Smart polymeric and gel actuators change shape or size in response to stimuli like
electricity, heat, or light. These smart polymeric-and gel-based actuators are compliant and …

In recent research, there has been a growing interest in the analysis of flow through
microdiffusers and micropumps in order to characterize and optimize the performance of …

Active disturbance rejection control method that can actively compensate nonlinear model
uncertainties and unpredictable external disturbances is proposed for an accurate position …

Smart systems adapt to the surrounding environments in a number of ways. They are
capable to scavenge energy from available sources, sense and elaborate external stimuli …

Abstract Ionic Polymer Metal Composite (IPMC) is a novel electrically actuated intelligent
material with the advantages of big bending displacement, low driving voltage, flexible and …

Ionic polymer metal composites (IPMCs) are actuators that lend themselves well to
microfluidic applications due to their lightweight, flexibility, ability to tailor their geometry, as …

Ionic Polymer Metal Composites (IPMCs) are a novel material that has been the subject of
considerable interest over recent decades because of their unique electrochemical and …

Advanced modelling of electro-mechanical systems for energy harvesting (EH) and sensing
is important to develop reliable self-powered autonomous electronic devices and for …

Rapid advancement in medicine and bioscience is causing demand for faster, more
accurate and dexterous as well as safer and more reliable micro-manipulators capable of …

IPMCs are actuators with significant potential in robotics and biomedical applications. In
order to make full use of their potential, their complex actuation behaviour must be effectively …