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Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Edible coatings in food: Specific materials and their impact on techno‐functional properties and sustainable applications

open access: yesFood Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Edible coatings have emerged as a significant advancement in the food industry. This review explains the different materials, methods, and applications of edible coatings, with a special focus on the integration of nanotechnology and its contribution to the circular economy.
Shankar Senthilkumar   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Carbon Stock and Environmental Variations of Typical Plantations in Mufu Mountain in Hubei Province, China

open access: yesLand Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Forest ecosystems play a critical role in the global carbon cycle. As a significant terrestrial carbon sink, plantations exhibit carbon stock patterns that are shaped by tree species composition, stand structure, and environmental conditions. Here, we investigated typical plantation types in the Mufu Mountain, Hubei Province.
Mingyang Ding   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biochar‐Induced Shifts in Fungal Community Structure and Their Association With Soil Physical Properties in Degraded Soil From the Brazilian Semiarid

open access: yesLand Degradation &Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Soil degradation compromises ecosystem functioning. Biochar, a carbon‐rich amendment, has gained attention as a promising strategy to enhance soil structure and restore microbial balance. This study investigated the effects of two biochars, cashew bagasse biochar (CBB) and a co‐pyrolyzed biochar produced from sewage sludge and cashew pruning ...
João Marcos Rodrigues dos Santos   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

Polyvinylidene Fluoride: Reaction Engineering and Applications

open access: yesMacromolecular Reaction Engineering, EarlyView.
An updated review on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) is presented in this work. Its properties, important areas of application and different methods of production are described, with particular focus on emulsion polymerization, covering the latest advances in formulations and modeling studies.
Burak Hanamirian   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Saplings of significance: Nurturing cultural value of new tree plantings through participatory opportunities

open access: yesPeople and Nature, EarlyView.
Abstract Tree‐planting initiatives are a crucial part of international sustainability and climate action efforts. Yet, many of these initiatives fail to achieve their long‐term sustainability and climate goals. The role of community value is an often‐overlooked factor in promoting the success of new tree plantings.
Claire L. Narraway   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Sustainable Approach to Ink Colorant Removal Using Modified Cellulose From Wastepaper

open access: yesPolymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Schematic illustration of converting waste paper into cellulose microfibers, fabrication of cellulose‐based hydrogel, and its application for ink removal. ABSTRACT This study reports the fabrication of cellulose‐based hydrogels for ink pigment removal using hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC) and cellulose fibers (CF) recovered from office wastepaper ...
Filiz Kara   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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