Dissertation
Mechanoelectrical Transduction Behavior in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Based Soft Polymer Gel Smart Sensors for Soft-Robotic Applications
This work provides a foundation for novel polyvinyl chloride (PVC) based smart sensors, and is comprised of:
- Mechanoelectrical Characterization
- Theoretical Framework
- Multiphysics Modeling
- Artificial Skin Application
Book Chapter
Soft Robotics in Rehabilitation discusses the inherent advantages of using soft robotics in rehabilitation due to increased dynamic comliance and impedance matching. This also includes personal work on pneumatic networks which have been used for enahncing hand dexterity with compliant rehabilitative gloves.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780128185384000034
Journal Publications
Multiphysics Modeling Framework for Soft PVC Gel Sensors with Experimental Comparisons
Justin Neubauer and Kwang Kim
Polymers (2023)
Tunable polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)-based soft polymer gel sensors
Justin Neubauer, H. Jeremy Cho, and Kwang Kim
Smart Materials and Structures (2022)
A Study of mechanoelectrical transduction behavior in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) gel as smart sensors
Justin Neubauer, Zakai Olsen, Zackary Frank, Taeseon Hwang, and Kwang Kim
Smart Materials and Structures (2021)
Multidirectional cylindrical piezoelectric force sensor: design and experimental validation
Ye Rim Lee, Justin Neubauer, Kwang Kim, and Youngsu Cha
Sensors (2020)
High-performance polyvinyl chloride gel artificial muscle actuator with graphene oxide and plasticizer
Taeseon Hwang, Zackary Frank, Justin Neubauer, and Kwang Kim
Scientfic Reports (2019)
Conference Works
Flexible Electroactive Polymer Gel-Based Artificial Skin: Flow Sensing and Visualization
Nazanin Minaian, Justin Neubauer, and Kwang Kim
SPIE Smart Structures + Non-destructive Evaluation (2023)
Potential Biocompatible PVC Gel Sensors with Novel Segmentation for Biomimetic Nervous Systems
Daniel Fisher, Abdul Sennain, John Faccinto, Justin Neubauer, and Kwang Kim
SPIE Smart Structures + Non-destructive Evaluation (2023)
Electromechanical applications of PVC gels and EPIC actuators in varifocal lenses
John Faccinto, Daniel Fisher, Abdulkarem Sennain, Justin Neubauer, and Kwang Kim
SPIE Smart Structures + Non-destructive Evaluation (2023)
Thermal Characteristics of Mechanoelectrical Properties in PVC Gel Sensors
Abdul Sennain, Danielisher, Justin Neubauer, and Kwang Kim
6th International Conference on Active Materials and Smart Mechatronics (2022)
Electromechanical Applications of PVC Gels and EPIC Actuators in Varifocal Lenses
John Faccinto, Daniel Fisher, Adbul Sennain, Justin Neubauer, and Kwang Kim
6th International Conference on Active Materials and Smart Mechatronics (2022)
Wearable Soft Robotic System for Enhanced Glovebox Worker Safety
John Faccinto, Justin Neubauer, Alex Washington, and Kwang Kim
1st Annual Competitive Research Award Workshop (2022)
Research Projects
Soft Robotic Glove
A soft robotic glove was developed for glovebox workers to increase hand dexterity and safety. This device was powered via stacked PVC gel actuators for dynamic impedance matching to the human hand and also provided constant feedback via PVC gel sensors. This device is still in development for the Savannah River National Laboratory and the Department of Energy.