| Title | Soft generators using dielectric elastomers |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Authors | McKay, T.G., O'Brien B.M., Calius E.P., and Anderson I.A. |
| Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
| Volume | 98 |
| Issue | 14 |
| Date Published | 2011 |
| ISSN | 00036951 (ISSN) |
| Keywords | A-frames, Circuit elements, Dielectric elastomers, Elastomers, Energy density, Light weight, Plastics |
| Abstract | The potential to produce light-weight, low-cost, wearable dielectric elastomer generators has been limited by the requirement for bulky rigid, and expensive external circuitry. In this letter, we present a soft dielectric elastomer generator whose stretchable circuit elements are integrated within the membrane. The soft generator achieved an energy density of 10 mJ/g at an efficiency of 12% and simply consisted of low-cost acrylic membranes and carbon grease mounted in a frame. © 2011 American Institute of Physics. |
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| DOI | 10.1063/1.3572338 |
