Mechanics of dielectric elastomers: materials, structures, and devices
Dielectric elastomers (DEs) respond to applied electric voltage with a surprisingly large
deformation, showing a promising capability to generate actuation in mimicking natural …
deformation, showing a promising capability to generate actuation in mimicking natural …
Effects of stretching rate and size on the rupture of acrylic dielectric elastomer
Dielectric elastomer (DE) transducers usually undergo large deformation, as well as
possess hyperelastic and viscoelastic behaviors. This paper presents an experimental study …
possess hyperelastic and viscoelastic behaviors. This paper presents an experimental study …
[PDF][PDF] Dielectric elastomer actuation performance enhancement, higher order modelling and self-sensing control
R Zhang - 2017 - core.ac.uk
There is a growing interest in the field of Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEAs). A DEA
consists of a thin DE film coated with a compliant electrode. It expands in planar directions …
consists of a thin DE film coated with a compliant electrode. It expands in planar directions …