Abstract: An electroadhesive clutch can be coupled to a textile. The clutch can include a first electrode assembly comprising a first conductive member, and a second electrode assembly comprising a second conductive member overlaying in part the first conductive member. In an example, the clutch includes or uses an elastic encasing within which the first and second electrode assemblies are positioned. The elastic encasing can form a first bond with the first conductive member at a first location of the elastic encasing and a second bond with the second conductive member proximate a second location of the elastic encasing different than the first location.

Abstract: A pH buffered electrode for receiving electrical energy and producing an electric field. The pH buffered electrode includes a first conductive layer and a pH buffer layer adjacent the first conductive layer. The pH buffer layer includes a pH buffer covalently coupled to an immobilizing material such as resin beads or polymers. The immobilizing material renders the pH buffer immobile in the presence of an electric field and allows H.sup.+ and OH.sup.- ions to be scavenged.