Develop Silicone Encapsulation Systems for Terrestrial Silicon Solar Arrays [PDF]
The results of a study for Task 3 of the Low Cost Solar Array Project, directed toward the development of a cost effective encapsulation system for photovoltaic modules using silicon based materials, are reported. Results of the following are discussed:
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Recent Advances in Variable‐Stiffness Robotic Systems Enabled by Phase‐Change Materials
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Phase‐change materials (PCMs), such as shape memory alloys, hydrogels, shape memory polymers, liquid crystal elastomers, and low‐melting‐point alloys, are driving advancements in stiffness‐tunable robotic systems across a wide range of applications. This review highlights recent progress in PCM‐enabled robotics, focusing on their underlying mechanisms,
Sukrit Gaira +5 more
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Evaluation of the energy transfer in the char zone during ablation. Part 2: In-depth response of ablative composites, volume 1 [PDF]
The decomposition of ablative composites is described along with the transport phenomena of pyrolysis gases which result from the decomposition of these plastics as they flow through the porous char of char-forming ablators.
Delvalle, E. G., Pike, R. W.
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3D Elastomeric Kirigami for Passively Stretchable Fully Soft Vacuum‐Powered Artificial Muscles
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.The creation of purely soft, passively stretchable artificial muscles has long been a hot topic in robotics research. Here, we present a design approach involving the extension of 2D kirigami to 3D elastomeric kirigami structures. In a biomimetic demonstration of the human upper arm, this approach successfully simulated the driving mechanism ...
Tao Wang +8 more
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Preliminary testing of silicone-urethane elastomers as substrates in human cell culture [PDF]
, 2007 M. Lewandowska‐Szumieł +7 more
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Radiation data definitions and compilation for equipment qualification data bank [PDF]
Dose definitions, physical properties, mechanical properties, electrical properties, and particle definitions are listed for insulators and dielectrics, elastomeric seals and gaskets, lubricants, adhesives, and ...
Bouquet, F. L., Winslow, J. W.
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Modulus‐Switchable Miniature Robots for Biomedical Applications: A Review
Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.Materials, robot designs, proof‐of‐concept functions, and biomedical applications of modulus‐switchable miniature robots. Miniature soft robots have shown great potential in biomedical applications due to their excellent controllability and suitable mechanical properties in biological environments.
Chunyun Wei, Yibin Wang, Jiangfan Yu
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Inhibition of Mixed Biofilms of Candida albicans and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus by Positively Charged Silver Nanoparticles and Functionalized Silicone Elastomers. [PDF]
Pathogens, 2020 Lara HH, Lopez-Ribot JL.
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A study of polymers containing silicon- nitrogen bonds Annual summary report, May 4, 1965 - May 3, 1966 [PDF]
Polymers containing silicon-nitrogen bonds as elastomers with high thermal stability for aerospace ...
Burks, R. E., Jr. +2 more
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