The mechanical properties of polymers are becoming increasingly important as they are
used in structural applications, both on their own and as matrix materials for composites. It …

The fracture of highly deformable soft materials is of great practical importance in a wide
range of technological applications, emerging in fields such as soft robotics, stretchable …

Implantable sensors can be used to monitor biomechanical strain continuously. However,
three key challenges need to be addressed before they can be of use in clinical practice: the …

DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201400334 and seamless manner. The exquisite print path control,
coupled with the supporting reservoir, enable free-form fabrication of nearly arbitrary sensor …

A highly stretchable, low-cost strain sensor was successfully prepared using an extremely
cost-effective ionic liquid of ethylene glycol/sodium chloride. The hysteresis performance of …

Highly stretchable fiber strain sensors are one of the most important components for various
applications in wearable electronics, electronic textiles, and biomedical electronics. Herein …

Pressures generated by external forces or by internal body processes represent parameters
of critical importance in diagnosing physiological health and in anticipating injuries …

Science'by Gerhard A. Holzapfel is facilitated by his own preface, where both the aims and
the approaches of the book are outlined, showing a clear overview of the material. Having …

Transparent conductors with high stretchability are highly desirable for wearable sensors
and electronics. However, the existing applications of sensors involving electronic …

A review of constitutive models for the finite deformation response of rubbery materials is
given. Several recent and classic statistical mechanics and continuum mechanics models of …