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Biomimetic and Gel‐Mediated Tissue Adhesive Structures for Skin Conformal and Multifunctional Bioelectronics

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Inspired by octopus suction structures, a biomimetic epidermal electrode is developed as a durable, skin‐conformal platform for next‐generation wearable and therapeutic bioelectronics. The electrodes exhibit skin‐matching mechanical properties and achieve strong, reusable adhesion on wet skin, outperforming commercial electrodes by maintaining adhesion
Jia Xi Mary Chen, Mehal Kushalkar, Stephanie DiNunzio, Tianhao Chen, Weiqing Fang, Rui Yang Liu, Milos R. Popovic, Hani E. Naguib   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploiting Stretchable Metallic Springs as Compliant Electrodes for Cylindrical Dielectric Elastomer Actuators (DEAs). [PDF]

Micromachines (Basel), 2017
Liu CH, Lin PW, Chen JA, Lee YT, Chang YM.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Actuation Strategies for Underwater Jet‐Propelled Soft Robots

Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 6, Page 3868-3892, September 2026.
ABSTRACT This review article examines jet‐propulsion mechanisms in underwater soft robotic systems, focusing exclusively on physically fabricated and experimentally validated robots. Covering research published from 2013 to 2025, this study classifies and evaluates jet‐propulsion robots based on their actuation mechanisms.
Angel Kitone, Mohammed Anteet, Pawandeep S. Matharu, Yara Almubarak   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review

Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 6, Page 4037-4060, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri, Gabriela Wessling Oening, Felipe Augusto Carvalho de Faria, Sarah Maria Schroeder, Ricardo De Medeiros   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fabrication Process of Silicone-based Dielectric Elastomer Actuators. [PDF]

J Vis Exp, 2016
Rosset S, Araromi OA, Schlatter S, Shea HR.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Soft Mechanical‐Electrical Logic Using Liquid Metal‐Filled 3D‐Printed Architectures

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 15, 5 August 2026.
We present 3D‐printed soft mechanical–electrical logic elements that use liquid metal–filled silicone tubes actuated by thermoplastic polyurethane/polylactic acid (TPU/PLA) architectures to produce Boolean operations. Complementary normally open and normally closed unit cells perform repeatable binary transitions and can be combined into more complex ...
Christoph Lehmann, Ryan Kalgreen, Laura M. Comella   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Flexible Dielectric Acoustic Resonator Patch for Tissue Regeneration

Advanced Materials, Volume 38, Issue 43, 3 August 2026.
A flexible dielectric acoustic resonator patch enables MHz‐range ultrasound generation through resonance amplification without using piezoelectric materials. Conformal integration on a curved substrate allows efficient acoustic delivery to tissue‐mimicking environments.
Donyoung Kang, Byeongseok Ryu, Sujeong Ahn, Junhyub Kim, Myeonghun Jang, Jeong Ho Cho, Won‐Gun Koh, Hyungsuk Lee   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Light Switchable Ionic Conductivity of Arylazopyrazole Modified Polysiloxanes

Advanced Materials Technologies, Volume 11, Issue 15, 7 August 2026.
We present a polysiloxane functionalized with a novel arylazopyrazole dye that undergoes reversible photoisomerization. Upon lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide addition and UV irradiation, the polymer exhibits a shift in tan(d) toward higher frequencies and enhanced ionic conductivity.
Malte S. Beccard, Thulasinath Raman Venkatesan, Michael Bauer, Valentin Razvan Lupu, Philipp Scheidegger, Francesco Taddei, Frank A. Nüesch, Dorina M. Opris   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Morphology‐Driven Electromechanical Performance of Graphene‐Based Electrofluids for Emerging Soft Electronic Systems

Advanced Materials Technologies, Volume 11, Issue 15, 7 August 2026.
Here, two types of electronic components are presented: a strain sensor and a stable resistor. Electrofluids properties are tuned to match these behaviors by selecting the type of filler. We show that the morphology of the filler together with its oxygen content are the key parameters to create electrical and mechanical networks with distinct responses.
Dominik S. Schmidt, Paolo Fortugno, Claudia‐F. López‐Cámara, Hartmut Wiggers, Lola González‐García   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multimodal Haptic Perception Through Synergistic Nanocomposite Sensor Arrays

Advanced Materials Technologies, Volume 11, Issue 15, 7 August 2026.
Multi‐modal fingertip haptics are advanced through a bioinspired &vertical‐via' electronic skin architecture. A confined PDMS/MWCNT/NiNP nanocomposite, sitting at the percolation threshold, enables tactile, thermal, and magnetic sensing. A unique via‐density gradient and dedicated &Un‐Touch' reference nodes provide robust spatial resolution and signal ...
Amos Bardea, Fernando Patolsky
wiley   +1 more source