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Modular multi-channel high voltage arbitrary waveform generator and imaging setup for dielectric elastomer actuator characterisation. [PDF]

HardwareX
Vu M, Lewandowski M, Guo X, Weightman A, Watson S, Echtermeyer TJ.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Wearable photovoltaic textiles: From device technologies to long‐term reliability

InfoScience, EarlyView.
Wearable photovoltaic textiles are highlighted as reliable energy sources that combine solar cell efficiency with hierarchical textile‐specific mechanical and environmental durability. Structural and encapsulation strategies, including planarization, neutral‐axis engineering, and advanced barrier designs, enable waterproofing, washability, UV shielding,
Eun Gyo Jeong, So Yeong Jeong, Yongmin Jeon, Myung Sub Lim, Seo‐Yoon Bae, Sung‐Min Lee   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent Advances in Conductive Rubber Composites: Progress, Challenges, and Emerging Opportunities

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.
This study reviews the recent advances in conductive rubber composites, focusing on key aspects such as material selection, conductive mechanisms, interfacial engineering, processing methods, vulcanization strategies, and practical applications. It also discusses current challenges and highlights emerging directions that are shaping the development of ...
Lu Yin, Ali Vahidifar, Steven Yu, Boxin Zhao   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Electrospun conducting polymers: recent trends and the transition towards a sustainable future

Polymer International, EarlyView.
This review discusses the electrospinning of conducting polymers, detailing procedures, fibrous morphologies, improved properties, applications in electronics, and challenges, while outlining future directions for nanofibre‐based devices in various fields.
Xenofon Karagiorgis, Sofia Sandhu, Peter J. Skabara, Ravinder Dahiya   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Robotics for Crop Pollination: Recent Advances and Future Direction

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There is great interest in alternative pollination strategies for crop production in the face of climate change and perennial threats to the traditional pollination mechanisms. This review explores the potential of robotic pollination as a promising solution to these challenges affecting crop fertilization, agricultural sustainability, and ...
Ranjan Sapkota, Matthew D. Whiting, Dawood Ahmed, Manoj Karkee   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intelligent Continuum Micromachines in Complex Confined Spaces

SmartBot, EarlyView.
The cover depicts a conceptual design for an intelligent continuum micromachine entering a target capsule used in fusion‐energy research through its slender gas‐fill tube. By combining route‐adaptive deformation, embedded sensing, and a functional end effector, the robot could inspect hidden defects, assess local conditions, and support localized ...
Huayang Sai, Yunyue Yang, Shuxing Xu, Jinbo Hu, Jiliang Wang, Zhehao Gan, Wei Tang, Tian‐Yun Huang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Martian‑Regolith Simulant Confined Nanogenerators for Wireless Tactile Sensing for Human‐Machine Interface

Small, EarlyView.
A Martian regolith‐simulant/PDMS triboelectric nanogenerator is developed as an ISRU‐inspired, self‐powered tactile sensor for wireless human–machine interface applications. ABSTRACT Achieving a sustainable energy system for space missions remains challenging due to the continued reliance on Earth‐supplied materials.
Shidhin Mappoli, Keval K. Sonigara, Martin Pumera   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Robotic Palpation for Spatiotemporal Arterial Pulse Quantification and Mapping Using Multilevel Microdome‐Based Soft Pressure Sensors

Small, EarlyView.
This study presents the development of multilevel pressure‐sensitive layers replicated from liquid‐metal‐based structures for optimizing soft pressure sensors in robotic palpation. This approach enhances sensitivity and range for subtle arterial displacement detection.
Seong‐Min Im, Jaehwan Jang, Byeong‐Sun Park, Jiwon Choi, Kyeong Taek Oh, Min‐gu Kim   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mesophase Tunable Actuation of Ionic Thiol‐Acrylate Liquid Crystal Elastomers

Small, EarlyView.
Thiol‐acrylate ionic liquid crystal elastomers (iLCE) are developed with nematic and cybotactic mesophases and polydomain and monodomain genesis. The effect of genesis, mesophase, and microstructure on electroactuation was studied. ABSTRACT Electroactive polymers (EAPs) are envisioned to play a crucial role in next‐generation soft robotics for their ...
Yasaman Maddah, Zakaria Siddiquee, Matthew Gene Scarfo, Yasaman Rahimidarestani, Aiping Yu, Tizazu Mekonnen, Antal Jákli, Hamed Shahsavan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Research Progress on Thermal Runaway and Thermal Management of Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Safety Science and Technology, EarlyView.
This review summarizes thermal runaway mechanisms, propagation pathways, mitigation strategies, and intelligent thermal management technologies for lithium‐ion batteries, highlighting the transition from passive heat dissipation to integrated safety regulation through advanced cooling, barrier materials, sensing, machine learning, and digital‐twin ...
Songrong Li, Wenjia Zhao, Yutong Zhang, Xianyong Wu, Zhongxue Chen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source