Monolithic actuators from flash-welded polyaniline nanofibers

Authors

Christina O. Baker, University of California - Los Angeles
Brian Shedd, University of California - Los Angeles
Peter C. Innis, University of WollongongFollow
Philip G. Whitten, University of WollongongFollow
Geoffrey M. Spinks, University of WollongongFollow
G G. Wallace, University of WollongongFollow
Richard B. Kaner, University of California - Los AngelesFollow

RIS ID

24160

Publication Details

Baker, C. O., Shedd, B., Innis, P. C., Whitten, P. G., Spinks, G. Maxwell., Wallace, G. G. & Kaner, R. (2008). Monolithic actuators from flash-welded polyaniline nanofibers. Advanced Materials, 20 155-158.

Abstract

He'll weld with a mighty hand. Flash-welded polyaniline nanofiber actuators demonstrate unprecedented reversible, rapid actuation upon doping. An intense flash of light creates an asymmetric structure (see figure) with a thin dense layer on top of a thick porous nanofibrillar layer. On exposure to camphor sulfonic acid the asymmetric film curls more than 720°.

Grant Number

ARC/FF0669110

Additional Grant Number

http://purl.org/au-research/grants/ARC/FF0669110