Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A flexible liquid‐crystalline electrolyte membrane via in situ photopolymerization of a phosphate‐functionalized mesogen, ionic liquid, and diacrylate monomer is developed. The resulting smectic B (SmB)‐phase structure enables 2D ion transport with high conductivity (10−4 S cm−1).
Chengyang Liu, Masafumi Yoshio
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Nuclear thermal rockets using indigenous extraterrestrial propellants [PDF]
A preliminary examination of a concept for a Mars and outer solar system exploratory vehicle is presented. Propulsion is provided by utilizing a nuclear thermal reactor to heat a propellant volatile indigenous to the destination world to form a high ...
Zubrin, Robert M.
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu +5 more
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Characteristics and Manufacture of Spherical Smokeless Powders
Journal of Aerospace Technology and Management, 2015 Smokeless propellants have been studied and manufactured for many decades. They can exist in various physical forms and also can have different properties according to the use of each propellant.
Fernanda Diniz Botelho +2 more
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Determination of the effects of liquid injectants on nozzle ablative performance Final report [PDF]
Evaluating effect of liquid fuel injectants on ablative performance of low cost nozzle ...
Le Febvre, C. A., Ross, L. G.
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A Review on Sensor Technologies, Control Approaches, and Emerging Challenges in Soft Robotics
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review provides an introspective of sensors and controllers in soft robotics. Initially describing the current sensing methods, then moving on to the control methods utilized, and finally ending with challenges and future directions in soft robotics focusing on the material innovations, sensor fusion, and embedded intelligence for sensors and ...
Ean Lovett +5 more
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Research on Mechanical Properties and Sensitivity of a Novel Modified Double-Base Rocket Propellant Plasticized by Bu-NENA. [PDF]
Materials (Basel), 2022 Sun S, Zhao B, Cheng Y, Luo Y.
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The starting transient of solid propellant rocket motors with high internal gas velocities [PDF]
A comprehensive analytical model which considers time and space development of the flow field in solid propellant rocket motors with high volumetric loading density is described.
Caveny, L. H. +3 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.To address challenges in high‐throughput intestinal sampling with sealed containment and target drug delivery, we developed a dual‐functional ingestible passive capsule with a dual‐triggered control system based on pH‐response and mechanical actuation.
Libing Huang +9 more
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Preparation and Properties of a Novel High-Toughness Solid Propellant Adhesive System Based on Glycidyl Azide Polymer-Energetic Thermoplastic Elastomer/Nitrocellulose/Butyl Nitrate Ethyl Nitramine. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2023 Zhang J, Wang Z, Sun S, Luo Y.
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