Advanced Composite Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 22
Published: Dec. 26, 2024
In
this
paper,
a
photosensitive
resin
was
successfully
synthesized
using
epoxy
as
matrix
and
the
effect
of
nanosilica
on
its
properties
investigated.
Micromorphology
analyses
show
that
has
good
dispersion
strong
interaction
with
matrix.
Additionally,
finite
element
model
developed
to
predict
tensile
performance
nanocomposite
under
high-strain
loads.
Molecular
dynamics
simulations
demonstrated
favorable
binding
energy
between
resin.
The
effects
fracture
toughness
release
rate
resins
were
investigated
load-enhanced
test
method.
results
showed
addition
1.0
wt.%
particles
increased
from
0.45
MPa
m1/2
0.79
m1/2,
248.3
J/m2
555.7
J/m2;
compared
neat
resins,
incorporation
impact
strengths
by
26.8%
49.2%,
respectively.
used
improve
strength
49.2%
respectively
Electrochemical
corrosion
analysis
resin/nanosilica
composites
have
excellent
resistance.
Under
different
environments
acid,
alkali,
salt,
1
in
composite
led
an
increase
voltage
0.023
V,
0.004
0.1
V
current
density
decreased
1.39
×
10−6
A/cm2,
0.525
10−4
2.57
On
basis,
independently
synthesised
0.01
mm
printing
accuracy.
European Polymer Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
205, P. 112718 - 112718
Published: Jan. 2, 2024
In
the
contemporary
era,
novel
manufacturing
technologies
like
additive
(AM)
have
revolutionized
different
engineering
sectors
including
biomedical,
aerospace,
electronics,
etc.
Four-dimensional
(4D)
printing
aka
AM
of
smart
materials
is
gaining
popularity
among
scientific
community,
which
has
excellent
ability
to
make
soft
structures
such
as
robots,
actuators,
and
grippers.
These
are
developed
by
applying
various
stimuli
pH,
temperature,
magnetic
field,
many
combinations
onto
materials.
Stimuli
in
3D
permit
shape-morphing
behaviors
bending,
twisting,
folding,
swelling,
rolling,
shrinking,
origami,
or
locomotion.
A
wide
variety
can
be
fabricated
through
incorporation
hard
particles
into
resulting
magneto-active
(MASMs).
With
this
integration,
magneto-thermal
coupling
actuation
allows
diverse
magneto-deformations,
facilitating
development
personalized
devices
that
capable
enhanced
deformation.
review,
guidelines
provided
on
for
MASMs
polymers
(MAPs),
composites,
hydrogels
(MAHs)
booming
flexible
wearable
biomimetic
devices.
Moreover,
3D-printed
robotics
an
outstanding
capacity
adapt
complicated
situations
advanced
actuating
applications.
Finally,
some
current
challenges
emerging
areas
exciting
technology
been
proposed.
Lastly,
it
anticipated
technological
advancements
developing
intelligent
will
a
significant
impact
design
real-world
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(19)
Published: Feb. 2, 2024
Diverse
and
adaptable
modes
of
complex
motion
observed
at
different
scales
in
living
creatures
are
challenging
to
reproduce
robotic
systems.
Achieving
dexterous
movement
conventional
robots
can
be
difficult
due
the
many
limitations
applying
rigid
materials.
Robots
based
on
soft
materials
inherently
deformable,
compliant,
adaptable,
adjustable,
making
robotics
conducive
creating
machines
with
complicated
actuation
gaits.
This
review
examines
mechanisms
modalities
deformation
that
respond
various
stimuli.
Then,
strategies
composite
considered
build
toward
actuators
combine
multiple
for
sophisticated
movements.
Examples
across
literature
illustrate
development
as
free-moving,
entirely
soft-bodied
locomotion
gaits
via
careful
manipulation
external
The
further
highlights
how
application
functional
into
components
enhances
their
locomotive
abilities.
Finally,
taking
advantage
shape-morphing
properties
materials,
reconfigurable
have
shown
capacity
adaptive
enable
transition
environments
optimal
efficiency.
Overall,
varied
multimodal
robots,
positioning
make
real-world
applications
intricate
tasks.
Analytical Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
96(11), P. 4333 - 4342
Published: March 9, 2024
The
rising
threats
to
food
security
include
several
factors,
such
as
population
growth,
low
agricultural
investment,
and
poor
distribution
systems.
Consequently,
insecurity
results
from
a
confluence
of
issues,
including
diseases,
processing
limitations,
deficiencies.
Food
usually
occurs
in
vulnerable
areas
where
certain
technologies
traditional
safety
testing
are
not
viable
solution
for
foodborne
disease
detection.
In
this
regard,
3D
printing
printed
sensors
open
the
platform
produce
portable,
accurate,
low-cost
that
address
gaps
challenges
security.
paper,
we
discuss
perspective
role
terms
quality
monitoring
provide
reliable
access
nutritious,
affordable
food.
each
section,
highlight
advantages
technology
cost-effectiveness,
accuracy,
accessibility,
reproducibility
compared
manufacturing
methodologies.
Recent
developments
robotic
mechanization,
handling
with
soft
grippers,
also
discussed.
Lastly,
delve
into
applications
advanced
monitoring,
particularly
future
plant
wearables,
environmental
sensing,
overall
health
monitoring.
IEEE Access,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 30434 - 30451
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Soft
robotics
technology
has
been
rapidly
expanding
in
recent
years
due
to
its
advantages
flexibility
and
safety
for
human
operators.Within
this
trend,
soft
grippers
enable
more
delicate
adaptable
manipulations,
minimizing
damage
the
final
object
or
environment.
3D
printing
recently
emerged
as
a
new
manufacturing
method
robotics,
offering
novel
materials
design
possibilities.
The
use
of
materials,
such
thermoplastic
elastomers
(TPE)
silicone
based
elastomers,
enabled
demonstrate
their
potential,
leading
applications
medical,
industrial
even
agricultural
field,
well
improved
performance.
ongoing
synergy
between
holds
promise
continued
breakthroughs,
horizons
possibilities
these
dynamic
evolving
technological
domains.
This
article
provides
comprehensive
review
latest
adavancements
related
printed
grippers,
discussion
challenges
ahead
emerging
field;
terms
limited
resources,
costs
process;
emphasizing
growing
importance
fields
automation.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 25, 2024
Abstract
Porous
thermal
insulating
ceramics
play
a
pivotal
role
in
both
industrial
processes
and
daily
life
by
offering
effective
insulation
solutions
that
reduce
energy
consumption,
enhance
building
comfort,
contribute
to
the
sustainability
of
production.
This
review
offers
comprehensive
examination
porous
produced
3D
printing,
providing
an
in‐depth
analysis
various
printing
techniques
materials
used
produce
ceramics,
detailing
fabrication
processes,
advantages,
limitations
these
methods.
Recent
advances
printed
are
thoroughly
examined,
with
particular
focus
on
pore
structure
design
optimization
strategies
for
high‐performance
insulation.
also
addresses
challenges
barriers
widespread
adoption
while
highlighting
future
research
directions
emerging
trends
poised
drive
innovation.
By
showcasing
transformative
potential
revolutionizing
traditional
manufacturing
methods
enhancing
performance,
this
underscores
critical
advancing
technology.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1207 - 1207
Published: July 23, 2024
Additive
manufacturing
(AM),
also
known
as
three-dimensional
(3D)
printing,
is
a
technology
that
constructs
objects
by
sequentially
adding
material
layer
layer.
AM
encompasses
range
of
different
techniques
capable
working
with
very
materials
from
metals
and
alloys
to
polymers
composites.
As
an
advanced
fabrication
technology,
characterized
strong
design
flexibility,
the
ability
create
intricate
structures,
cost-effectiveness
when
compared
conventional
methods.
widely
employed
in
various
sectors
such
aerospace,
healthcare,
industrial
manufacturing,
its
application
increasingly
expanding
into
agricultural
manufacturing.
This
study
provides
comprehensive
review
analysis
current
status
applied
five
main
aspects
equipment
parts,
use
sensors,
role
utilization
waste,
field
plant
growth
mechanisms
phytoremediation
tissues.
The
existing
problems
future
development
trends
are
included
provide
implications
for
researchers.
adoption
agriculture
offers
significant
advantages,
including
enhanced
production
efficiency,
cost
reduction,
innovation
facilitation,
environmental
protection.
From
initial
prototyping
custom
today,
more
flexible,
efficient
sustainable
solutions
Especially
fields
machinery,
planting
facilities
biomaterials,
has
shown
great
potential
advantages.
With
continuous
advancement
reduction
costs,
will
become
popular
play
vital
In
future,
we
can
foresee
realize
products
higher
precision,
complex
structure
functions,
providing
intelligent
personalized
production.
such,
it
emerging
critical
driving
force
precision
agriculture.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(27), P. 16569 - 16582
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Herein
we
introduce
a
plant
oil-based
elastomer
system
for
3D-printable
soft
robotics,
offering
high
flexibility
and
resolution.
Systems
with
varied
mechanical
properties
in
printed
parts
enable
fast,
delicate
movements
the
shape
memory
effect.
