Sustainable Functional Polymer Composites: Bio-Based Systems with Tailored Properties for Civil Engineering Applications-A Review. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Iftikhar A, Manalo A, Peerzada M.
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi +4 more
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Study on the Properties of Waterborne Epoxy Resin/Polyurethane Composite Modified Emulsified Asphalt. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Bo S, Hou Y, Ren M.
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Experimental Analysis of Epoxy and GrapheneNanoplatelet/Epoxy Composites [PDF]
Journal of Mechanics Engineering and Automation, 2019 null Z. Broughman +4 more
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, 2014 A liquid crystalline epoxy (LCE) grafted AlN particles (LCE-g-AlN) were fabricated and then incorporated these into epoxy matrix to obtain the composites.
Wu, Xinfeng +6 more
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Compliant Pneumatic Feet with Real‐Time Stiffness Adaptation for Humanoid Locomotion
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.A compliant pneumatic foot with real‐time variable stiffness enables humanoid robots to adapt to changing terrains. Using onboard vision and pressure control, the foot modulates stiffness within each gait cycle, reducing impact forces and improving balance. The design, cast in soft silicone with embedded air chambers and Kevlar wrapping, offers durable,
Irene Frizza +3 more
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Improved Viscoelastic Numerical Simulation and In Situ Dynamic FBG Sensing of Interfacial Curing Stress Concentration in Epoxy Insulation Materials. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Li Z +6 more
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Nanodielectrics for machine insulation
, 2013 Thanks to the development of nanotechnology, epoxy nanocomposites have been expected to be potential candidates to replace the base resin, due to their superior properties.
Nguyen, V.
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Origami‐Inspired Structural Design for Aquatic‐Terrestrial Amphibious Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This work presents a lightweight amphibious origami robot actuated by a single shape memory alloy wire. A rigid foldable origami structure with displacement amplification enables efficient terrestrial crawling and aquatic swimming. The addition of fan‐shaped units allows controllable turning in both environments.
Weiqi Liu +5 more
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Ablation of CFRP Modified with Copper and Calcium Hydroxyapatites by Femtosecond Laser Pulses for Further Material Cutting and Milling Applications. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Šlevas P +6 more
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