The main problem of dielectric elastomer (DE) actuators is today represented by the high driving electric fields (orders of 10-100 V/μm) necessary for their activation. Although several attempts have been made in order to increase strains by enhancing the dielectric constant (ε') of such matrices and keeping low elastic moduli (Y) to control the ε/Y ratio, currently several challenges have still to be faced. In this work, a new approach is presented to enhance the electrical properties of DE elastomers. Soft elastomeric polyurethane (PU) matrices with foam structure were electrically modified via Corona process. Such matrices showed electret-like properties, possibly due to the presence of macro-dipoles established both at the matrix/pore surfaces and inside the bulk. Morphological (SEM, Bet), dielectric and dynamic-mechanical (DMA) analyses were performed in order to characterize the material. Results showed that Corona charging may represent a new promising route to obtain dielectric elastomers with improved dielectric properties, although ways to promote charge trapping and retention are still do be found.

Effects of Corona treatment on electrical and mechanical properties of a porous dielectric elastomer / Galantini, Fabia; Gallone, Giuseppe; Carpi, Federico. - In: IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON DIELECTRICS AND ELECTRICAL INSULATION. - ISSN 1070-9878. - ELETTRONICO. - 19:(2012), pp. 1203-1207. [10.1109/TDEI.2012.6259991]

Effects of Corona treatment on electrical and mechanical properties of a porous dielectric elastomer

CARPI, FEDERICO
2012

Abstract

The main problem of dielectric elastomer (DE) actuators is today represented by the high driving electric fields (orders of 10-100 V/μm) necessary for their activation. Although several attempts have been made in order to increase strains by enhancing the dielectric constant (ε') of such matrices and keeping low elastic moduli (Y) to control the ε/Y ratio, currently several challenges have still to be faced. In this work, a new approach is presented to enhance the electrical properties of DE elastomers. Soft elastomeric polyurethane (PU) matrices with foam structure were electrically modified via Corona process. Such matrices showed electret-like properties, possibly due to the presence of macro-dipoles established both at the matrix/pore surfaces and inside the bulk. Morphological (SEM, Bet), dielectric and dynamic-mechanical (DMA) analyses were performed in order to characterize the material. Results showed that Corona charging may represent a new promising route to obtain dielectric elastomers with improved dielectric properties, although ways to promote charge trapping and retention are still do be found.
2012
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Galantini, Fabia; Gallone, Giuseppe; Carpi, Federico
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