Joycelyn S. Harrison
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Total Citations
212
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About
Joycelyn S. Harrison is a pioneering researcher in the field of electroactive polymers (EAP), with a primary focus on developing lightweight, low-power actuators for aerospace and robotic applications. Her major contributions center on advancing ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMC) as biomimetic sensors and actuators—often referred to as "artificial muscles." Harrison’s work demonstrates how these smart materials can undergo large bending and flapping motions, mimicking biological muscle behavior. Her most cited paper, "Electroactive polymer (EAP) actuators for planetary applications" (1999, 58 citations), highlights the potential of EAP to reduce mass, size, and power consumption in NASA instrumentation. Another influential study, "Some experimental results on ionic polymer-metal composites (IPMC) as biomimetic sensors and actuators" (1998, 50 citations), explores the dual sensing-actuation capabilities of IPMC. Harrison also contributed to the development of flexible low-mass robotic arms and mechanisms, as seen in her 1999 paper (49 citations). Her research addresses key challenges in transitioning IPMC actuators to practical use, including material composition and cation effects. With over 200 total citations, Harrison’s work has been instrumental in positioning EAP as a viable alternative to conventional actuators for future space missions and biomedical devices.
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- 4CHALLENGES TO THE TRANSITION OF IPMC ARTIFICIAL MUSCLE ACTUATORS TO PRACTICAL APPLICATION27 citations · 1999
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- 7Electroactive Polymer (EAP) Actuation of Mechanisms and Robotic Devices2 citations · 1999