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Tribological application and mechanism of epicuticular wax
The plant cuticle is a complex mixture of omnipresent, commonly monofunctional, fatty acid derivatives and taxon-specific, generally bifunctional, specialty compounds. This study explored expanded applications for these substances.
Xuwen Zhong, Yanqiu Xia, Xin Feng
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Investigation of organic matter and biomarkers from Diepkloof Rock Shelter, South Africa: Insights into Middle Stone Age site usage and palaeoclimate [PDF]
The file associated with this record is under embargo until 36 months after publication, in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. The full text may be available through the publisher links provided above.Diepkloof Rock Shelter (DRS ...
Adam, S. +11 more
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This review focuses on operando studies of battery materials by X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and total X‐ray scattering (TXS). This work highlights potential pitfalls and identify best‐practices for operando studies and reviews some unusual experiments to illustrate how these methods can be applied beyond the evaluation of the early‐stage cycling mechanisms
Amalie Skurtveit +5 more
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This article reviews the current state of bioinspired soft robotics. The article discusses soft actuators, soft sensors, materials selection, and control methods used in bioinspired soft robotics. It also highlights the challenges and future prospects of this field.
Abhirup Sarker +2 more
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Leaf structural changes associated with iron deficiency chlorosis in field-grown pear and peach: physiological implications [PDF]
The final version is available at: http://www.springerlink.com/content/y62g0r6712184032/fulltext.pdfPlants grown in calcareous, high pH soils develop Fe deficiency chlorosis.
Fernández, Victoria +6 more
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A skin‐conformal wearable device based on laser‐induced graphene is developed for continuous strain measurement across the circumference of the forearm for gesture recognition and hand‐tracking applications. Post material optimization, the strain sensor array is integrated with a wearable wireless readout circuit for real‐time control of a robotic arm,
Vinay Kammarchedu +2 more
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Effect of Surfactant on Ion Penetration Through Leaf Wax and a Wax Model1
Abstract Leaves of nonglaucous cotton and tomato absorbed Mn whether or not a surfactant was added to a MnSO 4 spray solution, whereas the leaves of glaucous cabbage and onion absorbed Mn only when a surfactant was added.
Daniel J. Cantliffe, Gerald E. Wilcox
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Environmental effect on the leaf morphology and anatomy of Berberis microphylla G. Forst [PDF]
Berberis microphylla G. Forst is a fruit shrub native from Patagonia, considered as a non-timber forest product. In recent years, there has been an increased demand for its fruits, both for fresh and industrialized consumption, being the establishment of
Arena, Miriam Elisabet, Radice, Silvia
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Enabling Metal‐Based Soft Robotics Through Investment Casting
Vacuum investment casting enables manufacturing of compliant soft robotic structures out of AA7075 high‐strength aluminum alloy. Additively manufactured patterns are converted into metal soft robotic structures addressing long lasting challenges like durability and nonlinearity of elastomer‐based soft robotics.
Felix Pancheri, Tim C. Lueth, Yilun Sun
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Ultraviolet (UV) B effects on growth and yield of three contrasting sweet potato cultivars
Ground-level UV-B will stay at a high level in the next several decades and influence sweet potato growth and yield because of the remaining chlorofluorocarbons in the atmosphere.
Z. CHEN +6 more
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