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Fish Scales: A Multifunctional Biomaterial from Nature

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
Fish scales demonstrate nature's solution to impact protection through overlapping multilayered architecture. This biological design combines mineralized surfaces with collagen networks to achieve both flexibility and fracture resistance. The structural principles inspire advanced protective materials and biomedical implants, where damage tolerance ...
Liyao Dong, Xiaojie Sun, Xiguang Chen
wiley   +1 more source

Exoskeleton

Oliver H. Creighton, Alan K. Outram, Robert Webley   +2 more
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Development of a neural efficiency metric to assess human-exoskeleton adaptations

Frontiers in Robotics and AI
Passive exoskeletons have been introduced to alleviate loading on the lumbar spine while increasing the wearer’s productivity. However, few studies have examined the neurocognitive effects of short-term human-exoskeleton adaptation.
Ranjana K. Mehta, Yibo Zhu, Eric B. Weston, William S. Marras   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Biodegradable Coatings with Essential Oils for Combating Papaya Anthracnose: State of the Art and Perspectives

Food Bioengineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Papaya (Carica papaya L.) production and marketability are strongly constrained by postharvest diseases, with anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum spp. representing the most significant threat. Traditional control relies on synthetic fungicides, which, although effective, face challenges such as the development of pathogen resistance ...
Raul Coimbra Miranda, Zandia Maria de Souza Nascimento, Beni Jequicene Mussengue Chaúque, Hellen Kempfer Philippsen, Lúcia de Fátima Henriques Lourenço, Consuelo Lúcia Sousa de Lima   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Coral Disease and Health Workshop: Coral Histopathology II [PDF]

, 2007
The health and continued existence of coral reef ecosystems are threatened by an increasing array of environmental and anthropogenic impacts. Coral disease is one of the prominent causes of increased mortality among reefs globally, particularly in the ...
Bochsler, V. S., Galloway, S. B., Harley, R. A., Kramarsky-Winters, E., McLaughlin, S. M., Meteyer, C. U., Morado, J. F., Nicholson, J., Parnell, P. G., Peters, E. C., Reynolds, T. L., Rotstein, D. S., Sileo, L., Woodley, C. M., Work, T. M.   +14 more
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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
wiley   +1 more source

The use of edible insects in human food

Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, EarlyView.
Abstract The world population is expected to reach approximately 10 billion people by 2050, which will significantly increase global food demand and may lead to agricultural shortages and a higher risk of food insecurity. In this context, this review discusses the potential of insects as alternative sources of animal protein, addressing their ...
Pamela Barroso de Oliveira, Hugo Calixto Fonseca, Cláudia Regina Vieira, Gleidson Giordano Pinto de Carvalho, Jane Sélia dos Reis dos Coimbra, Bruna Mara Aparecida de Carvalho Mesquita   +5 more
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A Systematic Review on Rigid Exoskeleton Robot Design for Wearing Comfort: Joint Self-Alignment, Attachment Interface, and Structure Customization

IEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering
Exoskeleton robots enable individuals with impaired physical functions to perform daily activities and maintain independence. However, the discomfort experienced by users when using these devices may limit the application scope of exoskeleton robots ...
Longbao Chen, Ding Zhou, Yuquan Leng
doaj   +1 more source

The Rise of Human–Computer Integration in Marketing: A Theory Synthesis

Psychology &Marketing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Human–computer integration (HCInt) technologies, which merge human bodily, cognitive, and sensory functions with computational processes, are reshaping the foundations of consumer experience. Unlike traditional human–computer interaction, HCInt entails adaptive and reciprocal coupling through AI‐driven augmentation, wearables, muscle–computer ...
Carlos Velasco, Kosuke Motoki, Olivia Petit, Aram Nikolai Andersen, Marzieh Alaei, Anders Gustafsson   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biomimetic Design and Validation of an Adaptive Cable-Driven Elbow Exoskeleton Inspired by the Shrimp Shell

Biomimetics
The application of exoskeleton robots has demonstrated promising effectiveness in promoting the recovery of motor skills in patients with upper limb dysfunction.
Mengqian Tian, Yishan Liu, Zhiquan Chen, Xingsong Wang, Qi Zhang, Bin Liu   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source