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Actuation Strategies for Underwater Jet‐Propelled Soft Robots

Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 6, Page 3868-3892, September 2026.
ABSTRACT This review article examines jet‐propulsion mechanisms in underwater soft robotic systems, focusing exclusively on physically fabricated and experimentally validated robots. Covering research published from 2013 to 2025, this study classifies and evaluates jet‐propulsion robots based on their actuation mechanisms.
Angel Kitone, Mohammed Anteet, Pawandeep S. Matharu, Yara Almubarak   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Carbonaceous Filler Type and Content Dependence of the Physical-Chemical and Electromechanical Properties of Thermoplastic Elastomer Polymer Composites. [PDF]

Materials (Basel), 2019
Dios JR, García-Astrain C, Costa P, Viana JC, Lanceros-Méndez S.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Exploring the Use and Impact of Composite Materials in Robotics: A Systematic Review

Journal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 6, Page 4037-4060, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Lightweight and high‐strength materials are important in robotics, as structural design impacts efficiency, payload capacity, and energy consumption. Composite materials, with their superior stiffness‐to‐weight ratios and multifunctional properties, offer clear advantages over conventional metals and polymers.
Doglas Negri, Gabriela Wessling Oening, Felipe Augusto Carvalho de Faria, Sarah Maria Schroeder, Ricardo De Medeiros   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Extremely stretchable and self-healing conductor based on thermoplastic elastomer for all-three-dimensional printed triboelectric nanogenerator. [PDF]

Nat Commun, 2019
Parida K, Thangavel G, Cai G, Cai G, Zhou X, Park S, Xiong J, Lee PS.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Bionic Tactile Skins for Robotics: Fundamentals, Advances, and Future Prospects

SmartSys, Volume 2, Issue 3, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Robotic bionic tactile skins (RBTSs), as crucial components of next‐generation robotic systems, have attracted significant attention in recent years. By enabling robots to achieve human‐like tactile perception and interact effectively with their surroundings, RBTSs play an essential role in enhancing robotic intelligence.
Jiajun Wu, Zitong Zhang, Xuhui Zhou, Yu Meng, Jie Ni, Junshan Liu, Faheng Zang, Xiaojun Guo, Zhuoqing Yang   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sustainable Composites From Almond Shell Powder and Recycled Polyolefin Blends: Effect of Compatibilizer on Interfacial Adhesion and Properties

Polymer Composites, Volume 47, Issue 16, Page 14510-14527, 20 August 2026.
Schematic illustration of sustainable recycled polyolefin/almond shell composites showing the effect of MA‐g‐PP compatibilizer on interfacial adhesion, void reduction, and composite morphology for lightweight automotive applications. ABSTRACT This study reports injection‐molded sustainable composites developed from a hybrid recycled polymer matrix ...
Rebecca Sanchez, Suman Kumar Ghosh, Nur Fazreen Alias, Amar K. Mohanty, Manjusri Misra   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Hybrid Metal–Carbon Ink for Printed Stretchable Temperature Sensors

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 16, 19 August 2026.
We prepare conductive inks for temperature sensing with silver flakes and carbon or graphite flakes in a silicone elastomer matrix. Silver dominates the temperature‐dependent conductivity, while the carbon filler network ensures the stability of the conductive pathways and retains function under strain.
Makara Lay, Xue Bai, Thomas Kister, Tobias Kraus   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Extrusion‐Based Additive Manufacturing of Advanced Ceramics: Strengthening Mechanisms and Process Optimization Review

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 16, 19 August 2026.
This review comprehensively evaluates extrusion‐based additive manufacturing for advanced ceramics, detailing feedstock options and key process parameters. By critically addressing defect mechanisms like porosity and cracking, the work highlights optimization strategies through machine learning and advanced postprocessing.
Meisam Bakhtiari, Mohammad Hadi Sheikh‐Ansari, Avinash Borgaonkar, Mehran Dadkhah, Abdollah Saboori   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Soft Mechanical‐Electrical Logic Using Liquid Metal‐Filled 3D‐Printed Architectures

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 15, 5 August 2026.
We present 3D‐printed soft mechanical–electrical logic elements that use liquid metal–filled silicone tubes actuated by thermoplastic polyurethane/polylactic acid (TPU/PLA) architectures to produce Boolean operations. Complementary normally open and normally closed unit cells perform repeatable binary transitions and can be combined into more complex ...
Christoph Lehmann, Ryan Kalgreen, Laura M. Comella   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Designing Polymer Nanocomposites for X‐Ray Shielding: Mechanisms, Architectures, and Scalable Processing

Advanced Engineering Materials, Volume 28, Issue 15, 5 August 2026.
This review highlights advances in lightweight, lead‐free polymer nanocomposites for diagnostic X‐ray shielding. By linking filler chemistry, dispersion, architecture, and photon interaction mechanisms, it establishes structure–performance relationships guiding material design.
Aklilu G. Messele, Hossein Ipakchi, Tizazu H. Mekonnen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source