journal article·2024-02-21

Fabrication and Photothermal Actuation Performances of Electrospun Carbon Nanotube/Liquid Crystal Elastomer Blend Yarn Actuators

Hanrui Yang, Dingsheng Wu, Siming Zheng, Yajing Yu, Lingyun Ren, Jie Li, Huizhen Ke, Pengfei Lv, Qufu Wei

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Abstract

Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) are a kind of polymer network that combines the entropic elasticity of polymer networks and the mesogenic unit by means of mild cross-linking. LCEs have been extensively investigated in various fields, including artificial muscles, actuators, and microrobots. However, LCEs are characterized by the poor mechanical properties of the light polymers themselves. In this study, we propose to prepare a carbon nanotube/liquid crystal elastomer (CNT/LCE) composite yarn by electrospinning technology and a two-step cross-linking strategy. The CNT/LCE composite yarn exhibits a reversible shrinkage ratio of nearly 70%, a tensile strength of 16.45 MPa, and a relatively sensitive response speed of ∼3 s, enabling a fast response by photothermal actuation. The research disclosed in this article may provide new insights for the development of artificial muscles and next-generation smart robots.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Materials and Mechanics · Advanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting Materials · Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications

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Affiliations

Key Laboratory of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu 214122, P. R. China

Key Laboratory of Textile Fabrics, College of Textiles and Clothing, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, P. R. China

Jiangsu Textiles Quality Services Inspection Testing Institute, Nanjing 210007, P. R. China

Fujian Key Laboratory of Novel Functional Textile Fibers and Materials, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, P. R. China

Funding

China Association for Science and Technology · Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Fuzhou Changle District Major Science and Technology Project · Science and Technology Program of Jiangsu Administration for Market Regulation

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