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Elastomer Toughened Polyphenylene Sulfide [PDF]
, 2004 Elastomer toughened polyphenylene sulfide was developed. Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS) was chemically treated with diphenylmethandiisocyanate (MDI). By reactive extrusion processing of chemically treated PPS with olefinic elastomer having functional group ...
Masamoto, Junzo +3 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A soft, dual‐channel hydrogel patch enables simultaneous detection of wound temperature and strain by integrating ion‐diffusion‐mediated thermoelectric and resistive sensing. The conformal design maintains stable performance during motion, capturing subtle inflammatory and mechanical changes for continuous wound monitoring.
Yu Fang +7 more
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Dielectric Elastomer-based Multi-location Capacitive Sensor
, 2021 Dielectric Elastomers (DE) are a promising technology for sensing and actuation particularly well suited to diverse applications in soft robotics. Developing a sensor that can measure the force and location simultaneously could be useful for robotic and ...
Zhu, Yuting
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A compostable PGS soft surgical robot with interchangeable modules integrates transient Mo tactile and Si thermal sensors for dual feedback. The device preserves its function after clinical‐grade sterilization, demonstrates stable actuation and cardiac tissue grasping with real‐time in vivo pulsatile monitoring, and biodegrades post‐use with soil‐safe,
Minseong Chae +27 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Flexible piezoresistive pressure sensors underpin wearable and soft electronics. This review links sensing physics, including contact resistance modulation, quantum tunneling and percolation, to unified materials/structure design. We highlight composite and graded architectures, interfacial/porous engineering, and microstructured 3D conductive networks
Feng Luo +2 more
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Cyclic Olefin Copolymers as Versatile Materials for Advanced Engineering Applications
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Cyclic olefin copolymers (COCs) are presented as highly versatile materials combining tunable synthesis, excellent optical properties, and mechanical robustness. Their potential spans microfluidics, bioengineering, and advanced electronics, while emerging self‐healing and sustainable solutions highlight future opportunities.
Giulia Fredi +3 more
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Dynamic modeling of dielectric elastomer actuators with sandwich structure
, 2012 The dynamic response of a dielectric elastomer actuator with an electrode-elastomer-electrode sandwich structure is modeled and analyzed. The equation of motion is derived by thermodynamic considerations.
Bai-Xiang Xu +9 more
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Light‐Actuated Fiber‐Climbing Inchworm Robot Toward Endoluminal Navigation
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A kirigami‐inspired soft inchworm robot harnesses optical energy from a customized side‐emitting optical fiber, guaranteeing its propulsion along the fiber body. The wavelength‐selective responsiveness of dye‐functionalized liquid crystal elastomers and the application of temporal illumination patterns enable sequential control of robot components. The
Antonio Lobosco +6 more
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Adhesion of RFL-coated aramid fibres to elastomers: the role of elastomer-latex compatibility [PDF]
, 2013 The performance of fibre-reinforced composites is strongly dependent on the nature and the strength of the fibre–matrix interface. Good interfacial bonding is required to ensure load transfer from matrix to reinforcing fibres.
de Rooij, Matthias B. +3 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Traditional wearable exoskeletons rely on rigid structures, which limit comfort, flexibility, and everyday usability. This work introduces the fundamental technologies to create the first soft, lightweight, intelligent textile‐based exoskeletons (Texoskeletons) built using 1D sensors and actuators.
Amy Lukomiak +19 more
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