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Enhancement of synthetic jets by means of an integrated valve-less pump Part II. Numerical and experimental studies [PDF]
, 2005 The paper studies the performance of the new fluid jet actuator based on the novel principle of the generation of fluid jet, which has been presented in [Z. Travnicek, A.I. Fedorchenko, A.-B.
Tesar, V., Travniceka, Z., Wang, A.
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Photoswitching Conduction in Framework Materials
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This mini‐review summarizes recent advances in state‐of‐the‐art proton and electron conduction in framework materials that can be remotely and reversibly switched on and off by light. It discusses the various photoswitching conduction mechanisms and the strategies employed to enhance photoswitched conductivity.
Helmy Pacheco Hernandez +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This work presents a continuous linear gradient catalyst layer design, a general strategy for improving membrane electrode assemblies across electrochemical devices. Fabricated via a dual‐nozzle spray coating method, the architecture controls the Pt/carbon ratio, ionomer content and ionomer type across the catalyst layer, enhancing proton conduction ...
Shangwei Zhou +15 more
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3D Printed Soft Robotic Hand [PDF]
, 2018 Soft robotics is an emerging industry, largely dominated by companies which hand mold their actuators. Our team set out to design an entirely 3D printed soft robotic hand, powered by a pneumatic control system which will prove both the capabilities of ...
Kisner, Zack +2 more
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Dual sensing-actuation artificial muscle based on polypyrrole-carbon nanotube composite [PDF]
, 2017 Dual sensing artificial muscles based on conducting polymer are faradaic motors driven by electrochemical reactions, which announce the development of proprioceptive devices. The applicability of different composites has been investigated with the aim to
Fernández Otero, Toribio +2 more
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Spectrally Tunable 2D Material‐Based Infrared Photodetectors for Intelligent Optoelectronics
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Intelligent optoelectronics through spectral engineering of 2D material‐based infrared photodetectors. Abstract The evolution of intelligent optoelectronic systems is driven by artificial intelligence (AI). However, their practical realization hinges on the ability to dynamically capture and process optical signals across a broad infrared (IR) spectrum.
Junheon Ha +18 more
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Design of a Forklift Hydraulic System with Unloading Valves for Load Handling
Engineering ProceedingsThis paper presents the design and analysis of a forklift hydraulic system utilizing an open-center configuration equipped with unloading (safety-overflow) valves and an emergency lowering mechanism.
Yordan Stoyanov +2 more
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Microfluidic pumping using artificial magnetic cilia
, 2018 One of the vital functions of naturally occurring cilia is fluid transport. Biological cilia use spatially asymmetric strokes to generate a net fluid flow that can be utilized for feeding, swimming, and other functions.
Alexeev, Alexander +2 more
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Persistent control of a superconducting qubit by stroboscopic measurement feedback [PDF]
, 2012 Making a system state follow a prescribed trajectory despite fluctuations and errors commonly consists in monitoring an observable (temperature, blood-glucose level...) and reacting on its controllers (heater power, insulin amount ...).
Campagne-Ibarcq, Philippe +8 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Microscale hydrogels (microgels) feature improved mass transport characteristics supportive of fast actuation and chemical tunability amenable to programmed stimuli response. A unique soft actuator architecture is realized by encapsulating microgels in soft microcirculatory systems which enable the convenient delivery of liquid stimuli for powering and
Nengjian Huang +2 more
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