Abstract
Electrothermal actuators (ETAs) that can convert electric energy into mechanical works have been extensively studied for their great potential in artificial muscles and robotics. However, the production of ETAs that enable complex and predictable deformation is still challenging. In this Letter, an ETA based on reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and polyethylene (PE) bimorph is developed through a facile laser-scribing method. Since the laser-scribing technology permits flexible patterning, conductive RGO electrodes with complex circuit patterns can be readily produced on a thermally active PE film, forming an ETA capable of fast and reversible deformation. In addition, the laser-scribed ETA demonstrated orientation-defined bending performance, enabling more sophisticated deformation control. The laser scribing of graphene oxide has opened up a new way to produce ETAs towards cutting-edge applications such as soft robotics and intelligent systems.
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