Exploring the “solid turbulence” of sea ice dynamics down to unprecedented small scales
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DOI: 10.1002/2017jc013236
Abstract: Sea ice decline is an essential player, as well as an emblematic signature, of global warming. Besides sea surface temperature rising, sea ice drift and deformation play a major role on the observed negative mass… read more here.
Keywords: exploring solid; sea ice; sea; ice dynamics ... See more keywords
Mechanical weathering and rock erosion by climate‐dependent subcritical cracking
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DOI: 10.1002/2017rg000557
Abstract: This work constructs a fracture mechanics framework for conceptualizing mechanical rock breakdown and consequent regolith production and erosion on the surface of Earth and other terrestrial bodies. Here our analysis of fracture mechanics literature explicitly… read more here.
Keywords: subcritical cracking; mechanical weathering; rock erosion; rock ... See more keywords
Identifying the receptor subtype selectivity of retinoid X and retinoic acid receptors via quantum mechanics
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DOI: 10.1002/2211-5463.12188
Abstract: Understanding and identifying the receptor subtype selectivity of a ligand is an important issue in the field of drug discovery. Using a combination of classical molecular mechanics and quantum mechanical calculations, this report assesses the… read more here.
Keywords: receptor; subtype selectivity; receptor subtype; mechanics ... See more keywords
Large and Severe Plastic Deformation of Metals: Similarities and Differences in Flow Mechanics and Structure Formation
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202100110
Abstract: Large and severe plastic deformations (SPD) are two widely known approaches for the processing of metallic billets that have a different effect on the microstructure and physico−mechanical properties of materials. After a large deformation is… read more here.
Keywords: structure formation; large severe; mechanics; deformation ... See more keywords
From Nature to Engineering: Mortar Volume and Interfacial Mechanics in Bioinspired Ceramics
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202500297
Abstract: Natural armors such as nacre inspire the development of bioinspired ceramics due to their exceptional toughness and damage tolerance. This study examines the influence of mortar volume fraction on the interfacial mechanics of bioinspired ceramic… read more here.
Keywords: mortar volume; engineering; mechanics; bioinspired ceramics ... See more keywords
Hydrogel Adhesion: A Supramolecular Synergy of Chemistry, Topology, and Mechanics
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201901693
Abstract: Adhering hydrogels to various materials is fundamental to a large array of established and emerging applications. The last few years have seen transformative advances in achieving strong hydrogel adhesion, which is a supramolecular phenomenon. Two… read more here.
Keywords: chemistry; mechanics; adhesion supramolecular; hydrogel adhesion ... See more keywords
Haptic Perception, Mechanics, and Material Technologies for Virtual Reality
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202008186
Abstract: Emerging virtual and augmented reality technologies can transform human activities in myriad domains, lending tangible, embodied form to digital data, services, and information. Haptic technologies will play a critical role in enabling human to touch… read more here.
Keywords: reality; mechanics; virtual reality; technologies virtual ... See more keywords
A Review of Design and Fabrication Methods for Nanoparticle Network Hydrogels for Biomedical, Environmental, and Industrial Applications
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202102355
Abstract: Nanoparticle network hydrogels (NNHs) in which nanoparticles are used as a key building block to build the gel network have attracted significant interest given their potential to leverage the favorable properties of both hydrogels (e.g.,… read more here.
Keywords: mechanics; network hydrogels; nanoparticle network; network ... See more keywords
Mechanics‐Resilient HA/SIS‐Based Composite Scaffolds with ROS‐Scavenging and Bacteria‐Resistant Capacity to Address Infected Bone Regeneration
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202315382
Abstract: To address and regenerate infected bone defects complicated by issues such as inflammation and bone resorption, and to promote bone regeneration, this study focuses on the development of a composite scaffold with reactive oxygen species… read more here.
Keywords: composite scaffold; mechanics; infected bone; bone regeneration ... See more keywords
Wear Mechanics of the Female Locust Digging Valves: The “Good Enough” Principle
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202413510
Abstract: Adult female desert locusts (Schistocerca gregaria) dig underground to lay their eggs, ensuring optimal conditions for successful hatching. Digging is performed using the two pairs of oviposition valves at the tip of the female's abdomen.… read more here.
Keywords: digging; female locust; mechanics; life ... See more keywords
(De)form and Function: Measuring Cellular Forces with Deformable Materials and Deformable Structures.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201901454
Abstract: The ability for biological cells to produce mechanical forces is important for the development, function, and homeostasis of tissue. The measurement of cellular forces is not a straightforward task because individual cells are microscopic in… read more here.
Keywords: deformable structures; cellular forces; function; materials deformable ... See more keywords