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Unification and the Myth of Purely Reductive Understanding [PDF]

, 2020
In this paper significant challenges are raised with respect to the view that explanation essentially involves unification. These objections are raised specifically with respect to the well-known versions of unificationism developed and defended by ...
Shaffer, Michael J.
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Multifunctional Bio‐Based Packaging for Perishable Foods: Structural Design, Scalable Fabrication, and Versatile Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
An overview of design principles and scalable fabrication strategies for multifunctional bio‐based packaging. Radiative cooling films, modified‐atmosphere films/membranes, active antimicrobial/antioxidant platforms, intelligent optical/electrochemical labels, and superhydrophobic surfaces are co‐engineered from material chemistry to mesoscale structure
Lei Zhang, Jiaqi Zhang, Mei Cui, Wei Qi, Renliang Huang, Rongxin Su, Kai Zhang   +6 more
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From sink to resurgence: the buffering capacity of a cave system in the Tongass national forest, USA

Acta Carsologica, 2011
The Tongass National Forest of Southeast Alaska, USA, provides a unique environment for monitoring the impact of the cave system on water quality and biological productivity.
Melissa R. Hendrickson, Chris Groves
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Actuation of Cell Layers in Three Dimensions

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The alignment of fibers and cells in living tissues affect their mechanical properties and functionality. In this context, one can draw an analogy between tissues and nematic liquid crystal elastomers. We explore this analogy by growing fibroblasts on 2D‐patterned substrates and observing the contraction of cell sheets upon detachment from the
Kirsten Endresen, Aniruddh Murali, Birte C. Geerds, Grecia M. Valenzuela Portillo, Maria Bloksgaard, Daniel J.G. Pearce, Francesca Serra   +6 more
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Pattern Formation in Non‐Equilibrium Architected Materials

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This article demonstrates an artificial mechanical system ‐ a robotic metamaterial ‐ as an accessible and versatile platform within which to explore and prescribe the reaction‐diffusion driven pattern formation hitherto associated with comparatively less accessible and versatile non‐equilibrium biological and chemical systems.
Vinod Ramakrishnan, Michael J. Frazier
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Fully 3D‐Printed Wave‐Wound Electromagnetic Motors

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This work presents the first fully 3D‐printed wave‐wound electromagnetic motors, which are created using conductive nanoparticle inks, carbon‐filled nylon polymers, and surface mount components. These motors can achieve a stall torque of 7.62N·mmA−1$7.62 \nobreakspace N{\cdot }mm A^{-1}$ and efficiency of 28.2 %, which approaches the performance of ...
Joseph Schwalbe, Sebastian Mettes, Eduardo Francke, Kenneth W. Allen, Yi Chen Mazumdar   +4 more
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"Pseudo" Direct Drive Electrical Machines With Alternative Winding Configurations [PDF]

, 2017
The integration of a magnetic gear and a brushless permanent magnet machine to realize a “pseudo” direct drive (PDD) with alternative winding configurations is investigated.
Atallah, K., Cooke, G.
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A Proof‐of‐Concept Assessment of a Novel Wearable Eyelid Muscle Device: A Pre‐Clinical Animal Cadaver Study for Eyelid Closure Restoration

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This article introduces a soft wearable eyelid sling device incorporating a hydraulic soft artificial muscle (SAM) for achieving complete closure of an eyelid. The SAM is driven by a cam mechanism that provides a displacement profile closely matched with those of a healthy eyelid.
Patrick Pruscino, Phuoc Thien Phan, James Davies, Bibhu Sharma, Tianruo Guo, Chi Cong Nguyen, Nigel H. Lovell, Thanh Nho Do   +7 more
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IN THIS ISSUE: Triple rigor: Celebrating Christine Porter’s Work & life

Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development
First paragraph: In this issue, we offer a festschrift[1] in honor of our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Christine M. Porter (University of Wyoming).
Duncan Hilchey
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Collision‐Resilient Winged Drones Enabled by Tensegrity Structures

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Based on structures of birds such as the woodpeck, this article presents the collision‐resilient aerial robot, SWIFT. SWIFT leverages tensegrity structures in the fuselage and wings which allow it to undergo large deformations in a crash, without sustaining damage. Experiments show that SWIFT can reduce impact forces by 70% over conventional structures.
Omar Aloui, Raphael Zufferey, William Stewart, Mohammad Askari, Simon Jeger, Dario Floreano   +5 more
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