2 papers
physics.comp-ph2025
Actuation mechanisms in twisted and coiled polymer actuators using finite element model
Gurmeet Singh, Qiong Wang, Samuel Tsai +3
Twisted and coiled polymer actuators (TCPAs) offer the advantages of large stroke and large specific work as compared to other actuators. There have been extensive experimental inv…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2024
Three-dimensional nucleation and growth of deformation twins in magnesium
Sangwon Lee, Michael Pilipchuk, Can Yildirim +9
At two-thirds the weight of aluminum, magnesium alloys have the potential to significantly reduce the fuel consumption of transportation vehicles. These advancements depend on our…