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3 articles for “Ionic polymer-metal composites”
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Theoretical and Experimental Investigation of Non-linear Vibration Response of an IPMC Actuator Subjected to Alternating Electric Potentialf
Abstract: The precise predication of stable and unstable zone for an applied excitation voltage and frequency is of importance in many micromechanical systems utilizing ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) as the actuator. A linear dynamic model thus will no longer be valid for IPMC actuator having low thickness and thus more flexible. In this article, non-linear vibration characteristics of a silver (Ag) based IPMC actuator is studied under alternating electric potential …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 11–26 Read article
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Optimizing MEMS-Based Energy Harvesting with Piezoelectric and Thermoelectric Polymer Composites
Abstract: This research explores the development and performance of polymer-based composites, particularly Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) and Electro active Polymers (EAPs), in MEMS-based energy harvesting systems. PVDF, a flexible piezoelectric material, is combined with ceramic powders such as lead zirconatetitanate (PZT) to enhance its piezoelectric response while retaining mechanical flexibility. EAPs, including ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMCs) and dielectric elastomers, are investigated for their ability to generate electrical power from mechanical deformations, offering …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 221–237 Read article
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Machine-Learning-Assisted Development of Polymer-Biochar Composite Adsorbents for the Removal of Heavy Metals from Gomti River Water
Abstract: Rapid urbanization, industrial discharge, and agricultural runoff pose a significant threat to freshwater sustainability and public health. Within these ecosystems, polymer pollutants—such as microplastics, nanoplastics, synthetic fibres, and additive residues—have emerged as persistent vectors capable of adsorbing and transporting toxic heavy metals. Because these polymeric contaminants dynamically interact with conventional aquatic parameters to alter pollutant mobility and ecological risk profiles, there is an urgent need to transition from passive environmental …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 · pp. 72–95 Read article