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A Review on Recent Trends of Bioinspired Soft Robotics: Actuators, Control Methods, Materials Selection, Sensors, Challenges, and Future Prospects

Advanced Intelligent Systems, Volume 7, Issue 3, March 2025.
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, Tamzid Ul Islam, Md. Robiul Islam   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

α-MnO2 Nanowires-Modified CF Anode Improved the Bioelectrochemical Performance of MFCs Fed With Sugar Industry Wastewater

Journal of Nanotechnology
A microbial fuel cell (MFC) is an innovative, multipurpose approach that provides a sustainable solution for wastewater treatment and bioelectricity generation simultaneously by utilizing microbial metabolism, to convert organic matter’s chemical energy ...
Abdul Qadeer, Muhammad Waseem Mumtaz, Hamid Jamil, Hamid Mukhtar, Muhammad Hamayun, Tahir Iqbal, Haseeb Ashraf, Chawalit Ngamcharussrivichai, Umer Rashid   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

From pathogen to “living drug factory” innovative strategies and clinical translation of bacteria as programmable intelligent vectors for cancer therapy

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Engineered bacteria serve as smart, living therapeutics that target tumors, deliver drugs, and remodel immunosuppressive microenvironments. This review highlights their potential to potentiate immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, offering a promising paradigm for precise and synergistic cancer treatment. Abstract The dynamic interplay between
Haonan Shen, Weichen Zhang, Gaoli Niu, Li Wang, Ruiyan Li, Yueyue Fan, Feixue Lu, Lingling Xu, Xiaoyuan Ji, Yong Kang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Genetic identification of a PilT motor in Geobacter sulfurreducens reveals a role for pilus retraction in extracellular electron transfer

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2016
The metal-reducing bacterium Geobacter sulfurreducens requires the expression of conductive pili to reduce iron oxides and to wire electroactive biofilms, but the role of pilus retraction in these functions has remained elusive.
Allison Speers, Bryan D Schindler, Bryan D Schindler, Jihwan Hwang, Jihwan Hwang, Aycin Genc, Aycin Genc, Gemma Reguera   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Graphene Materials for Sustainable Energy Applications: A Contemporary Perspective

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Graphene has garnered significant attention as a promising material with great potential for contributing to sustainable energy initiatives, such as RE100 (100% renewable energy initiative) and CF100 (100% carbon‐free initiative). This review aims to explore the potential of graphene for advancing renewable energy applications by highlighting
Niraj Kumar, Seul‐Yi Lee, Roop L. Mahajan, Soo‐Jin Park   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Redefining the Nitrogen Cycle Through Electronic Configuration Driven Electrocatalysis for Low Carbon Energy

Carbon Energy, EarlyView.
This review reveals how electronic configuration engineering governs the entire electrocatalytic nitrogen cycle, providing structure‐informed insights into reaction selectivity, catalytic durability, and sustainable nitrogen utilization across energy and environmental systems. ABSTRACT The global nitrogen cycle is essential to food production, chemical
Jiamu Feng, Linai Zhou, Mincan Yang, Aoxiang Zhu, Zengfeng Wei, Weilin Xu, Jia Li, Jun Wan   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Harnessing Natural Wood Architecture: A Self‐Supporting, Hierarchically Porous NiFe@Carbon Capacitive Anode Enhances Electricity Generation and Storage in Microbial Fuel Cells

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
This study reports a mild “Zn(NO3)2 interlayer‐expansion” strategy combined with electrodeposition to produce a self‐supporting capacitive anode (NiFe@PC) that preserves the wood's native low‐tortuosity channels. The retained native architecture expands niches for microbial colonization.
Xue Liu, Shenghui Jiao, Huiying Song, Bailing Dong, Ke Cheng, Changwei Li, Sha Luo, Zhijun Chen, Ruiwen Wang, Wei Li, Shouxin Liu   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultrafine Platinum-Iridium Distorted Nanowires As Antimicrobial And Antioxidant In

International Dental Journal
Aim or purpose: In this work, ultrafine platinum-iridium distorted nanowires (PtxIr DNWs) were designed and synthesized to examine bactericidal and ROS-scavenging properties in the periodontal microenvironment. Additionally, the mechanisms of therapeutic
Feiya Li, Jie Li, Narisu Hu
doaj   +1 more source

Lignocellulosic Triboelectric Materials for Energy Harvesting and Emerging Applications: A Review on Lignin‐Molecular Engineering toward Improved Performance

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
Contrasting sustainable biomass with depleting petroleum resources, this review charts the evolutionary timeline of lignin‐based TENGs. We systematically evaluate their fundamental mechanisms, enhancement strategies, and applications in green self‐powered electronics.
Yuxin Yang, Boyu Du, Yuwen Wang, Tian Tang, Yuxuan Xie, Jiajun Zhang, Yajun Zhang, Jingyu Xu, Xing Wang, Chuanyin Xiong   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Untangling Geobacter sulfurreducens Nanowires

mBio, 2022
Derek R. Lovley
doaj   +1 more source