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Towards an innovative modular cutter of leeks for improving retained stalk quality and prolonging tool life. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Xie XY, Zou XR, Zhu L, Li YC, Wu XR, Wang HR, He J, Tan YJ, Xiao MH.   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Robust Polymer Hydrogels Improve Electric‐Fish‐Inspired Batteries

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Electric‐fish‐inspired hydrogel batteries based on ion‐concentration gradients offer an attractive route to soft power sources; however, the poor mechanical properties of existing hydrogels limit device assembly and performance. Here, we report poly(ethylene glycol) methyl ether acrylate hydrogels that enable ion‐gradient batteries composed of
Nick Zahnd, Satyajit Das, John Marc C. Puguan, Carolina Pierucci, Michael Mayer, Christoph Weder   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design and Analysis of a Bionic Pressing Roller Based on the Structural Characteristics of Pangolin Scales. [PDF]

Biomimetics (Basel)
Zheng X, Hao J, Xie H, Xu W.
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Multi‐Scale Interface Engineering of MXenes for Multifunctional Sensory Systems

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
MXenes, as two‐dimensional transition metal carbides and nitrides, demonstrate remarkable capabilities for multifunctional sensing applications. This review systematically examines multi‐scale interface engineering approaches that enhance sensing performance, enable diverse detection functionalities, and improve system‐level compatibility in MXene ...
Jiaying Liao, Sin‐Yi Pang, Jianhua Hao
wiley   +1 more source

Investigating the Cracking Processes and Bearing Performance of Fissured Concrete SCB Specimens via DEM-Based Mesoscopic Modeling Considering Fissure Angle, Aggregate Content and Porosity. [PDF]

Materials (Basel)
Li Q, Liu S, Li Y, Qiu M, Zhang R, Chen C, Yu S.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Coagulative Granular Hydrogels with an Enzyme Catalyzed Fibrin Network for Endogenous Tissue Regeneration

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Coagulative granular hydrogels are composed of packed thrombin‐functionalized microgels that catalyze the conversion of fibrinogen into a secondary fibrin network, filling the interstitial voids. This bio‐inspired approach stabilizes the biomaterial to match the robustness of bulk hydrogels without compromising injectability, mimicking the initial ...
Zhipeng Deng, Camila B. Tovani, Simona Bianco, Gianni Comandini, Aya Elghajiji, Mina Aleemardani, Roxana Moscalu, Jeremie Zappia, Bianca Fernandes, Olivia Annett, Chrissy L. Hammond, Jason Wong, Dave J. Adams, Fabrizio Scarpa, Michael R. Whitehouse, Annela M. Seddon, James P. K. Armstrong   +16 more
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Calibration of physical and mechanical property parameters of broccoli seedling stalks. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Qin L, Gong Y, Zhang K, Zhang H, Wang D.
europepmc   +1 more source

Aqueous Two‐Phase Bioinks for Discrete Packing and Compartmentalization of 3D Bioprinted Cells

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Aqueous two‐phase systems (ATPS) enable the formation of biomimetic interfaces crucial for tissue engineering. However, clinical translation remains limited by the challenge of precisely controlling cellular compartmentalization. Here, we developed ATPS biomaterial inks for 3D bioprinting allowing tuneable droplet formation via NaCl modulation.
Martina Marcotulli, Arianna Iacomino, Federico Serpe, Lucia Iafrate, Marco Bastioli, Giorgia Montalbano, Biagio Palmisano, Silvia Franco, Roberta Angelini, Alessandro Corsi, Mara Riminucci, Giancarlo Ruocco, Chiara Scognamiglio, Andrea Barbetta, Gianluca Cidonio   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Numerical study on fatigue failure mechanism of reinforced concrete slabs under coupled action of corrosion and cyclic loading. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Wang S, Zhao Q, Song P, Yang F.
europepmc   +1 more source

High‐Throughput Generation of Tumor Spheroids via Droplet Microfluidics for siRNA‐Loaded Nanomedicine Assessment

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A droplet microfluidic platform is employed to enable high‐throughput, uniform tumor spheroid generation for evaluating siRNA‐loaded nanomedicines at the protein level. As a proof of concept, breast (MCF‐7) and brain (U87 MG) cancer cell lines are investigated using this platform, revealing penetration profiles and therapeutic responses between the two
Ling Liu, Guoying Wang, Yang Zhang, Bingyang Shi, Ming Li   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source