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Xiang Y, Li B, Li B, Bao L, Sheng W, Ma Y, Ma S, Yu B, Zhou F. Toward a Multifunctional Light-Driven Biomimetic Mudskipper-Like Robot for Various Application Scenarios. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:20291-20302. [PMID: 35442618 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c03852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The systematicness, flexibility, and complexity of natural biological organisms are a constant stream of inspiration for researchers. Therefore, mimicking the natural intelligence system to develop microrobotics has attracted broad interests. However, developing a multifunctional device for various application scenarios has great challenges. Herein, we present a bionic multifunctional actuation device─a light-driven mudskipper-like actuator that is composed of a porous silicone elastomer and graphene oxide. The actuator exhibits a reversible and well-integrated response to near-infrared (NIR) light due to the photothermal-induced contractile stress in the actuation film, which promotes generation of cyclical and rapid locomotion upon NIR light being switched on and off, such as bending in air and crawling in liquid. Furthermore, through rational device design and modulation of light, the mechanically versatile device can float and swim controllably following a predesigned route at the liquid/air interface. More interestingly, the actuator can jump from liquid medium to air with an extremely short response time (400 ms), a maximum speed of 2 m s-1, and a height of 14.3 cm under the stimulation of near-infrared light. The present work possesses great potential in the applications of bioinspired actuators in various fields, such as microrobots, sensors, and locomotion.
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- Yangyang Xiang
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
- Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing, Yantai 264000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- School of Mechatronical Engineering, Beijing Institute of Technology, Beijing 100081, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Zhu YM, Tang J, Jin X, Pan TR, Chang Y, Yang ZG. Additive Preparation of Conductive Circuit Based on Template Transfer Process Using a Reusable Photoresist. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:7679-7689. [PMID: 31970988 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.9b17694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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To solve the problems of a conventional subtractive process for preparing conductive circuits, numerous alternative additive processes have been investigated, such as screen or inkjet printing, selective electroless plating, laser-induced forward transfer, etc. They all lead to a simpler procedure, less pollution, and finer line width but are still faced with difficulties like low conductivity and thickness, poor adhesion, and high cost. PDMS is a kind of material with low surface energy, leading to low adhesion with adhesive. Under these circumstances, a simple template transfer process for additively preparing conductive circuits is reported. The process to form the template includes the preparation of a photolithographic mask on the carrier copper foil and adsorption of PDMS anti-adhesion coating. Followed by metal deposition through electroplating on the template, the conductive circuits are transferred to the target substrate. Thus, the designed conductive circuits on various substrates including paper and cloth are formed. The template can be used again after being reimmersed into PDMS anti-adhesion coating. The components and the concentration of the coating are carefully discussed, and the mechanism of anti-adhesion is also researched by EIS and XPS. The copper circuits show a line width of 10 μm, a peeling strength of 7.11 N/cm, and a resistivity of 1.93 μΩ·cm, which is similar to that of bulk copper. With low pollution and cost, high versatility, and good electrical and adhesion performance, the template transfer process shows a good application prospect in the large-scale production of flexible electronics like sensors, RFID tags, etc.
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- Yi-Min Zhu
- Department of Material Science , Fudan University , Shanghai 200433 , People's Republic of China
- Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering , Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science , Shenzhen 518055 , People's Republic of China
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- Department of Material Science , Fudan University , Shanghai 200433 , People's Republic of China
- Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering , Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science , Shenzhen 518055 , People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering , Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science , Shenzhen 518055 , People's Republic of China
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- Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering , Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science , Shenzhen 518055 , People's Republic of China
- Micro-Nano Innovations (MINI) Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering , University of California, Davis , One Shields Avenue , Davis , California 95616 , United States
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- Institute of Biomedical and Health Engineering , Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Science , Shenzhen 518055 , People's Republic of China
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- Department of Material Science , Fudan University , Shanghai 200433 , People's Republic of China
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