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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Upon UV irradiation, flexible and tough hydrogels are formed rapidly (>0.5 s) from dilute (>0.5 wt%) solutions of o‐ethylnitrobenzene–modified PVA. At ∼1.5 wt%, the hydrogels withstand up to 10 MPa compression, remain handleable even after 200‐fold swelling.
Masaaki Okihara +4 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.A root‐inspired microneedle array patch uses lattice‐based mechanical interlocking to unite rigid microneedles with a flexible substrate. The interlocked rigid–soft architecture improves interfacial bonding, supports stable adhesion on curved and wet tissues under dynamic motion, and provides a versatile platform for robust biointerfacing and future ...
Jongchan Lee +9 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Polymer‐based hydrogels have emerged as promising materials for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) due to their high water affinity, tunable network structure, and excellent moisture adsorption‐desorption performance. Functional hydrogel systems enable efficient water capture and controlled release under low‐energy conditions, offering a sustainable ...
Swagata Datta +6 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Water‐soluble amine‐functionalized polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane promotes concurrent latex coalescence and crosslinking, allowing epoxy‐functional particles to form continuous films without added volatile coalescing agents. The resulting multiscale‐reinforced waterborne coatings combine high strength, toughness, optical transparency, scratch ...
Chao Wang +7 more
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Amphibious Movement of Microrobots Inspired by Water Spiders
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Inspired by the water strider, a novel microrobot is designed to maintain amphibious mobility in complex environments. It retains the ability to traverse the air‐liquid interface and perform directional movement within sophisticated, multifaceted environments, including complex gastric wall structures, with precise controllability.
Xiao Hu +7 more
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Assessment of the flexural strength of two heat-curing acrylic resins for artificial eyes
Brazilian Oral Research, 2009 Prosthetic eyes are artificial substitutes for the eyeball, made of heat-curing acrylic resin, serving to improve the esthetic appearance of the mutilated patient and his/her inclusion in society. The aim of this study was to assess the flexural strength
Aline Úrsula Rocha Fernandes +4 more
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Smart Bioinks for 4D Bioprinting: Requirements, Design, and Applications
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Smart bioinks empower 4D‐bioprinted constructs to dynamically adapt and remodel in response to stimuli, effectively biomimicking native tissues. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) play a guiding role in their rational design by optimizing relevant properties.
Shangsi Chen +11 more
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Assessment of flexural strength of two self-curing acrylic resins containing pigment [PDF]
, 2010 Aim: To assess the flexural strength of orthodontic acrylic resins from two different manufacturers (VIPI, OrtoCril versus Clássico, OrtoClas) by comparing pigmented resins to colorless ones.
Jurach, Estela M. +4 more
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Vine‐Inspired Soft Robotics: Materials, Actuations, and Emerging Applications
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Vine‐inspired robots grow from the tip, enabling navigation through confined spaces with minimal disturbance. This Review summarizes material and actuation strategies for vine‐inspired growth, key functions including steering, retraction, attachment, branching, and variable stiffness, and emerging applications spanning medical intervention, confined ...
Jiahao Wu +7 more
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Applied SciencesThe aim of this review was to evaluate if the properties of digitally produced dental acrylic resins improved when reinforced with compounds. A literature search was conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases for the past 10 years ...
Ana Bettencourt +3 more
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