Abstract: Stretchable thin film materials have promising applications in many areas, including stretchable electronics, precision metrology, optical gratings, surface engineering, packaging, energy harvesting, and storage. They are ...

Abstract: In flexible electronics, multilayer hard/soft materials are widely used to utilize both the superior electrical properties of inorganic semiconductors and robust mechanical properties of polymers simultaneously. However, ...

Abstract: Artificial muscles have important applications in areas ranging from robotics to prosthetics and medical devices. In this study, highly deformable artificial muscle fibers that utilize superior actuating properties of ...

Abstract: We study the mechanics of pressurized graphene membranes using an experimental configuration that allows the determination of the elasticity of graphene and the adhesion energy between a substrate and a graphene (or other ...

Abstract: Self-healable and recyclable materials and electronics can improve the reliability and repairability and can reduce environmental pollution; therefore, they promise very broad applications. In this study, we investigated ...

Abstract: A tunable hemispherical imaging system with zoom capability was recently developed by exploiting heterogeneous integration of rigid silicon photodetectors on soft, elastomeric supports, in designs that can facilitate tunable ...