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TY  _  JOUR
ID  -  1403032246964
TI  -  A Review of Thermal Actuation Methods for Thermally-Activated Twisted and Coiled Polymer Actuators
JO  -  Iran Polymer Technology, Research and Development
JA  -  ES
LA  -  fa
SN  -  2538-3345
AU  -  Bakhshi Mohammadamir
AU  -  Moazemi Goudarzi Ali
AU  -  Morshedsolouk Fattaneh
AD  -  گروه طراحی جامدات، دانشکده مهندسی مکانیک، دانشگاه صنعتی نوشیروانی بابل، بابل، ایران
AD  -  گروه طراحی جامدات، دانشکده مکانیک، دانشگاه صنعتی نوشیروانی بابل، بابل، ایران
AD  -  گروه مهندسی دریا، دانشکده مهندسی مکانیک، دانشگاه صنعتی نوشیروانی بابل، بابل، ایران
Y1  -  2024
PY  -  2024
VL  -  1
IS  -  
SP  -  59
EP  -  66
KW  -  Actuator
KW  -   Thermally Activated
KW  -   Twisted and Coiled
KW  -   Fishing line
KW  -   Thermal Actuation
DO  -  
N2  -  Recently, a new type of artificial muscle called thermally activated twisted and coiled polymer actuators (TCPAs) has garnered significant attention. These actuators are primarily made from fishing lines or sewing thread, and when actuated by heat, they can contract along their length to produce linear displacement. The low production cost, silent operation, high power-to-weight ratio, and the ability to generate significant displacement in response to thermal stimuli are among the advantages that have made these actuators more appealing compared to other conventional actuators. They are thus emerging as a suitable option for various applications, such as robotics, smart textiles, energy harvesting systems, and more. These actuators (TCPAs) operate by leveraging the expansion and contraction properties of polymer fibers, which are initially twisted by an electric motor and then coiled into a spring-like structure. This construction method enhances the strength and efficiency of the TCPAs. Additionally, these actuators can maintain their performance in diverse environments, including underwater and high-temperature settings. This review explores the fabrication methods, underlying principles, and thermal actuating techniques of these actuators. It also discusses their innovative and emerging applications. Furthermore, the study addresses the challenges in exploiting this technology and proposes possible solutions to optimize their performance.
UR  - rimag.ir/en/Article/46964
L1  - rimag.ir/en/Article/Download/46964
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