Materiales
Materiales
Additive Manufacturing of Alumina‐Reinforced Elastomers
16/07/2026 -
Vat‐photopolymerized elastomers reinforced with platelet‐shaped alumina exhibited preferential orientation, reduced porosity, and significantly enhanced mechanical performance. A 3 wt% platelet...
Hysteresis‐Free Near‐Ideal Elastic Gels
14/07/2026 -
A spatial crosslinking (SC) strategy was developed to construct tough, creep‐resistant, low‐hysteresis hydrogels under substantial deformations (ε = 6000%), and tear‐resistant hydrogels under...
Resolving the Strength–Modulus–Elasticity Tradeoff in Elastomers Using Dual Phase‐Separated Nanodomains
12/07/2026 -
Elastomers integrating ultrahigh strength, high modulus, and excellent elastic recovery are realized via copolymerization of rigid aromatic polyurea segments with flexible poly(urethane–urea)...
In Situ‐Constructed Elastomeric Interphase for Grain Boundary Stabilization in High‐Voltage Layered Oxide Cathodes
11/07/2026 -
This study introduces a universal strategy for stabilizing layered oxide cathodes during high‐voltage operation by developing a highly elastic and voltage‐tolerant poly(urea‐siloxane) (PUSi)...
Spider Silk‐Inspired High‐Damping Liquid Crystal Elastomer Fibers Enabled by Semi‐Interpenetrating Networks
09/07/2026 -
Inspired by the β‐sheet nanocrystals in natural spider silk, we develop a high‐damping polycrystalline‐phase liquid crystal elastomer fiber enabled by a semi‐interpenetrating network. The...
Effect of mold runner channel and injection speed on the tear strength of liquid silicone rubber
10/07/2026 -
Background Individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) face a multitude of challenges in their lifetime including complex symptomatology, co-morbid...
Ambient Light‐Activatable Luminescent Particle‐Embedded Conformal Patch for Photochemical Tissue Bonding and Photobiomodulated Healing
04/07/2026 -
We report a wearable photonic patch integrating room light‐ and sunlight‐activatable luminescent particles (RSLPs) for both photochemical tissue bonding and photobiomodulation. RSLPs harvest...
Hybrid Metal–Carbon Ink for Printed Stretchable Temperature Sensors
30/06/2026 -
We prepare conductive inks for temperature sensing with silver flakes and carbon or graphite flakes in a silicone elastomer matrix. Silver dominates the temperature‐dependent conductivity, while...
Variable Stiffness Flexure Structures Enabled by Phase‐Change Gallium and Adhesive Interfacial Locking for Soft Robotic Applications
29/06/2026 -
A flexure‐based variable stiffness structure is developed by integrating phase‐change modulation and adhesive interfacial locking of gallium. The design enables a wide stiffness variability,...
Upcycling of Commodity Thermoset Polyurethane Towards Smart Materials with End‐User‐On‐Demand Programmable Properties and Adaptable Applications
29/06/2026 -
A chemical upcycling strategy utilizing a thermal‐triggered network topology transformation switch is developed to convert commodity thermoset polyurethane waste into smart materials. This approach...
Enhanced Antifouling Performance of Silicone Coating via Improving MWCNT Dispersion
24/06/2026 -
The dispersion of MWCNTs in coatings is improved via MWCNT slurries. The prepared MWCNT/silicone composite coatings exhibit excellent marine antifouling performance, effectively reducing the adhesion...
Low‐Temperature Visual Mechanical Sensing via Uniaxial Compression of Blue Phase Liquid Crystal Elastomer
23/06/2026 -
This work successfully prepares a high‐quality BPLCE flexible across −30°C∼60°C via a “full chain extension followed by cooling‐assisted assembly” strategy, which exhibits visual...
High‐Performance Flexible Pyroelectric Energy Harvesting System Enabled by Light‐Driven Thermomechanical Coupling in Liquid Crystal Elastomer (Adv. Mater. 35/2026)
23/06/2026 -
Light‐Driven Thermomechanical Pyroelectric Energy HarvestingThis cover shows a flexible composite material that can enhance pyroelectric performance through light‐driven thermomechanical coupling...
Surface Textures on Nonplanar Surfaces Fabricated via Modified Soft Lithography and Electrochemical Etching
20/06/2026 -
This work presents an innovative photolithography method adopting large soft masks to fabricate delicate surface textures on complex curved metal surfaces. The technique precisely replicates detailed...
High Center‐of‐Mass, Multi‐Legged Soft Robots Powered by Geometrically Encoded Liquid Crystal Elastomer Arc Appendages
19/06/2026 -
Inspired by the octopus and the golden wheel spider, soft robots with liquid crystal elastomer arc fibers as appendages are fabricated to transcend surface constraints through an elevated center of...
Low‐Temperature Resistant and Biocompatible Hot‐Melt Adhesives Enabled by Triblock Thermoplastic Polyester Elastomers
20/06/2026 -
We rationally designed and synthesized triblock thermoplastic polyester elastomers as high‐performance biodegradable hot‐melt adhesive with excellent low‐temperature‐resistance. The polyester...
MOF‐Induced Pore Confinement: A Strategy for Thermomechanically Robust and High‐Strength Liquid Crystal Elastomers
18/06/2026 -
Liquid crystal elastomers usually lose strength and actuation capability at elevated temperatures because orientational order diminishes and network relaxation accelerates above the isotropic...
Liquids as Reinforcements for Anisotropic and Tough Soft Matter Composites (Adv. Mater. 33/2026)
12/06/2026 -
Anisotropic and Tough Soft Matter CompositesIn their Research Article (DOI: 10.1002/adma.72447), Michael D. Bartlett, Eric J. Markvicka, and co‐workers introduce soft composites where liquid metal...
Development of a sample preparation protocol for fast fluorine screening of sealing materials—Considering potential PFAS regulations
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Elastomers commonly used as sealing materials are highly networked rubbery polymers. They may contain different pollutants such as fluorinated compounds like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...
