Engineered Nanotopography to Modulate Growth and Signaling of Neuronal Networks
This study examines the interaction between neurons and nanoscale topographies on engineered substrates. Neurons cultured on nanowires, nanopillars and nanoneedles exhibit enhanced neurite outgrowth, form more organized neuronal circuits, and display improved synaptic connectivity, compared to flat substrates.
Hao Nguyen Tran +8 more
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A Phenomenological Coupled Model for Ion Transport and Deformation in Superabsorbent Polymers in Calcium-Containing Solutions. [PDF]
Jiang Q, Fu Y, Yu Q.
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Bio‐Inspired Artificial Ionic Mechanoreceptor
A skin‐inspired artificial mechanoreceptor based on ionic interactions is presented for biomimetic tactile sensing. Pressure‐driven ionic redistribution within microfluidic channels generates a self‐powered electrical signal without external bias. The generated waveform exhibits mechanoreceptor‐like temporal features, including overshoot and undershoot,
Mohammad Akbari +4 more
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A computational study of the aerodynamic influence on the heavy vehicle Araba body model. [PDF]
Garcia-Fernandez R +4 more
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Tracking Battery Microstructural Degradation Through Directional Thermal Transport Signatures
In lithium‐ion batteries, heat conduction varies between the through‐plane and in‐plane directions because of the cell's layered structure. Therefore, cell degradation influences thermal conductivity in each direction uniquely due to detailed microstructural and compositional changes.
Mohammad Shoghi Tekmedash +6 more
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Comparative electrothermal analysis of single and small-electrode grid configurations for HD-inspired peripheral transcutaneous neurostimulation. [PDF]
Zhong Y, Stefanovic F.
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High‐Speed Photoresponse of CVD‐Grown Lateral TMD Heterostructures
Internal electric fields generated by p‐n junctions and asymmetric Schottky barriers enhance the photoresponse speed in CVD‐grown monolayer TMD lateral heterostructures. This results in a 1.5‐2 orders of magnitude reduction in rise and fall times for optimized device configurations compared to homogeneous single‐material devices, enabling bandwidths ...
Mario Martin +9 more
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Numerical investigation of ultrasound-driven bubble-induced deformation of spherical solid cells. [PDF]
Park J, Son G.
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Load Distributing Metamaterials Via Discrete Optimization
Mechanical metamaterials are computationally optimized to homogenize transmitted forces by minimizing the spread of reaction forces. The resulting architectures transform localized loading into broader, more uniform force distributions and experimentally demonstrate robust load spreading under quasi‐static and impact loading.
Andrea Detry +6 more
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Probing radiation forces acting on acoustic bubbles using digital in-line holography. [PDF]
Mauger C +6 more
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