Transparent semi‐crystalline polymeric materials and their nanocomposites: A review
Optical transparency is an important property for a material, especially in certain fields like
packaging, glazing, and displays. Existing commercial transparent polymeric materials are …
packaging, glazing, and displays. Existing commercial transparent polymeric materials are …
Light‐driven actuation in synthetic polymers: a review from fundamental concepts to applications
Light‐driven actuation of synthetic polymers is an emerging field of interest because it offers
simple remote addressing without complicated hydraulic, electric, or magnetic systems …
simple remote addressing without complicated hydraulic, electric, or magnetic systems …
Polymer mechanochromism from force-tuned excited-state intramolecular proton transfer
Real-time monitoring of strain/stress in polymers is a big challenge to date. Herein, we for
the first time report an ESIPT (excited-state intramolecular proton transfer)-based …
the first time report an ESIPT (excited-state intramolecular proton transfer)-based …
Soft wearable rehabilitation robots with artificial muscles based on smart materials: a review
A Gonzalez-Vazquez, L Garcia, J Kilby… - Advanced Intelligent …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Wearables robots have gained attention for the rehabilitation of people with physical
disabilities. However, the current technology relies on heavy and bulky actuation …
disabilities. However, the current technology relies on heavy and bulky actuation …
3D Anisotropic Polyethylene as Light‐Responsive Grippers and Surfing Divers
X Pan, N Grossiord, JAHP Sol… - Advanced Functional …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Untethered soft actuators are usually based on 3D engineered special polymers such as
liquid crystal networks or hydrogels that require complex fabrication methods. Here, an easy …
liquid crystal networks or hydrogels that require complex fabrication methods. Here, an easy …
Photo-Actuation Stress of Ultra-Drawn, Chain-Extended Polyethylene
The influence of solid-state drawing on the photo-actuation stress of oriented semi-
crystalline polymers is explored experimentally and theoretically. Photo-responsive and ultra …
crystalline polymers is explored experimentally and theoretically. Photo-responsive and ultra …
Transparent, Lightweight, High Performance Polymer Films and Their Composites.
Y Lin - 2020 - qmro.qmul.ac.uk
This thesis aims to develop novel polymeric material with an excellent balance in high
optical transparency and mechanical properties. More particularly, the current thesis reports …
optical transparency and mechanical properties. More particularly, the current thesis reports …
Light-driven Actuation In Ultra-drawn Chain-oriented Polymers
MRA Bhatti - 2021 - qmro.qmul.ac.uk
This thesis aims to develop a novel chain-oriented polymeric material with an exceptional
photo-actuation performance while maintaining the polymer flexibility and stiffness …
photo-actuation performance while maintaining the polymer flexibility and stiffness …