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The effect of the process conditions and lubricant application on the quality of yarns produced by mechanical recycling of denim-like fabrics

AUTEX Research Journal
Mechanical textile recycling has great advantages over other types such as chemical or thermomechanical recycling. The main drawback of this textile-to-textile recycling technology is that the length of the fibres is reduced over successive recycling ...
Liu Zewen, Cano Francesc, Ardanuy Mònica   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Soft Robotic Excretory Care Simulator for Nursing Education: Functional and Perceptual Biomimetics Approach

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
A soft robotic simulator is developed to replicate the digital removal of feces (DRF), a sensitive yet essential nursing procedure. Integrating soft actuators, sensors, and a realistic rectal model, the simulator balances functional fidelity with perceptual realism. Engineering evaluations and nurse feedback confirm its potential to enhance training in
Shoko Miyagawa, Sota Suzuki, Shizuka Watanabe, Zebing Mao, Young Ah Seong, Toshinori Fujie, Tatsuhiro Horii, Kenjiro Tadakuma, Koichi Suzumori, Hiroyuki Nabae, Shingo Maeda   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

The textile fibres; their physical, microscopical, and chemical properties.

, 1908
"Bibliography of the textile fibres": p.
Matthews, J. Merritt (Joseph Merritt), 1874-1931.
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Liquid Crystalline Elastomers in Soft Robotics: Assessing Promise and Limitations

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Liquid crystalline elastomers (LCEs) are programmable soft materials that undergo large, anisotropic deformation in response to external stimuli. Their molecular alignment encodes directional actuation in a monolithic structure, making them long‐standing candidates for soft robotic systems.
Justin M. Speregen, Timothy J. White
wiley   +1 more source

Development of multilayered polymer-BaSO4 composites for flexible and efficient lead-free X-ray shielding

Scientific Reports
The widespread use of toxic lead in radiation shielding materials poses serious environmental and health concerns, necessitating the development of safer alternatives.
Hager M. Y. Okda, Emad R. Sheha, Fouad Zahran, Mohamed A. Yousef, Tharwat I. Shaheen, Ahmed G. Hassabo   +5 more
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A Multidirectional Textile Interface for Remote Control Using Dynamic Area‐Based Capacitance Modulation

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Here, we present a textile, wearable capacitive interface enabling multidirectional remote control by dynamically modulating electrode overlap and spacing via a freely gliding upper electrode. A forearm‐mounted prototype drives robotic and media tasks with 12–15 ms latency, maintains < 0.8% drift after 500 cycles, and remains stably functional at 90 ...
Cagatay Gumus, Fulya Yenilmez, Kadir Ozlem, Hakan Kestir, Eren Tasdemir, Berkant Bakisli, Gökhan Ince, Ozgur Atalay, Asli Tuncay Atalay   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

A new approach to improve acoustic and UV-protection properties in blind curtains using recycled acrylic waste

Scientific Reports
This study aims to use acrylic fiber waste into a functional coating that enhances the acoustic and UV-protective properties of roller blind curtain fabrics, demonstrating a sustainable route for high-value textile waste utilization.
Manar Y. Abd El-Aziz, Lamiaa K. El-Gabry, Shimaa M. E. Zahran, Hatem Kh. Mohamed, Amira A. Abou El-Kheir   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Natural Fibers Flax and Wool as Replacements for Synthetic Polymers in Active Masses of Pb/PbO2 Systems

Journal of Natural Fibers
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of natural fiber additives in the negative (NAM) and positive (PAM) electroactive masses on the electrochemical properties of lead – acid cells. Natural, biodegradable fibers (flax and wool) were tested
Radosław Płowens, Marek Baraniak, Anna Kicińska-Jakubowska, Patrycja Przybylska, Jacek Kołodziej, Marek Bajsert, Grzegorz Lota   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Durability of Soft Pneumatic Actuators: A Review and Benchmarking Protocol

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Lack of durability is a key challenge hindering the broad scale adoption of soft pneumatic actuators (SPAs) in automation industries. This review provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on SPA durability, introduces a standardized durability benchmarking protocol to consolidate the testing of SPAs, and outlines promising directions for ...
Dickson Chiu Yu Wong, Yucheng Luo, Rob Bernardus Nicolaas Scharff   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hybrid Continuum Robot Designs and Architectures for Healthcare Applications

Advanced Robotics Research, EarlyView.
Hybrid continuum robots represent an emerging class of flexible manipulators that blend materials, structures, and actuation concepts from the established fields of soft and continuum robotics. This review introduces an accessible framework to distinguish key hybridization approaches, surveys current designs aimed at complex clinical applications, and ...
Burak Ozdemir, Muhammad A. Khalid, Manish Chauhan, Pietro Valdastri, James H. Chandler   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source