A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels
A magnetically steerable microcatheter with integrated optical and fluidic channels is developed for multifunctional navigation in tortuous anatomical environments. A surface‐grafted hydrogel coating enables low‐friction actuation. The device demonstrates stable light and fluid delivery during magnetic manipulation, offering a compact platform for ...
Yuntian Du +5 more
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Optimization of the Synthesis of Low Viscosity and High Shear Sulfonated Guar Gum for Enhancing Its Performance in Drilling Fluids. [PDF]
Zhao Y +5 more
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Nano‐attapulgite for improved tribological properties of drilling fluids [PDF]
Jamil Abdo
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Permanent magnet putty (PMP) integrates high‐coercivity NdFeB particles with a dynamic polyborosiloxane–Ecoflex matrix, achieving rapid self‐healing (90% mechanical recovery in 10 s) and magnetic recovery within 20 min. With twice the sensitivity of commercial putties, PMP enables precise 5–30 N force detection and discrimination between pressing and ...
Ruotong Zhao +5 more
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Preparation of a Nanomaterial-Polymer Dynamic Cross-Linked Gel Composite and Its Application in Drilling Fluids. [PDF]
Gao F +6 more
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi +4 more
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Enhancing Rheology and Wettability of Drilling Fluids at Ultra-Low Temperatures Using a Novel Amide Material. [PDF]
Huang N +8 more
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Modification Method of High-Efficiency Organic Bentonite for Drilling Fluids: A Review. [PDF]
Pan Y +6 more
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Sustainable Design of Energy Systems - The Case of Geothermal Energy [PDF]
Geothermal energy is one of the renewable energy resources with a vast potential. It is extended spatially in many areas, isolated from urban areas and direct uses, whereas its utilisation when it is not for electricity production is many times hampered ...
Dias Haralambopoulos, Heracles Polatidis
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