Toward On-Chip Nascent All-van-der-Waals Polarization Optical Elements for Nanoscale Photonic Applications. [PDF]
Litvinov D +12 more
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Electric‐field‐assisted spin coating is introduced as a wet‐film processing route for guiding perovskite crystallization. A transient perpendicular field produces distinct structural maxima rather than monotonic grain growth: largest scanning electron microscopy (SEM)‐derived grain size at nominal 2 kV cm−1${\rm cm}^{-1}$, largest X‐ray diffraction ...
James R. Zelaya, Gary C. Tepper
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Laser Ultrasonic Detection and Signal Enhancement of Internal Microdefects in LPBF Ti6Al4V with Anisotropic Microstructure: Simulations and Experiments. [PDF]
Zhou X, Xie J, He Y, Hu P.
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Low‐index and low‐loss vdW muscovite represents an emerging robust dielectric platform for the creation of next‐generation all‐vdW nanophotonic architectures. Its utilization as a low‐index building‐block in all‐vdW multilayers enables extreme optical contrast when paired with MoS2, paving the way to the realization of few‐layer ultrathin DBS ...
Meri H. Hayrapetyan +10 more
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Lost in Translation: Simulation-Informed Bayesian Inference Improves Characterization of Molecular Motion from Neutron Scattering. [PDF]
Richardson H +4 more
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A codesign multiobjective optimization framework was developed to enhance the morphology and controller of a snake‐like robot driven by artificial muscles. It improved planar locomotion, agility, and power efficiency. The approach optimized link geometry and controller gains, revealing that shorter muscles near joints and longer linkages maximize ...
Ayla Valles, Mahdi Haghshenas‐Jaryani
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Anisotropic variable negative-Poisson-ratio metamaterials for tunable multispectral camouflage and electromagnetic energy harvesting. [PDF]
Yang X +8 more
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi +4 more
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Finite Element Analysis of Fiber-Reinforced Pneumatic Soft Actuators: A Hybrid Analytical-Numerical Framework. [PDF]
Fan R, Shao G, Tang J, Wang Y, Xu P.
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Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations
Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
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