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Chavan A, Avula I, Sahoo SN, Biswal S, Mandal S, Musthafa M, Roy S, Nandi SK, Mukherjee S, Roy M. Functional medium entropy alloys for joint replacement: An atomistic perspective of material deformation and a correlation to wear, corrosion, and biocompatibility. Acta Biomater 2024; 187:451-470. [PMID: 39187145 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2024.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2024] [Revised: 08/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/20/2024] [Indexed: 08/28/2024]
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The present study adopts a multi-facet approach to design bio inspired concentrated alloys for potential application as articulating surfaces in joint replacements. A series of equiatomic, Nb rich and Ti rich TiMoNbZr based medium entropy alloys (MEAs) were processed via arc melting and their mechanical, in-vitro corrosion, wear, and in vitro and in vivo biocompatibility were investigated. Equiatomic MEA had primarily bcc with minor hcp phases where the single bcc was achieved with the addition of Nb. The single bcc Nb rich alloy resulted in 13 % elongation, much higher than equiatomic or Ti rich alloy. All the MEAs showed comparatively higher yield strength due to the climb of edge dislocations which is the main rate limiting mechanism at 300 K, as evident molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. The locally fluctuating energy landscape promotes kinks on edge dislocation, and at local minima nanoscale segments gets pinned. Upon yielding the entangled kink leaves a trail of vacancies/interstitials and escapes via climb motion to render high yield strength. The higher corrosion and pitting resistance of Nb enriched alloys can be attributed to the stable ZrO2, Nb2O5, TiO2, and MoO3 oxides, high polarization resistance (106-105 Ωcm-2), and low defect densities (1016-1018). In vitro cell-materials interaction using MC3T3-E1 showed bioinert but cytocompatible nature of the MEAs. The wear rate of the MEAs was in the range of 7-9 × 10-5 mm3N-1m-1. The wear debris did not show any tissue necrosis when implanted in rabbit femur rather new bone regeneration can be seen around the particles. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: In the present work, a noble Nb enriched MEAs with superior mechanical, in vitro wear, corrosion and cytocompatibility properties was designed for articulating surfaces in joint replacement.
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- Avinash Chavan
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School of Minerals, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneshwar, Odisha 752050, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal 700037, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal 700037, India
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- Department of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal 700037, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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Say Y. Synthesis and characterization of TiNbZrMo medium-entropy bio-composites: Microstructure, mechanical properties, and in vitro degradation. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2024; 112:e35415. [PMID: 38773744 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024]
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This study reports the synthesis and characterization of hydroxyapatite (HA)-based bio-composites reinforced with varying amounts (by weight, 1-15 wt.%) of bio-medium entropy alloy (BioMEA) for load-bearing implant applications. BioMEA powders consisting of Ti, Nb, Zr, and Mo were mechanically alloyed for 100 h and subsequently added to HA using powder metallurgy techniques. To show the effect of BioMEA, the microstructure, density, and mechanical tests have been conducted and the synthesized BioMEA was characterized by scanning electron microscope (SEM), x-ray diffractometer (XRD), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis. In addition, in vitro degradation behavior and bioactivity analyses of bio-composites have been conducted. XRD analysis revealed the formation of BioMEA after 20 h of mechanical alloying. The highest density value of 2.47 g/cm3 was found in 15 wt.% BioMEA-reinforced bio-composite. The addition of BioMEA reinforcement led to a significant increase in hardness and tensile strength values, with the highest values observed at 15 wt.% reinforcement. Compression tests demonstrated a significant increase in compressive strength and deformation capability of the bio-composites with the highest values observed at 15 wt.% BioMEA addition. The highest toughness of 7.68 kJ/m2 was measured in 10 wt.% MEA-reinforced bio-composites. The produced bio-composite materials have an elastic modulus between 3.5-5.5 GPa, which may provide a solution to the stress shielding problems caused by the high elastic modulus of metallic implant materials. The most severe degradation occurred in 15 wt.% MEA-reinforced bio-composites, and the effect of degradation caused a decrease in Ca and an increase in Ti-Ni-Zr-Mo in all bio-composites. These findings suggest that HA/BioMEA bio-composites have the potential to be developed as advanced biomaterials with moderate mechanical and biological properties for load-bearing implant applications.
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- Yakup Say
- Department of Machine and Metallic Technology, Munzur University, Tunceli, Turkey
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Akinwekomi A, Akhtar F. Microstructural, Mechanical, and Electrochemical Characterization of CrMoNbTiZr High-Entropy Alloy for Biomedical Application. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 16:5320. [PMID: 37570024 PMCID: PMC10420154 DOI: 10.3390/ma16155320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023]
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High-entropy alloys (HEA) with superior biocompatibility, high pitting resistance, minimal debris accumulation, and reduced release of metallic ions into surrounding tissues are potential replacements for traditional metallic bio-implants. A novel equiatomic HEA based on biocompatible metals, CrMoNbTiZr, was consolidated by spark plasma sintering (SPS). The relative sintered density of the alloy was about 97% of the theoretical density, indicating the suitability of the SPS technique to produce relatively dense material. The microstructure of the sintered HEA consisted of a BCC matrix and Laves phase, corresponding to the prediction of the thermodynamic CALPHAD simulation. The HEA exhibited a global Vickers microhardness of 531.5 ± 99.7 HV, while the individual BCC and Laves phases had hardness values of 364.6 ± 99.4 and 641.8 ± 63.0 HV, respectively. Its ultimate compressive and compressive yield strengths were 1235.7 ± 42.8 MPa and 1110.8 ± 78.6 MPa, respectively. The elasticity modulus of 34.9 ± 2.9 GPa of the HEA alloy was well within the range of cortical bone and significantly lower than the values reported for commonly used biomaterials made from Ti-based and Cr-Co-based alloys. In addition, the alloy exhibited good resistance to bio-corrosion in PBS and Hanks solutions. The CrMoNbTiZr HEA exhibited an average COF of 0.43 ± 0.06, characterized mainly by abrasive and adhesive wear mechanisms. The CrMoNbTiZr alloy's mechanical, bio-corrosion, and wear resistance properties developed in this study showed a good propensity for application as a biomaterial.
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- Akeem Akinwekomi
- Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden;
- Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Federal University of Technology Akure, Akure 340252, Ondo State, Nigeria
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- Division of Materials Science, Luleå University of Technology, 97187 Luleå, Sweden;
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Rominiyi AL, Mashinini PM. Assessment of microstructure, nanomechanical and tribological properties of Ti-xNi alloys fabricated by spark plasma sintering. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15887. [PMID: 37206023 PMCID: PMC10189176 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 04/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
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This work employed the nanoindentation and conventional dry sliding wear techniques to study the nanomechanical and tribological properties of the spark plasma sintered Ti-xNi (x = 2, 6 and 10 wt%) alloys. The microstructure and phase composition of the fabricated alloys were studied. The results indicated the presence of hexagonal close-packed (hcp) α-Ti and face-centred cubic (fcc) Ti2Ni intermetallic phases within the matrix of the Ti-xNi alloys. Nanoindentation measurements under varying loads showed that the hardness (H), elastic modulus (Er) and elastic recovery index (We/Wt) of the developed alloys increased with increasing nickel contents. At a constant load, the hardness trend aligns perfectly with the indentation size effect phenomenon. The H and Er decreased upon transition from lower to higher loads. The H/Er and H3/Er2 ratios obtained from nanoindentation are higher for Ti-xNi alloys compared to pure Ti. This shows that the Ti-xNi alloys possessed better anti-wear characteristics than pure Ti. The wear analysis results show that the wear resistance increased with increasing volume fraction of the Ti2Ni intermetallics in the sintered samples. Ti-10Ni alloy displayed the best nanomechanical and wear performances among the sintered samples.
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- Azeez Lawan Rominiyi
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
- Corresponding author. Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa.
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- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein Campus, Johannesburg 2028, South Africa
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Surface Modified β-Ti-18Mo-6Nb-5Ta (wt%) Alloy for Bone Implant Applications: Composite Characterization and Cytocompatibility Assessment. J Funct Biomater 2023; 14:jfb14020094. [PMID: 36826893 PMCID: PMC9960669 DOI: 10.3390/jfb14020094] [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: 01/12/2023] [Revised: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Commercially available titanium alloys such as Ti-6Al-4V are established in clinical use as load-bearing bone implant materials. However, concerns about the toxic effects of vanadium and aluminum have prompted the development of Al- and V-free β-Ti alloys. Herein, a new alloy composed of non-toxic elements, namely Ti-18Mo-6Nb-5Ta (wt%), has been fabricated by arc melting. The resulting single β-phase alloy shows improved mechanical properties (Young's modulus and hardness) and similar corrosion behavior in simulated body fluid when compared with commercial Ti-6Al-4V. To increase the cell proliferation capability of the new biomaterial, the surface of Ti-18Mo-6Nb-5Ta was modified by electrodepositing calcium phosphate (CaP) ceramic layers. Coatings with a Ca/P ratio of 1.47 were obtained at pulse current densities, -jc, of 1.8-8.2 mA/cm2, followed by 48 h of NaOH post-treatment. The thickness of the coatings has been measured by scanning electron microscopy from an ion beam cut, resulting in an average thickness of about 5 μm. Finally, cytocompatibility and cell adhesion have been evaluated using the osteosarcoma cell line Saos-2, demonstrating good biocompatibility and enhanced cell proliferation on the CaP-modified Ti-18Mo-6Nb-5Ta material compared with the bare alloy, even outperforming their CaP-modified Ti-6-Al-4V counterparts.
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Zareidoost A, Yousefpour M. A study on the mechanical properties and corrosion behavior of the new as-cast TZNT alloys for biomedical applications. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 110:110725. [PMID: 32204036 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.110725] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2019] [Revised: 01/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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In this study, four different TZNT based alloys, (Ti55Zr25Nb10Ta10, (Ti55Zr25Nb10Ta10)99.5Fe0.5, (Ti55Zr25Nb10Ta10)98Sn2, and (Ti55Zr25Nb10Ta10)98.5Ag1.5, (at. %), designated TZNT, TZNT-Fe, TZNT-Sn, TZNT-Ag, respectively) are produced by non-consumable vacuum arc melting and suction casting. These alloys using the d-electron alloy design method and considering the criteria of [Mo]eq and (e/a) ratio for β-phase Ti alloys are designed. The microstructure, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior of the alloys are investigated via optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, nanoindentation, and electrochemical tests. The designed alloys exhibit dendritic morphology, however, the TZNT-Ag alloy indicates a more homogenous microstructure after suction casting. X-ray diffraction analyses reveal not only the beta phase in the TZNT, TZNT-Fe, and TZNT-Ag alloys, but also beta lean/beta rich separation in the TZNT-Sn alloy. In addition to the microstructural features, the new TZNT alloys show very high ductility upon cold compressive deformation, as well as the lowest Young's modulus (65.54±1.7 GPa, P<0.05) is achieved in TZNT-Ag alloy. Furthermore, the compressive yield stress to Young's modulus (Ycys/E) ratio of the designed alloys is in the range of 0.92-1.08%. In terms of corrosion behavior, Ag increases the corrosion resistance of the TZNT alloy in Ringer's solution. As a result, owing to the effect of Ag on the optimization of the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of the TZNT alloy, the as-cast Ag-containing TZNT alloy can be developed to be a promising candidate for biomedical applications.
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- Amir Zareidoost
- Faculty of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran
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- Faculty of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering, Semnan University, Semnan, Iran.
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Brittle-Ductile Transition in Laser 3D Printing of Fe-Based Bulk Metallic Glass Composites. METALS 2019. [DOI: 10.3390/met9010078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The effects of the α-Fe phase on mechanical properties and cracking of laser 3D printing Fe-based bulk metallic glass composites were investigated. The elastic recovery and plasticity index were characterized by nanoindentation. As the volume fraction of the α-Fe phase increases from 23.66% to 52.38%, the elastic modulus of printed samples suddenly drops. The samples exhibit a lower deformation resistance, and the plasticity index increases gradually. When the volume fraction of the α-Fe phase is 67.84%, the interaction between the α-Fe phase and matrix phase is smaller during expansion shrinkage. As a result, cracking is easy to initiate, which leads to the highest crack rate of the printed sample. However, as the volume fraction of the α-Fe phase increases to 83.31%, the hard brittle phase was sandwiched between the α-Fe phases similar to the finger structure plays key role in the plastic deformation. The plastic deformation releases large amounts of stress concentrated at the boundary and suppresses crack formation.
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Hierarchical surface patterning of Ni- and Be-free Ti- and Zr-based bulk metallic glasses by thermoplastic net-shaping. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2016; 73:398-405. [PMID: 28183624 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2016.12.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Revised: 11/22/2016] [Accepted: 12/13/2016] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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In order to establish a strong cell-material interaction, the surface topography of the implant material plays an important role. This contribution aims to analyze the formation kinetics of nickel and beryllium-free Ti- and Zr-based Bulk Metallic Glasses (BMGs) with potential biomedical applications. The surface patterning of the BMGs is achieved by thermoplastic net-shaping (TPN) into anisotropically etched cavities of silicon chips. The forming kinetics of the BMG alloys is assessed by thermal and mechanical measurements to determine the most suitable processing temperature and time, and load applied. Array of pyramidal micropatterns with a tip resolution down to 50nm is achievable for the Zr-BMG, where the generated hierarchical features are crucial for surface functionalization, acting as topographic cues for cell attachment. The unique processability and intrinsic properties of this new class of amorphous alloys make them competitive with the conventional biomaterials.
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Blanquer A, Hynowska A, Nogués C, Ibáñez E, Sort J, Baró MD, Özkale B, Pané S, Pellicer E, Barrios L. Effect of Surface Modifications of Ti40Zr10Cu38Pd12 Bulk Metallic Glass and Ti-6Al-4V Alloy on Human Osteoblasts In Vitro Biocompatibility. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0156644. [PMID: 27243628 PMCID: PMC4887090 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0156644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2016] [Accepted: 05/17/2016] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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The use of biocompatible materials, including bulk metallic glasses (BMGs), for tissue regeneration and transplantation is increasing. The good mechanical and corrosion properties of Ti40Zr10Cu38Pd12 BMG and its previously described biocompatibility makes it a potential candidate for medical applications. However, it is known that surface properties like topography might play an important role in regulating cell adhesion, proliferation and differentiation. Thus, in the present study, Ti40Zr10Cu38Pd12 BMG and Ti6-Al-4V alloy were surface-modified electrochemically (nanomesh) or physically (microscratched) to investigate the effect of material topography on human osteoblasts cells (Saos-2) adhesion, proliferation and differentiation. For comparative purposes, the effect of mirror-like polished surfaces was also studied. Electrochemical treatments led to a highly interconnected hierarchical porous structure rich in oxides, which have been described to improve corrosion resistance, whereas microscratched surfaces showed a groove pattern with parallel trenches. Cell viability was higher than 96% for the three topographies tested and for both alloy compositions. In all cases, cells were able to adhere, proliferate and differentiate on the alloys, hence indicating that surface topography plays a minor role on these processes, although a clear cell orientation was observed on microscratched surfaces. Overall, our results provide further evidence that Ti40Zr10Cu38Pd12 BMG is an excellent candidate, in the present two topographies, for bone repair purposes.
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- Andreu Blanquer
- Departament de Biologia Cel·lular, Fisiologia i Immunologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Edifici Cc, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Departament de Física, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Edifici Cc, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Departament de Biologia Cel·lular, Fisiologia i Immunologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Edifici Cc, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Departament de Biologia Cel·lular, Fisiologia i Immunologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Edifici Cc, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Departament de Física, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Edifici Cc, Bellaterra, Spain
- Institució Catalana de Recerca i Estudis Avançats, Barcelona, Spain
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- Departament de Física, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Edifici Cc, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Multi-Scale Robotics Lab, Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Multi-Scale Robotics Lab, Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Departament de Física, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Edifici Cc, Bellaterra, Spain
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- Departament de Biologia Cel·lular, Fisiologia i Immunologia, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Edifici Cc, Bellaterra, Spain
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