Development of 4D printing and its performance testing methods
This paper reviews the molding methods of 4D printing and its applications in various fields, with emphasis on 4D printing performance testing methods. Abstract 4D printing is a cutting‐edge additive manufacturing technology that introduces the time dimension, allowing printed objects to have dynamic, changeable properties, functions or shapes ...
Guiwei Li +8 more
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Characterisation of Electro-Brush Plated Nickel Coatings on P-Type (Zr,Ti)Co(Sn,Sb) Half-Heusler Thermoelectric Materials for Stable Contact Layers. [PDF]
Gurtaran M, Zhang Z, Li X, Dong H.
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Flexible Electronics in Robotics Systems: From Devices to Applications
This review presents the recent advancements in flexible electronics, and provides a systematic review of their integration and application in robotic systems. The review emphasizes the pivotal role flexible electronics plays in the field of intelligent robotics and outlines future development prospects for this promising technology. ABSTRACT The rapid
Xuyang An +10 more
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Printed origami thermoelectric generator achieves > 20 Wm<sup>-</sup>² from low-grade heat via material and process design. [PDF]
Luo N +14 more
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A patterned dual‐lubricant SLIPS creates interfacial energy asymmetry, guiding droplet migration without external actuation. Condensed droplets formed on the fluorinated‐oil‐infused regions migrate to the silicone‐oil‐infused domains, where rapid growth and coalescence occur.
Jinchul Yang +11 more
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Engineering liquid crystal elastomer unlocks high thermopower for fiber-shaped ionic thermoelectric capacitors. [PDF]
Cao L, Sun T, Zhao H, Wang L, Jiang W.
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A sensitive self‐powered respiratory sensor is developed using a hollow‐window structure implemented on a 3C‐SiC/Si heterojunction‐based platform. This design enables the manipulation of thermal transport with the heterojunction regulating the flow of thermally generated charge carriers, yielding a significantly higher output thermal voltage than that ...
Thi Lap Tran +10 more
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Leveraging carrier mobility enables high-performance Mg<sub>3</sub>(Sb, Bi)<sub>2</sub> thermoelectrics. [PDF]
Wang L, Li A, Wu X, Li J, Mori T.
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Smart molecular design for functional cellulose gels and flexible devices
This review systematically outlines the performance enhancement of cellulose gels, presenting optimization strategies across molecular, supramolecular, and macroscopic scales. It discusses advanced approaches to improve their mechanical, electrical, and thermal properties, and highlights promising applications in flexible robotics, electric devices, e ...
Zeshi Li +6 more
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Microstructural transformation for robust and high-efficiency Zintl thermoelectrics. [PDF]
Jiang M +11 more
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