Review on Multiple-Degree-of-Freedom Cross-Scale Piezoelectric Actuation Technology
Advanced Intelligent SystemsPiezoelectric actuation technology has been widely used in various precise‐oriented fields. Its notable advantages include high resolution, rapid response speed, output force with high density, and immunity to electromagnetic interference ...
Yingxiang Liu +2 more
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Miniature Ultralight Deformable Squama Mechanics and Skin Based on Piezoelectric Actuation [PDF]
Micromachines, 2021 A miniature deformable squama mechanics based on piezoelectric actuation inspired by the deformable squama is proposed in this paper. The overall size of the mechanics is 16 mm × 6 mm × 6 mm, the weight is only 140 mg, the deflection angle range of the ...
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Piezoelectric Actuators for Compliant Mechanisms. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)The growing demand for precision and miniaturization in micro-scale systems and biomedical applications has driven the need for highly optimized compliant mechanisms. The design of these mechatronic systems requires advanced actuators optimization, synchronizing material characteristics, geometric limitations, and mechanical structure.
Noveanu S, Noveanu DC, Ivan IA.
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Exploring Piezoelectric Actuation towards Its Applications in Laser Powder Bed Fusion Additive Manufacturing [PDF]
SensorsPiezoelectric materials, which exhibit a charge distribution across the surfaces in reaction to mechanical strain, find significant utility in actuation and sensing applications.
Connor Griffin +5 more
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A Crab Claw-Inspired Stick-Slip Piezoelectric Actuator with Low-Frequency, High-Speed Operation and Autonomous Backward Motion Suppression [PDF]
SensorsAt present, piezoelectric actuators featuring both multi-directional output capability and autonomous backward motion suppression are scarce, which limits the application of piezoelectric actuation technology. To address this issue, inspired by the rapid
Limin Xie +4 more
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Integration of Smart Piezoelectric Devices into Robotic and Wearable Medical Systems Driven by Smart Digital Tools [PDF]
MicromachinesThis narrative review aims to analyze and highlight the potential of piezoelectric biomedical devices for actuation and sensing tasks, enabling reliable, high-precision results in innovative applications driven by smart digital tools.
Adel Razek
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ActuatorsThe present contribution aims to analyze and highlight the potential of piezoelectric materials in actuation and sensing duties, obtaining reliable high-precision outcomes in cutting-edge applications including medical interventions.
Adel Razek
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A miniature piezoelectric-thermomagnetic generator for low-grade waste heat recovery [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis paper presents the experimental and model-based investigation of a compact miniature-size generator for conversion of low-grade waste heat at temperatures near 100 °C to electricity leveraging the combined transducer effects of a thermomagnetic (TM)
Maxim Wischnewski +4 more
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Recent Advances in MEMS Actuators for Microfluidic Applications: Emerging Designs, Multiphysics Modeling, and Performance Optimization [PDF]
MicromachinesThis review deals with the development and progress of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) actuators, which are needed in microfluidic applications, such as lab-on-a-chip and diagnostics.
Oliur Rahman +6 more
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Control of Stress and Damage in Structures by Piezoelectric Actuation: 1D Theory and Monofrequent Experimental Validation [PDF]
Structural Control and Health Monitoring, 2019 Hans Irschik +2 more
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