Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review
Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
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Reflection on "Site-specific PEGylation of proteins by a Staudinger-phosphite reaction": from protein modification to ADCs in the clinic. [PDF]
Schuppe KT, Hackenberger CPR.
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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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Factors Affecting Solvent Retention due to Gel Formation during Dissolution-Based Plastic Recycling. [PDF]
Kim H +4 more
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Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots
Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
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Grafting polymer brushes from nylon surfaces <i>via</i> hydrogen atom transfer. [PDF]
Ball TE +8 more
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This review identifies key design considerations for insect‐inspired microrobots capable of multimodal locomotion. To draw inspiration, biological and robotic strategies for moving in air, on water surfaces, and underwater are examined, along with approaches for crossing the air–water interface.
Mija Jovchevska +2 more
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Eco-Friendly Bioinspired Synthesis and Environmental Applications of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles Mediated by Natural Polysaccharide Gums: A Sustainable Approach to Nanomaterials Fabrication. [PDF]
Calderon Moreno JM, Chelu M, Popa M.
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A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels
A magnetically steerable microcatheter with integrated optical and fluidic channels is developed for multifunctional navigation in tortuous anatomical environments. A surface‐grafted hydrogel coating enables low‐friction actuation. The device demonstrates stable light and fluid delivery during magnetic manipulation, offering a compact platform for ...
Yuntian Du +5 more
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A Foundation for Advancing Studies of the Biodegradation of Polyethylene Surrogates by Environmental and Model Laboratory Microbes. [PDF]
Camur BB +5 more
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