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Smectic elastomer membranes [PDF]

Physical Review E, 2007
We present a model for smectic elastomer membranes which includes elastic and liquid crystalline degrees of freedom. Based on our model, we determined the qualitative phase diagram of a smectic elastomer membrane using mean-field theory. This phase diagram is found to comprise five phases, viz.
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Soft and Stiff 3D Microstructures by Step‐Growth Photopolymerization Using a Single Photoresin and Multi‐Photon Laser Printing

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
An additive and initiator‐free photoresin based on a prepolymer decorated with photoreactive step‐growth units as crosslinkers allows for the fabrication of 3D microstructures with strongly disparate mechanical properties ranging from stiff to soft. Abstract Manufacturing three‐dimensional (3D) microstructures with multi‐material properties via two ...
Tugce Nur Eren, Jiajie Liang, Jonathan Ludwig Günter Schneider, Martin Wegener, Jens Bauer, Katharina Ehrmann, Florian Feist, Christopher Barner‐Kowollik   +7 more
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Self‐Powered Real‐Time Temperature Sensing Based on Flexible Ionic Elastomer on Triboelectric Nanogenerators

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study introduces a self‐powered real‐time ionic TENG temperature sensing system for flexible thermal management with high and real‐time temperature monitoring. Ionic liquids and elastomer chains are investigated under temperature via electrochemical and physical analysis, resulting in enhancing thermal sensitivity and output performance on TENG ...
Hee Jae Hwang, Joo Sung Kim, Seungin Oh, Jeonghoon Han, Hanbin Choi, Youngsuk Nam, Jin‐Gyun Kim, Do Hwan Kim, Kwun‐Bum Chung, Dukhyun Choi   +9 more
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Extraction process and characterization of Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) latex

Heliyon
Taraxacum kok-saghyz (TKS) latex is a natural latex produced from its root, and its extraction optimization process is mainly studied in the present paper. The composition of fresh roots of TKS was quantitatively analyzed, and the results showed that the
Shiqi Liu, Yunhan Chen, Dongren Han, Xuefa Tian, Dongli Ma, Xiang Jie, Jichuan Zhang   +6 more
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Nanodiamond‐Infused Microgels for pH‐Tunable Rheology, Lubrication, and UV Protection

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Microgels consisting of swollen polyacrylic acid polymer networks, impregnated with nanodiamonds provide protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation harmful to human health. Nanodiamonds enable UV blockage and control of the rheology (flow) and lubrication (skin‐feel) of these microgel‐skincare‐mimics.
Pallav K. Jani, Sarvesh A. Nadkarni, Katherine J. Ernst, Barbara V. Farias, Chloe G. Hincher, Oluwatobi A. Ojuade, Yug C. Saraswat, Prottasha Sarker, Donald O. Freytes, Lilian C. Hsiao, Saad A. Khan   +10 more
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Transforming Cellulose Into Functional Three‐Dimensional Structures

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Cellulose is promising for replacing synthetic polymers due to its excellent mechanical properties and low cost. This review highlights the recent advancements in transforming cellulose into functional 3D structures, including liquid gels and porous materials.
Xia Sun, Hao Sun, Penghui Zhu, Yonggang Wu, Anna Palmer, Feng Jiang   +5 more
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The Future of Swelling Elastomers: An Elastomer Manufacturer's View of Swelling Elastomer Developments and Market Trends [PDF]

The Journal of Engineering Research [TJER], 2013
 Swelling elastomers have gained acceptance as very effective products for creating sealing in various industries, including those creating energy from fossil fuels and geothermal resources. This paper outlines the research and development work being conducted not only in the application of these elastomers but also in the development work required to ...
S Resink, H Harms, R Hibberd, R Seyger
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Micropatterned Biphasic Printed Electrodes for High‐Fidelity on‐Skin Bioelectronics

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Micropatterned biphasic printed electrodes achieve unprecedented skin conformity and low impedance by combining liquid‐metal droplets with microstructured 3D lattices. This scalable approach enables high‐fidelity detection of ECG, EMG, and EEG signals, including alpha rhythms from the forehead, with long‐term comfort and stability.
Manuel Reis Carneiro, Telmo Lopes, André F. Silva, Carmel Majidi, Mahmoud Tavakoli   +4 more
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Improvement of curving performance of railway vehicle by axle box suspension with variable longitudinal stiffness

Nihon Kikai Gakkai ronbunshu, 2018
In order to improve the running performance of a railway vehicle, the authors developed the axle box suspension with the magnetic elastomer. The magnetic elastomer is composed of magnetic particles and the elastomer such as synthetic rubber.
Yasuhiro UMEHARA, Jinta NANPO, Shogo KAMOSHITA, Mitsugi SUZUKI, Mika KAWAI, Tetsu MITSUMATA   +5 more
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Sonication‐Assisted Palladium Nanogaps in a Capacitive Structure: A Tunable and Reliable Solution for Sensitive Hydrogen Monitoring

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study presents a capacitive hydrogen sensor with a simple structure and process. Sonication‐induced Pd nanogaps modulate the effective electrode area in response to hydrogen concentration, resulting in capacitance changes within a range predefined by physical parameters.
Sang‐kil Lee, Joonho Lee, Jiwoo Hong, Seyoung Park, Eugene Cho, Seunghyun Lee, Keunhyung Lee, Hyun‐Sook Lee, Kyu Hyoung Lee, Wooyoung Lee   +9 more
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