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Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu, Zicao Peng, Chong Sun, Haitao Yang   +3 more
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Research progress on flexible MXene‐based materials in advanced energy storage devices: From preparation strategies to device applications

FlexMat, EarlyView.
This review summarizes MXene synthesis and flexible electrode fabrication for FESDs, highlighting their potential owing to high conductivity and flexibility, and outlines future research directions. Abstract The rapid development of wearable and portable electronics has created demand for flexible energy storage systems (FESDs) that not only exhibit ...
Nanxi Miao, Ying Lu, Xing Gao, Lingzi Pan, Meng Gao, Chenxi Zhang, Ming Liu, Shizhong Wang, Zhongyu Weng, Huan Pang, Huijie Zhou   +10 more
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Magneto‐responsive fibers and fabrics for soft systems

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract The combination of functional materials in fiber form has led to a surge in the integration of functional fibers and fabrics into soft systems that span sensing, communication, and actuation domains. A key subset is magnetic fibers and fabrics.
Hanlin Zhu, Jingxian Cui, Qingchao Fan, Zefeng Zhang, Chao Jiang, Hwa‐Yaw Tam, Yan Zhao, Zhe Wang, Zhixun Wang   +8 more
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Protective Effects of Fenugreek and Stevia Extracts on Dexamethasone‐Induced Testicular Damage in a Rat Model

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Fenugreek and stevia extracts protect against dexamethasone‐induced testicular damage in male rats by enhancing antioxidant defenses, improving sperm quality, and restoring hormonal balance, highlighting their potential as natural therapeutics for preventing corticosteroid‐induced reproductive toxicity.
Mosab Gad, Medhat Ibrahim A. Omar, Mohammed I. Elkhateeb, Ahmed A. Zaky   +3 more
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3D Printing of Periodic Porous Metamaterials for Tunable Electromagnetic Shielding Across Broad Frequencies

Nano-Micro Letters
Highlights The stable periodic porous shielding materials were prepared by combining the strategies of 3D printing and metamaterial design. The relationship between porous material structure and electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency (EMI SE ...
Qinniu Lv, Zilin Peng, Haoran Pei, Xinxing Zhang, Yinghong Chen, Huarong Zhang, Xu Zhu, Shulong Wu   +7 more
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Recent Advances in Conductive Rubber Composites: Progress, Challenges, and Emerging Opportunities

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.
This study reviews the recent advances in conductive rubber composites, focusing on key aspects such as material selection, conductive mechanisms, interfacial engineering, processing methods, vulcanization strategies, and practical applications. It also discusses current challenges and highlights emerging directions that are shaping the development of ...
Lu Yin, Ali Vahidifar, Steven Yu, Boxin Zhao   +3 more
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Hybrid Metal‐Coated Carbon Fiber/Multi‐Walled Carbon Nanotube Networks for Enhanced Electrical and Mechanical Performance

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Multifunctional enhancement of metal‐coated carbon fiber/multi‐walled carbon nanotube hybrid composites fabricated by injection molding. ABSTRACT As electronic devices and components continue to become more powerful and highly integrated, there is an increasing demand for lightweight, cost‐effective, and easy‐to‐process conductive materials.
Min Su Kim, Bo‐Kyung Choi, Ki Hoon Kim, Ji‐Hun Kang, Chaewook Jo, Jong‐Hyun Park, Seong Yun Kim   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Opportunities and Challenges of Biomass-based Electromagnetic Shielding Materials

BioResources
Biomass with its abundance, renewability, and processability has been extensively studied and utilized for developing electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials as an alternative to non-renewable metal-based EMI shielding materials.
Jinlong Zhang, Shiyu Fu
doaj  

High‐Performance, Strain‐Stable Electromagnetic Shielding Materials Enabled by Magnetic Elastic Fiber Networks Pinning Liquid Metal

Advanced Science
Stretchable electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials are critical for the reliability of wearable electronic devices in complex electromagnetic environments. However, achieving compatibility between ultra‐thinness, high shielding efficiency
Qi Zhang, Yuanzhao Wu, Xilai Bao, Shengbin Li, Xueheng Zhuang, Zidong He, Jinyun Liu, Wuxu Zhang, Shiying Li, Feng Xu, Chuibin Zeng, Chao Hu, Qikui Man, Jie Shang, Yiwei Liu, Run‐Wei Li   +15 more
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Polylactide/Graphene Nanoplatelet Composites for Advanced Functional Applications

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Polylactide/Graphene nanoplatelet composites for advanced functional applications. ABSTRACT This study investigates the structure–property relationships of polylactide (PLA) nanocomposites containing graphene nanoplatelets (GNP) and trimellitic anhydride‐modified GNPs (TMA‐GNP).
Shivanthi Dharmarathna, Haritha Haridas, Hadi Hosseini, Mehdi Babazadeh, Carlos E. Saavedra, Marianna Kontopoulou   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source