Fabrication and Properties of Dielectric Elastomer-Based Nanocomposites

Dielectric elastomers (DEsDielectric elastomer) are one of the leading electroactive polymerElectroactive polymer (EAPs) technologies used for actuation applicationApplications. These elastomers possess the benefits of large strain and stresses, easy processability, fast speed, recovery, efficiency long life, and reliability. Due to their inherently low dielectricDielectrics constant, nanofillersNanofillers are introduced into these elastomers to raise their dielectricDielectrics constant for increased energy storageEnergy storage and large strain. Enhancement in dielectricDielectrics constant is largely influenced by the surface functionalizationFunctionalization of the nanofillerNanofillers and structural design of the nanocompositesNanocomposites. In this chapter, we will review the recent developments regarding, the fabrication, characterization, and applicationsApplications of dielectric elastomerDielectric elastomer-based nanocompositesNanocomposites.