Implantable Cardiac Kirigami-Inspired Lead-Based Energy Harvester Fabricated by Enhanced Piezoelectric Composite Film.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202002100
Abstract: Harvesting biomechanical energy to power implantable electronics such as pacemakers has been attracting great attention in recent years because it replaces conventional batteries and provides a sustainable energy solution. However, current energy harvesting technologies that… read more here.
Keywords: energy; kirigami; kirigami inspired; energy harvester ... See more keywords
Natural Shaping of Acellular Dermal Matrices for Implant‐Based Breast Reconstruction via Expansile Kirigami
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202208088
Abstract: To complete a successful and aesthetic breast reconstruction for breast cancer survivors, tissue reinforcing acellular dermal matrices (ADMs) are widely utilized to create slings/pockets to keep breast implants or autologous tissue transfer secured against the… read more here.
Keywords: dermal matrices; kirigami; breast; acellular dermal ... See more keywords
Magnetically Driven Powerless Lighting Device with Kirigami Structured Magneto-Mechanoluminescence Composite.
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DOI: 10.1002/advs.202207722
Abstract: The energy crisis and global shift toward sustainability drive the need for sustainable technologies that utilize often-wasted forms of energy. A multipurpose lighting device with a simplistic design that does not need electricity sources or… read more here.
Keywords: kirigami; kirigami structured; lighting device; device ... See more keywords
3D Chiral Micro-Pinwheels Based on Rolling-Up Kirigami Technology.
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DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202201627
Abstract: Expanding micro-/nanostructures into 3D ones results not only in boosting structural integration level with compact geometry but also enhancing a device's complexity and functionality. Herein, a synergetic 3D micro-/nanoshape transformation is proposed by combining kirigami and… read more here.
Keywords: micro pinwheels; kirigami; pinwheels based; chiral micro ... See more keywords
Large-area, kirigami topology structure-induced highly stretchable and flexible interconnects: Directly printing preparation and mechanic mechanism
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DOI: 10.1007/s40843-019-9447-0
Abstract: Integrating the topology design and printing method offers a promising methodology to realize large stretchability for interconnects. Herein, eco-friendly and water-based Ag nanowires (NWs) inks were formulated and used for screen-printing highly stretchable and flexible… read more here.
Keywords: stretchability; highly stretchable; stretchable flexible; topology ... See more keywords
Shape Morphing by Topological Patterns and Profiles in Laser-Cut Liquid Crystal Elastomer Kirigami.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c20295
Abstract: Programming shape changes in soft materials requires precise control of the directionality and magnitude of their mechanical response. Among ordered soft materials, liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) exhibit remarkable and programmable shape shifting when their molecular… read more here.
Keywords: topological patterns; kirigami; morphing topological; liquid crystal ... See more keywords
Simple Approach to High-Performance Stretchable Heaters Based on Kirigami Patterning of Conductive Paper for Wearable Thermotherapy Applications.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.7b03474
Abstract: Recent efforts to develop stretchable resistive heaters open up the possibility for their use in wearable thermotherapy applications. Such heaters should have high electrothermal performance and stability to be used practically, and the fabrication must… read more here.
Keywords: paper; kirigami; thermotherapy applications; performance ... See more keywords
Kirigami-based Elastic Metamaterials with Anisotropic Mass Density for Subwavelength Flexural Wave Control
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-18864-z
Abstract: A novel design of an elastic metamaterial with anisotropic mass density is proposed to manipulate flexural waves at a subwavelength scale. The three-dimensional metamaterial is inspired by kirigami, which can be easily manufactured by cutting… read more here.
Keywords: mass density; kirigami; flexural wave; wave ... See more keywords
Kirigami enhances film adhesion.
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DOI: 10.1039/c7sm02338c
Abstract: Structures of thin films bonded on substrates have been used in technologies as diverse as flexible electronics, soft robotics, bio-inspired adhesives, thermal-barrier coatings, medical bandages, wearable devices and living devices. The current paradigm for maintaining… read more here.
Keywords: adhesion; kirigami enhances; kirigami; film adhesion ... See more keywords
Modulating the mass sensitivity of graphene resonators via kirigami
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6528/ac8c9b
Abstract: The unique mechanical properties of graphene make it an excellent candidate for resonators. We have used molecule dynamic to simulate the resonance process of graphene. The kirigami approach was introduced to improve the mass sensitivity… read more here.
Keywords: graphene; kirigami; mass sensitivity; sensitivity graphene ... See more keywords
Manufacturing and Design of Inflatable Kirigami Actuators
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DOI: 10.1109/lra.2022.3221318
Abstract: Kirigami structures are human-made structures that enable the fabrication of stretchable structures from materials with limited stretching properties through the geometrical re-orientation of their features. But these structures are generally complex in shape with many… read more here.
Keywords: structure; kirigami; design inflatable; kirigami actuators ... See more keywords