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Evaluation of the micro-carburetor [PDF]

open access: yes, 1981
A prototype sonic, variable-venturi automotive carburetor was evaluated for its effects on vehicle performance, fuel economy, and exhaust emissions.
Hall, R. A., Mazor, S. D., Weiss, M. F.
core   +2 more sources

A Soft Robotic Device for Targeted Massage Therapy of Residual Limbs

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Residual limb edema after amputation can hinder recovery and delay prosthetic fitting. This study presents a soft‐robotic wearable device that delivers sequential compression through pneumatic McKibben actuators. By replicating the principles of manual lymphatic drainage, the device generates controlled mechanotherapeutic pressure patterns, providing a
Maria Grazia Polizzotto   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Modular, Textile‐Based Soft Robotic Grippers for Agricultural Produce Handling

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
This article introduces textile‐based pneumatic grippers that transform simple textiles into robust bending actuators. Detailed experiments uncover how cut geometry and fabric selection shape performance. Successful handling of fragile agricultural items showcases the potential of textile robotics for safe, scalable automation in food processing and ...
Zeyu Hou   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Triple Valve Replacement With Bileaflet Mechanical Valves

open access: yesJapanese Circulation Journal, 2001
A more durable mechanical valve may be a better choice for the tricuspid position than a bioprosthesis when the patient already has mechanical prosthesis in the left side of the heart. Eleven cases of triple valve replacement (total follow-up period, 49.5 patient years), all with mechanical valves, are reviewed to assess optimal valve selection.
E, Tayama   +7 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Dual-step prospective ECG-triggered 128-slice dual-source CT for evaluation of coronary arteries and cardiac function without heart rate control: a technical note [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Purpose: To describe prospective ECG-triggered dual-source CT dual-step pulsing (pECGdual_step) for evaluation of coronary arteries and cardiac function.
Alkadhi, Hatem   +9 more
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Functional Fibers in Soft Robotics: Advances in Material, Structural, and Systemic Tactics

open access: yesAdvanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Fiber‐form robotic systems offer a scalable pathway toward embodied intelligence in soft robotics. This review surveys functional fibers as material, structural, and systemic elements, highlighting advances in responsive materials, architectural programing, and fabrication strategies.
Joonhee Won   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Farnesyltransferase Deficiency in Cardiomyocytes Initiates Senescence and Contributes to Cardiac Fibrosis

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Lipid overload suppresses SREBF2‐mediated FNTB expression, leading to defective Lamin A maturation and nuclear envelope instability. This nuclear catastrophe triggers a pro‐fibrotic senescence program in cardiomyocytes. Notably, restoring nuclear integrity via AAV9‐based gene therapy effectively attenuates cardiac remodeling, identifying the ...
Yuxiao Chen   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Strength prediction and durability performance of concrete containing coal bottom ash as supplementary cementitious material under aggressive environment [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Strength prediction and durability of concrete under aggressive environment requires serious attention for all kind of significant concrete structures.
Ali, Sajjad
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Water‐Efficient Smart Drip Irrigation Enabled by a Low‐Power and High‐Efficiency Flexible Electromagnetic Actuator

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Water scarcity poses a critical threat to global food security. A low‐power, flexible electromagnetic actuator is presented for smart drip irrigation systems. The device achieves precise, wide‐range flow modulation (0.05–5.8 mL/min) in response to real‐time plant demands, reducing water consumption compared to conventional flood irrigation.
Duo Chen   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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