Natural rubber is biopolymer with high mechanical strength and excellent elasticity, but its
main drawback is poor thermal stability. Many techniques have been employed to improve …

A flexible pressure sensor is proposed based on discrete structure and multiple-contact
mechanism (DSMM). It has capability to optimize performances of those resistive-type …

Carbon blacks are electrically conductive; however, when carbon black is used as
particulate reinforcement in a rubber compound, the compound electrical conductivity can …

In the present study, silicone rubber reinforced with ketjenblack and barium titanate were
fabricated using high temperature compression molding method. These particulate …

Dielectric elastomer composites are used as actuators and sensors. They convert electrical
energy directly into mechanical energy and vice versa. Conductive and dielectric fillers are …

The dynamic mechanical behavior of modified deproteinized natural rubber (DPNR)
prepared by graft copolymerization with various styrene contents was investigated at a wide …

Flexible dielectrics possessing high permittivity and low loss are desirable for many
electromechanical transduction applications. Solid silicone rubber composites are promising …

Ultrasensitive detection of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) holds significant clinical importance
in monitoring metastasis and therapeutic outcomes. In this study, we have developed a …

Robotics and fluid dynamics applications have created demand for development of
electronic skins with embedded pressure sensors. These applications require simple and …

An accurate measurement of intrinsic hand muscle strength (IHMS) is required by clinicians
for effective clinical decision-making, diagnosis of certain diseases, and evaluation of the …