Cyclic Olefin Copolymers as Versatile Materials for Advanced Engineering Applications
Cyclic olefin copolymers (COCs) are presented as highly versatile materials combining tunable synthesis, excellent optical properties, and mechanical robustness. Their potential spans microfluidics, bioengineering, and advanced electronics, while emerging self‐healing and sustainable solutions highlight future opportunities.
Giulia Fredi +3 more
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Study on evaluation method for hydromechanical properties of hard and brittle shale based on indentation hardness. [PDF]
Cui S +6 more
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Inspired by natural silicified wood, a biomimetic mineralized chitin‐derived aerogel is constructed. It can withstand 81 000 times its own weight, and its backside temperature is 130.4°C after exposure to ∼1300°C butane flame for 600 s, exhibiting high‐strength, fire‐resistance, and super thermal‐insulation properties.
Kai Xu +11 more
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Analysis of the condition of thin-walled composite structures based on the results of experiments conducted at variable temperature by acoustic emission. [PDF]
Kopecki T +5 more
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Study of cyclopentane using a rapid compression machine at low-temperture ignition [PDF]
Banyon, Colin +2 more
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Active Learning‐Accelerated Discovery of Fibrous Hydrogels with Tissue‐Mimetic Viscoelasticity
Active learning accelerates the design of fibrous hydrogels that mimic the viscoelasticity of native tissues. By integrating multi‐objective optimization and closed‐loop experimentation, this approach efficiently identifies optimal formulations from thousands of possibilities and decouples elasticity and viscosity. The resulting hydrogels offer tunable
Zhengkun Chen +11 more
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Acoustic emission characteristics and failure precursors under uniaxial cyclic compression. [PDF]
Zhang Y, Mei F.
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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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Data-Driven Design and Fabrication of Heat-Resistant, Ultrastrong, Lightweight Aluminum-Based Entropy Alloy by Additive Manufacturing. [PDF]
Wang E +6 more
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This paper presents a digital microfluidics‐based technique for transferring and reconfiguring soft nanomembranes. Laser‐machined nanothin membranes are picked up, transported, and aligned via tailored surface tension and the actuation of water droplets, enabling the development of flexible electronics, the integration of functional materials on 3D ...
Quang Anh Nguyen +15 more
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