DNA Programmable Hydrogel Chemomechanical Actuators
Abstract
The objective of this resarch is to develop new understanding and paradigms for high-speed chemomechanical actuators. To approach the objective, the PI will first specifically focused on the use of DNA to acheive programmable chemically actuated hydrogel systems. The PI will next extend the general ideas related to amplification by systematically studying quantitative physical parameters including material Young s modulus, physical dimension, and the reaction and diffusion of the chemical components. The computational models will also be used to investigate buckling instabilities and mechanical degradation to mechanically amplify the speed and range of actuation
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Jan 12, 2017
- Source ID
- W911NF1510490
Entities
People
- David H. Gracias
Organizations
- Army Contracting Command
- Johns Hopkins University
- United States Army