Research on Process Optimization of Ag-IPMC

Abstract

In this paper, Ag-IPMC with special fabrication technology feature were investigated to clarify the effects of secondary electroless plating process with different times on the micro-morphology and electromechanical response characteristics of IPMC. This experiment explores the relationship between the preparation process and performance characterization of Ag-IPMC. Ag-IPMC with specific morphology were prepared according to the principle and method of electroless plating. The relationship between preparation process, micro-electrode morphology and output force performance was observed and discussed, and the ultimate displacement and output of Ag-IPMC under direct current at different voltages were investigated. The process parameters of Ag-IPMC were optimized, supplying a foundation for the practicability of Ag-IPMC.

Keywords:

• Ag-IPMC
• Electromechanical Response Characteristics
• Motion Performance
• Flexible Drive

Additional information

Funding

The authors acknowledge the financial assistance from the Key Laboratory Project of Expressway Construction Machinery of Shaanxi Province, China (300102259510); and the program for innovation training of Xi’an University of Science and Technology (201910704045).