Self-Sensing Dandelion-Inspired Flying Soft Actuator with Multi-Stimuli Response (Adv. Mater. Technol. 23/2024)

Abstract

Soft Actuators

The cover image showcases a dandelion-inspired artificial seed, which can float in the wind like a real dandelion seed, as detailed in article number 2400952 by Yixiong Feng, Xiuju Song, and co-workers. The close-up bubble at the bottom of the image displays the key component of the artificial seed: a stimuli-responsive actuator based on Ti₃C₂T_x MXene and polyethylene. The close-up bubble at the top highlights the MXene/PE soft actuator's ability to respond to six different types of stimuli, including humidity, light, high temperature, low temperature, applied voltage, and specific volatile organic compounds.