Preparation of poly(ethylene terephthalate)/layered double hydroxide nanocomposites by in-situ polymerization and their thermal property [PDF]
, 2012 Terephthalate (TA) intercalated layered double hydroxides (LDHs) were synthesized using hydroxides as raw materials, and poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET)/LDH nanocomposites with different contents of TA intercalated LDHs were prepared by in-situ ...
H. Li +5 more
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Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Phase‐change materials (PCMs), such as shape memory alloys, hydrogels, shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and low‐melting‐point alloys, are driving advancements in stiffness‐tunable robotic systems across a wide range of applications. This review highlights recent progress in PCM‐enabled robotics, focusing on their underlying mechanisms,
Sukrit Gaira +5 more
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Design and Implementation of Soft Robotic Gripper Using 3D Printing Technology
Tehnički GlasnikAutomated warehouses rely on robotic systems for efficient order picking, yet object manipulation remains challenging due to variations in object shape, size, and material properties.
Tone Lerher +4 more
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Effect of the agitation on the adsorption and hydrolytic efficiency of cutinases on polyethylene terephthalate fibres [PDF]
, 2007 The effect of agitation on adsorption, desorption and hydrolytic efficiency of a native and a genetically modified cutinase (L182A) on polyethylene terephthalate fibres is reported in this paper.
Araújo, Rita +4 more
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Multi‐Material Additive Manufacturing of Soft Robotic Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.This review explores the transformative role of multi‐material additive manufacturing (MMAM) in the development of soft robotic systems. It presents current techniques, materials, and design strategies that enable functionally graded and adaptive structures.
Ritik Raj +2 more
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Estrogenic chemicals often leach from BPA-free plastic products that are replacements for BPA-containing polycarbonate products [PDF]
, 2014 Background: Xenobiotic chemicals with estrogenic activity (EA), such as bisphenol A (BPA), have been reported to have potential adverse health effects in mammals, including humans, especially in fetal and infant stages.
Bittner, George D. +2 more
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Sialic Acid Sensing via Molecularly Imprinted Polymer on Laser‐Induced Graphene
Advanced Sensor Research, EarlyView.Sialic acid is an important biomarker for oral and overall health. Salivary levels of sialic acid are linked with oral cancer and other diseases. We develop a point‐of‐care sensor for sialic acid, based on molecularly imprinted aminophenylboronic acid electropolymerized onto laser‐induced graphene.
Alexander V. Shokurov +2 more
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Ecosystem‐Centered Robot Design: Toward Ecoresorbable Sustainability Robots (ESRs)
Advanced Science, EarlyView.Robots exploring natural ecosystems can support monitoring and conservation, but must adopt ecosystem‐centered design to avoid pollution, waste, and damage. This review proposes guidelines for co‐designing ecoresorbable sustainability robots (ESRs), uniting materials, robotics, and ecological contexts in a single framework.
Tülin Yılmaz Nayır +4 more
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Background information and biorefinery status, potential and Sustainability: Task 2.1.2 Market and Consumers; Carbohydrates [PDF]
This report was produced to give an overview of present and future market for biorefinery products based on carbohydrates. Various studies show that there is a wealth of possible molecules and products that can be produced from carbohydrates ...
Annevelink, E. +2 more
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Advanced Science, EarlyView.Recent advances in materials and device engineering enable continuous, real‐time monitoring of muscle activity via wearable and implantable systems. This review critically summarizes emerging technologies for tracking electrophysiological, biomechanical, and oxygenation signals, outlines fundamental principles, and highlights key challenges and ...
Zhengwei Liao +4 more
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