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View article: Source-Free Bistable Fluidic Gripper for Size-Selective and Stiffness-Adaptive Grasping
Source-Free Bistable Fluidic Gripper for Size-Selective and Stiffness-Adaptive Grasping Open
Conventional fluid-driven soft grippers typically depend on external sources, which limit portability and long-term autonomy. This work introduces a self-contained soft gripper with fixed size that operates solely through internal liquid r…
View article: From Grave to Cradle: Kombucha Waste for Sustainable Electronics
From Grave to Cradle: Kombucha Waste for Sustainable Electronics Open
The increasing reliance on petroleum‐based polymers in electronics contributes significantly to electronic waste. Kombucha bacterial cellulose (KBC), a renewable and compostable byproduct of kombucha fermentation, presents an eco‐friendly …
View article: Multi‑omics and experimental validation unveil BDNF as a diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target in endoplasmic reticulum stress‑driven lung adenocarcinoma: Therapeutic potential of Esketamine
Multi‑omics and experimental validation unveil BDNF as a diagnostic biomarker and therapeutic target in endoplasmic reticulum stress‑driven lung adenocarcinoma: Therapeutic potential of Esketamine Open
Endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) has shown notable antitumor potential by regulating malignant tumor progression, metastasis and immune response activation. The aim of the present study was to further explore the potential function of br…
View article: 3D Printing of Auxetic Self‐powered Mechanoluminescent Photonic Skins for Underwater Communication and Safety Monitoring (Adv. Mater. 33/2025)
3D Printing of Auxetic Self‐powered Mechanoluminescent Photonic Skins for Underwater Communication and Safety Monitoring (Adv. Mater. 33/2025) Open
View article: Recyclable self-secreting autonomous healing dielectrics for millisecond water quality sensing
Recyclable self-secreting autonomous healing dielectrics for millisecond water quality sensing Open
Developing a sustainable, in-situ responsive sensing method for continuously monitoring water quality is crucial for water use and quality management globally. Conventional water quality monitoring sensors face challenges in achieving ultr…
View article: 3D Printing of Auxetic Self‐powered Mechanoluminescent Photonic Skins for Underwater Communication and Safety Monitoring
3D Printing of Auxetic Self‐powered Mechanoluminescent Photonic Skins for Underwater Communication and Safety Monitoring Open
Stretchable mechanoluminescent (ML) photonic skin with strong and stable brightness holds great promise for underwater communication and safety monitoring. However, traditional film‐based ML devices often lack the compliance needed to acco…
View article: Unlocking holistic control of a phototropic liquid crystal polymer by global illumination
Unlocking holistic control of a phototropic liquid crystal polymer by global illumination Open
View article: Self-healing and hyperelastic magneto-iono-elastomers through molecular confinement of magnetic anions
Self-healing and hyperelastic magneto-iono-elastomers through molecular confinement of magnetic anions Open
Magneto-responsiveness in living organisms, exemplified by migratory birds navigating vast distances, offers inspiration for soft robots and human-computer interfaces. However, achieving both high magneto-responsiveness and resilient mecha…
View article: Self-healing actuatable electroluminescent fibres
Self-healing actuatable electroluminescent fibres Open
Alternating-current electroluminescent fibres are promising candidates as light sources for smart textiles and soft machines. However, physical damage from daily use causes device deterioration or failure, making self-healable electrolumin…
View article: Soft Robotics: A Route to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity in Robotics
Soft Robotics: A Route to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity in Robotics Open
Robotics is entering our daily lives. The discipline is increasingly crucial in fields such as agriculture, medicine, and rescue operations, impacting our food, health, and planet. At the same time, it is becoming evident that robotic rese…
View article: A Smart Self‐Healing Material with Reversible Optical, Mechanical, and Electrical Transition Induced by Humidity and Temperature
A Smart Self‐Healing Material with Reversible Optical, Mechanical, and Electrical Transition Induced by Humidity and Temperature Open
Smart responsive materials that can alter their function in response to environmental changes are attractive for their potential applications in intelligent devices and products. Herein, a smart material that exhibits reversible changes in…
View article: Self‐Healable and 4D Printable Hydrogel for Stretchable Electronics
Self‐Healable and 4D Printable Hydrogel for Stretchable Electronics Open
Materials with high stretchability and conductivity are used to fabricate stretchable electronics. Self‐healing capability and four‐dimensional (4D) printability are becoming increasingly important for these materials to facilitate their r…
View article: Constructing an Olfactory Element Based on Catalytic Membrane and Gas Sensing Membrane Stacked Structure
Constructing an Olfactory Element Based on Catalytic Membrane and Gas Sensing Membrane Stacked Structure Open
View article: Artificial Muscles for Underwater Soft Robots: Materials and Their Interactions
Artificial Muscles for Underwater Soft Robots: Materials and Their Interactions Open
Underwater soft robots are typically constructed from soft and flexible materials, which enable them to adapt to aquatic environments where the terrain can be complex. They are often inspired by soft-bodied aquatic animals and can be used …
View article: A comparative study on silicon-based negatrode materials in metallic cavity electrode and button half cell — Uncovering unseen microscopic and dynamic features
A comparative study on silicon-based negatrode materials in metallic cavity electrode and button half cell — Uncovering unseen microscopic and dynamic features Open
View article: Androgenic Steroids Induce Pathologic Scarring in a Preclinical Swine Model Via Dysfunctional Extracellular Matrix Deposition
Androgenic Steroids Induce Pathologic Scarring in a Preclinical Swine Model Via Dysfunctional Extracellular Matrix Deposition Open
Background Hypertrophic scarring is a major source of morbidity for surgery patients. Sex hormones are not classically considered to be modulators of scarring. However, based on clinical observations of increased frequency of hypertrophic …
View article: SP31. Investigating the Impact of Collagen-based Conduits on Nerve Outcomes in Wounds with Exposed Nerves
SP31. Investigating the Impact of Collagen-based Conduits on Nerve Outcomes in Wounds with Exposed Nerves Open
PURPOSE: Peripheral nerve exposure is a major problem in reconstructive surgery that can lead to dysfunction and pain from perineural scarring. It is known that collagen-based nerve conduits (NCs) mitigate adhesion-related dysfunction when…
View article: 2. Wound Healing Impairment by Testosterone Involves Disruption of Epithelial-Granulation Equilibrium in Murine and Porcine Models
2. Wound Healing Impairment by Testosterone Involves Disruption of Epithelial-Granulation Equilibrium in Murine and Porcine Models Open
PURPOSE: Wound healing problems are a major cause of morbidity for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) patients. Exogenous hormone therapy in the transgender male patient may play a role in these complications that include hypertrophic scarring…
View article: 85. Androgenic Steroids Induce Pathologic Scarring in a Preclinical Swine Model via Dysfunctional ECM Deposition
85. Androgenic Steroids Induce Pathologic Scarring in a Preclinical Swine Model via Dysfunctional ECM Deposition Open
PURPOSE: Hypertrophic scarring is a major source of morbidity for plastic surgery patients. An increasing number of transgender patients undergo surgery while on exogenous hormones. Based on clinical observations of increased frequency of …
View article: 93. Wound Maturity and Storage Conditions as Predictors of Tissue Physical Properties
93. Wound Maturity and Storage Conditions as Predictors of Tissue Physical Properties Open
PURPOSE: Post-surgical abnormal wound healing such as hypertrophic scarring decreases aesthetics and quality of life. Wound healing is an active area of research using rodents as the main animal model due to low cost and ease of handling. …
View article: 99. Investigating the Impact of Sex Hormones on Post-surgical Nerve Gliding
99. Investigating the Impact of Sex Hormones on Post-surgical Nerve Gliding Open
PURPOSE: Exogenous testosterone (T) is a key component of gender-affirming care for many transgender patients. Though we have shown that T increases wound inflammation, little is known about T's impact on perineural scarring, gliding, and …
View article: A Novel Mouse Model for Investigating the Effects of Gender-affirming Hormone Therapy on Surgical Healing
A Novel Mouse Model for Investigating the Effects of Gender-affirming Hormone Therapy on Surgical Healing Open
Summary: Wound healing problems are a major cause of morbidity for gender-affirming surgery (GAS) patients. Prior studies have shown sex differences in wound healing may exist. We hypothesized exogenous testosterone supplementation may imp…
View article: 81. The Effect of Masculinizing Hormone Therapy On Wound Healing in Sterilized Mice
81. The Effect of Masculinizing Hormone Therapy On Wound Healing in Sterilized Mice Open
Purpose: Wound healing is a topic of great interest in plastic surgery. Prior work has demonstrated sex-dependent differences in wound healing, but mechanisms underpinning these differences are poorly understood. There is general agreement…
View article: Research Progress on Polydopamine Nanoparticles for Tissue Engineering
Research Progress on Polydopamine Nanoparticles for Tissue Engineering Open
Tissue engineering is an interdisciplinary field that aims to develop biological substitutes for the replacement, repair, or enhancement of tissue function. The physical and chemical characteristics of biomaterials exert a profound influen…
View article: Mechanisms and Product Options of Magnesiothermic Reduction of Silica to Silicon for Lithium-Ion Battery Applications
Mechanisms and Product Options of Magnesiothermic Reduction of Silica to Silicon for Lithium-Ion Battery Applications Open
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been one of the most predominant rechargeable power sources due to their high energy/power density and long cycle life. As one of the most promising candidates for the new generation negative electrode mat…
View article: Fully transient stretchable fruit‐based battery as safe and environmentally friendly power source for wearable electronics
Fully transient stretchable fruit‐based battery as safe and environmentally friendly power source for wearable electronics Open
Power sources with good mechanical compliance are essential for various flexible and stretchable electronics. However, most of the current energy storage devices comprise of hazardous materials that may cause environmental pollution when i…
View article: Development of an Ultrastretchable Double-Network Hydrogel for Flexible Strain Sensors
Development of an Ultrastretchable Double-Network Hydrogel for Flexible Strain Sensors Open
The weak mechanical properties of hydrogels due to the inefficient dissipation of energy in the intrinsic structures limit their practical applications. Here, a double-network (DN) hydrogel has been developed by integrating an ionically cr…
View article: Artificially innervated self-healing foams as synthetic piezo-impedance sensor skins
Artificially innervated self-healing foams as synthetic piezo-impedance sensor skins Open
View article: Submerged and non-submerged 3D bioprinting approaches for the fabrication of complex structures with the hydrogel pair GelMA and alginate/methylcellulose
Submerged and non-submerged 3D bioprinting approaches for the fabrication of complex structures with the hydrogel pair GelMA and alginate/methylcellulose Open
View article: Near–hysteresis-free soft tactile electronic skins for wearables and reliable machine learning
Near–hysteresis-free soft tactile electronic skins for wearables and reliable machine learning Open
Significance We show a near–hysteresis-free piezoresistive sensor system from soft materials by using a method of generating unique three-dimensional nanoscale crack morphologies on metal-coated elastomeric microstructures. Our method addr…