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Comparison of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Energy Absorbers Under Uniaxial Compressive Loading
Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.This study investigates LCD 3D printed Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) structures as mechanical energy absorbers. By comparing various base designs and layered combinations under uniaxial compression, it identifies that a Diamond‐Gyroid sandwich structure offers superior performance.
Sergej Grednev +2 more
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eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2023 Smart polymers synthesized from renewable sources are precious because of the environmental pressures of producing polymers from fossil fuels. This study develops a new formulation of polyurethane (PU) from partly renewable resources.
Berna Öztürk +3 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Shellac, a centuries‐old natural resin, is reimagined as a green material for flexible electronics. When combined with silver nanowires, shellac films deliver transparency, conductivity, and stability against humidity. These results position shellac as a sustainable alternative to synthetic polymers for transparent conductors in next‐generation ...
Rahaf Nafez Hussein +4 more
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eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2016 Segmented linear polyurethanes (PUs) containing Diels-Alder (DA) adduct were synthesized in toluene solution from poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL, Mn = 10, 25 and 50 kg/mol), diisocyanate (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), 2,4-toluene diisocyanate (TDI ...
Cs. Lakatos +5 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A compostable PGS soft surgical robot with interchangeable modules integrates transient Mo tactile and Si thermal sensors for dual feedback. The device preserves its function after clinical‐grade sterilization, demonstrates stable actuation and cardiac tissue grasping with real‐time in vivo pulsatile monitoring, and biodegrades post‐use with soil‐safe,
Minseong Chae +27 more
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Sustainability in polyurethanes: old hat or new strategy for future developments?
npj Materials SustainabilityPolyurethanes are facing health and environmental problems related to their chemistry, processing and end-of-life management. This review summarizes the most recent strategies within the framework of sustainability and circularity related to the use of ...
Giulio Malucelli, Alessandra Lorenzetti
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Les lipides : une matière première alternative pour la synthèse de polymères de spécialités
Oléagineux, Corps gras, Lipides, 2012 Currently, the dependence of the chemical industry on fossil fuels is very important (95 % of chemicals from fossil fuels). In addition, the scarcity of nonrenewable resources is one – with climate change, pollution, increasing population, limited water ...
Chollet Guillaume +3 more
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eXPRESS Polymer Letters, 2016 A series of coumarin-containing branched polyurethanes based on polycaprolactones, hexamethylene diisocyanate and a monohydroxylated coumarin monomer with 5 and 10% content by weight of coumarin units were successfully prepared.
R. Seoane Rivero +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A bikitaite‐infused cellulose separator is introduced for Li metal batteries, leveraging bikitaite zeolite's ion‐conductive properties to regulate Li+‐ion flux and suppress dendrite growth. The membrane design ensures uniform Li plating, enhanced electrolyte wettability, and robust thermal/mechanical stability, delivering stable performance and low ...
Isheunesu Phiri +2 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Traditional wearable exoskeletons rely on rigid structures, which limit comfort, flexibility, and everyday usability. This work introduces the fundamental technologies to create the first soft, lightweight, intelligent textile‐based exoskeletons (Texoskeletons) built using 1D sensors and actuators.
Amy Lukomiak +19 more
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