Abstract
A dielectric elastomer is capable of large voltage-induced deformation, particularly when the voltage is applied on the verge of snap-through instability. A model is described which shows that the snap-through instability is markedly affected by both the extension limit of polymer chains and the polarization saturation of dipoles. The model may guide the search for high-performance dielectric elastomer transducers.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 59-67 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | International Journal of Smart and Nano Materials |
| Volume | 2 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dielectric elastomer
- Polarization saturation
- Stabilization
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