Polymer actuator

Details Polymer actuator Polymer actuator

2004-10-04

2008-10-28

San Martin, J. A (Department: 2834)

Electrical generator or motor structure

Piezoelectric polymers

C310S358000, C310S339000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07443087

ABSTRACT:
A polymer actuator comprising a conductive powder compact comprising a conductive polymer and a dopant, an ion donor, a work electrode, and a counter electrode, whereby it contracts or extends when voltage is applied between the work electrode and the counter electrode.

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Della Santa, A. et al., “Performance and work capacity of a polypyrrole conducting polymer linear actuator,” Synthetic Metals, vol. 90:93-100 (1997.

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