FEM Analysis and Designing a Dynamic Sensor Made of Ionic-Polymer-Metal Composites

Authors

  • Amin Nasrollah Department of Mechanical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  • Mohammad Hossein Nikkhou Department of Mechanical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
  • Hamid Soleimanimehr Department of Mechatronics and Computer Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8931-5698

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22034/advjse22031049

Keywords:

Polymer composite, Ionic metal, Electromechanical, Finite element, Sensor

Abstract

With science and technology fast developing, demand for smart materials has been on the rise, raising expectations for the better performance of such materials Ionic polymer metal composite (IPMC) as a new smart material with low voltage and large deformation has gained increasing attention, nowadays, thanks to its properties. This study analyzes the performance of IPMC as a sensor in two dimensional mode using finite element method for one and two Hz frequencies. The present work focuses on polymer composites in which an electroactive layer coated with platinum on two sides and studies their electromechanical and piezoelectric effects. It also examines the effects of alternating current on the number of signals received from Ionic membrane. The outcomes demonstrate that vibrations of 1.5 & 2 Hz frequency produce respectively voltages of 2.4 & 2.5 millivolts.

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Published

2022-02-15

How to Cite

Nasrollah, A., Nikkhou, M. H., & Soleimanimehr, H. (2022). FEM Analysis and Designing a Dynamic Sensor Made of Ionic-Polymer-Metal Composites. Advanced Journal of Science and Engineering, 3(1), 49–54. https://doi.org/10.22034/advjse22031049

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2022)

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Original Research Article

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