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Novel electrostatic 'taxel' actuators that zip closed provide the force and displacement to dynamically create pressable buttons on touchscreens and other surfaces, restoring realistic tactile feedback.
Dec 18th, 2023
Researchers formulated an adhesive, shear-thinning bioink that maintains structural integrity when 3D printed underwater. This technology significantly expands bioprinting capabilities for surgical tissue grafts.
Dec 15th, 2023
Researchers have developed a dramatically faster, simpler nanoparticle assembly technique using an ultrasonic spray nozzle to generate a nanoparticle-laden aerosol. This facilitates rapid fabrication of highly ordered nanoparticle monolayers over large surface areas, unlocking applications from flexible electronics to next-gen solar cells.
Dec 9th, 2023
Leveraging soft electronics and organic-inorganic materials, researchers create a durable artificial retina wrapped around a fiber exhibiting striking similarities to biological vision. This advance opens the door to sensory-enhancing wearable technologies.
Dec 7th, 2023
Researchers developed a scalable approach to manufacture intricate, electrochemically actuated carbon nanotube structures that can reversibly change shape through lithium alloying reactions controlled by simple electrical signals.
Dec 6th, 2023
Innovative hybridized technique combines ultrafast laser ablation with controllable in-situ nanoparticle deposition, enabling iterative, layered fabrication of complex multi-tiered hierarchical surface micro- and nanostructures.
Nov 28th, 2023
Researchers develop flexible electronic sensor skins with extreme resilience that maintains accurate strain and temperature measurements when submerged in harsh acids or swung between scorching heat and subzero icy seawater.
Nov 27th, 2023
Ingenious auxetic shape-memory alloy wire lattice textile realizes zone-specified actuation to convey readily discerned complex tactile sensations, enabling intuitive navigation when immersed in virtual environments.
Nov 25th, 2023