| Literature DB >> 27689347 |
Alice Tonazzini1, Stefano Mintchev1, Bryan Schubert1, Barbara Mazzolai2, Jun Shintake1, Dario Floreano1.
Abstract
A variable stiffness fiber made of silicone and low melting point alloys quickly becomes >700 times softer and >400 times more deformable when heated above 62 °C. It shows remarkable self-healing properties and can be clamped, knitted, and bonded, as shown in a foldable multi-purpose drone, a wearable cast for bone injuries, and a soft multi-directional actuator.Entities:
Keywords: low melting point alloys; self-healing; soft actuators; variable stiffness; wearable devices
Year: 2016 PMID: 27689347 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201602580
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Mater ISSN: 0935-9648 Impact factor: 30.849