ELECTRODE AND OPTICAL MODULATION DEVICE

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the conversion efficiency from electrical energy into mechanical energy.

SOLUTION: When a voltage is applied to electrodes contacting a pre-strained polymer, the polymer deflects. This deflection may be used to do mechanical work. The pre-strain improves the mechanical response of an electroactive polymer 152. The present invention also relates to actuators including the electroactive polymer 152 and mechanical coupling to convert the deflection of the polymer into mechanical work. The present invention further relates to compliant electrodes that conform to the shape of a polymer. The present invention provides methods for fabricating electromechanical devices including one or more electroactive polymers 152.

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