Pressure-induced modulation of structural, mechanical, electronic, optical, and thermodynamic properties of KZn<sub>4</sub>As<sub>3</sub> and CsCd<sub>4</sub>As<sub>3</sub> zintl compounds: implications for thermal and optoelectronic applications. [PDF]
Hossain MR +4 more
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Conversion‐induced sulfur expansion generates strong mechanical constraints and localized stresses within solid‐state Li‐S cathodes. Heterogeneous solid‐electrolyte confinement creates tensile strain‐energy hotspots that govern particle cracking. Larger sulfur particles accelerate fracture, while higher porosity relaxes constraint and delays damage ...
Arpan K. Sharma +3 more
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Static and Dynamic Responses of One-Dimensional Hexagonal Piezoelectric Quasicrystal Microbeams Resting on Elastic Foundations. [PDF]
Zhang S, Zhang L, Li L, Liu B.
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3D‐Printed Gradient Shape‐Memory Strain Sensors With Rewritable Gauge Factors
A 3D‐printed shape‐memory strain sensor combines thermomechanical programming with gradient architectural design. Preset strain rewrites the gauge factor (GF), while the gradient geometry amplifies the response through strain redistribution. Reprogrammable sensitivity enables the same sensor to detect weak pulse signals and monitor large‐amplitude ...
Xuan Zhang +10 more
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Geometry-controlled instability pathway selection in elastic helices enables fast, efficient robotic locomotion. [PDF]
Tong D +6 more
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Versatile guanosine‐quadruplex (GQ) hydrogels are developed as dynamic biomatrices for cell culture. These scaffolds are fabricated under mild aqueous conditions, present improved stability, tunable mechanical properties within physiological ranges; fibrillar, porous microstructure, ion conductivity, and cytocompatibility.
Neha Thakur +10 more
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Crustal weakening before rupture at volcanoes after long repose. [PDF]
Newland EL, Kilburn CRJ.
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For the first time, an extreme‐thick laser‐arc PVD ta‐C (DLC) coating exceeding 100 µm is demonstrated, opening up new possibilities for ultra‐high load bearing capacity. This superhard amorphous carbon architecture combines >50% sp3 bonding, robust adhesion and self‐supporting performance, shielding substrates from plastic flow under extreme contact ...
Martin Zawischa +3 more
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Intracrystalline Void‐Mediated Toughening of Brittle Crystals in Quail Eggshells
In quail eggshells, the high density and disordered arrangement of intracrystalline voids inhibit lattice cleavage, suppress long‐range crack propagation, and promote deformation twinning and quasi‐plasticity, serving as an essential toughening motif. We show that these voids remain within a narrow subcritical size range and therefore predominantly do ...
Jingxiao Zhong +16 more
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A Predictive Strength Model for Cu/Ni Nanolayered Composites with FCC Interfacial Layers Under Loading Parallel to the Interface. [PDF]
Wang Y, Li J.
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