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Substrate Stress Relaxation Regulates Cell‐Mediated Assembly of Extracellular Matrix

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Silicone‐based viscoelastic substrates with tunable stress relaxation reveal how matrix mechanics regulates cellular mechanosensing and cell‐mediated matrix remodelling in the stiff regime. High stress relaxation promotes assembly of fibronectin fibril‐like structures, increased nuclear localization of YAP and formation of β1 integrin‐enriched ...
Jonah L. Voigt, Jens Timmer, Elisabetta Ada Cavalcanti‐Adam   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Design and fabrication of 1xN and NxN planar waveguide couplers for multimode fiber-based local area networks. [PDF]

, 2001
We report on the design and fabrication of compact and potentially low-cost multimode fiber matched 1 x N and N x N couplers for LAN’s. The design utilizes the self-imaging effect and tapering of the Multi-Mode Interference (MMI) section.
Driessen, A., Krijnen, G.J.M., Lagali, N.S., Musa, S., Sengo, G.   +4 more
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Design and fabrication of the surface plasmon fiber polarizer [PDF]

Korean Journal of Optics and Photonics, 2003
We report theoretical and experimental investigation of a polarizer made of single mode side-polished fiber covered with a metal film. The influence of the metal film thickness and the refractive index of overlay on the device performance has been analyzed in terms of the normal mode theory. Based on the theoretical prediction, a polarizer with 40 ㏈ of
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Electroactive Metal–Organic Frameworks for Electrocatalysis

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Electrocatalysis is crucial in sustainable energy conversion as it enables efficient chemical transformations. The review discusses how metal–organic frameworks can revolutionize this field by offering tailorable structures and active site tunability, enabling efficient and selective electrocatalytic processes.
Irena Senkovska, Yutong Luo, Ruyan Zhao, Jianjun Zhang, Mingchao Wang, Xinliang Feng, Eike Brunner, Stefan Kaskel   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Tailored metal matrix composites for high-temperature performance [PDF]

A multi-objective tailoring methodology is presented to maximize stiffness and load carrying capacity of a metal matrix cross-ply laminated at elevated temperatures. The fabrication process and fiber volume ratio are used as the design variables.
Chamis, C. C., Morel, M. R., Saravanos, D. A.   +2 more
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Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Inactivating SARS‐CoV‐2 Virus with MOF‐Composites as Smart Face Masks

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In situ preparation and functionalization of MOF@Cotton fabrics as smart face masks for the immobilization of proteins and inactivation viruses, such as SARS‐CoV‐2. Abstract The significant impact of the SARS‐CoV‐2 (COVID‐19) pandemic outbreak on people's lives has highlighted the urgent need for effective personal protective equipment.
Romy Ettlinger, Aamod V. Desai, Hau Lam Jody Cheong, Louise L. Major, Terry K. Smith, Aaron B. Naden, Jane Hilton, Catherine S. Adamson, A. Robert Armstrong, Russell E. Morris   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Composite Blade Structural Analyzer (COBSTRAN) theoretical/programmer's manual [PDF]

This manual describes the organization and flow of data and analysis in the computer code, COBSTRAN (COmposite Blade STRuctural ANalyzer). This code combines composite mechanics and laminate theory with an internal data base of fiber and matrix ...
Aiello, Robert A., Chamis, Christos C.
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An All‐Optical Driven Bio‐Photovoltaic Interface for Active Control of Live Cells

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐photovoltaic Interface (BIO‐PV‐I) for live cell manipulation is presented. BIO‐PV‐I can be activated non‐invasively and remotely to control the spatial motility, adhesion, and morphology of cells adhering to it. BIO‐PV‐I uses a patterned light‐induced electric potential in iron‐doped lithium niobate crystals whose light‐driven and reversible nature,
Lisa Miccio, Martina Mugnano, Valentina Marchesano, Alejandro Calabuig, Zhe Wang, Gennaro Giordano, Francesca Borrelli, Simonetta Grilli, Pietro Ferraro   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultra-Compact Vertical Fiber-to-Chip Grating Couplers on Silicon-on-Insulator by Inverse Design

IEEE Photonics Journal
Grating couplers that combine true vertical access, compact footprints, and foundry compatibility are vital for scalable photonic integration. However, conventional designs typically rely on reflectors, long tapers, or fiber tilt to achieve efficient ...
Jiahao Li, Xiang Li, Lin Wu, Hongguang Sun, Bohao Sun, Tiancai Jiang, Ming Luo, Zhan Gao, Yunlong Bai, Pengfei Ma, Yinqiu Gui, Jin Tao, Zhaofu Zhang, Hanbing Li, Tianye Huang, Ying Qiu   +15 more
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