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

open access: yesFlexMat, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 452-501, September 2026.
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

Influence of Micro‐Scale Surface Texturing on Light Distribution From Luminescent Downshifting Layers for Next‐Generation Greenhouses

open access: yesGlobal Challenges, Volume 10, Issue 9, September 2026.
This work investigates two different luminophores that convert ultraviolet to red light along with a wide range of microstructures to maximise outcoupling of the luminescence as well as the incoming solar radiation onto the greenhouse floor. Starting with small‐area (25 cm2) luminescent down‐shifting (LDS) layers, the best designs are then evaluated ...
Juvet N. Fru   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Current strategies to enhance the target efficiency of advanced multifunctional ultrasound contrast agents in ischemic diseases

open access: yesInterdisciplinary Medicine, Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2026.
The graphical abstract outlines a novel multifunctional ultrasound contrast agent for the diagnosis and treatment of ischemic diseases, along with innovative strategies to enhance its targeting efficiency. Abstract Ischemic diseases, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, and peripheral ischemia, are leading causes of death and disability worldwide ...
Yangyang Zhou   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Atmospheric Corrosion Protection of LPBF Manufactured AlSi10Mg by Combining SiOx‐CVD and PDMS Grafting

open access: yesMaterials and Corrosion, Volume 77, Issue 9, Page 1500-1516, September 2026.
Hybrid SiOₓ‐CVD/PDMS ultrathin films mitigate atmospheric corrosion of additively manufactured AlSi10Mg. Electrochemical analyses show reduced corrosion currents, increased charge‐transfer resistance, and suppressed pitting due to diminished cathodic activity and limited oxygen and ion transport under NaCl exposure.
Tim Prüßner   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Comparative Antibacterial Performance of Solution‐Cast vs. Electrospun PLA/Lignin Membranes: Impact of Fabrication Technique

open access: yesMacromolecular Materials and Engineering, Volume 311, Issue 9, September 2026.
This study investigates how fabrication techniques influence the antibacterial efficacy of sustainable polylactic acid and lignin membranes. While solution casting encapsulates active components, electrospinning creates fibrous structures that maximize the exposure of lignin's antimicrobial phenolic groups.
Sergio Ibáñez‐Losantos   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Predicting Cold Atmospheric Plasma‐Induced Wettability Transformations in Biopolymers: A Stacked Ensemble Machine Learning Framework

open access: yesPlasma Processes and Polymers, Volume 23, Issue 9, September 2026.
This study introduces an explainable machine learning framework to transition cold atmospheric plasma engineering from wet‐lab trial‐and‐error to in silico rational design. By utilizing a superior wettability reduction metric and SHAP analysis, the model accurately predicts the true mechanistic drivers of biopolymer modification.
Bilal Belmekki   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laser‐Patterned Antibacterial Microgrids With Silver Nanoparticles for Autonomous Sterilization on Public Escalator Belts

open access: yesRare Metals, Volume 45, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT The past few decades have witnessed multiple outbreaks of pandemics. Hygiene in public facilities is one of the key factors in maintaining public health security. Escalator belts, as frequently touched by passengers, become a potential medium for spreading pathogens.
Yang Xu   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nanocellulose‐Based Aerogels for Adsorption Applications in Environmental Remediation: State of Art, Challenges, and Future Outlook

open access: yesRare Metals, Volume 45, Issue 9, September 2026.
ABSTRACT The escalating severity of global environmental pollution necessitates the development of sustainable and efficient adsorption materials. Nanocellulose (NC), sourced from the most abundant natural polymer on earth, has shown great potential in this field due to its renewability, biodegradability, and exceptional nanoscale properties.
Yaqian Yu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Polarity‐Engineered, Tribo‐Positive Imidazolium‐Mediated Crosslinked 6FDA‐Durene Films for Triboelectric Nanogenerator

open access: yesSmall, Volume 22, Issue 50, 7 September 2026.
Imidazolium‐mediated crosslinking transforms 6FDA‐durene PI from tribo‐negative to tribo‐positive by modulating the surface electronic structure and charge‐transfer behavior. DFT calculations confirm the experimentally observed polarity transition.
Sorour Faramarzi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

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