METHOD FOR DRIVING POLYMER ACTUATOR ELEMENT, ACTUATOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

摘要

Disclosed is a method for driving a polymer actuator element which is excellent in expansion and contraction rate and response speed. Also disclosed are an actuator which is excellent in expansion and contraction rate and response speed, and a method for manufacturing such an actuator. Specifically disclosed is a method for driving a polymer actuator element which contains a conductive polymer driven by being applied with a voltage in a driving electrolyte solution. This method for driving a polymer actuator element is characterized in that the driving electrolyte solution is a mixed solution of an organic solvent and an acid or a mixed solution of an organic solvent, water and an acid.