Development of green silicone rubber/waste sludge composites with Bi<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> extracted from olive leaves for radiation shielding application. [PDF]
Almutairi HM, Elsafi M.
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A Review of Trans‐Dimensional Kirigami: From Compliant Mechanism to Multifunctional Robot
This review outlines recent advancements in the geometric design and mechanical properties of kirigami. The kirigami is classified into two categories from a compliant mechanism perspective, highlighting their applications in metamaterials and robotic systems. Finally, the future research directions, is explored focusing on the potential of integrating
Yang Yu +14 more
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Case of intestinal obstruction due to accidental ingestion of a silicone rubber dental impression. [PDF]
Takano Y +4 more
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This work presents a tip‐growing eversion robot that uses phase‐changing alloys for reversible stiffening and localized actuation, achieving 43× stiffness modulation, 15× force amplification, and segmental steering. The system enables precise navigation and force delivery in constrained, tortuous pathways.
Shamsa Al Harthy +4 more
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Robust Composites Based on Silicone Rubber for Self-Powered Piezoelectric Nanogenerators. [PDF]
Kumar V, Alam MN, Azam S, Park SS.
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A multimodal laser‐induced graphene (LIG)‐based flexible sensor is developed to detect proximity and contact signals. Integrated into a soft robotic hand, it enables vision‐free object searching and grasping. Combined with a convolutional neural network, the system achieves accurate material and texture recognition, enhancing the capability of ...
Youning Duo +9 more
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Effects of combined UV-tensile aging on structural and electrical properties of high temperature vulcanized silicone rubber in composite insulators. [PDF]
Zeng S +7 more
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Female desert locusts dig underground to lay their eggs. They displace soil, rather than removing it, to create a tunnel. We analyze burrowing dynamics and 3D kinematics and design a locust‐inspired hybrid soft–stiff robot that reproduces this mechanism. The results show the natural strategy minimizes energy, whereas alternative patterns raise costs up
Shai Sonnenreich +2 more
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Antimicrobial Properties of a Novel PEGylated Copper Nanoparticle-Embedded Silicone Rubber with Potential for Use in Biomedical Applications. [PDF]
Pastén SR +8 more
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