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Design and Characterization of an Efficient Multistable Push-Pull Linear Actuator Using Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys

IEEE Access
Magnetic shape memory alloys (MSMA) have significant potential for industrial applications, especially in fast-switching linear actuators. Besides the eponymous active magnetic shape memory effect, they are characterized by a significant hysteresis owing
Robert Courant, Jurgen Maas
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From Food to Power: Hydrogel Thermoelectrics for Ingestible Electronics

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
We introduce a fully edible thermoelectric–electrochromic platform that harvests heat from food and converts it into a visible color change. N‐type and p‐type hydrogel thermoelectric generators connected in series power anthocyanin‐based electrochromic displays, demonstrating the feasibility of safe, biodegradable, ingestible systems for on‐food ...
Antonia Georgopoulou, Bokeon Kwak, Dario Floreano, Esther Amstad   +3 more
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Quasi‐Static to Supersonic Energy Absorption of Nanoarchitected Tubulanes and Schwarzites

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Nanoarchitected energy‐absorptive Tubulanes exhibit record energy absorption under quasi‐static conditions and exceptional inelastic energy dissipation under 750 m s−1 ballistics impact, with high performance spanning strain rates of 12 orders of magnitude.
Peter Serles, Alianna Maguire, Thomas Butruille, Jet Lem, Shuo Yang, Pedro Guerra Demingos, Sahar Choukir, Michel Haché, Boran Kumral, Katherine Jia, Charles Jia, Yu Zou, Chandra Veer Singh, Carlos M. Portela, Jun Lou, Pulickel M. Ajayan, Tobin Filleter   +16 more
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Two-Position Linear Electromagnetic Gear-Shifting Actuator and the Influence of Ferromagnetic Material Proximity on Its Performance

IEEE Access
This paper investigates a magnet-free, two-position electromagnetic gear-shifting actuator designed for mobile machinery applications. Unlike conventional hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical systems, the proposed actuator employs tangential ...
Daniil Zadorozhniuk, Ilya Petrov, Juho Kaasinen, Aleksi Mattsson, Dmitry Egorov, Touko Lankila, Juha J. Pyrhonen, Pasi Peltoniemi   +7 more
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Bio‐Inspired Molecular Events in Poly(Ionic Liquids)

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Originating from dipolar and polar inter‐ and intra‐chain interactions of the building blocks, the topologies and morphologies of poly(ionic liquids) (PIL) govern their nano‐ and micro‐processibility. Modulating the interactions of cation‐anion pairs with aliphatic dipolar components enables the tunability of properties, facilitated by “bottom‐up ...
Jiahui Liu, Marek W. Urban
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Temperature Estimation of Thin Shape Memory Alloy Springs in a Small-Scale Hip Exoskeleton with System Identification and Adaptive Control

Actuators
This study presents a small-scale hip exoskeleton incorporating bi-directional artificial muscles constructed with springs of Shape Memory Alloy (SMA).
Hussein F. M. Ali, Youngshik Kim, Ejaz Ahmad, Shuaiby Mohamed   +3 more
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MAGTWIST: A Magnetically‐Driven Rotary Actuator Using a Traveling‐Wave With Integrated Stiffness Tunability

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
MAGTWIST: A compact magnetic rotary actuator, enabling smooth, stepless rotation, and on‐demand locking. Inspired by peristalsis, a soft polymer belt generates a traveling‐wave, enabling 270° rotation when heated. Cooling stiffens the belt, locking it in position and enabling it to withstand high loads.
Simon Frieler, Jean‐Paul P.M. de Vries, Sarthak Misra, Venkatasubramanian Kalpathy Venkiteswaran   +3 more
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Drug‐Free Thrombolysis Mediated by Physically Activated Micro/Nanoparticles

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Overview of particle‐mediated thrombolytic effects (thermal, mechanical, and chemical) and their activating physical stimuli (light, ultrasound, and magnetic field) in drug‐free thrombolysis. ABSTRACT Thrombus‐associated disorders rank among the world's leading causes of death, with ischemic heart disease and stroke as the main contributors.
Pierre Sarfati, Yoann Lalatonne, Cédric Chauvierre   +2 more
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External Reflection From Two‐Photon Laser‐Printed Micromirrors Enables Photomechanical Actuation at a 90° Incident Angle

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Light reflectance increases along incidence angle and transmittance significantly drops around 90‐degree incidence angle. Here, we report two‐photon laser printed micro mirrors that redirect the skimming light beam into normal light absorption. Using this technique, light‐driven micro walkers and grippers are demonstrated by using grazing incidence ...
Leilei Song, Jianfeng Yang, Hao Zeng
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Metal Thickness Measurement Using an Ultrasonic Probe with a Linear Actuator for a Magnet-Type Climbing Robot: Design and Development

Actuators
The inspection of oil storage tanks is a critical measure to prevent the risk of oil leakage. Therefore, research has focused on magnet-type climbing robots for automated tank inspections.
Yuki Nishimura, Cheng Wang, Wei Song
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