Impact of distilled water dealkalization on the geotechnical behavior of red mud. [PDF]
Çimen Ö, Günaydın Hİ.
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On–Off Switchable Micromotors for Use in Steerable Microvehicles
Electrically controllable micromotors and microvehicles are developed by tuning the diffusion of the fuel. Self‐propelled micromotors using bubble propulsion show great promise for miniaturized devices with multiuse purposes such as cargo delivery and sensing. However, there is currently no method to electrically switch the micromotors on or off. Here,
Hugo Severinsson +3 more
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Extremely oxygen-sensitive next-generation probiotics: can current microcomposite formulations ensure effective colonic delivery? [PDF]
Ta LP +3 more
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Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials
Phase‐change materials (PCMs), such as shape memory alloys, hydrogels, shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and low‐melting‐point alloys, are driving advancements in stiffness‐tunable robotic systems across a wide range of applications. This review highlights recent progress in PCM‐enabled robotics, focusing on their underlying mechanisms,
Sukrit Gaira +5 more
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Termite mound architecture and climate control: a review of X-ray tomography and flow field simulation approaches. [PDF]
Karibi-Botoye NF +4 more
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Gut microbiota and biomarkers are linked to diseases like neurological disorders and metabolic syndromes. Ingestible capsule robots enable minimally invasive gut health assessment. This article proposes a promising direction for the advancement of capsule robots, integrating in situ sampling, real‐time diagnostics, and personalized therapy.
Xizong Chen +3 more
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Optimization of PES-based Hollow fiber membranes incorporating MgO-modified activated carbon via response surface methodology for enhanced pure water permeability. [PDF]
Arabloo F, Javadpour S.
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Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots
This perspective provides an overview of the performance mechanisms, preparation methods, and applications of strong magnetic flexible composite materials in soft actuators (such as gripping, movement, and sensing), and further explores current opportunities and challenges.
Wenwen Li +4 more
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Terahertz metamaterial liquid detector optimized by deep learning. [PDF]
Li X, Wu Z, Zhang Y, Li B.
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Hard‐Magnetic Soft Millirobots in Underactuated Systems
This review provides a comprehensive overview of hard‐magnetic soft millirobots in underactuated systems. It examines key advances in structural design, physics‐informed modeling, and control strategies, while highlighting the interplay among these domains.
Qiong Wang +4 more
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