Development of ionic liquid-based electroactive polymer composites using nanotechnology

Abstract This review is intended to provide an overview of the design and fabrication ionic liquid-based electroactive polymer (IL-iEAP) transducers for advanced applications in biological electronic fields. The iEAP a class smart materials that can perform sensing or actuating functions by controlling movement cations anions active layer. type material deform under low voltage stimulation generate electrical signals when undergoing mechanical deformation because ion redistribution. Numerous research attention has been focused on studying mechanisms potential actuation, sensing, energy harvesting applications. Compared traditional water-based iEAP, non-volatile IL-iEAP delivers wider electrochemical window more stable actuation performance. In this paper, classification with different first outlined, followed introducing various preparation methods including nanotechnology IL-iEAPs, discussing key factors governing their addition, especially self-sensing bionics electromechanical equipment applications, are reviewed. Finally, novel nanotechnologies used fabricating IL-iEAPs prospects microelectromechanical system (MEMS) discussed.