Elastic TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane membrane for compliant robotics
Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is essential in compliant robotics due to its versatility, elasticity, and biocompatible properties. Despite all the advantages, PDMS has a drawback of low dielectric permittivity, requiring high electric fields for significant actuation strains, which is the main cause l...
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| author | Ahmad Farimin, Ahmad Osman Chan, Kah Yoong Lee, Chu Liang Shamsul, Zakaria |
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| description | Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is essential in compliant robotics due to its versatility, elasticity, and biocompatible properties. Despite all the advantages, PDMS has a drawback of low dielectric permittivity, requiring high electric fields for significant actuation strains, which is the main cause leading to premature membrane breakdown. This paper investigates a dual-filler embedding approach using titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silicone oil (SO) to enhance the electromechanical properties and elasticity of PDMS membranes. A PDMS pre-blend was prepared by mixing commercial PDMS with a specified ratio of TiO2 and SO, forming single-filler and dual-filler systems, followed by curing in a laboratory oven. The membranes were subsequently characterized through uniaxial tensile testing to determine tensile strength, elongation at break, and Young's modulus. Breakdown strength analysis was conducted using a breakdown tester with step-up voltage, while relative permittivity was examined with an impedance analyzer within a frequency range of 30 MHz to 20 Hz. The dual-filler approach significantly improved tensile properties and elasticity, making PDMS membranes suitable for compliant robotics. This hybrid strategy creates a TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane composite membrane capable of withstanding extensive deformation thereby improving the performance and elasticity of compliant robotic systems. |
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| spelling | ump-459252025-10-17T00:33:11Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45925/ Elastic TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane membrane for compliant robotics Ahmad Farimin, Ahmad Osman Chan, Kah Yoong Lee, Chu Liang Shamsul, Zakaria QD Chemistry Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) is essential in compliant robotics due to its versatility, elasticity, and biocompatible properties. Despite all the advantages, PDMS has a drawback of low dielectric permittivity, requiring high electric fields for significant actuation strains, which is the main cause leading to premature membrane breakdown. This paper investigates a dual-filler embedding approach using titanium dioxide (TiO2) and silicone oil (SO) to enhance the electromechanical properties and elasticity of PDMS membranes. A PDMS pre-blend was prepared by mixing commercial PDMS with a specified ratio of TiO2 and SO, forming single-filler and dual-filler systems, followed by curing in a laboratory oven. The membranes were subsequently characterized through uniaxial tensile testing to determine tensile strength, elongation at break, and Young's modulus. Breakdown strength analysis was conducted using a breakdown tester with step-up voltage, while relative permittivity was examined with an impedance analyzer within a frequency range of 30 MHz to 20 Hz. The dual-filler approach significantly improved tensile properties and elasticity, making PDMS membranes suitable for compliant robotics. This hybrid strategy creates a TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane composite membrane capable of withstanding extensive deformation thereby improving the performance and elasticity of compliant robotic systems. IEEE 2024 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed pdf en https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45925/1/Elastic_TiO2-embedded_silicone_oil-_polydimethylsiloxane_membrane_for_compliant_robotics.pdf Ahmad Farimin, Ahmad Osman and Chan, Kah Yoong and Lee, Chu Liang and Shamsul, Zakaria (2024) Elastic TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane membrane for compliant robotics. In: 2024 IEEE 7th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, and System Engineering: Dissemination and Advancement of Engineering Education using Artificial Intelligence, ICEESE 2024. 7th IEEE International Conference on Electrical, Electronics, and System Engineering, ICEESE 2024 , 19 November 2024 - 20 November 2024 , Kanazawa, Japan. pp. 1-6.. ISSN 2770-9787 ISBN 979-835036744-7 (Published) https://doi.org/10.1109/ICEESE62315.2024.10828560 |
| spellingShingle | QD Chemistry Ahmad Farimin, Ahmad Osman Chan, Kah Yoong Lee, Chu Liang Shamsul, Zakaria Elastic TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane membrane for compliant robotics |
| title | Elastic TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane membrane for compliant robotics |
| title_full | Elastic TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane membrane for compliant robotics |
| title_fullStr | Elastic TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane membrane for compliant robotics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Elastic TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane membrane for compliant robotics |
| title_short | Elastic TiO2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane membrane for compliant robotics |
| title_sort | elastic tio2-embedded silicone oil-(poly)dimethylsiloxane membrane for compliant robotics |
| topic | QD Chemistry |
| url | https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45925/ https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45925/ |