Review of Thermally Activated Twisted Coiled Polymer Actuators: A Materials Science Perspective
Thermally activated twisted and coiled polymer actuators (TCPAs) combine lightweight design, large deformation, and scalable fabrication for soft robotic and wearable applications. This review connects polymer structure, processing history, helix geometry, and thermomechanical characterization to actuator performance, highlighting current challenges in
Nadja Schenk +3 more
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Bioactive Constituents and Therapeutic Mechanisms of Shenfu Decoction in a Rat Model of Seawater-Immersion-Induced Accidental Hypothermia. [PDF]
Gong Y +9 more
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Highly hydrophilic surfaces (water contact angle, ≈17.7°) exhibiting surprising water slipping performance (sliding angle, ≈7.3°) are successfully prepared via simple chemisorption of polyethylene glycol (PEG) organosilane and subsequent alkali‐treatment.
Hyeonjin Kim +5 more
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Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Different Beverages on Color Stability of Two Single-Shade Composite Resins: An In Vitro Study. [PDF]
Hiremath R +5 more
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Double‐Interpenetrating Composite Bioink for Multi‐Component 3D Bioprinting and Biofabrication
Marine‐polysaccharides‐derived double interpenetrating network hydrogel‐based bioink, combining the attributes of physical and ionic crosslinking, enables room‐temperature bioprinting of mechanically defined structures that can be handled and are cytocompatible.
Fabian Tribukait‐Riemenschneider +1 more
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Evaluation of lactic acid as a novel fixative for histological and neuroanatomical applications. [PDF]
Venuto MT +5 more
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Shaping Matter with Acoustic Waves: From Particles to Functional Structures
Acoustic‐directed assembly is reviewed as a materials‐oriented strategy for organizing particles, polymers, metals, and biological systems into functional structures. The review distinguishes reversible manipulation from permanent structure formation through medium fixation, particle fixation, and in situ material generation, highlighting routes toward
Avraham Kenigsberg +5 more
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Ultrasound Thawing Enhances Myofibrillar Protein Integrity and Quality Attributes of Common Carp (<i>Cyprinus carpio</i>) Fillets. [PDF]
Asgari MM +3 more
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Electrochemical etching provides an eco‐friendly alternative to hazardous HF methods for MXene production. This approach facilitates the selective isolation of the A‐layer from MAX phases with tunable surface terminations. Controlling voltage, electrolytes, temperature, and duration enables the optimal structural integrity. Nevertheless, existing scale
Jagdeep Singh +4 more
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Quantification of Cognitive States via Eye Tracking and Using Artificial Intelligence to Analyze Virtual Reality Learning Experiences. [PDF]
Choi H, Nam S.
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