Entropy-driven toughening and closed-loop recycling of polymers via divergent metal-pyrazole interactions. [PDF]
Huang L +7 more
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Soft Electromagnetic Actuator and Oscillator
This work presents a groundbreaking soft electromagnetic system capable of bistable actuation and self‐regulated oscillation. Using liquid metal and silicone as a compliant conductor, the actuator enables force generation, sensing, and feedback with minimal power.
Noah D. Kohls, Yi Chen Mazumdar
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AgNW/Graphene Hybrid Electrode for Dielectric Elastomer Actuator. [PDF]
Shahsa H +4 more
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Innovative Synthesis of Photo‐Responsive, Self‐Healing Silicone Elastomers with Enhanced Mechanical Properties and Thermal Stability (Small 44/2024) [PDF]
Chen Wang +8 more
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The given research presents an innovative insole‐based device employing self‐powered triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) for flatfoot detection. By integrating TENG tactile sensors within an insole, the device converts mechanical energy from foot movements to electrical signals analyzed via machine learning, achieving an 82% accuracy rate in flatfoot ...
Moldir Issabek +7 more
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Mechanically strengthened silicone-based origami structures via hierarchical interfacial shrink fitting. [PDF]
Zhang S +9 more
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An Injection‐Molded Modified Silicone Rubber for Cancer‐on‐Chip Applications
This study describes the characterization and application of an injection‐molded functionalized PDMS fluidic insert for the commercially available Micronit system. Modified PDMS can accommodate cell culture and is able to covalently bind proteins for long‐lasting coatings under flow‐conditions.
Ben J. Haspels +7 more
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Spectral Density Function Analysis Reveals Coupled Relaxation and Resonance Modes in Fluorinated Elastomers: Comparison With Semicrystalline Poly(tetrafluoroethylene). [PDF]
Kawabata N, Asakawa N, Kanki T.
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OPTIMIZATION OF 3D CROSSLINKED ELASTOMERS BASED ON ENERGY OF MECHANICAL DESTRUCTION
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Two‐Way Shape Memory Polymer Composite Gripper for Adaptive Robotic Applications
A two‐way shape memory polymer (SMP) composite is developed with intrinsic shape‐changing capability driven solely by temperature, eliminating external actuation loads. Embedding the SMP in a low‐stiffness elastomeric matrix enabled reversible transformations during heating and cooling cycles.
Aamna Hameed, Kamran Ahmed Khan
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