Advances in the Applications and Studies of Polyurethane Foam for Flexible Strain Sensors. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Huang S, Liu G, Sun Y, Zhang X.
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Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 15, 13 March 2026.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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Influence of Rigid Polyurethane Foam Production Technology on Cryogenic Water Uptake. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Yakushin V +3 more
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Navigating the Ethereal Tightrope: The Nanogenerator Manipulates Neurons for Immune Equilibrium
Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 14, 9 March 2026.This review explores how nanogenerators modulate neuroimmune responses, offering innovative strategies for treating neurological disorders. By interfacing with neural pathways, they enable precise control of immune activity, especially via vagus nerve stimulation.
Jia Du +5 more
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Ionic–Bionic Interfaces: Advancing Iontronic Strategies for Bioelectronic Sensing and Therapy
Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 16, 18 March 2026.Ionic–bionic interfaces for bioelectronics leverage ions as multifunctional mediators that combine mechanical compliance, ionic and electronic functionalities, and therapeutic effects. These systems offer real‐time biosignal transduction, effective wound dressing, responsive drug delivery, and seamless interaction between soft tissues and electronic ...
Yun Goo Ro +6 more
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One-Pot Synthesis of Silicone-Urethane Hybrid Foam and Comparison of Flame Retardant, Rheological, and Mechanical Properties with Polyurethane Foam. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Hwang S +7 more
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Dead Matter, Living Machines: Repurposing Crustaceans' Abdomen Exoskeleton for Bio‐Hybrid Robots
Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 15, 13 March 2026.Crustacean exoskeletons, repurposed from food waste, are engineered into sustainable bending actuators combining biotic structure with synthetic control. The augmented exoskeletons achieve rapid and robust motion with lightweight body and can be used as part of robotic manipulators, grippers and swimmers.
Sareum Kim, Kieran Gilday, Josie Hughes
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Oil Spill Recovery of Petroleum-Derived Fuels Using a Bio-Based Flexible Polyurethane Foam. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel)Olivito F +5 more
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FOCUS: A Four‐In‐One Consolidated Unison Strain Sensor with Enhanced Sensitivity
Advanced Science, Volume 13, Issue 14, 9 March 2026.Through a folding transformation that stacks four printed liquid metal sensors into a unified 3D orthogonal construct, FOCUS harnesses complementary bidirectional resistance responses within a Wheatstone bridge. This architecture yields fivefold sensitivity enhancement and 25 µm resolution, overcoming LM sensors’ micro‐strain limitations and enabling ...
Zimeng Wang +6 more
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A Comprehensive Method with Verification for Characterizing the Visco-Hyperelastic Material Model of Polyurethane Foam of Passenger Car Seats. [PDF]
Materials (Basel)Deng J +8 more
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