Polymer Composite Actuator and Generator Driven by Water Gradients
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    发明申请
    Polymer Composite Actuator and Generator Driven by Water Gradients 有权
    聚合物复合致动器和发电机由水梯度驱动

    公开(公告)号:US20140125196A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-08

    申请号:US14071482

    申请日:2013-11-04

    Abstract: Water-responsive composite materials are provided containing a polymeric matrix and a water-responsive gel integrated into the polymeric matrix. The water-responsive gel can include a polyol or an alkoxylated polyol crosslinked by reversibly hydrolysable bonds, such as borate ester bonds. The polymeric matrix can include conjugated polymers such as poly(pyrrole) containing polymers. The composite material is capable of rapid actuation in the presence of a water gradient and can exhibit power densities greater than 1 W/kg. Methods of making water-responsive composite materials are provided, including by electropolymerization. Devices containing water-responsive composite materials are provided for sensing, locomotion, and power generation.

    Abstract translation: 提供了水反应性复合材料,其包含聚合物基质和整合到聚合物基质中的水响应性凝胶。 水反应性凝胶可以包括通过可逆水解的键如硼酸酯键交联的多元醇或烷氧基化多元醇。 聚合物基质可以包括共轭聚合物,例如含聚(吡咯)的聚合物。 复合材料能够在水梯度的存在下快速致动,并且可以显示大于1W / kg的功率密度。 提供制备水响应复合材料的方法,包括通过电聚合。 提供含水响应复合材料的设备用于感测,运动和发电。

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