The attractive dielectric poly (vinylidene fluoride)(PVDF) and its copolymers are well
confirmed possessing the highest electroactive response including dielectric constant …

A number of materials have been explored for their use as artificial muscles. Among these,
dielectric elastomers (DEs) appear to provide the best combination of properties for true …

Polymer‐based magnetoelectric (ME) materials are an interesting, challenging and
innovative research field, that will bridge the gap between fundamental research and …

The development of intrinsically stretchable electronics poses great challenges in
synthesizing elastomeric conductors, semiconductors and dielectric materials. While a wide …

A novel method allowing rapid production of reliable composites with increased dielectric
constant and high dielectric strength for dielectric elastomer actuators (DEA) is reported. The …

Recently, elastomer-nanocomposites reinforced with low volume fraction of nanofillers have
attracted great interest due to their fascinating properties. The incorporation of nanofillers …

Recent research has indicated that consumers of upper limb prostheses desire lighter-
weight, anthropomorphic devices. The potential of dielectric elastomer (DE) actuators to …

Magnetoelectric (ME) composites of bulk structures show strong ME coupling performance,
and thus magnetoelectric bulk composites and their related devices have been attracting …

Undoubtedly the applications of polymers are rapidly evolving. Technology is continually
changing and quickly advancing as polymers are needed to solve a variety of day-to-day …

Dielectric elastomers are useful for large-strain actuation, sensing and energy generation.
The low dielectric constants of these elastomers require rather high driving voltages, which …