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Freeform Manufacturing of Plant‐Based Structural Colors for Scalable Photonic and Mechanochromic Devices

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
A green, freeform manufacturing approach that utilizes robust aqueous two‐phase systems to create intricate and scalable photonic structures and non‐planar mechanochromic hydrogel actuators from plant‐based hydroxypropyl cellulose. This approach broadens the structural possibilities of sustainable photonic devices and mechanochromic systems, offering ...
Xiao Song, Peiqi Niu, Wenxi Gu, Chun Lam Clement Chan, Jiuhong Yi, Xu Liu, Peng Tan, Chon In Haydn Cheong, Qingwen Guan, Dan Fang, Bingpu Zhou, Zi Liang Wu, Ji Liu, Yan Yan Shery Huang, Iek Man Lei   +14 more
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From the Discovery of the Giant Magnetocaloric Effect to the Development of High‐Power‐Density Systems

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
The article overviews past and current efforts on caloric materials and systems, highlighting the contributions of Ames National Laboratory to the field. Solid‐state caloric heat pumping is an innovative method that can be implemented in a wide range of cooling and heating applications.
Agata Czernuszewicz, Yaroslav Mudryk, Jun Cui, Lucas Griffith, Duane D. Johnson, Julie Slaughter   +5 more
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Performance of new cutting tool multilayer coatings for machining Ti-6Al-4V titanium alloy under cryogenic cooling conditions

Advances in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Cr/CrN/AlCrN multilayer coatings were recently developed to meet the high challenges of machining Ti-6Al-4V alloy under cryogenic cooling conditions. The multilayer coatings were optimized by multiple deposition conditions and were characterized by multi-
Y. Zhang, J.C. Outeiro, C. Nouveau, B. Marcon, L.A. Denguir   +4 more
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Advances in Safe, Flexible, and Stretchable Batteries for Wearable Applications

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
Unlike previous reviews centered on component‐based deformability, this work highlights safety‐driven design strategies for flexible and stretchable batteries. By integrating material‐level engineering, geometry‐controlled structures, biocompatibility, and self‐protection mechanisms, it establishes a unified framework that connects mechanical ...
Hyewon Kang, Garan Byun, Seunghyeb Ban, Yunuo Huang, Woon‐Hong Yeo   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Influence of Coolant Flow Rate on Tool Life and Wear Development in Cryogenic and Wet Milling of Ti-6Al-4V [PDF]

, 2016
The use of cryogenic coolants has emerged as a way to improve productivity in machining Ti-alloys. In this study, liquid carbon dioxide is used as coolant in face milling of Ti-6Al-4 V with PVD coated inserts.
Isakson, Simon, Malakizadi, Amir, Nyborg, Lars, Sadik, Ibrahim   +3 more
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Liquid Metal Sensors for Soft Robots

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This review thoroughly reviews liquid metal sensors in soft robots. Their unique material properties like high conductivity and good biocompatibility are analyzed. Working principles are classified, and applications in environmental perception, motion detection, and human—robot interaction are introduced.
Qi Zhang, Nan Li, Yujia Song, Chen Hua, Tangzhen Guan, Yibing Ma, Cai Cheng, Jing Liu   +7 more
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Alternative lubrication-cooling approaches for broaching medium-carbon steel: Machining performance and life cycle analysis

Results in Engineering
This study evaluates the machining performance and environmental impact of the broaching process under different cutting and lubrication/cooling conditions, including conventional, cryogenic, and dry strategies.
Cristian Pérez-Salinas, Ander del Olmo, L. Norberto López de Lacalle, Diego Núñez, Leticia Mayorga, Maritza Ureña   +5 more
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Investigation of the influence of CO2 cryogenic coolant application on tool wear [PDF]

, 2017
The use of cryogenic coolants has emerged as an environmentally conscious alternative to emulsion coolant options. Cryogenic media can be delivered with a variety of methods to the cutting edge and they can be used in combination with other traditional ...
Cook, I., Lopez, M.I.A., Tapoglou, N., Taylor, C.M.   +3 more
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Machinability Of Polyamide 6 Under Cryogenic Cooling Conditions

Procedia Manufacturing, 2020
Abstract Machining of polymeric materials can attain interest when the production lot does not justify the cost of molds or extrusion dies, or when the product to be manufactured requires dimensional accuracy not achievable otherwise. In this framework, the present study aims at evaluating the machinability of the polyamide 6 as a function of the ...
Andrea Ghiotti, Stefania Bruschi, Rachele Bertolini   +2 more
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu, Bin Cui, Xumin Huang, Xiaoyu (Rayne) Zheng, T. Thang Vo‐Doan, Ruirui Qiao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source