Liquid
metal-based
bionic
electronics
are
a
new
type
of
wearable
electronic
device
with
high
sensitivity,
selectivity,
biocompatibility,
and
stretchability,
which
can
provide
efficient,
convenient,
novel
applications
in
the
fields
real-time
health
detection,
extreme
environments,
electromagnetic
signal
shielding,
vivo
neural
signaling.
The
combination
liquid
metal
flexible
substrate
mimics
Young's
modulus
biological
tendons
structure
inside
human
body,
thus
enabling
simulation
various
tissues
detection
transmission
physiological
signals,
has
promoted
application
biomimetic
field
detection.
In
this
review,
we
an
up-to-date
overview
devices
for
electronics,
explore
performance
potential
development
status
metals
(LMs),
focus
on
technical
problems
latest
research
that
hope
to
meaningful
ideas
reference
directions
LMs
devices.
Firstly,
assess
properties,
preparation,
working
mechanisms
different
classes
present
selection
fabrication
their
excellent
intrinsic
properties.
Then,
some
interrelated
putative
monitoring
signals
based
unique
Finally,
summarize
advantages,
challenges,
possible
future
developments
electronics.
Abstract
Compared
with
traditional
rigid
actuators,
soft
actuators
exhibit
a
large
number
of
advantages,
including
enhanced
flexibility,
reconfigurability,
and
adaptability,
which
motivate
us
to
develop
artificial
widespread
applications.
Soft
MXene
nanomaterials
are
regarded
as
highly
promising
candidates
for
advancing
the
development
bioinspired
robotics
consequence
their
unprecedented
physicochemical
characteristics,
such
high
electronic
conductivity,
thermal
photothermal
conversion
capability,
abundant
surface
functional
groups.
Herein,
comprehensive
overview
recent
advancement
extensive
applications
from
perspective
bioinspiration
is
provided.
First,
synthetic
methods
properties
briefly
summarized.
Subsequently,
(including
photoresponsive
electroresponsive
chemoresponsive
actuators)
sequentially
investigated
focus
on
fabrication
approaches,
actuation
properties,
underlying
mechanisms,
At
end,
future
challenges
opportunities
rapid
discussed.
ACS Nano,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(23), С. 24042 - 24054
Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2023
Multistimuli
responsiveness
and
programmable
shape
recovery
are
crucial
for
soft
actuators
in
robotics,
electronics,
wearables.
However,
existing
strategies
actuation
cannot
attain
power-free
retention
after
removing
the
external
energy
supply.
Here,
a
self-assembled
density
deposition
method
was
developed
to
fabricate
an
electrothermal-NIR-magnetic
triple-response
actuator
which
composed
of
cellulose
nanofiber/poly(vinyl
alcohol)/liquid
metal
(CNF/PVA/LM)
magnetic
polydimethylsiloxane
(MPDMS)
layer.
Interestingly,
large
deformation
can
be
controllably
fixed
temporary
configuration
will
recovered
under
field
due
thermal-plastic
transferring
behavior
CNF/PVA/LM.
Rolling
robot
prepared
based
on
exhibits
good
ability
avoid
obstacles.
In
addition,
object
handling
release
capabilities
carrier
robots
demonstrate
that
this
approach
contribute
better
understanding
how
more
rationally
utilize
various
stimuli
application
purposes.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
36(24)
Опубликована: Март 11, 2024
Abstract
Multimodal
and
controllable
locomotion
in
complex
terrain
is
of
great
importance
for
practical
applications
insect‐scale
robots.
Robust
plays
a
particularly
critical
role.
In
this
study,
mechanism
magnetic
robots
based
on
asymmetrical
friction
effect
induced
by
torque
revealed
defined.
The
defined
overcomes
the
design
constraints
imposed
both
robot
substrate
structures,
enabling
realization
multimodal
terrains.
Drawing
inspiration
from
human
walking
running
locomotion,
biped
proposed,
which
not
only
exhibits
rapid
across
substrates
with
varying
coefficients
but
also
achieves
precise
along
patterned
trajectories
through
programmed
controlling.
Furthermore,
apart
its
exceptional
locomotive
capabilities,
demonstrates
remarkable
robustness
terms
load‐carrying
weight‐bearing
performance.
presented
herein
introduce
novel
concept
designing
while
offering
extensive
possibilities
robotics.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 24, 2025
Abstract
The
growing
demand
for
miniaturized
energy
storage
devices
in
next‐generation
renewable
applications
faces
constraints
from
conventional
micro‐energy
systems
with
fixed
geometries,
which
limit
their
adaptability
and
functional
integration
technological
applications.
Traditional
fabrication
methods,
hinder
by
complexity
insufficient
structural
precision,
struggle
to
integrate
shape‐programmable
functionality
into
compact
complex
operating
conditions.
In
this
research,
an
innovative
direct
ink
writing‐based
(DIW‐based)
strategy
is
proposed
co‐fabricate
liquid
crystal
elastomers
(LCEs)
micro‐supercapacitors
(MSCs)
a
unified
electrically
controlled,
LCE‐MSCs.
LCE‐MSC
achieves
robust
electrochemical
performance
charge
capacity,
excellent
rate
cycling
stability
performance.
These
LCE‐MSCs
demonstrate
rapid,
reversible
deformation
under
low‐voltage
stimulation
while
retaining
stable
By
modulating
the
printing
patterns
of
LCE
filaments,
diverse
configurations
can
be
achieved.
Furthermore,
sensors
enables
adaptive
capable
static
object
recognition
real‐time
humidity
monitoring.
results
underscore
potential
MSCs
seamless
power‐actuation
integration,
open
new
opportunity
robotics,
wearable
electronics,
autonomous
systems.
ACS Applied Polymer Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6(4), С. 2305 - 2314
Опубликована: Фев. 7, 2024
Liquid
crystal
elastomers
(LCEs)
are
emerging
smart
materials,
widely
utilized
due
to
their
unique
deformability
and
ease
of
manufacturing.
LCEs,
in
native
state,
lack
intrinsic
deformation
control
capabilities,
relying
on
external
stimuli
alter
forms,
thereby
allowing
them
propel
or
manipulate
objects.
Taking
inspiration
from
the
behavioral
patterns
observed
pillbugs,
our
objective
is
develop
a
biomimetic
device
capable
autonomously
regulating
its
deformation,
enhancing
innate
adaptability
LCEs.
In
this
research,
we
have
conceived
an
innovative
intelligent
by
integrating
cholesteric
liquid
(CLCEs)
nematic
(NLCEs).
This
can
exhibit
negative
phototaxis
behavior
when
exposed
continuous
illumination
at
specific
wavelengths.
It
mirrors
emergency
response
akin
certain
biological
organisms.
Upon
detection
intense
light,
exhibits
alertness
altering
shape
swiftly
relocates
illuminated
area,
ceasing
motion
once
it
reaches
safe
location.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(48), С. 56285 - 56292
Опубликована: Ноя. 22, 2023
Soft
actuators
based
on
liquid
crystalline
elastomers
(LCEs)
are
captivating
significant
interest
because
of
their
unique
properties
combining
the
programmable
molecular
order
and
elasticity
polymeric
materials.
For
practical
applications,
ability
to
perform
multimodal
shape
changes
in
a
single
LCE
actuator
at
subsecond
level
is
bottleneck.
Here,
we
fabricate
monodomain
powered
by
electrostatic
force,
which
enables
fast
multidirectional
bending,
oscillation,
rotation,
complex
actuation
with
high
degree
freedom.
By
tuning
dielectric
constant
resistivity
gels,
complete
cycle
oscillation
rotation
only
takes
0.1
s.
In
addition,
exhibit
anisotropic
behaviors
that
promise
more
deployment
potential
electromechanical
system.
The
presented
study
will
pave
way
for
electrostatically
controllable
isothermal
manipulation
multimode
soft
actuator.
Soft
robots
based
on
flexible
materials
have
attracted
the
attention
due
to
high
flexibility
and
great
environmental
adaptability.
Among
common
driving
modes,
electricity,
light,
magnetism
limitations
of
wiring,
poor
penetration
capability,
sophisticated
equipment,
respectively.
Here,
an
emerging
wireless
mode
is
proposed
for
soft
crawling
robot
power
transfer
(WPT)
technology.
The
receiving
coil
at
robot's
tail,
as
energy
station,
receives
from
transmitting
supplies
electrothermal
responsiveness
drive
crawling.
By
regulating
WPT's
duration
control
friction
between
ground,
bidirectional
realized.
Furthermore,
also
employed
a
sensory
organ
equip
with
localization,
ID
recognition,
sensing
capabilities
electromagnetic
coupling.
This
work
provides
innovative
promising
strategy
design
integration
robots,
exhibiting
potential
in
field
intelligent
robots.
Polymers for Advanced Technologies,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
35(8)
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2024
Abstract
Liquid
crystalline
polymers
(LCPs)
represent
a
distinct
class
of
materials
that
have
garnered
significant
interest
for
their
utilisation
in
diverse
industrial
and
engineering
applications.
A
prominent
attribute
LCPs
is
stimuli‐responsiveness.
These
can
undergo
deformation
subsequently
recover
original
shapes
when
subjected
to
external
stimuli
such
as
heat,
light,
electromagnetic
fields.
The
molecular
structure
consists
mesogens
flexible
tails,
mirroring
the
fundamental
mechanism
found
shape
memory
polymers.
This
characteristic
positions
promising
article
provides
comprehensive
review
LCPs,
focusing
on
various
forms
In
addition,
it
delves
into
application
additive
manufacturing
machine
learning
technologies
context
LCPs.
Finally,
concludes
by
exploring
critical
applications
materials.
