Polypyrrole artificial muscles: A new rhombic element. Construction and electrochemomechanical characterization

Journal of Applied Electrochemistry

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 205-214

  Otero, T F ^a   Broschart, M ^a  

^a TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CARTAGENA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Artificial muscle; Bilayer; Complex element; Electrochemomechanical device; Lineal movement; Sensing actuator

Indexed keywords

ELECTROCHEMISTRY; MUSCLE; POLYMERS; WIRE;

LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENTS; POLYPYROLE BILAYERS; RHOMBIC ELEMENTS;

POLYPYRROLES;

EID: 30644458232     PISSN: 0021891X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10800-005-9048-0     Document Type: Article

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