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Review of articular cartilage repair techniques and their application in the horse

open access: yesEquine Veterinary Journal, EarlyView.
Abstract Articular cartilage lesions represent a significant career‐limiting problem in athletic horses. A healthy articular cartilage surface is vital for optimal joint function, and defects can result in irreversible degenerative changes. Successful treatment of cartilage lesions remains a long‐standing challenge for orthopaedic surgeons, prompting ...
Charlotte K. Barton   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exoskeleton

open access: yes
BARTENBACH VOLKER   +4 more
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Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

open access: yesFlexMat, 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   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of a neural efficiency metric to assess human-exoskeleton adaptations

open access: yesFrontiers 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   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fabrication of flexible composite electrodes and their application in flexible supercapacitors for wearable electronic devices

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
This review surveys current progress in composite flexible electrodes for flexible supercapacitors, emphasizing how structural engineering and material synergy enhance both mechanical compliance and electrochemical performance. It discusses fabrication strategies, emerging application scenarios, and ongoing challenges, offering updated insights that ...
Weikang Wang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alginate from seaweed and microbes: Sources, green extraction, functional properties, and food applications

open access: yesFood Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Alginate, a renewable polysaccharide produced by brown seaweeds and selected bacterial species, has gained significant attention due to its tunable gelation behavior, biocompatibility, and wide utility in food, biomedical, and packaging applications.
Mehvish Habib   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bioactive compounds in insects—Composition, extraction, functionality, food applications, and safety concerns

open access: yesFood Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
This review synthesizes 94 studies (2000–2025) exploring edible insects as sustainable sources of peptides, lipids, and chitin. Utilizing “green” extraction, these bioactives offer antioxidant and antimicrobial benefits for functional foods. However, addressing safety concerns like allergenicity and heavy metals through standardized frameworks remains ...
Blessing Rachael Adeyeye   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Systematic Review on Rigid Exoskeleton Robot Design for Wearing Comfort: Joint Self-Alignment, Attachment Interface, and Structure Customization

open access: yesIEEE 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 Single, the Whole, and the Pooled: Implications of Tissue Choice for Stable Isotope Analysis

open access: yesJournal of Experimental Zoology Part A: Ecological and Integrative Physiology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT In the exciting era of non‐invasive tissue sampling and data reuse via open access databases, it is increasingly challenging to ensure comparability of sample types for stable isotope analysis in ecology. According to the theoretical predictions about the changes in the stable isotope values between prey and consumers and tissue turnover rates,
Paride Balzani   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesBiomimetics
The application of exoskeleton robots has demonstrated promising effectiveness in promoting the recovery of motor skills in patients with upper limb dysfunction.
Mengqian Tian   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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