Protein‐Based Hydrogels that Actuate Self‐Folding Systems
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201805777
Abstract: An approach to build a chemomechatronic system inspired by self-folding robots is described. This system, which comprises a protein-based hydrogel bound to a low-profile laminate, responds to different aqueous environments by undergoing geometric transformations. This… read more here.
Keywords: based hydrogels; protein based; folding systems; hydrogels actuate ... See more keywords
Deciphering, Designing, and Realizing Self‐Folding Biomimetic Microstructures Using a Mass‐Spring Model and Inkjet‐Printed, Self‐Folding Hydrogels
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202003959
Abstract: Flat, organic microstructures that can self‐fold into 3D microstructures are promising for tissue regeneration, for being capable of distributing living cells in 3D while forming highly complex, biomimetic architectures to assist cells in performing regeneration.… read more here.
Keywords: self folding; using mass; spring model; biomimetic microstructures ... See more keywords
Self-Folding 3D Silk Biomaterial Rolls to Facilitate Axon and Bone Regeneration.
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DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202000530
Abstract: Biomaterial scaffold designs are needed for self-organizing features related to tissue formation while also simplifying the fabrication processes involved. Toward this goal, silk protein-based self-folding scaffolds to support 3D cell culture, while providing directional guidance… read more here.
Keywords: bone regeneration; silk; self folding; folding silk ... See more keywords
Self‐Folding Using Capillary Forces
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DOI: 10.1002/admi.201901677
Abstract: Self-folding broadly refers to the assembly of 3D structures by bending, curving, and folding without the need for manual or mechanized intervention. Self-folding is scientifically interesting because examples of self-folded structures, from plant leaves to… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; using capillary; self folding; capillary forces ... See more keywords
Development of tunable filters using self-folding technology
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DOI: 10.1007/s12206-019-0341-y
Abstract: This paper seeks to demonstrate the functionality and verify the capabilities of capacitance adjustment by a self-folding device. The self-folding devices using polyvinyl chloride (PVC) shrink wrap and copper foil tapes with predefined creases were… read more here.
Keywords: self folding; filters using; development tunable; self ... See more keywords
Enantioselective Molecular Recognition in a Flexible Self-Folding Cavitand
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.orglett.3c00463
Abstract: We report a chiral deep cavitand receptor based on calix[5]arene stabilized by a cooperative network of hydrogen bonds and having a highly flexible structure. The cavitand displays enantioselective molecular recognition with a series of chiral… read more here.
Keywords: self folding; cavitand; molecular recognition; recognition flexible ... See more keywords
Self-Folding PCB Kirigami: Rapid Prototyping of 3D Electronics via Laser Cutting and Forming.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c01027
Abstract: This paper demonstrates laser forming, localized heating with a laser to induce plastic deformation, can self-fold 2D printed circuit boards (PCBs) into 3D structures with electronic function. There are many methods for self-folding but few… read more here.
Keywords: self folding; laser; circuit; rapid prototyping ... See more keywords
Correlation between Self-Folding Behavior of Amphiphilic Polymers and Their Molecular Flexibility.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00182
Abstract: Self-folding behavior of amphiphilic polymers in aqueous environments mimics the structures of biomacromolecules (e.g., proteins). Since both the three-dimensional structure (static) and the molecular flexibility (dynamic) of a protein are essential for its biological functions,… read more here.
Keywords: self folding; behavior amphiphilic; folding behavior; amphiphilic polymers ... See more keywords
Self-folding Structural Design Using Multiscale Analysis on the Light-absorption Folding Behaviour of Polystyrene Sheet
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-14599-z
Abstract: Concentrated light-absorption on specific areas of polystyrene (PS) sheet induces self-folding behaviour. Such localized light-absorption control is easily realized by black-coloured line pattern printing. As the temperature in the line patterns of PS sheet increases… read more here.
Keywords: polystyrene sheet; sheet; self folding; folding behaviour ... See more keywords
Controlling the self-folding of a polymer sheet using a local heater: the effect of the polymer-heater interface.
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DOI: 10.1039/c7sm00568g
Abstract: Self-folding of a pre-strained shape memory polymer (SMP) sheet was demonstrated using local joule heating. Folding is caused by shrinkage variation across the thickness of the SMP sheet. The folding direction can be controlled by… read more here.
Keywords: heater; smp sheet; sheet; self folding ... See more keywords
Two- and three-dimensional self-folding of free-standing graphene by liquid evaporation.
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DOI: 10.1039/c8sm00873f
Abstract: Two-dimensional (2-D) atomically thin graphene has exhibited overwhelming excellent properties over its bulk counterpart graphite, yet the broad applications and explorations of its unprecedented properties require a diversity of its geometric morphologies, beyond its inherently… read more here.
Keywords: energy; evaporation; graphene; liquid evaporation ... See more keywords