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Highly Dispersed Ag₂S Nanoparticles: In Situ Synthesis, Size Control, and Modification to Mechanical and Tribological Properties towards Nanocomposite Coatings

Nanomaterials, 2019
A facile in situ synthesis approach and a size control strategy were established to obtain Ag2S nanoparticles in polyimide (PI) composite coatings. Such Ag2S nanoparticles in the composite coatings were characterized, and the effects of the as-obtained ...
Yanjun Ma, Zhicheng Zhao, Yanbo Xian, Hongqi Wan, Yinping Ye, Lei Chen, Huidi Zhou, Jianmin Chen   +7 more
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TESCLA: A Fully Soft Electromagnetic Linear Actuator With Continuous Bending Enabled by Liquid‐Metal Solenoids

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
TESCLA (tubular electromagnetic soft conformal linear actuator) combines liquid‐metal solenoids and compliant magnetic composites to achieve large‐stroke bidirectional actuation with continuous bending. Integrated inductance‐based self‐sensing enables proprioceptive position estimation without external sensors, providing a versatile platform for soft ...
Yeongjin Choi, Jeongnam Kim, Seongjun Koh, Yong‐Lae Park   +3 more
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Development of a Simulation System with Integrated In Situ Monitoring Capabilities for the Lubrication State of Rolling Elements in Space Control Moment Gyro Bearings

Lubricants
As a core actuator for attitude control in spacecraft, the lubrication state of the bearing rolling elements in the Control Moment Gyro (CMG) critically determines the operational lifetime and control accuracy of the overall assembly.
Zhaoliang Dou, Zhuangzhuang Du, Saihang Zhou, Gang Zhou, Shaohua Zhang, Lu Gao, Ye Yang, Fengbin Liu   +7 more
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Surface‐Anchored Microgel‐Based Films as Anti‐Icing Coatings

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
The microgel‐based anti‐icing coatings presented in this work reduce ice adhesion by up to 90% on various substrates. This effect can be attributed to the incorporated functional cationic moieties binding a lubricating layer of quasi‐liquid interfacial water.
Inga Litzen, Jacek J. Walkowiak, Steven Zimmer, Meike Emondts, Rostislav Vinokur, Isabel K. Sommerfeld, Philippe Schumacher, Henk Schönheit, Dan E. Demco, Andrij Pich   +9 more
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Diamond and diamond-like carbon for tribology and corrosion protection: a retrospective review

Functional Diamond
Diamond and diamond-like carbon (DLC) films serve as cornerstone materials in surface engineering for tribology and corrosion protection. Diamond films, synthesized via chemical vapor deposition, offer exceptional hardness, thermal conductivity, and ...
Chenglong Mou, Li Zhang, Zhengyu Liu, Xueqian Cao, Fu Wang, Guangan Zhang, Yongqing Fu, Qunji Xue   +7 more
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Inspired by spider silk to prepare biomimetic high-performance bovine serum albumin adhesive to strengthen the interfacial and tribological performance of fabric composites

Friction
The interfacial adhesion between fibers and the resin matrix is considered to be one of the pivotal elements in determining the comprehensive properties of fabric composites.
Yaohui He, Zhaozhu Zhang, Yanling Wang, Meng Liu, Chaoying Liao, Junya Yuan, Peilong Li, Mingming Yang, Weimin Liu   +8 more
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Recent Advances of Slip Sensors for Smart Robotics

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review summarizes recent progress in robotic slip sensors across mechanical, electrical, thermal, optical, magnetic, and acoustic mechanisms, offering a comprehensive reference for the selection of slip sensors in robotic applications. In addition, current challenges and emerging trends are identified to advance the development of robust, adaptive,
Xingyu Zhang, Liao Wu, Shuai He, Zhao Sha, Yuwan Huang, Shuying Wu, Dewei Chu, Chun H. Wang, Shuhua Peng   +8 more
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Super‐Durable, Tough Shape‐Memory Polymeric Materials Woven from Interlocking Rigid‐Flexible Chains

Advanced Science
Developing advanced engineering polymers that combine high strength and toughness represents not only a necessary path to excellence but also a major technical challenge.
Jing Xu, Mingchao Shao, Tianze Chen, Song Li, Yaoming Zhang, Zenghui Yang, Nan Zhang, Xinrui Zhang, Qihua Wang, Tingmei Wang   +9 more
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Improving compatibility and tribological performance via supramolecular gelation of MoS2 nanoparticles in perfluoropolyether lubricants

Friction
Perfluoropolyether (PFPE) oils pose challenges in terms of their compatibility with nanoparticle lubrication additives because of their unique molecular structure, limiting their lubrication performance enhancement.
Yanyan Bai, Xuzhi Hu, Ming Zhang, Qiangliang Yu, Yijing Liang, Yang Wu, Meirong Cai, Feng Zhou, Weimin Liu   +8 more
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Next‐Generation Water Treatment With Molybdenum Disulfide: Dual‐Functionality in Pollutant Adsorption and Photocatalysis

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) has attracted attention as a promising material due to the growing demand for environmentally friendly, cost‐effective, and efficient water treatment techniques. With its physicochemical characteristics, this stratified bidimensional material allows it to be highly effective in adsorption and catalytic performance ...
Pariksha Bishnoi, Gunjan Chauhan, Phil Hart, Samarjeet Singh Siwal, Vijay Kumar Thakur   +4 more
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