Tough biomimetic films for harnessing natural evaporation for various self-powered devices
Tian Yang, Honglin Yuan, Sitong Wang, Xuhan Gao, Huhu Zhao, Pengying Niu, Beibei Liu, Bo Li, Huanjun Li
Abstract
The biomimetic films with ionic crosslinking design feature excellent mechanical properties in both dry and wet states, which could be used as actuators, soft robots, and generators powered by natural water evaporation without external power input.
Topics & Concepts
EvaporationActuatorNanotechnologyNatural (archaeology)Materials scienceBiomimeticsRobotSoft materialsChemical engineeringMechanical engineeringComputer scienceEngineeringArtificial intelligenceGeologyPhysicsThermodynamicsPaleontologyAdvanced Materials and MechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsSolar-Powered Water Purification Methods