A Superlubricated Magnetically Steerable Microcatheter with Integrated Optical and Fluidic Channels
A magnetically steerable microcatheter with integrated optical and fluidic channels is developed for multifunctional navigation in tortuous anatomical environments. A surface‐grafted hydrogel coating enables low‐friction actuation. The device demonstrates stable light and fluid delivery during magnetic manipulation, offering a compact platform for ...
Yuntian Du +5 more
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Waveguide Photoactuators: Materials, Fabrication, and Applications
Waveguide photoactuators convert guided light into mechanical motion. Their tethered‐flexible design enables minimally invasive surgery and confined‐space robotics. This review aims to guide materials selection, device design, and system integration, accelerating the transition of waveguide photoactuators from laboratory prototypes to versatile ...
Minjie Xi +4 more
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Eco-friendly synthesis of coumarins using lemon juice as a natural catalyst and application as disperse dyes on polyester fabric. [PDF]
Ali AA, Fouad SA, Abdel-Aziem A.
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Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations
Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
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Multifunctional Dyeing Process and Characterization of Silk Fabric Based on Natural Colorant of Rhubarb. [PDF]
Sun X +6 more
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Functional Fibers in Soft Robotics: Advances in Material, Structural, and Systemic Tactics
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
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The Development of Squid Ink Melanin Nanoparticles as a Multifunctional Colorant Anchored on Hair Fibers: Preparation, Physicochemical Characterization and Dyeing Performance. [PDF]
Cai A, Lin H, Li Y, Li D, Bai K, Chen J.
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Our study reveals the protective role of GPR124 in maintaining BBB integrity and promoting neurological recovery following TBI. It makes a significant contribution by uncovering a novel molecular interaction between GPR124 and FGFBP1 and linking this to activation of the Wnt/β‐catenin signaling pathway in vascular repair mechanisms.
Chen Wang +13 more
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Synergetic effect of Camellia sinensis waste extract and zinc oxide nanoparticle for improving performance and appearance attributes of viscose fabrics. [PDF]
Rasmy S +3 more
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