Nanoimprint lithography can replicate complex 3D microstructures with undercuts using single‐layer polymer stamps of different elasticities. By combining experiments and simulations, T‐shaped geometries and suitable undercut radii were identified that minimize stress and defects during demolding.
Christos Julianos Karapatzakis +3 more
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Model Test on the Multi-Effects of Tunneling and Excavation upon an Existing Pile in Clay. [PDF]
Diao H +7 more
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A maskless, SLM‐driven approach enables the deterministic inscription of arbitrary topographical features in azopolymer films by mapping complex vectorial light fields onto local viscoplastic stress. This platform allows for the rapid generation and dynamic erasure of high‐aspect‐ratio micro‐spikes, offering a versatile tool for reconfigurable flat ...
Jonas Strobelt +3 more
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Permeability Evolution of Intact and Fractured Coals Subject to Varying Pore Pressures: Laboratory Tests and Analytical Modeling. [PDF]
Zhang J +5 more
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From Rigid to Soft Robotic Approaches for Neuroendoscopy
Robotic assistance has had minimal impact on deep intraventricular surgeries, where small‐scale, precision, and reduced invasiveness can contribute to improved patient outcomes. Emerging technologies in rigid, soft, and hybrid robotics are reviewed to identify the most promising mechanisms for deep brain navigation in addition to an attempt to identify
Kieran Gilday +3 more
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Experimental and theoretical investigation on the conductivity of complex fracture network in unconventional gas reservoirs. [PDF]
Gao J, Hu L.
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This article presents dielectric elastomer switch (DES) materials, based on composite thin films. Alignment of graphite flakes due to their physical confinement within the thin films lead to much stronger piezoresistive responses than bulk composites, while their durability exceeds that of conventional liquid‐based DES materials.
Lingyu Liu +3 more
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Peptide cages: bioinspired supramolecular architectures for next-generation applications. [PDF]
Adorinni S +3 more
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Soft Actuators Integrated with Control and Power Units: Approaching Wireless Autonomous Soft Robots
Soft robots exhibit significant development potential in various applications. However, there are still key technical challenges regarding material improvement, structure design and components integration. This review focuses on the development and challenge of soft actuators, power components, and control components in untethered intelligent soft ...
Renwu Shi, Feifei Pan, Xiaobin Ji
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Bearing mechanism of innovative pile-bucket foundations for offshore photovoltaic systems in soft clay under combined loading. [PDF]
Yu G, Fan K, Gao C, Zhu X.
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