A naturally crosslinked chitosan based ionic actuator with cathode deflection phenomenon

In this communication, we introduce a chitosan polymer gel ionic actuator with dilute acid as electrolyte solution replacing ionic liquid. Interestingly, the switch not only produces obvious improvements in actuation performance, but the actuator bends towards the opposite direction. It presents a c...

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Published in:Cellulose (London) 2017-02, Vol.24 (2), p.441-445
Main Authors: Sun, Zhuangzhi, Zhao, Gang, Song, Wenlong
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actuation
Actuators
Bends
Bioorganic Chemistry
Cathodes
Ceramics
Chemistry
Chemistry and Materials Science
Chitosan
Communication
Composites
Crosslinking
Deflection
Electrolytes
Glass
Ion channels
Ionic liquids
Ions
Natural Materials
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Polymer Sciences
Sustainable Development
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Summary:In this communication, we introduce a chitosan polymer gel ionic actuator with dilute acid as electrolyte solution replacing ionic liquid. Interestingly, the switch not only produces obvious improvements in actuation performance, but the actuator bends towards the opposite direction. It presents a cathode deflection phenomenon instead of the usual anode deflection. Moreover, ion channels inside the electrolyte layer are obtained through a natural crosslinking treatment, so it allows an effective ions transportation inside the electrolyte layer.
ISSN:0969-0239
1572-882X
DOI:10.1007/s10570-016-1161-1