Smart Bioinspired Material‐Based Actuators: Current Challenges and Prospects
This work gathers, in a review style, an extensive and comprehensive literature overview on the development of autonomous actuators based on synthetic materials, bringing together valuable knowledge from several studies. Furthermore, the article identifies the fundamental principles of actuation mechanisms and defines key parameters to address the size
Alejandro Palacios +4 more
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A mechano‐triggered polythiourethane (PTU) synthesis mediated by a two‐electron pathway. The polymerization proceeds efficiently (<1 h) under focused ultrasound, achieving >90% conversion without any conventional base catalyst. The approach demonstrates broad compatibility with various thiol/isocyanate monomer combinations, highlighting its synthetic ...
Yixiao Dong +7 more
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Development of Low-Smoke Epoxy Resin Carbon Fiber Prepreg. [PDF]
Zhao Y, Wu L, Xu Y, Cao D, Ji Y.
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Thermally Drawn Bioelectric Catheters: Enabling Proprioceptive Endovascular Navigation
This work introduces a novel bioelectric navigation system eliminates the need for harmful fluoroscopy during endovascular surgeries. A bespoke 16‐electrode catheter is fabricated using rapid thermal drawing and laser micro‐machining. Paired with a real‐time tracking algorithm fusing vascular geometry detection and distance estimation, this technology ...
Alex Ranne +8 more
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Synthesis, Processing, and Performance of a Furan-Based Glycidyl Amine Epoxy Resin. [PDF]
Honnig Bassett A, Kinaci E, Palmese GR.
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How can additive manufacturing enable components that sense, adapt, heal, and power themselves? This review synthesizes recent advances in smart functionalities, manufacturing technologies, and intelligent design strategies, revealing a pathway toward fully integrated, autonomous, and multifunctional systems across diverse engineering sectors. Additive
Aiswarya Rony +3 more
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Influence of different drying protocols on bond strength of epoxy resin- and calcium silicate- based root canal sealers in nonsurgical retreatment. [PDF]
Yuzer DB, Ozasir B.
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Mechanically Enhanced and Reprocessable Vanillin-Based Epoxy Resin via Synergistic Effect of Rigid Cross-Linked Networks and Alkyl Dangling Chains. [PDF]
Zhou L +8 more
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Assessment of the Effect of Phosphorus in the Structure of Epoxy Resin Synthesized from Natural Phenol-Eugenol on Thermal Resistance. [PDF]
Matykiewicz D, Dudziec B, Piasecki A.
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ABSTRACT An extensive experimental analysis was conducted to assess the thermal, acoustic, magnetic, and electrical properties of composite materials reinforced with varying ratios of silicon carbide (SiC) and alumina (Al₂O₃) powders, with a focus on enhancing the functionality of robotic arms.
Merdan Özkahraman +2 more
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