Ion‐exchange membranes, conventionally utilized in separation processes of electrolyte
solutions, are electroactive polymers that display a unique coupling between …

This article details the development of an electrically-responsive bending actuator from a
graphene oxide (GO), nanosized-ZnO, and sulfonated poly (vinyl alcohol)(S-PVA) …

We demonstrate a novel principle of contactless actuation for ionic membranes in salt
solution based on solvation. Actuation is driven by differential swelling of the sides of the …

Fibrous aggregates of beta-amyloid (Aβ) is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Several
major strategies of drugs or inhibitors, including neutral molecules, positive or negative ions …

Soft actuators based on water-swollen ionic membranes are able to operate in water, a
critical feature for applications in biomedical engineering and underwater robotics. On the …

Electroless plating of membranes offers a viable pathway to create flexible electrodes for soft
sensors and actuators, as well as flexible electronics and batteries. Ionic polymer metal …

A recent experiment by Kim's group from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has shown
the possibility of actuating ionomer cilia in salt solution. When these actuators are placed …

Besides their use in separation and filtration processes, ion-exchange membranes have
been adopted as electroactive polymer actuators in soft robotics and biomedical …

Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) are a relatively new type of electroactive polymer
that holds promise for applications as actuators in soft robotics and biomedical engineering …

Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) are electroactive materials that comprise an
ionomer core with metal electrodes. In the ionomer, anions are attached to the polymeric …