Ionic polymer-metal composite as a new actuator and transducer material

Electroactive Polymers for Robotic Applications: Artificial Muscles and Sensors

Volumn , Issue , 2007, Pages 153-164

  Kim, K J ^a  

^a Reno   (United States)

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EID: 79551481893     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84628-372-7_6     Document Type: Chapter

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