Bioinspired Auxetic Metastructures Enable Biomechanically Adaptive, Machine Learning-Enhanced Self-Powered Sensing with Ultrahigh Efficiency. [PDF]
Wang W +9 more
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Flexible piezoresistive pressure sensors underpin wearable and soft electronics. This review links sensing physics, including contact resistance modulation, quantum tunneling and percolation, to unified materials/structure design. We highlight composite and graded architectures, interfacial/porous engineering, and microstructured 3D conductive networks
Feng Luo +2 more
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Design, manufacturing, and testing of a novel omnidirectional soft sleeve actuator. [PDF]
Abboodi M, Doumit M.
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A novel thermos‐responsive hydroxypropyl cellulose/graphene oxide (HPC/GO) composite membrane is fabricated for reversible temperature‐gated ion transport in aqueous zinc‐ion batteries. Enabled by LCST‐driven structural transition, unimpeded ion diffusion at room temperature delivers high capacity, while elevated temperature suppresses transport; full ...
Xueli Bi +9 more
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Finite element analysis-based optimization of longitudinal bending stiffness and rearfoot stability in carbon-plated running shoes. [PDF]
Kim S +6 more
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A sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone)‐based hybrid membrane is fabricated with fluorine‐doped carbon dot (FCD) and functionalized metal organic framework (MIL−101−NH2). The novel design reduces unwanted ion crossover while maintaining a sufficient proton transport pathway.
Tan Trung Kien Huynh +8 more
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Cyclic Olefin Copolymers as Versatile Materials for Advanced Engineering Applications
Cyclic olefin copolymers (COCs) are presented as highly versatile materials combining tunable synthesis, excellent optical properties, and mechanical robustness. Their potential spans microfluidics, bioengineering, and advanced electronics, while emerging self‐healing and sustainable solutions highlight future opportunities.
Giulia Fredi +3 more
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A Comprehensive Review of Rollpave Pavement Technology: Current Research, Practices and Challenges. [PDF]
Jia Y +8 more
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Light‐Actuated Fiber‐Climbing Inchworm Robot Toward Endoluminal Navigation
A kirigami‐inspired soft inchworm robot harnesses optical energy from a customized side‐emitting optical fiber, guaranteeing its propulsion along the fiber body. The wavelength‐selective responsiveness of dye‐functionalized liquid crystal elastomers and the application of temporal illumination patterns enable sequential control of robot components. The
Antonio Lobosco +6 more
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Polymer additive manufacturing tools for sheet metal forming: a combined simulation and experimental study. [PDF]
Bhatia CV +7 more
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