Characterized Ecoflex Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) Hybrids for Advanced Flexible Devices
Ecoflex–PDMS hybrids are systematically characterized to identify an optimal composition that balances stretchability, optical transparency, and plasma bonding, enabling multifunctional applications in stretchable microfluidics, flexible sensing, and soft robotics.
Xiaoyue Kang +10 more
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Mechanical Properties of TWILL Carbon Fiber Fabric-Reinforced Single-Layer Thermoplastic Polyamide and Polybutylene Terephthalate-Based Composite Materials Manufactured by Hot Pressing. [PDF]
Balcer K, Boroński D.
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Liquid Crystal Elastomer Actuator Matrix for Large Area Applications
A scalable approach is used to manufacture a digitally‐controllable, 2D 5 × 5 actuator matrix. The elements of the matrix are produced by direct ink writing of a liquid crystal elastomer ‘artificial muscle’ on large‐area flexible thin‐film heaters. In optimizing the low‐power actuators, multiple heater designs and substrate materials are investigated ...
Giulia Spallanzani +5 more
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Thermal Conductivity and Sintering Mechanism of Aluminum/Diamond Composites Prepared by DC-Assisted Fast Hot-Pressing Sintering. [PDF]
Jia J +10 more
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Biodegradable and Edible Milli‐Fluidic Logic Circuits
Fully biodegradable and edible fluidic circuits are developed using gelatin‐based valves that operate at low pressure. Logic gates, a one‐bit memory, and a ring oscillator are demonstrated, showing that biodegradable materials can perform computation and control.
Shuhang Zhang +3 more
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Cellulose fibers functionalized using cationic poly(Dimethyldiallylammonium chloride) (polyDADMAC) and laccase‐mediated ferulic acid system are processed into foams using different surfactants (Anionic, cationic, and non‐ionic). Fiber–surfactant interactions influence foam stabilization and porous structure formation during convective drying, producing
Abirami Senthil +4 more
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Degradable Magnetic Composites from Recycled NdFeB Magnets for Soft Actuation and Sensing
This work presents a degradable soft magnetic composite made from recycled NdFeB particles embedded in a gelatin‐based organogel. The material is processed into magnetic sensors and soft robotic components, which can later be dissolved in a green solvent to recover NdFeB magnetic particles.
Muhammad Bilal Khan +14 more
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Optical properties of zirconia-reinforced lithium silicate veneers obtained with CAD/CAM milling and hot-pressing techniques: a comparative in vitro study. [PDF]
Pîrvulescu IL +3 more
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Edible robotics is an emerging field that leverages edible materials to construct robotic systems. This study presents a method to create thin, lightweight, yet powerful edible soft actuators, namely edible pouch motors. The successful operation of these edible actuators and grippers renders their potential to advance future developments in edible ...
Keigo Takahashi +3 more
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Tumbling Magnetic Microrobots for Targeted In Vivo Drug Delivery in the GI Tract
We introduce a microrobot design and integrated system for on‐demand targeted drug release in the gastrointestinal tract. The microrobot has an embedded magnet for actuation with external magnetic fields and is visualized in real time using ultrasound. It has two drug release ports sealed with a thermally sensitive wax. Local heating of the wax using a
Aaron C. Davis +7 more
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