electrochemical and chemical synthesis methods for the preparation of Polypyrrole-based actuators are presented. Polypyrrole (PPy) actuators were electrochemically synthesized and after coating with a thin gold nano-layer, prepared into a Polyethersulfone (PI) substrate. Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) and a potentiostat–galvanostat were used to confirm the actuation of PPy based actuators during the redox process. Three-layer actuator based on polypyrrole as electroactive material, Polyethersulfone as substrate and gold nanolayer in our proposed method have been realized. The structure strength and layer adhesion have been improved. This advancement in conducting polymer actuator technology will impact many engineering fields, where a stable, lightweight and large displacement actuator is needed.
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