Works (160)

Updated: April 6th, 2024 05:03

2024 journal article

In situ characterization of thermomechanically loaded solution strengthened, nanocrystalline nickel alloys

ACTA MATERIALIA, 263.

author keywords: MEMS; In situ; TEM; Fracture; Nanocrystalline
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 12, 2024

2024 journal article

Surface Embedded Metal Nanowire-Liquid Metal-Elastomer Hybrid Composites for Stretchable Electronics

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 16(11), 14183–14197.

By: D. Shukla n, H. Wang n, O. Awartani n, M. Dickey n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: silver nanowire; liquidmetal; stretchableelectronics; hybrid composite; intermetallic alloy; sintering
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 15, 2024

2024 article

Sustainable Soft Electronics Combining Recyclable Metal Nanowire Circuits and Biodegradable Gel Film Substrates

Liu, Y., Ahmad, M., Venditti, R. A., Velev, O. D., & Zhu, Y. (2024, January 15). ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, Vol. 1.

By: Y. Liu n, M. Ahmad n, R. Venditti n, O. Velev n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: biodegradable substrates; electronic waste; recyclable metal nanowires; sustainable soft electronics
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 12, 2024

2023 journal article

A scalable microstructure photonic coating fabricated by roll-to-roll “defects” for daytime sub-ambient passive radiative cooling

Nano Letters, 23(17), 7767–7774.

By: S. Liu n, C. Sui*, M. Harbinson n, M. Pudlo n, H. Perera n, Z. Zhang, R. Liu*, Z. Ku* ...

Contributors: J. Ryu n, J. Ryu, J. Ryu, J. Ryu, J. Ryu, S. Liu n, C. Sui*, M. Harbinson n ...

Ed(s): J. Ryu n

author keywords: nanocomposite; subambient daytime cooling; passive radiative cooling; scalable photonic structure
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 14, 2023

2023 journal article

Abaxial leaf surface-mounted multimodal wearable sensor for continuous plant physiology monitoring

SCIENCE ADVANCES, 9(15).

By: G. Lee n, O. Hossain n, S. Jamalzadegan n, Y. Liu n, H. Wang n, A. Saville n, T. Shymanovich n, R. Paul n ...

MeSH headings : Wearable Electronic Devices; Plant Leaves; Temperature; Plant Physiological Phenomena; Volatile Organic Compounds; Plants
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 5, 2023

2023 article

All Electrohydrodynamic Printed Flexible Organic Thin Film Transistors

Ren, P., Song, R., Zhu, Y., O'Connor, B., & Dong, J. (2023, June 21). ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES, Vol. 6.

By: P. Ren n, R. Song n, Y. Zhu n, B. O'Connor n & J. Dong n

author keywords: electrohydrodynamic printing; flexible electronics; flexible transistors; organic thin film transistors; orthogonal inks
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 3, 2023

2023 journal article

Caterpillar-inspired soft crawling robot with distributed programmable thermal actuation

SCIENCE ADVANCES, 9(12).

By: S. Wu n, Y. Hong n, Y. Zhao n, J. Yin n & Y. Zhu n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 9, 2023

2023 article

Ferroelectric Domain Wall Engineering Enables Thermal Modulation in PMN-PT Single Crystals

Negi, A., Kim, H. P., Hua, Z., Timofeeva, A., Zhang, X., Zhu, Y., … Liu, J. (2023, April 27). ADVANCED MATERIALS, Vol. 4.

By: A. Negi n, H. Kim n, Z. Hua*, A. Timofeeva n, X. Zhang n, Y. Zhu n, K. Peters n, D. Kumah n, X. Jiang n, J. Liu n

author keywords: domain walls; ferroelectrics; poling; thermal conductivity; thermal modulation
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 17, 2023

2023 journal article

High-dielectric porous CaCu3Ti4O12/reduced graphene oxide/ polydimethylsiloxane foam for wearable, breathable and low crosstalk capacitive pressure sensor

FLATCHEM, 40.

By: Q. Yang*, C. Li*, W. Zhou n, Y. Li*, Y. Zhu n & Y. Ma*

author keywords: Pressure sensor; Capacitive; Wearable; Breathable; Low crosstalk
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 28, 2023

2023 journal article

Interfacial shear stress transfer between elastoplastic fiber and elastic matrix

JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICS AND PHYSICS OF SOLIDS, 173.

author keywords: Interfacial mechanics; Shear -lag model; Cohesive -zone modeling; Plasticity; Nanocomposite
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: April 24, 2023

2023 article

Stretchable Organic Transistor Based Pressure Sensor Employing a Porous Elastomer Gate Dielectric

Song, R., Ren, P., Liu, Y., Zhu, Y., Dong, J., & Brendan T. O'Connor. (2023, April 28). ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES, Vol. 4.

By: R. Song n, P. Ren n, Y. Liu n, Y. Zhu n, J. Dong n & . Brendan T. O'Connor n

Contributors: R. Song n, P. Ren n, Y. Liu n, Y. Zhu n, J. Dong n & . B.T. O'Connor

author keywords: elastomer dielectric; organic thin film transistors; porous structures; pressure sensors
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: May 15, 2023

2023 journal article

Surface Adatom Diffusion-Assisted Dislocation Nucleation in Metal Nanowires

NANO LETTERS, 23(12), 5779–5784.

By: L. He*, G. Cheng n, Y. Zhu n & H. Park*

author keywords: mechanical deformation; plasticity; surfacediffusion; defect nucleation; nanostructures; kinetic Monte Carlo
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 10, 2023

2023 article

Template-free scalable roll-to-roll fabrication of textured transparent film for passive radiation cooling of photovoltaics

Harbinson, M., Pudlo, M., Liu, S., Chaudhry, T., Liu, Y., Sui, C., … Ryu, J. E. (2023, August). MANUFACTURING LETTERS, Vol. 35, pp. 166–173.

By: M. Harbinson n, M. Pudlo n, S. Liu n, T. Chaudhry n, Y. Liu n, C. Sui*, Y. Zhu n, P. Hsu*, J. Ryu n

author keywords: Roll Coating; Scalable Manufacturing; Passive Cooling; Photovoltaics; Micro-structures; Nanoparticles
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 19, 2024

2023 journal article

Ultrasound Characterization of Cortical Bone Using Shannon Entropy

ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY, 49(8), 1824–1829.

By: Y. Karbalaeisadegh n, S. Yao*, Y. Zhu n, Q. Grimal* & M. Muller n

author keywords: Shannon entropy; Quantitative ultrasound; Tissue characterization
TL;DR: Sensitivity of entropy to microstructural changes in highly scattering and absorbing media can potentially be exploited to diagnose and monitor osteoporosis and lead to increased levels of randomness in the signals as a result of increased scattering. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 14, 2023

2022 journal article

Anelasticity in thin-shell nanolattices

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 119(38).

By: I. Chen*, F. Poblete n, A. Bagal n, Y. Zhu n & C. Chang*

author keywords: anelasticity; 3D nanostructures; nanolattices; nanoindentation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: January 23, 2023

2022 journal article

Boundary curvature guided programmable shape-morphing kirigami sheets

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 13(1).

By: Y. Hong n, Y. Chi n, S. Wu n, Y. Li n, Y. Zhu n & J. Yin n

MeSH headings : Biomechanical Phenomena; Biomimetics; Engineering; Equipment Design; Humans; Mechanical Phenomena; Models, Theoretical; Normal Distribution; Polymers; Robotics; Wearable Electronic Devices
TL;DR: A simple strategy of cut boundary curvature-guided 3D shape morphing and its applications in non-destructive grippers and dynamically conformable heaters for human knees and delicate objects is reported. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 7, 2022

2022 journal article

Curvilinear soft electronics by micromolding of metal nanowires in capillaries

SCIENCE ADVANCES, 8(46).

By: Y. Liu n, M. Zheng n, B. O'Connor n, J. Dong n & Y. Zhu n

Contributors: Y. Liu n, M. Zheng n, B. O’Connor n, J. Dong n & Y. Zhu n

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 19, 2022

2022 journal article

Direct measurement of rate-dependent mode I and mode II traction-separation laws for cohesive zone modeling of laminated glass

COMPOSITE STRUCTURES, 279.

By: F. Poblete n, K. Mondal n, Y. Ma*, M. Dickey n, J. Genzer n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: Glass; PVB; Interfacial mechanics; Cohesive zone modeling; Adhesion; Shear strength
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 26, 2021

2022 article

Eco-friendly screen printing of silver nanowires for flexible and stretchable electronics

Shukla, D., Liu, Y., & Zhu, Y. (2022, December 20). NANOSCALE.

By: D. Shukla n, Y. Liu n & Y. Zhu n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 6, 2023

2022 journal article

Evoked Tactile Feedback and Control Scheme on Functional Utility of Prosthetic Hand

IEEE ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LETTERS, 7(2), 1300–1307.

By: L. Vargas*, H. Huang*, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu*

Contributors: L. Vargas*, H. Huang*, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu*

author keywords: Tactile sensation; transcutaneous nerve stimulation; prosthetic hand; functional task; haptic feedback
TL;DR: The findings reveal that non-invasively evoked tactile feedback could be used to effectively enable human-in-the-loop control of a prosthetic hand and can provide a platform to characterize the action-perception couplings during prosthetic control in order to improve user experience and system functionality. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 7, 2022

2022 article

Highly Sensitive, Stretchable, and Robust Strain Sensor Based on Crack Propagation and Opening

Wu, S., Moody, K., Kollipara, A., & Zhu, Y. (2022, December 22). ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES.

By: S. Wu n, K. Moody n, A. Kollipara n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: strain sensor; silver nanowires; crack; stretchable electronics; health monitoring; human-machine interface
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: January 17, 2023

2022 journal article

Integrating charge mobility, stability and stretchability within conjugated polymer films for stretchable multifunctional sensors

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 13(1).

By: S. Son*, G. Lee n, H. Wang n, S. Samson*, Q. Wei n, Y. Zhu n, W. You*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 13, 2022

2022 journal article

Mechanical characterization of piezoelectric materials: A perspective on deformation behavior across different microstructural length scales

JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 132(12).

Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 11, 2022

2022 journal article

Object Recognition via Evoked Sensory Feedback during Control of a Prosthetic Hand

IEEE ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LETTERS, 7(1), 207–214.

By: L. Vargas n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu n

Contributors: L. Vargas n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu n

author keywords: Haptic and proprioceptive sensation; transcutaneous nerve stimulation; vibrotactile stimulation; stiffness recognition; size recognition
TL;DR: The findings show that evoked somatosensory feedback in a non-invasive manner can facilitate closed-loop control of the prosthetic hand and allowed for simultaneous recognition of different object properties. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: November 15, 2021

2022 journal article

Resembled Tactile Feedback for Object Recognition Using a Prosthetic Hand

IEEE ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION LETTERS, 7(4), 10977–10984.

By: L. Vargas n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n, D. Kamper n & X. Hu n

Contributors: L. Vargas n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n, D. Kamper n & X. Hu n

author keywords: Tactile feedback; prosthetic control; object recognition; transcutaneous nerve stimulation
TL;DR: The results showed that participants could gauge the onset timing of tactile feedback to discern object shape and size and found that the position-controller led to a greater recognition accuracy of object size compared with velocity-control, potentially due to supplemental joint position information from muscle activation level. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 6, 2022

2022 article

Silver Nanowire Composite Electrode Enabling Highly Flexible, Robust Organic Photovoltaics

Booth, R. E., Schrickx, H. M., Hanby, G., Liu, Y., Qin, Y., Ade, H., … Brendan T. O'Connor. (2022, June 15). SOLAR RRL, Vol. 6.

By: R. Booth n, H. Schrickx n, G. Hanby n, Y. Liu n, Y. Qin n, H. Ade n, Y. Zhu n, . Brendan T. O'Connor

author keywords: flexible organic photovoltaics; flexible transparent electrodes; mechanically stable organic photovoltaics; organic solar cells; silver nanowire electrodes
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 27, 2022

2022 article

Soft electrothermal actuators using silver nanowire heaters (vol 9, pg 3797, 2017)

Yao, S., Cui, J., Cui, Z., & Zhu, Y. (2022, May 5). NANOSCALE, Vol. 14, pp. 6671–6671.

By: S. Yao n, J. Cui n, Z. Cui n & Y. Zhu n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 10, 2022

2022 review

Soft wearable sensors for monitoring symptoms of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases: a review

[Review of ]. PROGRESS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 4(1).

By: Y. Liu n, D. Shukla n, H. Newman n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: respiratory diseases; wearable sensors; soft sensors; COVID-19; health monitoring
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 29, 2022

2022 article

Surface Wrinkling for Flexible and Stretchable Sensors

Lee, G., Zarei, M., Wei, Q., Zhu, Y., & Lee, S. G. (2022, September 1). SMALL, Vol. 9.

By: G. Lee n, M. Zarei*, Q. Wei n, Y. Zhu n & S. Lee*

author keywords: flexibility; sensors; stretchability; surface wrinkling; wearable devices
MeSH headings : Wearable Electronic Devices; Electronics; Temperature
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: September 12, 2022

2022 journal article

Template‐Free Scalable Fabrication of Linearly Periodic Microstructures by Controlling Ribbing Defects Phenomenon in Forward Roll Coating for Multifunctional Applications

Advanced Materials Interfaces, 9(27), 2201237.

By: M. Islam n, H. Perera n, B. Black n, M. Phillips n, M. Chen n, G. Hodges n, A. Jackman, Y. Liu n ...

Contributors: M. Islam n, H. Perera n, B. Black n, M. Phillips n, M. Chen n, G. Hodges n, A. Jackman, Y. Liu n ...

author keywords: multifunctional surfaces; periodic microtrenches; ribbing instabilities; roll coating; scalable manufacturing
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 27, 2022

2022 article

Ultrasoft Porous 3D Conductive Dry Electrodes for Electrophysiological Sensing and Myoelectric Control

Yao, S., Zhou, W., Hinson, R., Dong, P., Wu, S., Ives, J., … Zhu, Y. (2022, May 16). ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES, Vol. 5.

By: S. Yao n, W. Zhou n, R. Hinson*, P. Dong*, S. Wu n, J. Ives*, X. Hu*, H. Huang*, Y. Zhu n

Contributors: S. Yao n, W. Zhou n, R. Hinson*, P. Dong*, S. Wu n, J. Ives*, X. Hu*, H. Huang*, Y. Zhu n

author keywords: biopotential; dry electrodes; electrocardiogram; electroencephalogram; electromyogram; nanomaterials
TL;DR: Based on the muscle activities captured by the electrodes and a musculoskeletal model, electromyogram‐based neural–machine interfaces are realized, illustrating the great potential for prosthesis control, neurorehabilitation, and virtual reality. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: May 31, 2022

2021 journal article

A Biaxially Stretchable and Self-Sensing Textile Heater Using Silver Nanowire Composite

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 13(49), 59085–59091.

By: S. Wu n, Z. Cui n, G. Baker n, S. Mahendran n, Z. Xie n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: silver nanowire; Kirigami; wearable heater; stretchable; smart textile; self-sensing
TL;DR: A resistive, biaxially stretchable heater based on AgNW composite is reported for the first time, where a AgNW percolation network is encased in a thin polyimide (PI) film and integrated with a highly stretchable textile. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 28, 2022

2021 journal article

Achieving High-Resolution Electrohydrodynamic Printing of Nanowires on Elastomeric Substrates through Surface Modification

ACS APPLIED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, 3(1), 192–202.

By: P. Ren n, Y. Liu n, R. Song n, B. O'Connor n, J. Dong n & Y. Zhu n

Contributors: P. Ren n, Y. Liu n, R. Song n, . B. O'Connor, J. Dong n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: EHD printing; stretchable electronics; silver nanowires; PDMS surface modification; UVO treatment; polydopamine coating
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 15, 2021

2021 journal article

Closed-loop control of a prosthetic finger via evoked proprioceptive information

JOURNAL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 18(6).

By: L. Vargas n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu n

Contributors: L. Vargas n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu n

author keywords: prosthetic control; bidirectional neural-machine interface; vibratory stimulation; velocity control; position control
MeSH headings : Arm / physiology; Artificial Limbs; Feedback, Sensory / physiology; Hand / physiology; Humans; Proprioception / physiology
TL;DR: The findings suggest that closed-loop control of a prosthetic device can be achieved using non-invasive evoked proprioceptive feedback delivered to intact participants, and the evoked sensory information was integrated during myoelectric control effectively for both control strategies. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 7, 2022

2021 journal article

Effect of electrode characteristics on electromyographic activity of the masseter muscle

JOURNAL OF ELECTROMYOGRAPHY AND KINESIOLOGY, 56.

By: S. Prasad*, M. Farella*, M. Paulin*, S. Yao n, Y. Zhu n & L. Vuuren*

author keywords: Electromyography; Masseter muscle; Smartphone; Wearable electronic device; Graphene; Nanowires
MeSH headings : Adult; Bite Force; Electrodes / standards; Electromyography / instrumentation; Electromyography / methods; Female; Graphite / standards; Humans; Male; Masseter Muscle / physiology; Mastication / physiology; Nanowires / standards; Silver / standards; Wearable Electronic Devices / standards; Young Adult
TL;DR: IED between 15 and 25 mm has a negligible effect on masseter muscle EMG and Graphene coated and silver nanowire embedded electrodes show promise as gel-free alternatives. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
5. Gender Equality (Web of Science)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 1, 2021

2021 article

Emerging Wearable Sensors for Plant Health Monitoring

Lee, G., Wei, Q., & Zhu, Y. (2021, October 7). ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, Vol. 10.

By: G. Lee n, Q. Wei n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: plant health monitoring; plant sensors; plant stress; volatile organic compounds; wearable sensors
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 18, 2021

2021 article

Fast Thermal Actuators for Soft Robotics

Wu, S., Baker, G. L., Yin, J., & Zhu, Y. (2021, December 7). SOFT ROBOTICS.

By: S. Wu n, G. Baker n, J. Yin n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: silver nanowires; soft robot; soft actuator; snap-through instability; electrothermal actuation
MeSH headings : Robotics; Nanowires; Silver; Biomimetics; Droseraceae
TL;DR: A significant increase in the actuation speed of a bimorph thermal actuator is reported by harnessing the snap-through instability, enabled by simply applying an offset displacement to part of the actuator structure. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 20, 2021

2021 journal article

Noninvasive and Nonocclusive Blood Pressure Monitoring via a Flexible Piezo-Composite Ultrasonic Sensor

IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL, 21(3), 2642–2650.

By: C. Peng n, M. Chen n, H. Sim n, Y. Zhu n & X. Jiang n

author keywords: Blood pressure monitoring; flexible sensor; ultrasound; noninvasive; nonocclusive
TL;DR: The results obtained in this study demonstrated the capability of the proposed flexible sensor to continuously monitor blood pressure waveforms during cardiac cycles and provides a promising solution for noninvasive, nonocclusive and calibration-free blood pressure monitoring. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: February 22, 2021

2021 article

Patterning of Metal Nanowire Networks: Methods and Applications

Huang, Q., & Zhu, Y. (2021, December 17). ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES.

By: Q. Huang n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: metal nanowires; silver nanowires; patterning techniques; printing; flexible electronics; stretchable electronics
TL;DR: A high-resolution, designable, and scalable patterning of metal nanowire networks is important but remains a critical challenge for fabricating high-performance electronic devices. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: January 3, 2022

2021 article

Perception of Static Position and Kinesthesia of the Finger using Vibratory Stimulation

2021 10TH INTERNATIONAL IEEE/EMBS CONFERENCE ON NEURAL ENGINEERING (NER), pp. 1087–1090.

By: L. Vargas*, H. Huang*, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu*

Contributors: L. Vargas*, H. Huang*, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu*

TL;DR: The outcomes suggest that vibratory stimulus can inform subjects of static and dynamic aspects of finger proprioception and can be implemented to improve outcomes in clinical populations with sensory deficits, and to enhance user experience when users interact with assistive devices. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 16, 2021

2021 article

Preface-Horacio D. Espinosa

Barthelat, F., Zavattieri, P., & Zhu, Y. (2021, October). EXTREME MECHANICS LETTERS, Vol. 48.

Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 30, 2021

2021 article

Printed Strain Sensors for On-Skin Electronics

Li, Y., Liu, Y., Bhuiyan, S. R. A., Zhu, Y., & Yao, S. (2021, November 29). SMALL STRUCTURES.

By: Y. Li*, Y. Liu n, S. Bhuiyan*, Y. Zhu n & S. Yao*

author keywords: additive manufacturing; flexible and stretchable sensors; on-skin electronics; printing; strain sensors
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 6, 2021

2021 journal article

Real-time monitoring of plant stresses via chemiresistive profiling of leaf volatiles by a wearable sensor

MATTER, 4(7), 2553–2570.

By: Z. Li n, Y. Liu n, O. Hossain n, R. Paul n, S. Yao n, S. Wu n, J. Ristaino n, Y. Zhu n, Q. Wei n

TL;DR: A leaf-attachable chemiresistive sensor array for real-time fingerprinting of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that permits noninvasive and early diagnosis of plant diseases, such as late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans is reported. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 26, 2021

2021 article

Recycling of Nanowire Percolation Network for Sustainable Soft Electronics

Liu, Y., Wang, H., & Zhu, Y. (2021, July 26). ADVANCED ELECTRONIC MATERIALS.

By: Y. Liu n, H. Wang n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: recycling; silver nanowire; sustainable electronics; soft electronics
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 9, 2021

2021 journal article

Static and dynamic proprioceptive recognition through vibrotactile stimulation

JOURNAL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 18(4).

By: L. Vargas n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu n

Contributors: L. Vargas n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu n

author keywords: somatosensory feedback; proprioception; vibrotactile stimulation; arm function; sensory substitution
MeSH headings : Feedback, Sensory; Forearm; Goals; Humans; Movement; Proprioception
TL;DR: The outcomes suggest that information pertaining to static and dynamic aspects of proprioception can be accurately delivered using an array of vibrotactors and could be used to potentially evaluate the sensorimotor integration processes during human–machine interactions, and to improve sensory feedback in clinical populations with somatosensory impairments. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 19, 2021

2021 article

Wearable Bioimpedance Hydration Monitoring System using Conformable AgNW Electrodes

2021 IEEE SENSORS.

By: T. Songkakul n, S. Wu n, P. Ahmmed n, W. Reynolds, Y. Zhu n & A. Bozkurt n

author keywords: bioimpedance spectroscopy; wearable; hydration
TL;DR: A custom miniaturized wearable bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) system consisting of a Bluetooth-enabled system-on-a-chip and an analog front-end circuit integrated with conformable, flexible, and stretchable silver-nanowire electrodes is presented. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 21, 2021

2020 journal article

Buckle-Delamination-Enabled Stretchable Silver Nanowire Conductors

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 12(37), 41696–41703.

By: S. Wu n, S. Yao n, Y. Liu n, X. Hu*, H. Huang* & Y. Zhu n

Contributors: S. Wu n, S. Yao n, Y. Liu n, X. Hu*, H. Huang* & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: stretchable conductor; silver nanowire; buckling; buckle-delamination; wrinkling; thermochromic
TL;DR: A theoretical model on the buckle-delamination structure is developed to predict the geometrical evolution, and an integrated silver nanowire/elastomer sensing module and a stretchable thermochromic device are developed to demonstrate the utility of the stretchable conductor. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 12, 2020

2020 journal article

Competition between shear localization and tensile detwinning in twinned nanowires

PHYSICAL REVIEW MATERIALS, 4(2).

By: S. Yin*, G. Cheng n, Y. Zhu n & H. Gao*

Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 23, 2020

2020 journal article

Facile Approach to Fabricating Stretchable Organic Transistors with Laser-Patterned Ag Nanowire Electrodes

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 12(45), 50675–50683.

By: R. Song n, S. Yao n, Y. Liu n, H. Wang n, J. Dong n, Y. Zhu n, . Brendan T. O'Connor

Contributors: R. Song n, S. Yao n, Y. Liu n, H. Wang n, J. Dong n, Y. Zhu n, . B.T. O'connor

author keywords: stretchable electronics; Ag nanowires; laser patterning; organic electronics; organic thin-film transistors
TL;DR: The ability to pattern highly conductive Ag NW networks using laser ablation to pattern electrodes as well as interconnects provides a simple strategy to produce complex stretchable OTFT-based circuits. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: February 1, 2021

2020 journal article

Gas-Permeable, Ultrathin, Stretchable Epidermal Electronics with Porous Electrodes

ACS NANO, 14(5), 5798–5805.

By: W. Zhou n, S. Yao n, H. Wang n, Q. Du*, Y. Ma* & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: gas permeable; breath figure; silver nanowires; healthcare; human-machine interfaces
TL;DR: The electrode can form conformal contact with human skin, leading to low skin-electrode impedance and high-quality biopotential signals, and can be used in a self-capacitance wireless touch sensing system. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 22, 2020

2020 journal article

In-situ TEM study of dislocation interaction with twin boundary and retraction in twinned metallic nanowires

ACTA MATERIALIA, 196, 304–312.

author keywords: Dislocation slip; Twin boundary; Recoverable plasticity; MD simulations; In-situ TEM
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 31, 2020

2020 journal article

Microelectromechanical Systems for Nanomechanical Testing: Displacement- and Force-Controlled Tensile Testing with Feedback Control

EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS, 60(7), 1005–1015.

By: C. Li n, G. Cheng n, H. Wang n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: MEMS; Nanomechanics; Feedback control; Stress relaxation; Creep
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 20, 2020

2020 journal article

Microelectromechanical Systems for Nanomechanical Testing: Electrostatic Actuation and Capacitive Sensing for High-Strain-Rate Testing

EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS, 60(3), 329–343.

By: C. Li n, D. Zhang n, G. Cheng n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: Nanomechanics; MEMS; High strain rate
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 10, 2020

2020 journal article

Object Shape and Surface Topology Recognition Using Tactile Feedback Evoked through Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON HAPTICS, 13(1), 152–158.

By: L. Vargas*, H. Huang*, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu*

Contributors: L. Vargas*, H. Huang*, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu*

author keywords: Shape recognition; surface topology; tactile sensation; transcutaneous nerve stimulation
MeSH headings : Adult; Feedback, Sensory / physiology; Female; Fingers / physiology; Humans; Male; Median Nerve / physiology; Recognition, Psychology / physiology; Touch / physiology; Touch Perception / physiology; Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation; Ulnar Nerve / physiology; Young Adult
TL;DR: It is suggested that tactile feedback evoked from transcutaneous nerve stimulation allows the recognition of object shape and surface topology, which may help improve object manipulation and promote fine control of a prosthetic hand. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: April 14, 2020

2020 journal article

Stretching nanowires on a stretchable substrate: A method towards facile fracture testing and elastic strain engineering

EXTREME MECHANICS LETTERS, 41.

By: F. Poblete n, Z. Cui n, Y. Liu n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: Nanowires; Nanomechanics; Interfacial mechanics; Fracture; Elastic strain engineering
Source: Web Of Science
Added: January 4, 2021

2019 journal article

Electrocardiogram of a Silver Nanowire Based Dry Electrode: Quantitative Comparison With the Standard Ag/AgCl Gel Electrode

IEEE ACCESS, 7, 20789–20800.

By: Q. Qin n, J. Li*, S. Yao n, C. Liu*, H. Huang n & Y. Zhu n

Contributors: Q. Qin n, J. Li*, S. Yao n, C. Liu*, H. Huang n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: Dry electrode; ambulatory ECG; ECG discrepancy comparison; signal quality indices; heart rate variability analysis
TL;DR: Quantitative comparisons showed that the AgNW electrode could collect acceptable ECG waveforms as the Ag/AgCl electrode in both the sitting and walking conditions, however, the baseline drift and waveform distortions existed in the Ag NW electrode, likely due to electrode motion. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: March 25, 2019

2019 journal article

Equi-biaxial compressive strain in graphene: Gruneisen parameter and buckling ridges

2D MATERIALS, 6(1).

By: T. Jiang*, Z. Wang*, X. Ruan* & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: biaxial strain; buckling ridges; graphene; Gruneisen parameter; thermal cycling; molecular dynamics simulation
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 31, 2018

2019 journal article

Evoked Haptic Sensation in the Hand With Concurrent Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING, 66(10), 2761–2767.

By: L. Vargas n, G. Whitehouse n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu n

Contributors: L. Vargas n, G. Whitehouse n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu n

author keywords: Electrical stimulation; haptic sensation; transcutaneous nerve stimulation; embodiment
MeSH headings : Adult; Amputees; Arm / innervation; Artificial Limbs; Female; Humans; Male; Sensory Thresholds / physiology; Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
TL;DR: The results indicated that the haptic sensations at different regions of the hand can be constructed by combining the response from multiple stimulation trains directly, and the interference between stimulations were minimal. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: October 14, 2019

2019 journal article

Hydrogen embrittlement in metallic nanowires

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 10.

TL;DR: The authors combine nanomechanical testing and molecular dynamics simulations to show that hydrogen can suppress surface dislocation nucleation in silver nanowires. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 20, 2019

2019 journal article

In Situ Nano-thermomechanical Experiment Reveals Brittle to Ductile Transition in Silicon Nanowires

NANO LETTERS, 19(8), 5327–5334.

author keywords: Brittle to ductile transition; dislocation; plasticity; silicon nanowire; in situ TEM
TL;DR: In situ high resolution TEM imaging and atomistic reaction pathway modeling reveal that the unconventional ½〈110〉{001} dislocations become highly active with increasing temperature and thus play a critical role in the formation of deformation bands, leading to transition from brittle fracture to dislocation-mediated failure in Si nanowires at elevated temperatures. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 3, 2019

2019 journal article

Interfacial shear stress transfer at nanowire-polymer interfaces with van der Waals interactions and chemical bonding

Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids, 127, 191–207.

By: F. Poblete n & Y. Zhu n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Crossref
Added: January 19, 2020

2019 journal article

Maximum Spread of Droplet Impacting onto Solid Surfaces with Different Wettabilities: Adopting a Rim-Lamella Shape

LANGMUIR, 35(8), 3204–3214.

By: F. Wang n, L. Yang*, L. Wang n, Y. Zhu n & T. Fang n

Contributors: F. Wang n, L. Yang*, L. Wang n, Y. Zhu n & T. Fang n

TL;DR: Comprehensive evaluations of the model demonstrate that the theoretical prediction can well recover the features of the experimental observations and the proposed model can be applied to predict energy conversion/dissipation during the droplet spreading process and the effects of surface wettability on βm in a reasonable manner. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 17, 2019

2019 journal article

Multifunctional Electronic Textiles Using Silver Nanowire Composites

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 11(34), 31028–31037.

By: S. Yao n, J. Yang*, F. Poblete n, X. Hu* & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: nanomaterials; silver nanowires; electronic textiles; health monitoring; activity tracking; thermotherapy
TL;DR: The materials and methods presented here pave the way for various other wearable applications in healthcare, activity tracking, rehabilitation, and human-machine interactions. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 23, 2019

2019 journal article

Nanomaterial‐Enabled Flexible and Stretchable Sensing Systems: Processing, Integration, and Applications

Advanced Materials, 32(15), 1902343.

By: S. Yao n, P. Ren n, R. Song n, Y. Liu n, Q. Huang*, J. Dong n, B. O'Connor n, Y. Zhu n

Contributors: S. Yao n, P. Ren n, R. Song n, Y. Liu n, Q. Huang*, J. Dong n, . B.T. O'Connor, Y. Zhu n

author keywords: electronic skins; flexible and stretchable systems; flexible hybrid electronics; health and fitness tracking; human-machine interfaces
MeSH headings : Biosensing Techniques / instrumentation; Biosensing Techniques / methods; Blood Pressure; Electrocardiography; Equipment Design; Humans; Information Storage and Retrieval; Nanostructures / chemistry; Skin Physiological Phenomena; Volatile Organic Compounds / analysis; Wearable Electronic Devices
TL;DR: An overview of the design and integration strategies and manufacturing techniques for nanomaterial‐enabled flexible and stretchable sensing systems and representative applications in personal health, fitness tracking, electronic skins, artificial nervous systems, and human–machine interactions are provided. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 23, 2019

2019 review

Printing Conductive Nanomaterials for Flexible and Stretchable Electronics: A Review of Materials, Processes, and Applications

[Review of ]. ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES, 4(5).

By: Q. Huang n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: carbon nanotubes; flexible hybrid electronics; graphene; metal nanoparticles; metal nanowires; printed electronics; wearable electronics
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 1, 2019

2019 article

Recent Advances in Micro, Nano, and Cell Mechanics

Zhu, Y., Saif, T., & DelRio, F. W. (2019, March). EXPERIMENTAL MECHANICS, Vol. 59, pp. 277–278.

By: Y. Zhu n, T. Saif* & F. DelRio*

Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 28, 2019

2019 journal article

Tailoring the Temperature Coefficient of Resistance of Silver Nanowire Nanocomposites and their Application as Stretchable Temperature Sensors

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 11(19), 17836–17842.

By: Z. Cui n, F. Poblete n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: silver nanowire; stretchable; wearable; breathable; kirigami
TL;DR: A stretchable and breathable thermoresistive temperature sensor based on AgNW composites is developed, where a AgNW percolation network is encased in a thin polyimide film. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: June 17, 2019

2019 journal article

Transition of Deformation Mechanisms in Single-Crystalline Metallic Nanowires

ACS NANO, 13(8), 9082–9090.

author keywords: dislocation slip; twinning; plasticity; nanowire; in situ TEM
TL;DR: Using in situ transmission electron microscopy tensile tests and molecular dynamics simulations, an additional factor, cross-sectional shape, is reported that can affect the competition between the deformation mechanisms in single crystalline FCC metallic NWs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 23, 2019

2018 journal article

A Novel Finger Kinematic Tracking Method Based on Skin-Like Wearable Strain Sensors

IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL, 18(7), 3010–3015.

By: S. Yao n, L. Vargas n, X. Hu n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: Wearable sensors; strain sensors; finger kinematic tracking; stroke; hand function impairment
TL;DR: The application of silver nanowire-based capacitive strain sensors for finger kinematic tracking is demonstrated and validated and accurate hand utility information on the impaired hand of stroke survivors can be acquired in a continuous and unobtrusive manner. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Anelastic Behavior in Crystalline Nanowires

Microscopy and Microanalysis, 24(S1), 1908–1909.

By: G. Cheng n & Y. Zhu n

Source: Crossref
Added: January 19, 2020

2018 journal article

Anomalous Tensile Detwinning in Twinned Metallic Nanowires

Microscopy and Microanalysis, 24(S1), 1824–1825.

Source: Crossref
Added: January 19, 2020

2018 journal article

Atomic Layer Deposition: Conformal Physical Vapor Deposition Assisted by Atomic Layer Deposition and Its Application for Stretchable Conductors (Adv. Mater. Interfaces 22/2018)

Advanced Materials Interfaces, 5(22), 1870109.

By: J. Min n, Y. Chen n, I. Chen n, T. Sun n, D. Lee n, C. Li n, Y. Zhu n, B. O'Connor n, G. Parsons n, C. Chang n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 19, 2020

2018 journal article

Characterization and Modeling of Catalyst-free Carbon-Assisted Synthesis of ZnO Nanowires

JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES, 32, 438–444.

By: X. Kong, C. Wei, Y. Zhu n, P. Cohen* & J. Dong*

Contributors: X. Kong, C. Wei, Y. Zhu n, P. Cohen* & J. Dong*

author keywords: ZnO nanowire synthesis; chemical vapor deposition (CVD); process modeling
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Conformal Physical Vapor Deposition Assisted by Atomic Layer Deposition and Its Application for Stretchable Conductors

ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES, 5(22).

author keywords: atomic layer deposition; conformal thin films; physical vapor deposition; stretchable electronics
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 10, 2018

2018 journal article

Controlled bending and folding of a bilayer structure consisting of a thin stiff film and a heat shrinkable polymer sheet

SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, 27(5).

By: J. Cui n, J. Adams n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: metal foil; heat shrinkable polymers; origami; anisotropic stiffness; bending/folding
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Electrohydrodynamic printing of silver nanowires for flexible and stretchable electronics

NANOSCALE, 10(15), 6806–6811.

By: Z. Cui n, Y. Han n, Q. Huang n, J. Dong n & Y. Zhu n

Contributors: Z. Cui n, Y. Han n, Q. Huang n, J. Dong n & Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: Electrohydrodynamic (EHD) printing has been developed as a promising technique to print different materials on a variety of substrates with high resolution and here, AgNW ink was developed for EHD printing. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Evoked haptic sensations in the hand via non-invasive proximal nerve stimulation

JOURNAL OF NEURAL ENGINEERING, 15(4).

By: H. Shin n, Z. Watkins n, H. Huang n, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu n

Contributors: H. Huang n, H. Shin n, Z. Watkins n, Y. Zhu n & X. Hu n

author keywords: sensory feedback; electrical stimulation; peripheral nerve stimulation; haptic sensations
MeSH headings : Adult; Amputees / rehabilitation; Female; Hand / innervation; Hand / physiology; Humans; Male; Touch Perception / physiology; Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation / methods; Young Adult
TL;DR: The elicitation of haptic sensations in the phantom hand of an amputee is a significant step in the development of the stimulation method, and provides insight into the future adaptation and implementation of prostheses with non-invasive sensory feedback to the users. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Gravure Printing of Water-based Silver Nanowire ink on Plastic Substrate for Flexible Electronics

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, 8.

By: Q. Huang n & Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: In this study, gravure printing of water-based AgNW ink on a flexible substrate is demonstrated and the printed AgNW patterns on the flexible substrate show excellent flexibility under repeated bending. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 29, 2018

2018 journal article

Modeling of Catalyst-free Growth Process of ZnO Nanowires

Procedia Manufacturing, 26, 349–358.

By: X. Kong n, C. Wei n, Y. Zhu n, P. Cohen n & J. Dong n

Contributors: X. Kong n, C. Wei n, Y. Zhu n, P. Cohen n & J. Dong n

author keywords: ZnO nanowire synthesis; chemical vapor deposition (CVD); process modeling
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: January 19, 2020

2018 review

Nanomaterial-Enabled Wearable Sensors for Healthcare

[Review of ]. ADVANCED HEALTHCARE MATERIALS, 7(1).

By: S. Yao n, P. Swetha n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: activity tracking; electronic skin; health monitoring; nanomaterials; wearable sensors
MeSH headings : Biosensing Techniques / methods; Humans; Monitoring, Physiologic / methods; Nanostructures / chemistry; Wearable Electronic Devices
TL;DR: Recent advances in the nanomaterial‐enabled wearable sensors including temperature, electrophysiological, strain, tactile, electrochemical, and environmental sensors are presented in this review. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2018 journal article

Origami/Kirigami-Guided Morphing of Composite Sheets

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 28(44).

By: I. Cui n, F. Poblete n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: Gaussian curvature; heat shrinkable polymers; origami/kirigami; shape morphing
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: December 3, 2018

2018 journal article

Shape Morphing: Origami/Kirigami-Guided Morphing of Composite Sheets (Adv. Funct. Mater. 44/2018)

Advanced Functional Materials, 28(44), 1870314.

By: J. Cui n, F. Poblete n & Y. Zhu n

Source: Crossref
Added: January 19, 2020

2017 journal article

A Wearable Hydration Sensor with Conformal Nanowire Electrodes

Advanced Healthcare Materials, 6(6), 1601159.

By: S. Yao n, A. Myers n, A. Malhotra n, F. Lin n, A. Bozkurt n, J. Muth n, Y. Zhu n

Contributors: S. Yao n, A. Myers n, A. Malhotra n, F. Lin n, A. Bozkurt n, J. Muth n, Y. Zhu n

MeSH headings : Electrodes; Humans; Nanowires; Organism Hydration Status; Silver; Wearable Electronic Devices; Wireless Technology
TL;DR: A wearable skin hydration sensor in the form of a capacitor is demonstrated based on skin impedance measurement and a chest patch consisting of a strain sensor, three electrocardiography electrodes, and a skin Hydration sensor is developed for multimodal sensing. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID
Added: June 5, 2019

2017 review

A review on mechanics and mechanical properties of 2D materials-Graphene and beyond

[Review of ]. EXTREME MECHANICS LETTERS, 13, 42–77.

Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Anomalous Tensile Detwinning in Twinned Nanowires

PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS, 19(25).

TL;DR: Using quantitative in situ transmission electron microscopy based nanomechanical testing and molecular dynamics simulations, a transition of the deformation mechanism from localized dislocation slip to delocalized plasticity via an anomalous tensile detwinning mechanism in bitwinned metallic NWs is reported. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Compact, Highly Efficient, and Fully Flexible Circularly Polarized Antenna Enabled by Silver Nanowires for Wireless Body-Area Networks

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON BIOMEDICAL CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS, 11(4), 920–932.

author keywords: Off-body communications; polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS); silver nanowires (AgNWs); wearable antenna; wireless body-area networks
MeSH headings : Electromagnetic Radiation; Equipment Design; Humans; Nanowires; Silver; Wearable Electronic Devices; Wireless Technology
TL;DR: A compact and flexible circularly polarized (CP) wearable antenna is introduced for wireless body-area network systems at the 2.4 GHz industrial, scientific, and medical (ISM) band, which is implemented by employing a low-loss composite of polydimethylsiloxane and silver nanowires. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Controlling the self-folding of a polymer sheet using a local heater: the effect of the polymer-heater interface

SOFT MATTER, 13(21), 3863–3870.

By: J. Cui n, S. Yao n, Q. Huang n, J. Adams n & Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: Self-folding of a pre-strained shape memory polymer (SMP) sheet was demonstrated using local joule heating and can be used to fold structures with sharp angles in a sequential manner. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Hydration Sensing: A Wearable Hydration Sensor with Conformal Nanowire Electrodes (Adv. Healthcare Mater. 6/2017)

Advanced Healthcare Materials, 6(6).

By: S. Yao n, A. Myers n, A. Malhotra n, F. Lin n, A. Bozkurt n, J. Muth n, Y. Zhu n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Hypoxia and H2O2 Dual-Sensitive Vesicles for Enhanced Glucose-Responsive Insulin Delivery

NANO LETTERS, 17(2), 733–739.

By: J. Yu n, C. Qian n, Y. Zhang n, Z. Cui n, Y. Zhu n, Q. Shen*, F. Ligler n, J. Buse*, Z. Gu n

author keywords: Drug delivery; diabetes; insulin; glucose-responsive; hypoxia-sensitive; H2O2-sensitive
MeSH headings : Animals; Blood Glucose / metabolism; Cell Hypoxia; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / drug therapy; Diabetes Mellitus, Experimental / metabolism; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / drug therapy; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / metabolism; Drug Carriers / chemistry; Drug Liberation; Glucose / metabolism; Glucose Oxidase / metabolism; HeLa Cells; Humans; Hydrogen Peroxide / metabolism; Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage; Hypoglycemic Agents / chemistry; Insulin / administration & dosage; Insulin / chemistry; Male; Mice, Inbred C57BL; Nitroimidazoles / chemistry; Oxidation-Reduction; Peptides / chemistry; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
TL;DR: In vivo experiments indicated that this smart insulin patch could efficiently regulate the blood glucose in the chemically induced type 1 diabetic mice for 10 h and eliminate the excess H2O2, which may lead to free radical-induced damage to skin tissue during the long-term usage and reduce the activity of GOx. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Large-Area Nanolattice Film with Enhanced Modulus, Hardness, and Energy Dissipation

Scientific Reports, 7(1).

By: A. Bagal n, X. Zhang n, R. Shahrin n, E. Dandley n, J. Zhao n, F. Poblete n, C. Oldham n, Y. Zhu n ...

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 review

Mechanics of Crystalline Nanowires: An Experimental Perspective

[Review of ]. APPLIED MECHANICS REVIEWS, 69(1).

By: Y. Zhu n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Piezoelectric Floating Element Shear Stress Sensor for the Wind Tunnel Flow Measurement

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS, 64(9), 7304–7312.

By: T. Kim n, A. Saini n, J. Kim n, A. Gopalarathnam n, Y. Zhu n, F. Palmieri*, C. Wohl*, X. Jiang n

author keywords: Bimorph piezoelectric (PE) structures; electromechanical symmetry; floating element (FE); PMN-33% PT crystal; shear stress
TL;DR: An analytical model was proposed based on cantilever beam theory with an end-tip-mass for verifying the resonance frequency shift in static stress measurements and the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and ambient vibration-filtered pure shear stress sensitivity were obtained through signal processing. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Pop-up assembly of 3D structures actuated by heat shrinkable polymers

SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES, 26(12).

By: J. Cui n, J. Adams n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: origami; kirigami; controlled buckling; heat shrinkable polymer
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Soft electrothermal actuators using silver nanowire heaters

NANOSCALE, 9(11), 3797–3805.

By: S. Yao n, J. Cui n, Z. Cui n & Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: Two applications of this type of soft actuators were demonstrated towards biomimetic robotics - a crawling robot that can walk spontaneously on ratchet surfaces and a soft gripper that is capable of manipulating lightweight and delicate objects. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Thrombin-responsive transcutaneous patch for auto-anticoagulant regulation

Advanced Materials, 29(4).

By: Y. Zhang n, J. Yu n, J. Wang n, N. Hanne n, Z. Cui n, C. Qian n, C. Wang n, H. Xin n ...

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (OpenAlex)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2017 journal article

Ultrasound-triggered noninvasive regulation of blood glucose levels using microgels integrated with insulin nanocapsules

Nano Research, 10(4), 1393–1402.

By: J. Di n, J. Yu n, Q. Wang*, S. Yao n, D. Suo n, Y. Ye*, M. Pless n, Y. Zhu n, Y. Jing n, Z. Gu*

author keywords: controlled drug delivery; focused ultrasound; diabetes; nanocapsule; microgel
TL;DR: It is demonstrated that this ultrasound-triggered insulin delivery system, when activated by 30 s ultrasound administration, could effectively achieve glycemic control for up to one week in a noninvasive, localized, and pulsatile manner. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
2. Zero Hunger (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

A piezoelectric shear stress sensor

SENSORS AND SMART STRUCTURES TECHNOLOGIES FOR CIVIL, MECHANICAL, AND AEROSPACE SYSTEMS 2016, Vol. 9803.

By: T. Kim n, A. Saini n, J. Kim n, A. Gopalarathnam n, Y. Zhu n, F. Palmieri*, C. Wohl*, X. Jiang n

author keywords: PMN-33% PT crystal; bimorph piezoelectric structures; floating element; electromechanical symmetry
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Bringing PLOS Genetics Editors to Preprint Servers

Barsh, G. S., Bergman, C. M., Brown, C. D., Singh, N. D., & Copenhaver, G. P. (2016, December). PLOS GENETICS, Vol. 12.

MeSH headings : Database Management Systems; Humans; Periodicals as Topic; Publications; Publishing
TL;DR: This paper presents a meta-analyses of the H2O2na “spatially aggregating event” and its role in disease and suggests a “cell reprograming” mechanism that is similar to that of “ ” “clinically checkpoints” found in the TSPs. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Editorial for the focus issue on "Nanomechanics'' in Extreme Mechanics Letters

Zhu, Y., Gianola, D., & Zhu, T. (2016, September). EXTREME MECHANICS LETTERS, Vol. 8, pp. 125–126.

By: Y. Zhu n, D. Gianola* & T. Zhu*

Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 article

Elastic drug delivery: could treatments be triggered by patient movement?

NANOMEDICINE, Vol. 11, pp. 323–325.

By: Y. Zhang n, J. Yu n, Y. Zhu n & Z. Gu n

author keywords: drug delivery; mechanical-responsive; nanoparticle; wearable devices
MeSH headings : Drug Delivery Systems; Elasticity; Humans; Movement; Patients
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Evolution of Irradiation-Induced Vacancy Defects in Boron Nitride Nanotubes

SMALL, 12(6), 818–824.

By: G. Cheng n, S. Yao n, X. Sang n, B. Hao*, D. Zhang*, Y. Yap*, Y. Zhu n

author keywords: boron nitride; nanotubes; electron irradiation; TEM; irradiation-induced defects; vacancy defects
TL;DR: Irradiation-induced vacancy defects in multiwalled (MW) boron nitride nanotubes are investigated via in situ high-resolution transmission electron microscope operated at 80 kV, with a homogeneous distribution of electron beam intensity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Helical coil buckling mechanism for a stiff nanowire on an elastomeric substrate

JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICS AND PHYSICS OF SOLIDS, 95, 25–43.

author keywords: Helical buckling; Energy landscape; Nanowires; Continuum mechanics approach; Stretchable electronics
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 review

In Situ Nanomechanical Testing of Crystalline Nanowires in Electron Microscopes

[Review of ]. JOM, 68(1), 84–93.

By: Y. Zhu n

Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Low-Power Wearable Systems for Continuous Monitoring of Environment and Health for Chronic Respiratory Disease

IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics, 20(5), 1251–1264.

By: J. Dieffenderfer n, H. Goodell n, S. Mills n, M. McKnight n, S. Yao n, F. Lin n, E. Beppler n, B. Bent n ...

author keywords: Environmental and physiological sensing; wearable asthma monitoring
MeSH headings : Asthma / diagnosis; Chronic Disease; Electric Impedance; Electrocardiography; Equipment Design; Humans; Monitoring, Ambulatory / instrumentation; Monitoring, Ambulatory / methods; Photoplethysmography; Skin / physiopathology; Spirometry
TL;DR: The preliminary efforts to achieve a submilliwatt system ultimately powered by the energy harvested from thermal radiation and motion of the body are described with the primary contributions being an ultralow-power ozone sensor, an volatile organic compounds sensor, spirometer, and the integration of these and other sensors in a multimodal sensing platform. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 review

Mechanical Force-Triggered Drug Delivery

[Review of ]. CHEMICAL REVIEWS, 116(19), 12536–12563.

By: Y. Zhang n, J. Yu n, H. Bomba n, Y. Zhu n & Z. Gu n

MeSH headings : Animals; Drug Carriers / chemistry; Drug Carriers / pharmacology; Drug Delivery Systems / methods; Liposomes / chemistry; Liposomes / pharmacology; Magnetic Phenomena; Mechanical Phenomena; Microbubbles; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Ultrasonic Waves
TL;DR: An overview of recent advances in mechanically activated DDS is provided and the opportunities and challenges regarding clinical translations are discussed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Mechanism of the Transition From In-Plane Buckling to Helical Buckling for a Stiff Nanowire on an Elastomeric Substrate

JOURNAL OF APPLIED MECHANICS-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 83(4).

By: Y. Chen*, Y. Zhu n, . Chen* & Y. Liu*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 review

Nanomaterial-Enabled Dry Electrodes for Electrophysiological Sensing: A Review

[Review of ]. JOM, 68(4), 1145–1155.

By: S. Yao n & Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: A review on nanomaterial-enabled dry electrodes for electrophysiological sensing, focusing on electrocardiography (ECG), including metallic nanowires, metallic nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, and graphene. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

On the size-dependent elasticity of penta-twinned silver nanowires

EXTREME MECHANICS LETTERS, 8, 177–183.

By: T. Chang n, G. Cheng n, C. Li n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: Nanowires; Nanomechanics; Elasticity size effect
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 conference paper

Silver nanowire based wearable sensors for multimodal sensing

Ieee topical conference on biomedical wireless technologies networks and, 55–58.

By: F. Lin n, S. Yao n, M. McKnight n, Y. Zhu n & A. Bozkurt n

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Substrate Effects on Growth of MoS2 Film by Laser Physical Vapor Deposition on Sapphire, Si and Graphene (on Cu)

Journal of Electronic Materials, 46(2), 1010–1021.

Contributors: K. Jagannadham n, J. Cui n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: Molybdenum disulfide; graphene; laser deposition
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 8, 2020

2016 journal article

Thrombin-Responsive Transcutaneous Patch for Auto-Anticoagulant Regulation

Advanced Materials, 29(4), 1604043.

By: Y. Zhang n, J. Yu n, J. Wang n, N. Hanne n, Z. Cui n, C. Qian n, C. Wang n, H. Xin n ...

MeSH headings : Anticoagulants; Blood Coagulation; Heparin; Skin; Thrombin / administration & dosage
TL;DR: A thrombin-responsive closed-loop patch is developed for prolonged heparin delivery in a feedback-controlled manner that can sustainably regulate blood coagulation in response toThrombin. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 19, 2020

2015 review

A review of microelectromechanical systems for nanoscale mechanical characterization

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING, 25(9).

By: Y. Zhu n & T. Chang n

author keywords: microelectromechanical system; nanomechanics; nanostructure; nanowire
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Cohesive-Shear-Lag Modeling of Interfacial Stress Transfer Between a Monolayer Graphene and a Polymer Substrate

JOURNAL OF APPLIED MECHANICS-TRANSACTIONS OF THE ASME, 82(3).

By: G. Guo n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: graphene; interface; cohesive zone; shear-lag
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Design and operation of silver nanowire based flexible and stretchable touch sensors

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 30(1), 79–85.

By: Z. Cui n, F. Poblete n, G. Cheng n, S. Yao n, X. Jiang n & Y. Zhu n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Flexible Technologies for Self-Powered Wearable Health and Environmental Sensing

PROCEEDINGS OF THE IEEE, 103(4), 665–681.

By: V. Misra n, A. Bozkurt n, B. Calhoun*, T. Jackson*, J. Jur n, J. Lach*, B. Lee n, J. Muth n ...

author keywords: Atomic layer deposition; CMUT; environmental monitoring; environmental sensor; flexible electrode; motion harvesting; physiological sensor; piezoelectric; PZT; self-powered; silver nanowire; TEG; thermoelectrics; ultra-low power; ultra-low power SOC; volatile organic compound sensor; wearable device
TL;DR: The latest advances in high-efficiency nanostructured energy harvesters and storage capacitors, new sensing modalities that consume less power, low power computation, and communication strategies, and novel flexible materials that provide form, function, and comfort are presented. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Large anelasticity and associated energy dissipation in single-crystalline nanowires

Nature Nanotechnology, 10(8), 687–691.

Contributors: G. Cheng n, C. Miao*, Q. Qin n, J. Li n, F. Xu n, H. Haftbaradaran*, E. Dickey n, H. Gao*, Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: It is shown that single-crystalline ZnO and p-doped Si nanowires can exhibit anelastic behaviour that is up to four orders of magnitude larger than the largest anelastically observed in bulk materials, with a timescale on the order of minutes, suggesting that crystalline Nanowires with point defects are promising materials for energy damping applications. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Measuring graphene adhesion using atomic force microscopy with a microsphere tip

NANOSCALE, 7(24), 10760–10766.

By: T. Jiang n & Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: A general, high-throughput and reliable method that can measure adhesion energies between ultraflat graphene and a broad range of materials using atomic force microscopy with a microsphere tip is reported. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 review

Nanomaterial-Enabled Stretchable Conductors: Strategies, Materials and Devices

[Review of ]. ADVANCED MATERIALS, 27(9), 1480–1511.

By: S. Yao n & Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: This review summarizes recent advances in nanomaterial-enabled stretchable conductors (one of the most important components for stretchable electronics) and related stretchable devices (e.g., capacitive sensors, supercapacitors and electroactive polymer actuators), over the past five years. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Recoverable plasticity in penta-twinned metallic nanowires governed by dislocation nucleation and retraction

NATURE COMMUNICATIONS, 6.

TL;DR: A dislocation-mediated, time-dependent and fully reversible plastic behaviour in penta-twinned silver nanowires is reported, which originates from the surface nucleation, propagation and retraction of partial dislocations. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 conference paper

Silver nanowire strain sensors for wearable body motion tracking

2015 ieee sensors, 1823–1826.

By: S. Yao n, J. Lee*, K. James n, J. Miller*, V. Narasimhan*, A. Dickerson*, X. Zhu*, Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: This paper demonstrates a wearable body motion tracking technology in the form of data glove to measure the instantaneous bending positions of individual finger knuckles with linear response to large tensile strain up to 60% with less than 5 msec response time. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Strain Hardening and Size Effect in Five-fold Twinned Ag Nanowires

NANO LETTERS, 15(6), 4037–4044.

By: S. Narayanan*, G. Cheng n, Z. Zeng*, Y. Zhu n & T. Zhu*

author keywords: Nanowire; twin boundary; strain hardening; size effects; in situ experiment; molecular dynamics
TL;DR: This work provides mechanistic insights into enhancing the tensile ductility of metallic nanostructures by engineering the internal interfaces and defects by nanomechanical testing and atomistic modeling. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Stretch-Triggered Drug Delivery from Wearable Elastomer Films Containing Therapeutic Depots

ACS NANO, 9(9), 9407–9415.

By: J. Di n, S. Yao n, Y. Ye n, Z. Cui n, J. Yu n, T. Ghosh n, Y. Zhu n, Z. Gu n

author keywords: drug delivery; wearable devices; stimuli-responsive; nanoparticles; microdepots
MeSH headings : Animals; Drug Delivery Systems; Drug Liberation; Elastomers / chemistry; Elastomers / pharmacology; Mice; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Polymers / chemistry; Polymers / pharmacology
TL;DR: This work demonstrated that the tensile strain, applied to the stretchable device, facilitated release of therapeutics from microdepots for anticancer and antibacterial treatments. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
3. Good Health and Well-being (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Stretchable Conductors: Nanomaterial-Enabled Stretchable Conductors: Strategies, Materials and Devices (Adv. Mater. 9/2015)

Advanced Materials, 27(9), 1479–1479.

By: S. Yao n & Y. Zhu n

Source: Crossref
Added: January 19, 2020

2015 article

Testing, Measurement, and Characterization of Nanomaterials

JOURNAL OF NANOMATERIALS, Vol. 2015.

By: B. Peng*, C. Ke*, Y. Liu* & Y. Zhu n

Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2015 journal article

Wearable silver nanowire dry electrodes for electrophysiological sensing

RSC Advances, 5(15), 11627–11632.

By: A. Myers n, H. Huang n & Y. Zhu n

Contributors: A. Myers n, H. Huang n & Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: Wearable dry electrodes made of silver nanowires for electrophysiological sensing such as electrocardiography and electromyography with no signs of skin irritation are presented, desirable for long-term health monitoring. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Interfacial sliding and buckling of monolayer graphene on a stretchable substrate

Advanced Functional Materials, 24(3), 396–402.

By: T. Jiang n, R. Huang* & Y. Zhu n

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Mechanical Properties of Silicon Carbide Nanowires: Effect of Size-Dependent Defect Density

NANO LETTERS, 14(2), 754–758.

By: G. Cheng n, T. Chang n, Q. Qin n, H. Huang* & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: Size effect; ultrahigh strength; in situ tensile testing; brittle fracture; nanomechanics
TL;DR: The SiC NWs are found to deform linear elastically until brittle fracture, and their fracture origin is identified in the 3C structures with inclined SFs, rather than the highly defective structures. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 conference paper

Novel wearable EMG sensors based on nanowire technology

2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, 1674–1677.

By: A. Myers n, L. Du n, H. Huang n & Y. Zhu n

Contributors: A. Myers n, L. Du n, H. Huang n & Y. Zhu n

Event: 2014 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC)

MeSH headings : Electrodes; Electromyography; Humans; Male; Movement / physiology; Nanowires / chemistry; Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology; Signal Processing, Computer-Assisted; Silver / chemistry; Wrist / physiology
TL;DR: Novel AgNW-based EMG electrodes are promising for many biomedical applications, such as myoelectric control of artificial limbs, since the dry AgNWs electrodes are flexible, wearable, and potentially robust for daily use. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Stretchable and Reversibly Deformable Radio Frequency Antennas Based on Silver Nanowires

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 6(6), 4248–4253.

By: L. Song n, A. Myers n, J. Adams n & Y. Zhu n

Contributors: L. Song n, A. Myers n, J. Adams n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: silver nanowire; stretchable antenna; wireless strain sensing; printed electronics; microstrip patch antenna
TL;DR: A class of microstrip patch antennas that are stretchable, mechanically tunable, and reversibly deformable and well suited for applications like wireless strain sensing are demonstrated. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Surface-Energy-Assisted Perfect Transfer of Centimeter-Scale Mono layer and Few-Layer MoS2 Films onto Arbitrary Substrates

ACS NANO, 8(11), 11522–11528.

author keywords: molybdenum disulfide; 2D materials; tungsten disulfide; surface energy; large scale
TL;DR: A surface-energy-assisted process that can perfectly transfer centimeter-scale monolayer and few-layer MoS2 films from original growth substrates onto arbitrary substrates with no observable wrinkles, cracks, and polymer residues is demonstrated. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Wearable multifunctional sensors using printed stretchable conductors made of silver nanowires

NANOSCALE, 6(4), 2345–2352.

By: S. Yao n & Y. Zhu n

MeSH headings : Humans; Knee Joint; Monitoring, Physiologic / instrumentation; Monitoring, Physiologic / methods; Movement; Nanowires; Silver; Thumb
TL;DR: High stretchable multifunctional sensors that can detect strain, pressure, finger touch and finger touch with high sensitivity, fast response time and good pressure mapping function are developed. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

A microelectromechanical system for thermomechanical testing of nanostructures

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 103(26).

By: T. Chang n & Y. Zhu n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Fabrication of Functional Nanowire Devices on Unconventional Substrates Using Strain-Release Assembly

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 5(2), 256–261.

By: J. Durham n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: nanowire; assembly; transfer printing; flexible electronics; strain sensor; UV sensor; stretchable electronics
TL;DR: Three representative nanowire (NW) devices for applications in stretchable electronics, strain sensing, and optical sensing are reported, highlighting a new concept of transverse buckling. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Stress relaxation in carbon nanotube-based fibers for load-bearing applications

CARBON, 52, 347–355.

By: M. Zu*, Q. Li*, Y. Zhu n, Y. Zhu n, G. Wang*, J. Byun*, T. Chou*

Contributors: M. Zu*, Q. Li*, Y. Zhu n, Y. Zhu n, G. Wang*, J. Byun*, T. Chou*

Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Temperature control in thermal microactuators with applications to in-situ nanomechanical testing

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 102(1).

By: Q. Qin n & Y. Zhu n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Temperature-dependent material properties of Z-shaped MEMS thermal actuators made of single crystalline silicon

JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING, 23(12).

By: J. Ouyang*, M. McDonald & Y. Zhu n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 chapter

Thermal Output Observations from Fe-Ni-Cr Metal Foil Strain Gages

In Advancement of Optical Methods in Experimental Mechanics, Volume 3 (pp. 379–387).

By: T. Kieffer n & Y. Zhu n

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Added: November 15, 2020

2012 conference paper

A new electrothermal microactuator with Z-shaped beams: Design and operation

Proceedings of the ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition 2010, vol 12, 77–81.

By: Y. Zhu n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Buckling of Aligned Carbon Nanotubes as Stretchable Conductors: A New Manufacturing Strategy

Advanced Materials, 24(8), 1073–1077.

By: Y. Zhu n & F. Xu n

author keywords: carbon nanotubes; ribbons; stretchable conductors; buckling
MeSH headings : Dimethylpolysiloxanes / chemistry; Electric Conductivity; Mechanical Phenomena; Nanotechnology / methods; Nanotubes, Carbon / chemistry
TL;DR: A new manufacturing strategy for buckling of aligned carbon nanotubes is developed, which does not involve prestretching the substrate but relies on the interface interaction between the nanot tubes and the substrate. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Crossref
Added: November 15, 2020

2012 journal article

Highly Conductive and Stretchable Silver Nanowire Conductors

ADVANCED MATERIALS, 24(37), 5117–5122.

By: F. Xu n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: silver nanowire; stretchable conductor; buckling; strain sensor
MeSH headings : Dimethylpolysiloxanes / chemistry; Electric Conductivity; Nanowires / chemistry; Nanowires / ultrastructure; Silver / chemistry; Tensile Strength
TL;DR: Materials that are both conductive and stretchable could enable a spectrum of applications such as stretchable displays, stretchable radiofrequency antennas, artifi cial muscles and conformal skin sensors. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Measuring True Young's Modulus of a Cantilevered Nanowire: Effect of Clamping on Resonance Frequency

Small, 8(16), 2571–2576.

By: Q. Qin n, F. Xu n, Y. Cao n, P. Ro n & Y. Zhu n

TL;DR: This work exemplifies the importance of considering the effect of clamping in measurements of Young's modulus using the resonance method, and demonstrates that the true Young'smodulus can be measured if the critical clamp size is reached. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Crossref, Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Size effects on elasticity, yielding, and fracture of silver nanowires: In situ experiments

PHYSICAL REVIEW B, 85(4).

By: Y. Zhu n, Q. Qin n, F. Xu n, F. Fan*, Y. Ding*, T. Zhang*, B. Wiley*, Z. Wang*

Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Wavy Ribbons of Carbon Nanotubes for Stretchable Conductors

ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS, 22(6), 1279–1283.

By: F. Xu n, X. Wang n, Y. Zhu n & Y. Zhu n

Contributors: F. Xu n, X. Wang n, Y. Zhu n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: carbon nanotubes; ribbons; stretchable conductors; buckling
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Z-Shaped MEMS Thermal Actuators: Piezoresistive Self-Sensing and Preliminary Results for Feedback Control

JOURNAL OF MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS, 21(3), 596–604.

By: J. Ouyang n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: Feedback control; nanomechanical testing; piezoresistivity; self-sensing; thermal actuator; Z-shaped
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Controlled 3D Buckling of Silicon Nanowires for Stretchable Electronics

ACS NANO, 5(1), 672–678.

By: F. Xu n, W. Lu* & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: silicon nanowire; buckling; coil; stretchable electronics; local strain
MeSH headings : Electrical Equipment and Supplies; Mechanical Phenomena; Microscopy, Atomic Force; Nanotechnology / methods; Nanowires / chemistry; Silicon / chemistry; Stress, Mechanical
TL;DR: The oval-shaped silicon nanowire coil shape represents an effective architecture in accommodating large tension, compression, bending, and twist, which may find important applications for stretchable electronics and other stretchable technologies. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Static Friction between Silicon Nanowires and Elastomeric Substrates

ACS NANO, 5(9), 7404–7410.

By: Q. Qin n & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: nanowire; PDMS; static friction; interfacial shear strength; adhesion; UVO treatment
TL;DR: First direct measurements of static friction force and interfacial shear strength between silicon (Si) nanowires (NWs) and poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) are reported, which will enable quantitative interface design and control for many device applications of NWs. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Strain-Release Assembly of Nanowires on Stretchable Substrates

ACS NANO, 5(2), 1556–1563.

By: F. Xu n, J. Durham n, B. Wiley* & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: nanowire; assembly; alignment; strain; static friction
TL;DR: It is found that a model that takes into account the volume incompressibility of PDMS reliably predicts the degree of NW alignment and NW density. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

An electrothermal microactuator with Z-shaped beams

JOURNAL OF MICROMECHANICS AND MICROENGINEERING, 20(8).

By: C. Guan n & Y. Zhu*

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Friction and Shear Strength at the Nanowire-Substrate Interfaces

NANOSCALE RESEARCH LETTERS, 5(2), 291–295.

By: Y. Zhu n, Q. Qin n, Y. Gu* & Z. Wang*

author keywords: Nanowire; Interface; Friction; Shear strength; Nanomechanics
TL;DR: The friction measurement between a NW tip and a substrate for the first time is reported, based on NW buckling in situ inside a scanning electron microscope, using a new experimental method that can be applied to measure friction parameters of other NW–substrate systems. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Mechanical Properties of ZnO Nanowires Under Different Loading Modes

NANO RESEARCH, 3(4), 271–280.

By: F. Xu n, Q. Qin n, A. Mishra*, Y. Gu* & Y. Zhu n

author keywords: ZnO nanowire; mechanical property; size effect; Young's modulus; fracture
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Direct extraction of rate-dependent traction-separation laws for polyurea/steel interfaces

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES, 46(1), 31–51.

By: Y. Zhu n, K. Liechti* & K. Ravi-Chandar*

author keywords: Polyurea; Adhesion; Interfacial fracture; Cohesive zone model; Traction-separation law
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Mechanical Properties of Vapor-Liquid-Solid Synthesized Silicon Nanowires

NANO LETTERS, 9(11), 3934–3939.

By: Y. Zhu n, F. Xu n, Q. Qin n, W. Fung n & W. Lu n

TL;DR: Repeated loading and unloading during tensile tests demonstrated that the nanowires are linear elastic until fracture without appreciable plasticity. (via Semantic Scholar)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Tailoring the Load Carrying Capacity of MWCNTs Through Inter-shell Atomic Bridging

Experimental Mechanics, 49(2), 169–182.

By: M. Locascio*, B. Peng*, P. Zapol*, Y. Zhu*, S. Li*, T. Belytschko*, H. Espinosa*

author keywords: Carbon nanotube; Molecular dynamics; Tensile test; Irradiation; Crosslinking; Strengthening
Source: Crossref
Added: November 15, 2020

2007 journal article

Experimental Techniques for the Mechanical Characterization of One-Dimensional Nanostructures

Experimental Mechanics, 47(1), 7–24.

By: Y. Zhu*, C. Ke* & H. Espinosa*

author keywords: nanomechanics; in-situ microscopy; MEMS; carbon nanotubes; nanowires; NEMS
Source: Crossref
Added: November 15, 2020

2006 journal article

A thermal actuator for nanoscale in situ microscopy testing: design and characterization

Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 16(2), 242–253.

By: Y. Zhu*, A. Corigliano & H. Espinosa*

Source: Crossref
Added: November 15, 2020

2005 journal article

A microelectromechanical load sensor for in situ electron and x-ray microscopy tensile testing of nanostructures

Applied Physics Letters, 86(1), 013506.

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Added: November 15, 2020

2005 journal article

An electromechanical material testing system for in situ electron microscopy and applications

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 102(41), 14503–14508.

By: Y. Zhu* & H. Espinosa*

author keywords: carbon nanotube; microelectromechanical system; nanomechanics; nanowires
TL;DR: A previously undescribed real-time instrumented in situ transmission EM observation of carbon nanotubes failure under tensile load is presented here. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: November 15, 2020

2005 journal article

Epitaxially influenced boundary layer model for size effect in thin metallic films

Journal of Applied Physics, 97(7), 073506.

By: Z. Bažant*, Z. Guo*, H. Espinosa*, Y. Zhu* & B. Peng*

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Added: November 15, 2020

2004 journal article

Effect of temperature on capacitive RF MEMS switch performance—a coupled-field analysis

Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering, 14(8), 1270–1279.

By: Y. Zhu* & H. Espinosa

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Crossref
Added: November 15, 2020

2004 journal article

Reliability of capacitive RF MEMS switches at high and low temperatures

International Journal of RF and Microwave Computer-Aided Engineering, 14(4), 317–328.

By: Y. Zhu* & H. Espinosa*

author keywords: MEMS; RF switch; reliability; mechanical testing; MEMS modeling; coupled analysis
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: Crossref
Added: November 15, 2020

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