Surface‐energy guided self‐assembly of liquid metals enables the transformation of liquid metal micro/nanodroplets into continuous perocolative films on elastomeric substrates. By tailoring interfacial energetics and wetting behavior, uniform, conductive, and stretchable films are achieved, offering scalable pathways for high‐performance soft ...
Alwar Samy Ramasamy +7 more
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Soft Biomimetic Underwater Vehicles: A Review of Actuation Mechanisms, Structure Designs and Underwater Applications. [PDF]
Liu X +6 more
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In‐Sensor Computing by Soft Threshold Logic Gates Under Different Humidity Conditions
Soft nanocomposite materials, based on gold cluster‐assembled thin films implanted in polydimethylsiloxane substrate, can perform reliable processing in ambient environmental conditions. Humidity influences the resistive switching and computational capabilities of the nanocomposites, that can be used as multifunctional material combining sensing ...
Giacomo Nadalini +2 more
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Pushing the boundaries of dielectric permittivity in polysiloxanes: polar dipole modifications enable amorphous pyroelectric polymers. [PDF]
Danner PM +4 more
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The integration of ultra‐flexible, all‐organic, field‐effect transistor‐based strain sensors to soft structures is reported for the development of sensorized soft robots. The envisaged application is the development of next‐generation, controllable, and observable soft robotic catheters for endoscopic applications, such as drug delivery. Mechanical and
Usama Mahmood +5 more
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Single-Layer and Stack Dielectric Elastomer Actuators Using Polysiloxanes Modified with Ethylsulfonyl Groups. [PDF]
Zeytun Karaman C +3 more
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From Flexible to Conformable Pressure Sensors: Mechanisms, Materials, and Biomedical Applications
This review highlights recent progress, challenges and future opportunities in pressure sensing for advanced biomedical applications. We summarize key transduction mechanisms and emerging material strategies, discuss representative wearable and implantable applications for continuous physiological monitoring and provide a focused perspective on barrier
Rishabh B. Mishra +2 more
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Electrically Driven, Bioluminescent Compliant Devices for Soft Robotics. [PDF]
Kusama K +5 more
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Methods for numerical simulation of soft actively contractile materials. [PDF]
Li Y, Goulbourne NC.
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Advancing Fruit Bioimpedance Monitoring With Sustainable, Soft, And Bio‐Based Electrodes Beyond ECG
Electrical impedance spectroscopy enables non‐destructive fruit quality monitoring, but conventional ECG and needle electrodes compromise signal stability, fruit physiology, and sustainability. This perspective highlights the transition toward soft, biocompatible, and biodegradable electrode interfaces based on natural substrates, bio‐derived ...
Sundus Riaz +6 more
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