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IEEE AccessFor various daunting physical world structural optimization design problems, a novel multi-objective water strider algorithm (MOWSA) is proposed, and its non-dominated sorting (NDS) framework is explored.
Kanak Kalita +5 more
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Deutsche Entomologische Zeitschrift, 2014 A new species of hygropetric water strider, Onychotrechus dooarsicus sp. n. is described from Buxa Tiger Reserve, Dooars, West Bengal, India. Representatives of the new species were collected from a stream with boulders and rocks splashed by water, with ...
Subramanian Apadodharanan +2 more
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Biohybrid Crawling Robot With Spiral‐Spring Backbone and Inclined Legs for Enhanced Locomotion
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.We present a biohybrid crawling robot integrating a muscle ring with a flexible skeleton combining two complementary structural elements. The spiral‐spring backbone enables large‐amplitude bending without compromising axial stability, while outward‐inclined legs with unequal front–rear lengths effectively convert deformation into directional strides ...
Tomohiro Morita +2 more
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European Journal of Entomology, 2007 The responses of females of the water strider, Aquarius paludum, to changes in NaCl concentration were examined in the laboratory. The insects were sampled seasonally in 2002 and 2003 at two reservoirs in Kochi, Japan, connected by a waterway, one at the
Manabu KISHI +2 more
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Bioinspired Oil Strider Floating at the Oil/Water Interface Supported by Huge Superoleophobic Force
, 2016 Oil pollution to aquatic devices, especially to those oil-cleaning devices and equipment-repairing robots during oil spill accidents, has drawn great attention and remains an urgent problem to be resolved.
Li Chen (5749) +6 more
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Kirigami‐Inspired Stretchable Silicon Solar Cell Modules as Portable Power Sources
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.Kirigami‐inspired structured substrates are designed to craft stretchable silicon solar cell modules, showcasing remarkable stability upon deformation and retaining high output efficiency. This innovative approach holds great promise for the utilization of silicon modules for wearable devices.
Yusheng Zhang +13 more
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Bioinspired Aquatic Microrobot Capable of Walking on Water Surface Like a Water Strider
, 2016 Walking on the water surface is a dream of humans, but it is exactly the way of life for some aquatic insects. In this study, a bionic aquatic microrobot capable of walking on the water surface like a water strider was reported.
Jie Zhao (49409) +5 more
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Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.The article overviews past and current efforts on caloric materials and systems, highlighting the contributions of Ames National Laboratory to the field. Solid‐state caloric heat pumping is an innovative method that can be implemented in a wide range of cooling and heating applications.
Agata Czernuszewicz +5 more
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European Journal of Entomology, 2011 In species with last sperm precedence, post-mating guarding behaviour by males is effective for avoiding sperm displacement by additional males. However, for males to guard their mates under all circumstances may be undesirable, particularly when the ...
Atsuo MATSUEDA, Kenji FUJISAKI
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Nanomaterials, 2023 In this context, the open-circuit voltage generated by either poly (vinylidene fluoride) or PVDF and ZnO composite sample before being enhanced to 4.2 V compared to 1.2 V for the samples of pure PVDF.
Md. Jahirul Islam +4 more
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