This paper aims at 4D printing of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) as an stimuli responsive shape
memory polymer (SMP) with a high level of stress recovery, making it interesting for …

Background: Artificial muscles are an active research area now. Methods: A bibliometric
analysis was performed to evaluate the development of artificial muscles based on research …

Phthalate-based plasticizers, which are commonly used for polyvinyl chloride (PVC), exhibit
toxic effects on both the environment and human health, leading to the exploration of …

Plastic products have become an integral part of our life. A widespread usage, high stability,
uncontrolled disposal and slow degradation of plastics in the environment led to the …

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gels represent a novel type of electroactive polymer actuators with
a number of appealing characteristics, including low cost, high compliance, large strain …

PVC gel actuator possesses the advantages including low driving voltage, substantial
deformation, and high output force, making it ideal for applications in micro-lenses, assistive …

Research is now being done on soft electroactive polymers (EAPs), such as polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) gel, as an example, for use in soft robotics and smart sensors. Although the …

Polyvinyl chloride plasticized by diethyl adipate (PVC/DEA) films were fabricated by using
solution casting method. After thermal poling, the piezoelectric coefficient (d 33) of the …

Tremor is a prevalent neurological disorder that affects individuals of almost all ages and
can significantly impede their quality of life and occupational functioning. Wearable medical …

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are used to prepare polymer composites with a high dielectric
constant. However, a high leakage conductance is undesirable. Herein, amorphous carbon …