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Sensor response of polypyrrole trilayer benders as a function of geometry

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Trilayer polypyrrole benders are capable of generating voltages and currents when applied with an external force or displacement, demonstrating potential as mechanical sensors. Previous work has identified the effects of dopant and electrolyte on the sensor output, and a 'deformation induced ion flux' model was proposed. The current work aims to identify the change in sensor response with input amplitude and bender geometry as a function of frequency. The current and charge output from the trilayer benders were found to increase proportionally with input displacement and bender strain for multiple input frequencies, indicating linearity. Sensitivities of the current and charge output have also been calculated in response to strain, and are found to increase as the volume of the conducting polymer is increased. Some guidelines for sensor geometry are then suggested, using the identified sensitivities as a guide. Copyright 2008 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited.

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2011-06-01

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http://hdl.handle.net/2429/35015

John, Stephen; Alici, Gursel; Spinks, Geoffrey; Madden, John D. W.; Wallace, Gordon G. Sensor response of polypyrrole trilayer benders as a function of geometry. Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD) 2008, edited by Yoseph Bar-Cohen, Proceedings of SPIE Volume 6927, 692721-1, 2008.

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Madden, John D.

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