Chemolysis of Bio-Based Polyurethane Foams with Different Biopolyol Contents: Recovery and Possibility of Rebiopolyols Reuse in Sustainable Polyurethane Systems. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Kurańska M +4 more
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A Soft Robotic Device for Targeted Massage Therapy of Residual Limbs
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Residual limb edema after amputation can hinder recovery and delay prosthetic fitting. This study presents a soft‐robotic wearable device that delivers sequential compression through pneumatic McKibben actuators. By replicating the principles of manual lymphatic drainage, the device generates controlled mechanotherapeutic pressure patterns, providing a
Maria Grazia Polizzotto +5 more
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A Hydrophilic Polyurethane Foam Containing Nigella sativa Oil as a Wound Dressing. [PDF]
Biomed Res IntDarakhshan S +5 more
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Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Muscle cell‐based biohybrid robot using nanomaterials for function enhancement and neural function for biomedical applications. Biohybrid robotics, an emerging field combining biological tissues with artificial systems, has made significant progress in developing various biohybrid constructs, including muscle‐cell‐driven biorobots and microbots.
Minkyu Shin +4 more
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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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Effects of Layered Nanoclays on the Cellular Structure, Dynamic-Mechanical-Thermal Properties and Fire Behavior of Flame-Retardant ABS Foams. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Antunes M +2 more
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Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou +4 more
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The Introduction of Myo-Inositol in the Synthesis of Rigid Polyurethane-Polyisocyanurate (RPU/PIR) Foams and Its Effect on RPU/PIR Properties. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Liszkowska J, Moraczewski K.
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