Moisture-Responsive Wrinkling Surfaces with Tunable Dynamics.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.201700828
Abstract: The wrinkle dynamics (such as reversibility and stability) of human skin are affected by the external stimuli, as well as the skin's structure and mechanical properties. Inspired by these tunable responses, three types of moisture-responsive… read more here.
Keywords: wrinkling surfaces; surfaces tunable; moisture responsive; tunable dynamics ... See more keywords
Super Stable Moisture‐Responsive Actuator via Covalent Crosslinking for Efficient Personal Thermal Management
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202507267
Abstract: Moisture‐responsive actuators exhibit significant potential for applications in personal thermal management. However, their cyclic stability, particularly under washing conditions, remains a critical challenge. In this study, moisture‐responsive actuators are developed composed of bacterial cellulose chemically… read more here.
Keywords: moisture responsive; personal thermal; moisture; super stable ... See more keywords
Rapid Moisture-Responsive Silk Fibroin Actuators.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c17525
Abstract: We report the unique actuation characteristics of moisture-driven, fully reversible soft biopolymer films fabricated from Bombyx mori silk. The instantaneous actuation is driven by the water vapor induced stress gradient generated across the thickness of… read more here.
Keywords: moisture responsive; rapid moisture; silk; silk fibroin ... See more keywords
Photoprogrammable Moisture-Responsive Actuation of a Shape Memory Polymer Film.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c24018
Abstract: Humidity-responsive polymeric actuators have gained considerable interest due to their great potential in the fields including soft robotics, artificial muscles, smart sensors, and actuators. However, most of them can only exhibit invariable shape changes, which… read more here.
Keywords: polymer; shape memory; moisture responsive; shape ... See more keywords
Moisture-responsive supramolecular nanotubes.
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DOI: 10.1039/c8nr05748f
Abstract: Living organisms have evolved functional structures for seeds dispersal in response to humidity changes. In this study, we construct moisture-responsive nanotubes by the supramolecular coordination of a peptide lipid with metal ions for potential applications… read more here.
Keywords: moisture responsive; coordinated nanotube; moisture; metal ... See more keywords
Biomimetic Shading Systems: Integrating Motorised and Moisture-Responsive Actuation for Adaptive Façades
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics10100711
Abstract: A biomimetic adaptive façade applies natural principles to building design using shading devices that dynamically respond to environmental changes, enhancing daylight, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency. While motorised systems offer precision through sensors and mechanical… read more here.
Keywords: responsive actuation; moisture responsive; actuation; shading systems ... See more keywords