2 papers
cond-mat.soft2026
Mechanics of hierarchical twisted and coiled polymer artificial muscles: Decoupling force from kinematic limits
Ye Xiao, Zhao Luo, Falin Tian +3
Thermally actuated twisted and coiled polymer (TCP) artificial muscles exhibit exceptional specific work capacities but are limited by an inherent competition between load-bearing…
cond-mat.soft2025
Morphoelastic ribbons: Differential growth-induced curvature and torsion
Hao Liu, Mingwu Li, Dabiao Liu
Natural slender structures, such as plant leaves, petals, and tendrils, often exhibit complex three-dimensional (3D) morphologies-including twisting, helical coiling, and saddle-be…