Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(12), P. 762 - 762
Published: Dec. 15, 2024
Accurate
replication
of
soft
tissue
properties
is
essential
for
the
development
car
crash
test
dummy
skin
to
ensure
precision
biomechanical
injury
data.
However,
intricacy
multi-layer
poses
challenges
in
standardizing
and
testing
materials
emulate
properties.
This
study
presents
a
comprehensive
analysis
compressive
mechanical
both
single
multi-layered
tissues
materials,
aiming
enhance
biofidelity
skin.
We
presented
one-term
Ogden
hyperelastic
models
generalized
Maxwell
viscoelastic
single-layer
tissues,
as
well
materials.
The
comparative
results
indicate
that
existing
material
fails
fully
consider
strain-rate-dependent
characteristic
tissue.
Furthermore,
exhibited
~3
times
shorter
relaxation
~2–3
lower
stress
decay
rates
compared
suggesting
less
viscous
nature.
provides
an
accurate
representation
mechanics
under
quasi-static
loading.
findings
are
instrumental
novel
bionic
or
structures
more
precisely
replicate
thereby
enhancing
accuracy
reliability
dummies.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Abstract
Friction‐induced
energy
consumption
is
a
significant
global
concern,
driving
researchers
to
explore
advanced
lubrication
materials.
In
nature,
vital
for
the
life
cycle
of
animals,
plants,
and
humans,
playing
key
roles
in
movement,
predation,
decomposition.
After
billions
years
evolution,
natural
exhibits
remarkable
professionalism,
high
efficiency,
durability,
intelligence,
offering
valuable
insights
designing
This
review
focuses
on
mechanisms
organisms
advancements
biomimetic
soft
matter
It
begins
by
summarizing
common
biological
behaviors
their
underlying
mechanisms,
followed
current
design
strategies
The
then
outlines
development
performance
these
materials
based
different
strategies.
Finally,
it
discusses
potential
research
directions
prospects
will
be
resource
advancing
Biomimetics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(1), P. 59 - 59
Published: Jan. 21, 2024
The
current
study
investigated
the
geometry
optimization
of
a
hybrid-driven
(based
on
combination
air
pressure
and
tendon
tension)
soft
robot
for
use
in
robot-assisted
intra-bronchial
intervention.
Soft
robots,
made
from
compliant
materials,
have
gained
popularity
surgical
interventions
due
to
their
dexterity
safety.
aimed
design
catheter-like
with
an
improved
performance
by
minimizing
radial
expansion
during
inflation
increasing
force
exerted
targeted
tissues
through
optimization.
To
do
so,
finite
element
analysis
(FEA)
was
employed
optimize
robot’s
geometry,
considering
multi-objective
goal
function
that
incorporated
factors
such
as
chamber
pressures,
tensions,
cross-sectional
area.
accomplish
this,
cylindrical
three
chambers,
tendons,
central
working
channel
considered.
Then,
dimensions
robot,
including
length
diameter
offsets
chambers
routes,
were
optimized
minimize
in-plane
bending
scenario.
accurately
simulate
behavior
Ecoflex
00-50
samples
tested
based
ISO
7743,
hyperplastic
model
fitted
compression
test
data.
FEA
simulations
performed
using
response
surface
(RSO)
module
ANSYS
software,
which
iteratively
explored
space
defined
objectives
constraints.
Using
RSO,
45
points
experiments
generated
geometrical
loading
During
simulations,
applied
tip
while
simultaneously,
inside
chamber.
Following
prototype
values
fabricated
phantom
model,
mimicking
simulated
conditions.
decreased
actuation
effort
resulting
process
potential
increase
manipulator.
This
advancement
led
control
over
additionally
unnecessary
expansion.
demonstrates
effectiveness
methodology
refining
highlights
its
enhancing
interventions.
Current Trends in Biomedical Engineering & Biosciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(3)
Published: March 4, 2024
Recent
years
have
seen
significant
advancements
in
the
field
of
materials
science,
accompanied
by
progress
analytical
techniques
and
discovery
new
control
devices
materials.
These
paved
way
for
development
innovative
approaches
raw
material
selection,
with
particular
attention
to
creating
advanced
specific
physical
chemical
properties
tailored
meet
desired
criteria.
This
growing
demand
is
particularly
pronounced
environments
complex
conditions,
such
as
biological
like
oral
cavity.
Consequently,
there
a
pressing
need
identify
design
that
rigorous
standards
capable
withstanding
demanding
environments.
In
search
suitable
these
applications,
additives
or
biomaterials
arises,
which
not
only
possess
physicochemical
attributes
but
also
emulate
materials,
teeth,
once
integrated
into
systems.
biomaterials,
spanning
wide
range
from
metals,
alloys,
polymers
glasses
(bioglass),
carbon
fiber
composites,
interface
systems
tissues
human
fluids.
However,
it
essential
emphasize
while
contact
entities,
differ
pharmaceutical
Biota Human Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
1, P. 176 - 199
Published: May 20, 2024
The
interplay
between
diabetes
mellitus
and
the
structural
integrity
of
collagen
has
significant
implications
for
tissue
functionality
disease
progression.
aim
this
study
was
to
empirically
investigate
effects
ribose-induced
glycation
on
biomechanical
properties
fibrils,
using
atomic
force
microscopy
precise
measurements.
Methodology.
We
used
fibrils
from
common
digital
extensor
(CDE)
superficial
flexor
(SDF)
tendons
an
adult
bovine
model
mimic
processes
that
occur
in
diabetic
pathology.
samples
underwent
controlled
by
incubation
with
ribose
24
hours
14
days
compared
phosphate
buffered
saline
treated
controls.
A
Bioscope
Catalyst
microscope
(Bruker,
USA)
all
imaging
study.
Scientific
novelty.
Our
results
show
a
marked
increase
elastic
modulus
after
treatment,
indicating
stiffening
glycation.
Notably,
SDF
showed
greater
stiffness
exposure
CDE
suggesting
variations
rates
relative
fibril
anatomy.
Statistical
analyses
confirmed
significance
these
findings
provided
understanding
similar
human
diabetes.
Conclusions.
different
response
observed
prompts
further
investigation
into
role
anatomical
factors
susceptibility.
Identification
tissues
at
higher
risk
glycation-induced
damage
could
lead
development
targeted
prevention
strategies
complications.
In
addition,
potential
pharmacological
intervention
inhibit
or
enhance
advanced
end
products
(AGEs)
degradation
offers
promising
avenue
mitigating
progression
diabetes-related
highlight
changes
as
propose
mechanistic
framework
guide
interventions
aimed
collagen-related
