Figure 2. The 3D-printed double-helical coil electrode with ferroelectric liquid crystals (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

Figure 2. The 3D-printed double-helical coil electrode with ferroelectric liquid crystals

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The use of the ferroelectric medium generated forces sufficient to achieve a contraction of 6.3 mm with the application of 200 V. The device was also observed to move slightly at 18 V, indicating that it can be powered by a battery.

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Advanced Physics Research

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