Large deformation, high energy density dielectric elastomer actuators: Principles, factors, optimization, applications, and prospects

L Yang, H Wang, D Zhang, Y Yang, D Leng - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Compared to traditional robots, soft robots have more intriguing performance. Dielectric
elastomer actuators (DEAs) are the key components of soft robots. Analyzing various …

[HTML][HTML] Functional materials for powering and implementing next-generation miniature sensors

B Wu, H Ouro-Koura, SH Lu, H Li, X Wang, J Xiao… - Materials Today, 2023 - Elsevier
The advent of the Internet of Things and smart applications such as smart cities, smart health
care, and smart electronics will require the use of a vast array of sensors. Sensors are a key …

Roadmap on printable electronic materials for next-generation sensors

V Pecunia, L Petti, J Andrews, R Ollearo… - Nano …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
The dissemination of sensors is key to realizing a sustainable,'intelligent'world, where
everyday objects and environments are equipped with sensing capabilities to advance the …

Strain-Temperature Dual Sensor Based on Deep Learning Strategy for Human–Computer Interaction Systems

X Wu, X Yang, P Wang, Z Wang, X Fan, W Duan… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Thermoelectric (TE) hydrogels, mimicking human skin, possessing temperature and strain
sensing capabilities, are well-suited for human–machine interaction interfaces and wearable …

A superelastic SiOC@ carbon ceramic spring for multifunctional pressure sensor in wide temperature range

Z Chen, D Su, W Zhu, X Sun, X Li, H Ji - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
With the flourishing development in space exploration and human motion detection, the
wide-temperature flexible pressure sensors are urgently required in various complex …

Waterproof and Flexible Aquatic Tactile Sensor with Interlocked Ripple Structures for Broad Range Force Sensing

Z Zhang, F Xiang, D Mei, Y Wang - Advanced Materials …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Underwater perception of a broad range of force holds great importance in aquatic
explorative activities, while flexible tactile sensors face technical challenges to realize. This …

Zirconium ion ligand Cross-Linked carbon nanotubes and leather collagen fibers for Flexible, Stable, and highly efficient underwater sensors

P Wang, J Feng, Y Bai, X Chen, X Luo, P Zhang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Flexible sensing materials have recently found widespread applications in integrating
various underwater sensors. In this study, we adopted oil-tanned sheepskin as a “structural …

Encapsulating and inkjet-printing flexible conductive patterns on a fluoroelastomer for harsh hydrocarbon fluid environments

SP Wankhede, AH Alshehri, X Du - Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Flexible electronic devices are widely used in automobile, healthcare, space exploration, oil
and gas, and marine industries, etc. Owing to the broad application areas, they are exposed …

Soft Thermoplastic Polyurethane/Silver Nanowire Membranes with Low Hysteresis for Large Strain Sensing and Joule Heating

C Ye, T Cang, J Zhu, Z Wang, X Li - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Multifunctional flexible electronic membranes are popular in wearable electronics. This
paper presents a conductive composite membrane fabricated by electrospinning …

Intelligent sensory systems toward soft robotics

Z Luo, W Cheng, T Zhao, N Xiang - Applied Materials Today, 2024 - Elsevier
Soft robots have gained significant attention owing to their intrinsically safe and elastic
structure. However, merely ensuring safety at the material and structural levels is just the first …