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Shaping Matter with Acoustic Waves: From Particles to Functional Structures

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Acoustic‐directed assembly is reviewed as a materials‐oriented strategy for organizing particles, polymers, metals, and biological systems into functional structures. The review distinguishes reversible manipulation from permanent structure formation through medium fixation, particle fixation, and in situ material generation, highlighting routes toward
Avraham Kenigsberg, Shelly Zlotnikov, Maya Fiorentino, Yuval Elias, Ornit Nagler‐Avramovitz, Hagay Shpaisman   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Atomistic Mechanisms Triggered by Joule Heating Effects in Metallic Cu‐Bi Nanowires for Spintronics

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Bi doped metallic Cu nanowires are promising for spintronics thanks to the stabilization of a giant spin Hall effect. However, heat resulting from current injection forces Bi to leave solution, forcing segregation into monoatomic decorations which evolve into coherent crystalline aggregates.
Alejandra Guedeja‐Marrón, Juan Ignacio Beltrán, Matilde Saura‐Múzquiz, Paolo Perna, M. Carmen Muñoz, Lucas Pérez, Maria Varela   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Protective Treatments for Historic Bricks: The Case of The Grand Continental Hotel in Cairo (Egypt)

Loggia, Arquitectura & Restauración
In this study, three water-based nanostructured protective coatings were tested on bricks from the Grand Continental Hotel in Cairo, partially demolished in 2017.
Federica Fernandez, Elvira Nicolini, Roberta Montagno, Ihab Dabouh, Federica Zagarella, Antonella Mamì, Francesco Armetta, Veronica Ciaramitaro, Maria Luisa Saladino   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

World view: Brick by brick [PDF]

Nature, 2010
A small non-profit organization shows how to reduce the vulnerability of poor countries to earthquakes, says Daniel Sarewitz.
openaire   +2 more sources

Additive Manufacturing of Ordered Polymer Nanostructures

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
A new 3D printing strategy, Polymerization‐Induced Arrangement of Nanostructures with Order‐tunability (PIANO), enables the formation of ordered nanostructures in polymer materials by enhancing chain mobility during photopolymerization, overcoming the kinetic arrest that leads to disordered morphologies in the conventional Polymerization‐Induced ...
Di Wu, Kun Zhou, Kenny Lee, Yuan Xiu, Carol Hiu Wai Yan, Khoon S. Lim, Cyrille Boyer   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

E. coli Extracellular Matrix: A Tunable Composite With Hierarchical Structure

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
The complex composite‐like mechanical behavior of E. coli biofilm matrix is the result of a synergic contribution of the rigid curli and swelling pEtN‐cellulose, and emerges from specific ratio and assembly conditions. The interactions between the two fibers govern biofilm hydration and characteristic wrinkling patterns, providing crucial insights for ...
Macarena Siri, Agustín Mangiarotti, Anne Seewald, Nikolai Rosenthal, Shahrouz Amini, Emeline Raguin, Peter Fratzl, Cécile M. Bidan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluating the structural performance of waste PET-infused interlocking units versus traditional stone masonry [PDF]

Engineering and Technology Journal
This study focuses on PET waste reduction worldwide by looking at the application of these polymeric materials in the construction and building industries. An effective application of PET wastes will reduce PET pollution, especially in water bodies.
Omogbolade Adepitan, Ayotunde Fasina
doaj   +1 more source

Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza, Hiroshi Kaminaga, Philippe Fraisse, Gentiane Venture   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Muscle Control of an Extra Robotic Digit

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This study compares muscle‐ and movement‐based control for operating a supernumerary robotic thumb. While movement control performs better in the proposed tasks, muscle‐based (EMG) control promotes broader motor learning. The results highlight the promise and challenges of using biosignals for human augmentation, offering new insights into intuitive ...
Julien Russ, Lucy Dowdall, Francesco Cenciarelli, Kitty Goodridge, Mabel Ziman, Hristo Dimitrov, Danielle Clode, Tamar R. Makin   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Shear Behaviour of RC Deep Beams Made with Recycled Bricks: Comparative Study

Civil and Environmental Engineering
This study presents a comprehensive examination of the shear behavior in reinforced concrete deep beams, with a particular focus on the incorporation of recycled bricks (RB) as a partial replacement for conventional coarse aggregates.
Khalaf Shams Aldhua D., Chassib Samir M.
doaj   +1 more source