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Hou Y, Baig MM, Lu J, Zhang H, Liu P, Zhu G, Ge X, Pang H, Zhang Y. Direct ink writing 3D printing of low-dimensional nanomaterials for micro-supercapacitors. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:12380-12396. [PMID: 38888150 DOI: 10.1039/d4nr01590h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/20/2024]
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Micro-supercapacitors (MSCs) have attracted significant attention for potential applications in miniaturized electronics due to their high power density, rapid charge/discharge rates, and extended lifespan. Despite the unique properties of low-dimensional nanomaterials, which hold tremendous potential for revolutionary applications, effectively integrating these attributes into MSCs presents several challenges. 3D printing is rapidly emerging as a key player in the fabrication of advanced energy storage devices. Its ability to design, prototype, and produce functional devices incorporating low-dimensional nanomaterials positions it as an influential technology. In this review, we delve into recent advancements and innovations in micro-supercapacitor manufacturing, with a specific focus on the incorporation of low-dimensional nanomaterials using direct ink writing (DIW) 3D printing techniques. We highlight the distinct advantages offered by low-dimensional nanomaterials, from quantum effects in 0D nanoparticles that result in high capacitance values to rapid electron and ion transport in 1D nanowires, as well as the extensive surface area and mechanical flexibility of 2D nanosheets. Additionally, we address the challenges encountered during the fabrication process, such as material viscosity, printing resolution, and seamless integration of active materials with current collectors. This review highlights the remarkable progress in the energy storage sector, demonstrating how the synergistic use of low-dimensional nanomaterials and 3D printing technologies not only overcomes existing limitations but also opens new avenues for the development and production of advanced micro-supercapacitors. The convergence of low-dimensional nanomaterials and DIW 3D printing heralds the advent of the next generation of energy storage devices, making a significant contribution to the field and laying the groundwork for future innovations.
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- Yanan Hou
- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
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- School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou, Jiangsu, 225009, P. R. China.
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- Institute of Advanced Materials and Flexible Electronics (IAMFE), School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology, Nanjing 210044, China.
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Costa JM, Sequeiros EW, Vieira MF. Fused Filament Fabrication for Metallic Materials: A Brief Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:7505. [PMID: 38138650 PMCID: PMC10744462 DOI: 10.3390/ma16247505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Revised: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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Fused filament fabrication (FFF) is an extrusion-based additive manufacturing (AM) technology mostly used to produce thermoplastic parts. However, producing metallic or ceramic parts by FFF is also a sintered-based AM process. FFF for metallic parts can be divided into five steps: (1) raw material selection and feedstock mixture (including palletization), (2) filament production (extrusion), (3) production of AM components using the filament extrusion process, (4) debinding, and (5) sintering. These steps are interrelated, where the parameters interact with the others and have a key role in the integrity and quality of the final metallic parts. FFF can produce high-accuracy and complex metallic parts, potentially revolutionizing the manufacturing industry and taking AM components to a new level. In the FFF technology for metallic materials, material compatibility, production quality, and cost-effectiveness are the challenges to overcome to make it more competitive compared to other AM technologies, like the laser processes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent developments in FFF for metallic materials, including the metals and binders used, the challenges faced, potential applications, and the impact of FFF on the manufacturing (prototyping and end parts), design freedom, customization, sustainability, supply chain, among others.
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- Jose M. Costa
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, R. Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (E.W.S.); (M.F.V.)
- LAETA/INEGI—Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, R. Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, R. Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (E.W.S.); (M.F.V.)
- LAETA/INEGI—Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, R. Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, R. Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal; (E.W.S.); (M.F.V.)
- LAETA/INEGI—Institute of Science and Innovation in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, R. Dr. Roberto Frias, 4200-465 Porto, Portugal
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Agarwal P, Arora G, Panwar A, Mathur V, Srinivasan V, Pandita D, Vasanthan KS. Diverse Applications of Three-Dimensional Printing in Biomedical Engineering: A Review. 3D PRINTING AND ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING 2023; 10:1140-1163. [PMID: 37886418 PMCID: PMC10599440 DOI: 10.1089/3dp.2022.0281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2023]
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A three-dimensional (3D) printing is a robotically controlled state-of-the-art technology that is promising for all branches of engineering with a meritorious emphasis to biomedical engineering. The purpose of 3D printing (3DP) is to create exact superstructures without any framework in a brief period with high reproducibility to create intricate and complex patient-tailored structures for organ regeneration, drug delivery, imaging processes, designing personalized dose-specific tablets, developing 3D models of organs to plan surgery and to understand the pathology of disease, manufacturing cost-effective surgical tools, and fabricating implants and organ substitute devices for prolonging the lives of patients, etc. The formulation of bioinks and programmed G codes help to obtain precise 3D structures, which determines the stability and functioning of the 3D-printed structures. Three-dimensional printing for medical applications is ambitious and challenging but made possible with the culmination of research expertise from various fields. Exploring and expanding 3DP for biomedical and clinical applications can be life-saving solutions. The 3D printers are cost-effective and eco-friendly, as they do not release any toxic pollutants or waste materials that pollute the environment. The sampling requirements and processing parameters are amenable, which further eases the production. This review highlights the role of 3D printers in the health care sector, focusing on their roles in tablet development, imaging techniques, disease model development, and tissue regeneration.
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- Prachi Agarwal
- Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, Government of NCT of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, New Territories, Hong Kong
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- Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, Government of NCT of Delhi, New Delhi, India
- Centre for Advanced Formulation and Technology (CAFT), Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, PushpVihar, Government of NCT of Delhi, New Delhi, India
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- Manipal Centre for Biotherapeutics Research, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Santos T, Ramani M, Devesa S, Batista C, Franco M, Duarte I, Costa L, Ferreira N, Alves N, Pascoal-Faria P. A 3D-Printed Ceramics Innovative Firing Technique: A Numerical and Experimental Study. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:6236. [PMID: 37763514 PMCID: PMC10533057 DOI: 10.3390/ma16186236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as three-dimensional (3D) printing, allows the fabrication of complex parts, which are impossible or very expensive to produce using traditional processes. That is the case for dinnerware and artworks (stoneware, porcelain and clay-based products). After the piece is formed, the greenware is fired at high temperatures so that these pieces gain its mechanical strength and aesthetics. The conventional (gas or resistive heating elements) firing usually requires long heating cycles, presently requiring around 10 h to reach temperatures as high as 1200 °C. Searching for faster processes, 3D-printed stoneware were fired using microwave (MW) radiation. The pieces were fired within 10% of the conventional processing time. The temperature were controlled using a pyrometer and monitored using Process Temperature Control Rings (PTCRs). An error of 1.25% was calculated between the PTCR (1207 ± 15 °C) and the pyrometer (1200 °C). Microwave-fast-fired pieces show similar mechanical strength to the references and to the electrically fast-fired pieces (41, 46 and 34 (N/mm2), respectively), presenting aesthetic features closer to the reference. Total porosities of ~4%, ~5% and ~9% were determined for microwave, electrically fast-fired and reference samples. Numerical studies have shown to be essential to better understand and improve the firing process using microwave radiation. In summary, microwave heating can be employed as an alternative to stoneware conventional firing methods, not compromising the quality and features of the processed pieces, and with gains in the heating time.
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- Tiago Santos
- CDRSP—Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal; (M.R.); (C.B.); (M.F.); (N.F.)
- ARISE—Associated Laboratory on Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- I3N and Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (S.D.); (L.C.)
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- CDRSP—Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal; (M.R.); (C.B.); (M.F.); (N.F.)
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- I3N and Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (S.D.); (L.C.)
- CEMMPRE—Centre for Mechanical Engineering, Materials and Processes, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Rua Luís Reis Santos, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal
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- CDRSP—Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal; (M.R.); (C.B.); (M.F.); (N.F.)
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- CDRSP—Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal; (M.R.); (C.B.); (M.F.); (N.F.)
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- TEMA—Centre for Mechanical Technology and Automation, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal;
- LASI—Intelligent Systems Associate Laboratory, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal
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- I3N and Department of Physics, University of Aveiro, 3810-193 Aveiro, Portugal; (S.D.); (L.C.)
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- CDRSP—Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal; (M.R.); (C.B.); (M.F.); (N.F.)
- ARISE—Associated Laboratory on Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Mathematics Department, School of Management and Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
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- CDRSP—Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal; (M.R.); (C.B.); (M.F.); (N.F.)
- ARISE—Associated Laboratory on Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Mechanical Engineering Department, School of Management and Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
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- CDRSP—Centre for Rapid and Sustainable Product Development, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2430-028 Marinha Grande, Portugal; (M.R.); (C.B.); (M.F.); (N.F.)
- ARISE—Associated Laboratory on Advanced Production and Intelligent Systems, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
- Mathematics Department, School of Management and Technology, Polytechnic of Leiria, 2411-901 Leiria, Portugal
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Martelli A, Bellucci D, Cannillo V. Additive Manufacturing of Polymer/Bioactive Glass Scaffolds for Regenerative Medicine: A Review. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:polym15112473. [PMID: 37299270 DOI: 10.3390/polym15112473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Tissue engineering (TE) is a branch of regenerative medicine with enormous potential to regenerate damaged tissues using synthetic grafts such as scaffolds. Polymers and bioactive glasses (BGs) are popular materials for scaffold production because of their tunable properties and ability to interact with the body for effective tissue regeneration. Due to their composition and amorphous structure, BGs possess a significant affinity with the recipient's tissue. Additive manufacturing (AM), a method that allows the creation of complex shapes and internal structures, is a promising approach for scaffold production. However, despite the promising results obtained so far, several challenges remain in the field of TE. One critical area for improvement is tailoring the mechanical properties of scaffolds to meet specific tissue requirements. In addition, achieving improved cell viability and controlled degradation of scaffolds is necessary to ensure successful tissue regeneration. This review provides a critical summary of the potential and limitations of polymer/BG scaffold production via AM covering extrusion-, lithography-, and laser-based 3D-printing techniques. The review highlights the importance of addressing the current challenges in TE to develop effective and reliable strategies for tissue regeneration.
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- Andrea Martelli
- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Enzo Ferrari, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via. P. Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Enzo Ferrari, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via. P. Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ingegneria Enzo Ferrari, Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, Via. P. Vivarelli 10, 41125 Modena, Italy
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A Review on Manufacturing Processes of Biocomposites Based on Poly(α-Esters) and Bioactive Glass Fillers for Bone Regeneration. Biomimetics (Basel) 2023; 8:biomimetics8010081. [PMID: 36810412 PMCID: PMC9945144 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics8010081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2023] [Revised: 01/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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The incorporation of bioactive and biocompatible fillers improve the bone cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation, thus facilitating new bone tissue formation upon implantation. During these last 20 years, those biocomposites have been explored for making complex geometry devices likes screws or 3D porous scaffolds for the repair of bone defects. This review provides an overview of the current development of manufacturing process with synthetic biodegradable poly(α-ester)s reinforced with bioactive fillers for bone tissue engineering applications. Firstly, the properties of poly(α-ester), bioactive fillers, as well as their composites will be defined. Then, the different works based on these biocomposites will be classified according to their manufacturing process. New processing techniques, particularly additive manufacturing processes, open up a new range of possibilities. These techniques have shown the possibility to customize bone implants for each patient and even create scaffolds with a complex structure similar to bone. At the end of this manuscript, a contextualization exercise will be performed to identify the main issues of process/resorbable biocomposites combination identified in the literature and especially for resorbable load-bearing applications.
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Kulakoğlu S, Yalamaç E, Şahin E. Artificial neural network investigation of injectability and percolation of highly filled β -Tricalcium phosphate suspensions. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL 2022; 48:27130-27139. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2023]
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Kulakoğlu S, Yalamaç E, Şahin E. Artificial neural network investigation of injectability and percolation of highly filled β -Tricalcium phosphate suspensions. CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL 2022; 48:27130-27139. [DOI: https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.ceramint.2022.06.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Song X, Zhang W, Liu H, Zhao L, Chen Q, Tian H. 3D printing of liquid crystal elastomers-based actuator for an inchworm-inspired crawling soft robot. Front Robot AI 2022; 9:889848. [PMID: 36035870 PMCID: PMC9399622 DOI: 10.3389/frobt.2022.889848] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) have shown great potential as soft actuating materials in soft robots, with large actuation strain and fast response speed. However, to achieve the unique features of actuation, the liquid crystal mesogens should be well aligned and permanently fixed by polymer networks, limiting their practical applications. The recent progress in the 3D printing technologies of LCEs overcame the shortcomings in conventional processing techniques. In this study, the relationship between the 3D printing parameters and the actuation performance of LCEs is studied in detail. Furthermore, a type of inchworm-inspired crawling soft robot based on a liquid crystal elastomeric actuator is demonstrated, coupled with tilted fish-scale-like microstructures with anisotropic friction as the foot for moving forwards. In addition, the anisotropic friction of inclined scales with different angles is measured to demonstrate the performance of anisotropic friction. Lastly, the kinematic performance of the inchworm-inspired robot is tested on different surfaces.
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Development and Application of SAW Filter. MICROMACHINES 2022; 13:mi13050656. [PMID: 35630123 PMCID: PMC9145957 DOI: 10.3390/mi13050656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Revised: 03/26/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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With the in-depth advancement of the fifth generation (5G) mobile communication technology, the technical requirements for filters are also constantly improving. Surface acoustic wave (SAW) filters are widely used in home TV, mobile communications, radio frequency filters and radar due to their simple structure, few mask layers, easy miniaturization, and low cost. Through the continuous improvement of communication technology, SAW has developed into various high-performance acoustic filters from bulk SAW with the support of some new architectures, new materials and advanced modeling techniques. This paper analyzes and reviews the research situation of SAW filter technology.
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