Carbon Nanotubes for Artificial Muscles
Carbon Nanotubes for Artificial Muscles Artificial muscles are electromechanical actuators. Carbon Nanotubes make lightweight artificial muscles finding applications in robotics, exoskeletons, artificial limbs, rehabilitation and bioengineering[1], [2]. Researchers have showcased carbon nanotube Bucky paper artificial muscles. These actuators are placed between electrodes in an electrolyte. The performance of such artificial muscles is dependent on many factors including the method of preparation of nanotubes, consistency in quality of nanotubes, purity, particles and thickness of the Bucky paper[1]. HiPCO® carbon nanotubes have showcased minimum actuation time compared to materials produced from other methods and multi-walled carbon nanotubes. The iron catalyst content in…