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Improved dielectric breakdown strength using bimodal functionalized silica nanoparticles

, 2014
Nanodielectrics, or dielectric polymer nanocomposites, can exhibit significant improvements in voltage endurance and dielectric breakdown strength compared to unfilled polymer. This work takes advantage of the large interfacial area between the matrix and the filler as a means to introduce chemistry that can further tailor the dielectric properties of ...
Bell, M.H., Benicewicz, B., Schadler, L.S., Virtanen, Suvi, Krentz, T.   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
wiley   +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

Top‐Down Fabricated Wood‐Derived Pressure and Strain Sensors: A Review

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review focuses on wood‐derived pressure/strain sensors fabricated via top‐down strategies. It analyzes wood's structural composition, examines processing techniques, discusses sensor types and sensing mechanisms, and reviews existing research. The article concludes with future directions for enhancing performance and scalability.
Yi Ren, Fuyao Liu, Yanan Zhong, Shengbo Ge, Zhipeng Shi, Siling Lin, Hongli Song, Yingying Zhang, Wei Fan   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Edible and Recyclable Gelatin‐Based Electronics for High‐Precision Health and Environmental Monitoring

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
An edible and recyclable composite film composed of gelatin and activated charcoal is presented for multifunctional health and environmental monitoring. The edible films exhibit tuneable mechanical and electrical properties, along with multimodal sensing capabilities for strain, humidity, and temperature. The composite film is degradable and recyclable,
Ming Dong, Pietro Cataldi, Han Zhang, Emiliano Bilotti, Conor Boland, Athanassia Athanassiou, Dimitrios G. Papageorgiou   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Shape‐Adaptive, Performance‐Programmable, Self‐Healable and On‐Demand Destructible Robotic Skin via Self‐Strengthening Dynamic Silicone

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Enabled by the distinctive inter‐ and intra‐chain siloxane exchange in commercially available silicones as the dielectric layer, the omni‐adaptive robotic skin (OmniAdapt) integrates multiple advanced functionalities: programmable sensing performance via the self‐stiffening dielectric material, application as BPM sensor, shape adaptivity for electronic
Wusha Miao, Lara S. Laamari, Jing Yu, Sanjay Schreiber, Lukas Heer, Jiacheng Cui, Jiayuan Huang, Hedan Bai   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ecosystem‐Centered Robot Design: Toward Ecoresorbable Sustainability Robots (ESRs)

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Robots exploring natural ecosystems can support monitoring and conservation, but must adopt ecosystem‐centered design to avoid pollution, waste, and damage. This review proposes guidelines for co‐designing ecoresorbable sustainability robots (ESRs), uniting materials, robotics, and ecological contexts in a single framework.
Tülin Yılmaz Nayır, Yuan Fang, Consuelo Contreras, Andrew K. Schulz, Florian Hartmann   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Excellent high-temperature dielectric energy storage performance in bilayer nanocomposites with high-entropy ferroelectric oxide fillers

Nature Communications
The low dielectric constant, limited breakdown strength, and large polarization hysteresis and conduction loss constrain discharged energy density and efficiency of polymer-based dielectric capacitors at elevated temperatures. To address these challenges,
Xuan Zhao, Lei Zhang, Zhenhao Fan, Yuyan Huang, Yongming Hu, Meng Shen, Zhao Wang, Yunbin He, Dawei Wang, Qingfeng Zhang   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Review on Biodegradable Materials of Sustainable Soft Robotics and Electronics

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Biodegradable materials are gaining increasing attention in soft robotics and electronics due to their environmental friendliness, showing great potential for sustainability. In this review, the classification of biodegradable materials, their applications in the field of soft robotics and electronics, as well as the challenges and future prospects ...
Yizhu Xie, Jiaxin Han, Xingyi Dai, Xuyang Zhang, Kangwen Xiao, Junhui Huang, Yajun Cao, Aihua Zhong, Long‐Biao Huang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Navigating the Ethereal Tightrope: The Nanogenerator Manipulates Neurons for Immune Equilibrium

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review explores how nanogenerators modulate neuroimmune responses, offering innovative strategies for treating neurological disorders. By interfacing with neural pathways, they enable precise control of immune activity, especially via vagus nerve stimulation.
Jia Du, Rui Deng, Ya Wu, Hong‐Xia Ren, Zong‐Hong Lin, Yang‐Bao Miao   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source