AerospaceThe vigorous development of micro–nano satellites urgently requires satellite-borne propulsion systems as support. Pulsed laser ablation micro-propulsion can meet these high demands. Ammonium dinitramide (ADN), as a green monopropellant, can serve as the
Luyun Jiang +7 more
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The investigation of flame spreading over the surface of igniting solid propellants Final summary report [PDF]
Flame spreading over surface of igniting solid propellants in different gas mixtures at various ...
Magee, R. S., Mc Alevy, R. F., III
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Strong‐Magnetic Flexible Composites for Magnetically Responsive Soft Robots
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This perspective provides an overview of the performance mechanisms, preparation methods, and applications of strong magnetic flexible composite materials in soft actuators (such as gripping, movement, and sensing), and further explores current opportunities and challenges.
Wenwen Li +4 more
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Hard‐Magnetic Soft Millirobots in Underactuated Systems
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review provides a comprehensive overview of hard‐magnetic soft millirobots in underactuated systems. It examines key advances in structural design, physics‐informed modeling, and control strategies, while highlighting the interplay among these domains.
Qiong Wang +4 more
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Feasibility of obtaining hypervelocity acceleration using propellant lined launch tubes Final report, 27 Sep. 1966 - 5 May 1970 [PDF]
Feasibility of explosive lining in launch tube for hypervelocity projectile ...
Rodenberger, C. +2 more
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3D Printing of Soft Robotic Systems: Advances in Fabrication Strategies and Future Trends
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Collectively, this review systematically examines 3D‐printed soft robotics, encompassing material selections, function integration, and manufacturing methodologies. Meanwhile, fabrication strategies are analyzed in order of increasing complexity, highlighting persistent challenges with proposed solutions.
Changjiang Liu +5 more
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Further Development of a Low-Energy Arc-Ignition System for Nytrox/ABS Hybrid Propulsion Systems
AerospaceUtah State University has developed a high-performance “green” hybrid propulsion technology based on the unique electrical breakdown properties of 3D-printed acrylonitrile butadiene styrene. Using 3D-printed ABS as fuel, typical startup sequences require
Stephen A. Whitmore +2 more
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Production and use of metals and oxygen for lunar propulsion [PDF]
Production, power, and propulsion technologies for using oxygen and metals derived from lunar resources are discussed. The production process is described, and several of the more developed processes are discussed.
Colvin, James E. +4 more
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Toward Wireless Implantable Robotic Systems Driven by Magnetic Field for Personalized Therapy
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Robotic materials are playing an increasingly vital role in enabling sensing and actuation at small scales. This perspective highlights recent advances in magnetic materials and magnetically actuated devices for wireless sensing, actuation, and energy harvesting toward implantable robotic systems for closed‐loop therapy.
Yusheng Wang, Ruijian Ge, Xiaoguang Dong
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Green Applications for Space Power Project [PDF]
Spacecraft propulsion and power for many decades has relied on Hydrazine monopropellant technology for auxiliary power units (APU), orbital circularization, orbit raising/lowering and attitude control.
Robinson, Joel
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