Hydrogel-Based Continuum Soft Robots
Gels,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
11(4), P. 254 - 254
Published: March 27, 2025
This
paper
comprehensively
reviews
the
latest
advances
in
hydrogel-based
continuum
soft
robots.
Hydrogels
exhibit
exceptional
flexibility
and
adaptability
compared
to
traditional
robots
reliant
on
rigid
structures,
making
them
ideal
as
biomimetic
robotic
skins
platforms
for
constructing
highly
accurate,
real-time
responsive
sensory
interfaces.
The
article
systematically
summarizes
recent
research
developments
across
several
key
dimensions,
including
application
domains,
fabrication
methods,
actuator
technologies,
sensing
mechanisms.
From
an
perspective,
span
healthcare,
manufacturing,
agriculture.
Regarding
techniques,
extensively
explores
crosslinking
additive
microfluidics,
other
related
processes.
Additionally,
categorizes
thoroughly
discusses
various
actuators
solute/solvent
variations,
pH,
chemical
reactions,
temperature,
light,
magnetic
fields,
electric
hydraulic/electro-osmotic
stimuli,
humidity.
It
also
details
strategies
designing
implementing
diverse
sensors,
strain,
pressure,
humidity,
conductive,
magnetic,
thermal,
gas,
optical,
multimodal
sensors.
Finally,
offers
in-depth
discussion
of
prospective
applications
robots,
particularly
emphasizing
their
potential
medical
industrial
fields.
Concluding
remarks
include
a
forward-looking
outlook
highlighting
future
challenges
promising
directions.
Language: Английский
A 3D‐dynamic networks strategy utilizing SiO2‐nanoscale ionic materials in novel waterborne polyurethane ionic nanocomposites for fast self‐healing and UV‐blocking performance
Polymer Composites,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 29, 2025
Abstract
Waterborne
polyurethane
(WPU)
is
one
of
the
most
applicable
products
used
in
various
industries
to
manufacture
smart
coatings
with
self‐healing
ability
due
its
being
environmentally
friendly.
However,
self‐healable
WPU
suffer
from
long
healing
times,
low
transparency,
and
poor
physicochemical
properties.
Herein,
ionic
nanocomposite
were
prepared
based
on
SiO
2
‐nanoscale
materials
(SiO
‐NIMs)
novel
WPU,
fast
ability,
high
UV‐blocking
performance.
We
demonstrate
that
‐NIMs
can
significantly
act
as
a
unique
agent
their
fluid
3D‐dynamic
networks
hard
core‐corona
‐SO
3
−
)
soft
segments
(canopy).
The
optical
micrographs
show
film
containing
phr
completely
repaired
after
20
min
at
50°C.
tensile
test
illustrates
elongation
break,
strength,
toughness
values
healed
sample
recovered
78.2%,
94.2%,
69.3%
original
film,
respectively.
differential
scanning
calorimetry,
x‐ray
diffraction,
dynamic
mechanical‐thermal
tests
applied
confirm
core‐corona‐canopy
segments'
hardening
excellent
damping
behavior
matrix.
thermogravimetric
analyses
enhance
thermal
stability
mechanical
properties
WPU.
This
study
introduces
strategy
for
preparing
polymers
outstanding
Highlights
Synthesized
anionic
Congo
red.
Introducing
strategy‐based
coatings.
Enhancement
thermo‐mechanical
healable
abilities
coating.
Language: Английский