Ionic Polymer-metal Composites
Soft Actuators and Sensors 
Experimental Evaluation & Modeling

What can IPMCs do?

 What is the purpose of studying IPMCs at CEAM?

Micro-structure & Composition

Cross section of a typical Pt/Au-plated Nafion 117

Electrode structure of Flemion-based IPMC

Composition of IPMCs

Flemion (left) & Nafion (right) Ionomers

Scheme for IPMC Fabrication

Electrode structure of Flemion-based IPMC

Ions & Their Hydration Shell