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Silicone oil–based ferrofluid microrobots for versatile magnetic digital microfluidics

open access: yesDroplet, EarlyView.
A magneto‐silicobotic system is a magnetic digital microfluidic platform that employs a silicone oil–based ferrofluid droplet as a chemically and biologically inert microrobot for the versatile manipulation of droplets and solid particles. Abstract Magnetic digital microfluidics offers a promising alternative to the dominant electrowetting‐based ...
Pu Liu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamic manipulation of multiphase fluid in microgravity using photoresponsive surfactant

open access: yesDroplet, EarlyView.
Photo‐surfactant‐driven bubble migration experiment was conducted onboard the International Space Station to isolate Marangoni flow from gravity and natural convection. The experiment identifies an optimal bubble size leading to the highest migration velocity, which is validated with a comprehensive numerical model. Abstract Control of bubble motion is
Xichen Liang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

From Ship to Shore: A Review of Vessel‐To‐Grid Bidirectional Charging for Sustainable Maritime Transport

open access: yesEcoEnergy, EarlyView.
As maritime transport electrifies, bidirectional charging (V2G) offers a dual‐purpose solution for energy resilience and economic viability. This work identifies key technological advancements and lifecycle challenges utilizing practical case studies to demonstrate how V2G systems can drive decarbonization and grid stability in the marine sector ...
Jonathan Bloor   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Composite materials based on dual network cross‐linking for flexible sensors

open access: yesFlexMat, EarlyView.
Utilizing hydrogen bond lithium bond dual network structure to effectively enhance the rapid self‐healing properties of flexible ionic materials. Abstract The further development of flexible ionic materials is limited by the evaporation or leakage of their internal liquid state. This article presents a composite flexible ionic material with no internal
Xiaoming Wang   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

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