Tarmo Tamm
Papers
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Total Citations
78
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About
Tarmo Tamm is a leading researcher in the field of soft robotics and biofriendly electroactive polymer actuators. His work focuses on developing smart, compliant materials that mimic biological movement for biomedical and biomimetic applications. Tamm’s major contributions include pioneering the use of choline ionic liquids and gelatin to create fully non-toxic polypyrrole-based actuators, as detailed in his highly cited 2020 paper (23 citations). He also advanced the concurrent linear actuation and sensing capabilities of polypyrrole-coated fiber-scaffolds (21 citations), and addressed practical challenges such as encapsulation to reduce environmental interaction for safe biomedical use. With over 75 total citations across his most-cited works, Tamm’s research has significantly impacted the design of soft, biocompatible actuators. Notable achievements include developing self-commutated helical polypyrrole actuators for reversible attachment and dip-coating encapsulation techniques using SIBS polymers, both of which enhance device durability and safety. His work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in sustainable, bioinspired soft robotics and smart materials for medical devices.
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