[HTML][HTML] 3D printing of high drug loaded dosage forms using thermoplastic polyurethanes

G Verstraete, A Samaro, W Grymonpré… - International journal of …, 2018 - Elsevier
It was the aim of this study to develop high drug loaded (> 30%, w/w), thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU)-based dosage forms via fused deposition modelling (FDM). Model …

Design, motivation and evaluation of a full-resolution optical tactile sensor

C Sferrazza, R D'Andrea - Sensors, 2019 - mdpi.com
Human skin is capable of sensing various types of forces with high resolution and accuracy.
The development of an artificial sense of touch needs to address these properties, while …

[HTML][HTML] On sustainable design and manufacturing for the footwear industry–Towards circular manufacturing

C Ghimouz, JP Kenné, LA Hof - Materials & Design, 2023 - Elsevier
The global fashion industry is facing carbon footprint issues, but technological innovations
are helping to improve its performance and environmental efficiency in terms of footwear …

Structural impact of graphene nanoribbon on mechanical properties and anti-corrosion performance of polyurethane nanocomposites

S Habibpour, JG Um, Y Jun, P Bhargava… - Chemical Engineering …, 2021 - Elsevier
In this study, graphene nanoribbon (GNR) was produced through oxidative unzipping of
multiwalled carbon nanotube (MWCNT) to integrate high aspect ratio features of MWCNT …

Assessing reliability and validity of different stiffness measurement tools on a multi-layered phantom tissue model

K Bartsch, A Brandl, P Weber, J Wilke… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Abstract Changes in the mechanical properties (ie, stiffness) of soft tissues have been linked
to musculoskeletal disorders, pain conditions, and cancer biology, leading to a rising …

Fabrication and assessment of 3 D printed anatomical models of the lower limb for anatomical teaching and femoral vessel access training in medicine

MK O'Reilly, S Reese, T Herlihy… - Anatomical sciences …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
For centuries, cadaveric dissection has been the touchstone of anatomy education. It offers a
medical student intimate access to his or her first patient. In contrast to idealized artisan …

Modeling foot sole cutaneous afferents: FootSim

N Katic, RK Siqueira, L Cleland, N Strzalkowski, L Bent… - Iscience, 2023 - cell.com
While walking and maintaining balance, humans rely on cutaneous feedback from the foot
sole. Electrophysiological recordings reveal how this tactile feedback is represented in …

Haines jumps: Pore scale mechanisms

Z Sun, JC Santamarina - Physical review E, 2019 - APS
Haines instabilities are sudden jumps of the fluid interface accompanied by fluid
redistribution and a transient pressure response. Haines jumps affect global displacement …

3D-printed conductive carbon-infused thermoplastic polyurethane

NP Kim - Polymers, 2020 - mdpi.com
3D printable, flexible, and conductive composites are prepared by incorporating a
thermoplastic elastomer and electrically conductive carbon fillers. The advantageous …

Learning from the trees: biomimetic crosslinking of silicones by phenolic coupling

AY Li, M Melendez-Zamudio, A Yepremyan… - Green …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Phenolic compounds undergo radical coupling under oxidizing conditions. Silicone oils
were modified with eugenol using hydrosilylation to create oils and elastomers that exhibited …