Residual stress is a long-standing issue in thin film growth. Better understanding and control
of film stress would lead to enhanced performance and reduced failures. In this work, we …

Research on silicon oxide thin films developed as gas-barrier protection for polymer-based
components is reviewed, with attention paid to the relations between (i) coating defects …

Shape-changing hydrogels that can bend, twist, or actuate in response to external stimuli
are critical to soft robots, programmable matter, and smart medicine. Shape change in …

The III-nitrides include the semiconductors AlN, GaN and InN, which have band gaps
spanning the entire UV and visible ranges. Thin films of III-nitrides are used to make UV …

Semiconductor electronics is commonplace in every household. Semiconductor devices
have enabled economically reasonable fiber-based optical communication, optical storage …

As we enter the age of designer matter—where objects can morph and change shape on
command—what tools do we need to create shape-shifting structures? At the heart of an …

Climbing soft robots are of tremendous interest in both science and engineering due to their
potential applications in intelligent surveillance, inspection, maintenance, and detection …

Shape-memory actuators allow machines ranging from robots to medical implants to hold
their form without continuous power, a feature especially advantageous for situations where …

Joining techniques such as welding, brazing, riveting and screwing are used by industry all
over the world on a daily basis. A further method of joining has also proven to be highly …

▪ Abstract As integrated circuit (IC) dimensions continue to decrease, RC delay, crosstalk
noise, and power dissipation of the interconnect structure become limiting factors for ultra …