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Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri, Gabriela Wessling Oening, Felipe Augusto Carvalho de Faria, Sarah Maria Schroeder, Ricardo De Medeiros   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancements in sustainability of 3D concrete printing: Presenting low-carbon mixtures for additively manufactured concrete structures in practice [PDF]

3D concrete printing (3DCP) is regarded as an environmentally friendly construction technique with minimum waste generation. However, challenges persist, particularly in the composition of 3D printable concrete mixtures. The need for specific rheological
Colyn, ML, van Zijl, GPAG, Babafemi, AJ
core   +1 more source

Search and Passage Are Decoupled for Migrating Trout Kelts at Multi‐Exit Dam

River Research and Applications, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Longitudinal and lateral river connectivity have been drastically reduced over time, with hydropower development as a major driver of fragmentation. While fishways are widely implemented to support upstream migration, downstream passage remains a major challenge.
Halvor Kjærås, Jon Museth, Finn Økland, Karl Øystein Gjelland, Henrik Baktoft, Torbjørn Forseth   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bridging Ancient Artistry and Modern Engineering: a 3D-Printed Concrete Arch Bridge Inspired by Millennium-Old Bronze Patterns Using an Integrated Concrete 3D Printing System [PDF]

This study unveils an unprecedented blend of ancient cultural motifs and contemporary engineering through the design and construction of a 3D-printed concrete arch bridge. Our approach involves four key phases: System Development for 3D Concrete Printing:
Ding, Xiaojun, Bai, Songlin, Yang, Min, Wang, Xuejun, Yao, Xiaofei, Zhang, Yamei, Wang, Zuo, Zhao, Liguo, Liu, Shilong   +8 more
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Investigating the Environmental Impact of Additive Construction: A Systematic Analysis of the Life Cycle Assessment Studies

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Additive Manufacturing (AM) has been identified as a potential catalyst for a paradigm shift within the construction industry, due to its capacity to enhance sustainability, reduce waste, and augment design flexibility. This study presents a systematic literature review (SLR) that explores the application of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in ...
Antonio Mastropasqua, Francesco Paolo Lagrasta, Michele De Nicolò, Pierpaolo Pontrandolfo   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

3D Printing of Concrete in India [PDF]

International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science, 2021
openaire   +1 more source

Consensus‐Based Recommendations to Embrace Sustainable Luxury: A Delphi Study

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Integrating sustainability into luxury practices presents unique challenges. Using a two‐phase Delphi method, this study develops consensus‐based recommendations for sustainable luxury. Findings identify key priorities including traceability, fair labour, circular design, and sustainable materials as essential for aligning luxury with ethical ...
Alexia Del Greco, Selena Russo, Francesca Greselin, Marco Bani, Giulia Rampoldi, Federico Zorzi, Stefano Ardenghi, Claudio Rozzoni, Maria Grazia Strepparava, Paolo Galli, MUSA‐Spoke5 group, Beatrice De Santes, Roberta Bettinetti, Tommaso Buganza, Stefania Carraro, Federica Celeste, Federico Cerri, Licia Cerini, Miriam Colombo, Marco Contardi, Camilla Falivena, Luca Fallati, Silvia Gadola, Marco Giustra, Valerio Isa, Lucio Lamberti, Maddalena Mazzocut‐Mis, Lucia Morelli, Lucia Paladino, Stefania Palmieri, Margherita Pero, Federico Pippo, Lorenzo Pizzuti, Daniela Preite, Claudia Riccardi, Elisabetta Rocchetti, Francesco Saliu, Lucia Salvioni, Carlo Salvato, Emanuela Scarpellini, Elena Scoccianti, Davide Seveso, Francesca Spena, Alessandra Spagnoli, Gianluca Tedaldi, Ilaria Tani, Francesco Tissoni, Giovanna Tonelli, Umberto Tolino, Daniel Trabucchi, Tamara Gaia Vasiljev, Andrea Visconti, Elisa Arrigo   +52 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fiber Bragg Grating Force Sensors for Minimally Invasive Surgery: State of the Art, Challenges, and Opportunities

SmartBot, EarlyView.
This article reviews the application of fiber Bragg grating (FBG) technology for precise force sensing in minimally invasive surgery. It outlines the fundamental working principles and algorithms used to interpret sensor data. The text surveys clinical applications across various medical fields, such as ophthalmology and vascular intervention (Table of
Shiyuan Dong, Tianqi Huang, Lingyu Chen, Shucong Yin, Qing Chang, Dingpei Han, Yangxi Li, Boyu Zhang, Hongen Liao, Fang Chen   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Size Scaling of the Electrochemical Performance of Ti3C2Tx MXene Microelectrode Arrays for Electrophysiological Recording and Stimulation

Small, EarlyView.
This study evaluates Ti3C2Tx MXene‐based microelectrodes across a range of diameters (25–500 µm) and elucidates their recording and stimulation capabilities for bioelectronic applications. Several electrochemical measurements—supported further by equivalent‐circuit modeling—revealed enhanced recording and stimulation capabilities of the MXene ...
Spencer R. Averbeck, Raghav Garg, Royce Dong, Daryl Hurwitz, Nicholas V. Apollo, Michael S. Beauchamp, Flavia Vitale   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Scalable Room‐Temperature Terahertz Graphene Cameras

Small Methods, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Terahertz (THz) imaging has emerged as a powerful tool for non‐destructive, label‐free analysis across several scientific disciplines, ranging from materials science to biomedical research. By capturing the spatial‐dependent information in a broad range of frequencies, this technique enables the identification of chemical composition ...
Lili Shi, Leonardo Viti, Miriam S. Vitiello   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source