Research progress on multi-stimulus responsive strong composite soft actuators

doi:10.19936/j.cnki.2096-8000.20240428.016

Abstract

Abstract: Multi-stimulus responsive strong composite soft actuators combine the features of flexibility, adaptability, and structural designability, which can respond to external stimuli and change their structure, shape, and macroscopic properties, leading to an extensive prospect. This review concludes the research progress on multi-stimulus responsive strong composite soft actuators in recent years, introduces the forming and preparation methods of such actuators, and analyses the actuation principle of the actuators. From the perspective of the dimension of reinforced fillers, the effects of various fillers on the actuator response speed, multi-stimulus response, and mechanical properties capability are reviewed. Furthermore, the summary also includes the current application status of this actuator within the fields including soft robotics, micromedical devices, precision sensors, and folded electronics. Finally, the development prospects of multi-stimulus responsive strong composite soft actuators are prospected, which are expected to provide reference and inspiration for the design and preparation of actuators with novel functions and more challenging challenges.

Key words: composites, soft actuator, multi-stimulus response, reinforced fillers, actuation principle

CLC Number:

TB332

SHENG Jie, LIU Hang, WANG Wenle, JIANG Shengkun, LI Mingxia, HUANG Zhengqiang, GENG Tie, JIANG Lin. Research progress on multi-stimulus responsive strong composite soft actuators[J]. COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, 2024, 0(4): 117-128.

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