Influence of Diatomaceous Biosilica on the Properties of Composites Based On Dielectric Elastomers

Abstract

Extended Abstract Electroactive polymers (EAPs), which respond with shape changes to electrical stimulation, emerged in the early 1990s and have stimulated the creativity of many researchers [1]. These polymers are soft, strong and typically provide greater deformation at higher currents than conventional piezoelectrics. This makes them a better alternative for many applied applications. A particular class of electroactive polymers are dielectric elastomers (DE). Currently, researchers are still looking for new polymeric materials with improved mechanical [2], thermal and dielectric properties. Special attention should also be paid to increasing the dielectric permeability of a given elastomer, which can be achieved by using elastomer composites. The concept of this approach is based on the combination of high