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Graphene based printable conductive wax for low-power thermal actuation in microfluidic paper-based analytical devices [PDF]

open access: yes, 2023
Wax printing is one of the most widely used techniques to print hydrophobic barriers on hydrophilic microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (mu PADs) based on its simplicity, speed, and low cost, allowing large-scale production.
Brito-Pereira, Ricardo   +5 more
core   +1 more source

The influence of the textile substrate color on the contrast of thermochromic prints

open access: yesInovacijos Leidybos, Poligrafijos ir Multimedijos Technologijose
Thermochromic inks have attracted much attention due to their application in various fields, including the textile industry. The application of these colors in sports clothing enables the monitoring of the athlete’s physiological state through the ...
Maričić Katarina   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Upconversion Nanocomposite Materials With Designed Thermal Response for Optoelectronic Devices

open access: yesFrontiers in Chemistry, 2019
Upconversion is a non-linear optical phenomenon by which low energy photons stimulate the emission of higher energy ones. Applications of upconversion materials are wide and cover diverse areas such as bio-imaging, solar cells, optical thermometry ...
Eduardo D. Martínez   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Textiles screen-printed with photochromic ethyl cellulose-spirooxazine composite nanoparticles [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
Photochromic compounds change colour on exposure to light, while the reversion may be attributable either to radiation or may be thermal. The use of photochromism on fabrics can provide new opportunities to develop smart textiles; for example, sensors ...
Feczkó, Tivadar   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Crafted Evolution - The creation of the HyperHive Series [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The following paper describes the conception and creation of the HyperHive Series of interactive pendants. This practice-led research analyses how the recent emergence of terms such as ‘craft technologist’ and ‘alchemical craft’ suggests a paradigm shift
Vones, Katharina
core   +2 more sources

Thermochromism applied to Transportation Engineering: asphalt roads and paints [PDF]

open access: yes, 2022
Thermochromic materials change their optical response to temperature reversibly. This study explores the application of thermochromism to road engineering, which is still incipient in this area, from two perspectives.
Cátia Afonso   +9 more
core   +2 more sources

Dynamic Colour Changes in Thermochromic Liquid Crystal Inks: Compatibility with Bacterial Nanocellulose for Sustainable Packaging Solutions

open access: yesCrystals
This study investigates the interaction between thermochromic liquid crystal (TLC) inks and bacterial nanocellulose (BNC), emphasizing their compatibility for smart packaging applications. While the chiral nematic structure of TLC pigments dictates their
Maja Strižić Jakovljević   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Miniature Soft Robot With Magnetically Reprogrammable Surgical Functions

open access: yesAdvanced Materials, EarlyView.
Miniature soft robots have great prospects to revolutionize minimally invasive treatments. Here we present a miniature soft robot, which can be reprogrammed to perform five surgical functionalities with six‐degrees‐of‐freedom motions. This soft robot can prospectively make minimally invasive surgery considerably safer and painless, and enable ...
Chelsea Shan Xian Ng   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

James Fergason, a Pioneer in Advancing of Liquid Crystal Technology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
James Lee Fergason (1934 - 2008) focused his research on the liquid crystals. His studies correspond to a relevant part of the history of soft matter science and technology of liquid crystals.
Sparavigna, Amelia Carolina
core   +1 more source

End‐to‐End Sensing Systems for Breast Cancer: From Wearables for Early Detection to Lab‐Based Diagnosis Chips

open access: yesAdvanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This review explores advances in wearable and lab‐on‐chip technologies for breast cancer detection. Covering tactile, thermal, ultrasound, microwave, electrical impedance tomography, electrochemical, microelectromechanical, and optical systems, it highlights innovations in flexible electronics, nanomaterials, and machine learning.
Neshika Wijewardhane   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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