ポリマー科学と応用ジャーナル

Electroactive polymers and polymeric actuators

Electroactive polymers are those which exhibit a change in shape and size when they are excited under an electric field. These polymers undergo large deformation sustaining to the force applied. These are widely used in the production of actuators and sensors. Polymeric actuators can change their shape according to the changing environmental conditions and perform mechanical work.