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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

Programmable crack dynamics engineering enables flexible strain sensors with high linearity

FlexMat, EarlyView.
First‐decoupling theoretical framework of crack evolution elucidating the control methods, mechanistic insights, and structure‐activity relationships is established. Crack propagation from uncontrollable randomness systematically evolves into spatially ordered states.
Chunjin Wu, Shaolong Wang, Xu Wang, Heng Zhu, Yongliang Tian, Xinchen Jiang, Xin Rao, Yutong Han, Changrun Wang, Wen‐Yong Lai   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

FlexMat, 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, Zicao Peng, Chong Sun, Haitao Yang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Composite materials based on dual network cross‐linking for flexible sensors

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Utilizing hydrogen bond lithium bond dual network structure to effectively enhance the rapid self‐healing properties of flexible ionic materials. Abstract The further development of flexible ionic materials is limited by the evaporation or leakage of their internal liquid state. This article presents a composite flexible ionic material with no internal
Xiaoming Wang, Hongxin Zhu, Yu Feng, Hean Liao, Ling Weng, Xiaorui Zhang, Dong Yue   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Structural design and 3D printing of flexible integrated electronic systems

FlexMat, EarlyView.
This review provides a comprehensive overview of design and integration strategies for individual components in flexible electronics, highlights the 3D‐printing fabrication techniques, and discusses recent advances in system‐level integration and their applications in real‐time monitoring and intelligent robotics.
Jiani Gong, Jiaying Wang, Changsong Shi, Chi Guo, Songze Fu, Jie Tao, Xiaolong Chen, Yunfei Chen, Zhiyang Lyu   +8 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

Liquid Crystal Elastomers Filaments for Adaptive Textiles and Soft Robotics: A Processing‐Centric Review

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.
Liquid crystal elastomer (LCE) filaments are fabricated through extrusion with in‐process UV curing, enabling controlled flow alignment and network locking of mesogens. The resulting structure responds to thermal or optical stimuli, inducing molecular reorientation and macroscopic contraction.
Anne Schwarz‐Pfeiffer, Shazia Mehtab
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

Improve the Thermal Conductivity, Insulation Performance and Mechanical Properties of Silicone Rubber by Constructing EG‐PDA‐Cu Hybrid Nanoparticles

Journal of Polymer Science, EarlyView.
In this work, a novel expanded graphite‐supported nano‐copper polydopamine composite was designed and synthesized. The procedure involved first modifying EG via a mussel‐inspired technique to deposit a polydopamine coating, after which Cu2+ ions were reduced to immobilize copper nanoparticles onto the EG‐PDA substrate.
Xingrong Liu, Fan Xia, Dietmar Auhl
wiley   +1 more source

Actuation Strategies for Underwater Jet‐Propelled Soft Robots

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
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