Smart Materials and Structures

Papers
(The TQCC of Smart Materials and Structures is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Realizing stretchable energy harvesting film through stretch-buckling conversion of wavy base119
The modeling method and simulation study on the biaxially anisotropic polymer films77
Influence of interlocking blocks assembly on the actuation time, shape change, and reversibility of voxel-based multi-material 4D structures74
Axisymmetic electro-elastic field in a heterogeneous graded annular plate with a uniform load74
Shape optimization of parametric curve-based magnetorheological damper valve for augmented performance in prosthetic ankle applications74
In-situ observation of the movement of particles in thermoplastic polyurethane magnetorheological elastomers using computed x-ray microtomography71
An experimental study of specimen size and type effects on cyclic behavior of superelastic NiTi71
Laboratory evaluation of climbing helmets: assessment of linear acceleration67
A novel single-unit morphable piezoelectric stick-slip actuator with active contact regulation59
3D re-entrant Z-shaped structures with negative Poisson’s ratio and compression-twist coupling effect55
Ladybug-inspired hierarchical composite adhesives for enhanced surface adaptability54
Anti-falling of wheeled humanoid robots based on a novel variable stiffness mechanism51
A centrifugal mechanism hybrid energy harvester with AI-enabled self-sensing and self-powered for railway monitoring50
4D printed zero Poisson’s ratio metamaterials with vibration isolation properties for magnetic response49
Sound absorption and enhancement mechanism of hierarchical slit-embedded Helmholtz resonators46
Smart-monitoring capabilities of CFRP strips in civil structures based on width-to-length ratio optimization46
Dual-layer sliding mode motion control of piezoelectric stick-slip actuator based on nonlinear extended state observer43
MFC-actuated snap-through in bi-stable VAT composites for enhanced energy harvesting bandwidth43
Bond slip detection of shear interfaces for GFRP and UHPC composite members using piezoceramic smart aggregates42
Effect of cross-link density on the performance of polyimine/epoxy vitrimers42
Dynamic characteristics of SMA-based variable-stiffness composite leaf springs40
Delamination imaging in composites using cross-correlation method by non-contact air-coupled Lamb waves39
An enhanced dynamic stiffness modeling method incorporating piezoelectricity for random vibration analysis: application to piezoelectric exciter optimization39
3D printed multilayer dielectric elastomer actuators37
Magnetorheological variable stiffness and damping flexible joint with cam working surface for industrial robot37
Study on the dual-segment arctangent model of magnetorheological damper (MRD)36
Fiber metal laminate-embedded, wireless MEMS vibrometer for structural health monitoring using guided ultrasonic waves36
Band-gap flexible design and metadamping mechanism of inerter-enhanced viscously damped metamaterial36
Negative stiffness mechanical metamaterials: a review35
Topology optimization of self-supporting metamaterials for additive manufacturing: a novel framework and validation33
Tunable stiffness design of curved-crease origami and extended quasi-zero stiffness vibration isolator33
Acoustically actuated miniature underwater robot with frequency-controlled multi-DOF locomotion32
Multistable structures for large-scale applications32
Magnetoelectric effects in a heterostructure of magnetostrictive fiber composite and piezopolymer film32
A novel dual-inertia driven piezoelectric actuator for flexible mounting applications31
Experimental study of magnetorheological fluids under large periodic deformations31
Modelling and simulation of time dependent ion migration process and bending of ion-doped rubber films using a minimal set of physically estimated parameters31
Dynamic braille display based on surface-structured PVC gel31
Development and active noise control of a piezo-actuated attenuator for underwater vehicle pipelines31
A tunable quasi-zero-stiffness vibration isolator (QZS-VI) with magnetorheological elastomer (MRE)30
A novel two degree of freedom single magnet bistable energy harvester based on internal resonance30
Deformable cellular solid structures based on multi-material assemblage30
Optimization design and performance analysis of pneumatic grid flexible actuator30
A finger-snapping inspired bistable mechanism for converting low-frequency vibrations to high-speed rotation29
Precise prediction of photothermally induced irreversible bending deformation based on non-uniform thermal expansion of layer-structure films29
A transforming flexahedron origami inspired gripper actuated by shape memory alloy29
Modeling the thermodynamic behaviors of 4D-printed thermoplastic shape memory polymers in cold, warm, and hot programming29
Development of a magnetorheological hand exoskeleton featuring a high force-to-power ratio for enhanced grip endurance28
What it could feel like to press on an auxetic: effect of Poisson’s ratio on the indenter28
Status and challenges of mechanoluminescent materials: from basic research to smart sensing applications28
Self-repairing elastomer based on imidazole π–π stacking interaction28
Continuously tuneable acoustic metasurface for high order transmitted acoustic vortices27
A comparative study of magnetically coupled nonlinear configurations for broadband vibration energy harvesting26
Design and output characteristics of triboelectric acceleration sensor for low frequency vibration monitoring26
An invertible hysteresis model for magnetorheological damper with improved adaption capability in frequency and amplitude26
A dual-function nonlinear electromechanical oscillator for thermal sensing and vibration energy harvesting25
Spatial and temporal characterization of living mycelium through dispersion analysis25
Dynamic modeling and actuation performances of donut-HASEL actuators25
Photochromic webbing structures for monitoring UV-induced mechanical strength degradation25
Seismic response analysis of single-degree-of-freedom systems with superelastic monocrystalline CuAlBe SMAs25
Wavelet-based electromechanical computational model for the analysis of composite beams with piezoelectric actuators and sensors25
Insight into single-helix intelligent shape memory polymer cables: modeling and optimization under finite sliding contact25
Extreme on-demand contactless modulation of elastic properties in magnetostrictive lattices24
Scaling-associated aspects of liquid–gas phase change actuators in robots and wearable technologies24
Mechanical properties of multifunctional auxetic sandwich box-shaped structures24
Simultaneous in-situ monitoring of temperature and degree of cure in CFRP using a microfiber based acousto-ultrasonic system24
Field-driven microstructure evolution and dynamic properties of magnetorheological elastomers: insights from coarse-grained molecular dynamics24
Study on one-step 4D printing process via in-situ magnetization24
Bioinspired bistable dielectric elastomer actuator based on low-melting-point alloy phase change regulation23
Modeling and experimental evaluation of the stepping characteristic on a walking-type piezoelectric actuator23
Implementation of cross-scale plane micro-scratching process driven by hybrid piezoelectric actuation23
Corrigendum: A bi-stable soft robotic bendable module driven by silicone dielectric elastomer actuators: design, characterization, and parameter study (2022 Smart Mater. Struct.23
Layered thermal effects dynamic characteristics modeling and application in piezoelectric stack actuator23
Recovering energy from door opening and closing process using a parallel crank-slider harvester in buildings23
Novel three-dimensional double-arrow negative Poisson's ratio metamaterials: experimental tests and numerical simulations23
Tannic acid-modified TiO2/PU elastomers with dual-functionality: enhanced mechanical and electrorheological performances combined with triboelectric sensing23
Grey human simulated intelligent control of magnetorheological semi-active and electromagnetic active seat suspension22
Superelastic behavior of novel Ni–Ti–Co shape memory alloys for seismic applications22
A soft pipeline robot inspired by inchworm locomotion with layer-interference variable stiffness22
Light-activated bandgap modulation of active tunable metamaterials with folded structure22
Adaptive tensegrity foot design for quadruped robots in unstructured terrains22
Non-singular fast terminal sliding mode trajectory tracking control of cantilever piezo-electric stack actuator based on asymmetric hysteresis compensation21
Research on the mechanism and control methods of mechanical drift in linear ultrasonic motors21
Self-sensing electromagnetic shunt damper for adaptive vibration control21
High-fidelity dynamics of piezoelectric covered metamaterial Timoshenko beams using the spectral element method21
A deep learning-based approach to improve reconstruction of ultrasound computed tomography with full waveform inversion21
Self-healing magnetorheological elastomers based on thermoreversible Diels–Alder networks21
Influence of environmental conditions and voltage application on the electromechanical performance of Nafion-Pt IPMC actuators20
Ionic polymer-metal composite (IPMC) as a flexible capacitor: an experimental study20
Tensile behavior of square-twist origami inspired mechanical metamaterials with soft joints and chirality applications20
Impact monitoring based on domain adversarial transfer learning strategies20
Size effects on a one-dimensional defective phononic crystal sensor20
Shape memory polymer lattice structures with programmable thermal recovery time20
Composite control of piezoelectric actuators based on improved Bouc–Wen model20
A lead-free BCZT thin-film piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducer for CO 219
Symmetric soft robot driven by dielectric elastomer minimum energy structure actuators with unassisted bidirectional locomotion19
Finite element analysis, machine learning, and digital twins for soft robots: state-of-arts and perspectives19
Study on flexible strain sensor based on graphite flakes filled PDMS composite fiber fabricated by wet spinning process for human motion monitoring19
A novel origami soft gripper based on circular arc creases and leaf-fold structure19
A multi-dimensional quasi-zero-stiffness mechanical metamaterial with different directional vibration isolation capabilities19
Harvesting energy from human knee joint through a rope-driven mechanical motion switch19
Manufacturing thin ionic polymer metal composite for sensing at the microscale19
HPSA: a high-performance smart aggregate for concrete structural health monitoring based on acoustic impedance matching method19
ANCF-based dynamic modeling of variable curvature soft pneumatic actuators with experimental verifications19
Design and performance of a novel magnetically induced penta-stable piezoelectric energy harvester19
Rapid de-stiffening of multilayer transparent structures using controlled thermoplastic softening19
Poly(ε-Caprolactone)-based shape memory polymers for biomedical applications: Fundamentals, recent advances, and future perspectives18
Progress in transparent thermoelectrics18
Crystalline polyurethane-based photocurable resins with enhanced toughness and shape memory for high performance 4D printed intelligent grippers18
Variable roughness soft gripper fingertip with pneumatically deployable microspike array18
A deep neural network integrated harmonic balance identification method for high-dimensional bistable structures18
Magnetically-responsive microwall arrays with path-guide for directional transportation of droplets18
High-stiffness mechanical metamaterials based on hybrid interpenetrating structures: design and research18
Damage detection of bridge expansion joints using sound signal and deep learning18
Large-scale reconfigurable metamaterials18
Multimode auxetic piezoelectric energy harvester for low-frequency vibration18
A novel miniaturized fold-enabled soft growing robot for navigation in confined environments17
3D printed auxetic stents with re-entrant and chiral topologies17
Evaluation of a vascularized, self-healing structure fabricated via material extrusion17
Teleoperation control of soft pneumatic fingers based on visual target recognition of hand bending features17
Screen-printed stretchable knitted textile electrodes based on bio-PTT/PET bicomponent yarns for E-textile applications17
Synergistic study of electromagnetic and mechanical properties of broadband star-shaped negative Poisson’s ratio wave-absorbing structures17
3D printing shape memory polymer of laminated multi-component metamaterial towards optimization of auxetic and shape recovery behaviors17
Impact of conductive-filler content on the static sensing performance of spray-coated flexible strain sensors for steel-bridge strain monitoring17
Development of fiber-based piezoelectric sensors for the load monitoring of dynamically stressed fiber-reinforced composites17
The improvement of reliability of circuits based on operational amplifiers in piezoelectric shunt17
Effect of branched structure on microphase separation and electric field induced bending actuation behaviors of poly(urethane–urea) elastomers17
Dynamic magnetic properties of magnetosomes17
Development of a dual-mode electro-hydrostatic actuator with serial-parallel hybrid configured piezoelectric pumps17
Multi-beam piezoelectric systems by means of dynamically equivalent stiffness concept17
A novel engineered sandwich composite with ceramic-coated graphite fibre-reinforced face sheets and an auxetic core for enhanced broadband electromagnetic absorption: design using multiscale computati17
Nonlinear compensation of stretchable strain sensors with application to proprioceptive sensing of soft robotic arm17
Self-powered electrorheological fluid damper driven by triboelectric nanogenerator for vibration mitigation of rotating system16
Investigation on the impact of internal diameter of hollow cylinder and properties of metallic plate on performance in the optimization of acoustic energy harvesting system by using PVDF transducer16
Shape memory alloy-driven electrostatic adhesive soft end-effectors for versatile climbing and grasping robots16
Power characteristics of vibration-based piezoelectric energy harvesters: the effect of piezoelectric material nonlinearity16
Dual-parameter stretchable, transferable mesh piezoresistive sensor for electronic skin detection of strain and temperature changes16
Health monitoring of an assembly-type structure using raw time-domain EMI signals and a novel hybrid deep learning algorithm16
A systematic tomography framework for thickness mapping of pipes using helical guided waves16
A deep learning approach for anomaly identification in PZT sensors using point contact method16
Modelling and characterisation of a magnetically coupled piezoelectric beam for energy harvesting gear meshing motion16
Study on wave propagation in the modulation structure with gradually changing impedance according to specific waveform based on magneto-rheological fluid16
Dynamic modeling and disturbance rejection compensation for hysteresis nonlinearity of high voltage piezoelectric stack actuators16
A poly(L-lactic Acid)-based flexible piezoelectric energy harvester with micro-zigzag structures16
High-speed airflow influence on adhesion performance of fibrillar adhesive16
Enhancing the linear sensing range of elastic fabric wearable strain sensors with Kirigami patterns16
Modelling of energy harvesting with bendable concrete and surface-mounted PVDF16
PEDOT/CNT/Bi2Te3 coated porous thermoelectric yarns for textile based wearable thermoelectric generator15
A frame-amplified jumping robot capable of fast response and self-righting15
Hybrid optimization schemes for solving the piezoresistive inversion problem in self-sensing materials15
Baseline-free damage identification method based on guided wave for tube structures15
3D printing-empowered lightweight lattice structure for energy absorption in compression behavior15
Structural health monitoring for 3D-printed civil infrastructures: a review of challenges, applications and future directions15
Analysis of hyperbolic crystals with non-square lattice for improving acoustic energy harvesting15
Modular and safe shape memory alloy spring actuators for exoskeletons and soft robotics: an integrated approach and shoulder use case15
Design on thermal-mechanism coordination for binding reinforcing mesh based on shape memory polymer15
Design and development of magnetic flexible endoscope for upper gastrointestinal examination15
Structure-negative poisson's ratio analysis and optimization in a novel additively manufactured polymeric hybrid auxetic metastructure via 3D printing, finite element analysis, and machine learning15
Experimental investigation of phase-dependent resistivity and Poisson’s ratio in shape memory alloy wires15
True pinch mode of magnetorheological fluids15
Shape-shifting smart hooks for adaptive interlocking interfaces15
Active acoustic metamaterials with on-demand bulk modulus and full mass density tensor15
Real-time reconfigurable elastic wave propagation and energy harvesting characteristics of self-powered magnetic-electro-elastic metamaterials15
A bio-inspired isolator integrated with a magnetorheological damper for enhanced vibration isolation performance15
Generator optimization for roadway energy harvesting system15
A tough, conductive, and environmentally stable gelatin-based nanocomposite hydrogel sensor for human motion monitoring and human–machine interaction15
A metamaterial-enhanced pneumatic soft actuator: design, modeling and validation15
Seismic performance improvement of a three-dimensional isolated spherical reticulated shell structure using pseudo-negative-stiffness magnetorheological dampers15
An RFID smart structure using inkjet-printed additive manufacturing technology for metal crack characterization15
Variable damping energy regenerative damper for self-powered sensors and self-sensing devices in smart electric buses15
Design and experimental evaluation of an inchworm motor driven by bender-type piezoelectric actuators15
Research on hierarchical cylindrical negative stiffness structures’ energy absorption characteristics15
Reversible negative compressibility metamaterials inspired by Braess’s Paradox15
Theoretical analysis and experimental research of piezoelectric-electromagnetic hybrid vibration energy harvester15
4D printing of magneto-responsive shape memory nano-composite for stents15
Tailoring the stress-free two-way shape memory effect in sol–gel crosslinked poly(ϵ-caprolactone)-based semicrystalline networks15
A dielectric elastomer underwater vehicle with dual modes of swimming motion and sound generation15
Design and performance of an electromechanical sensor using sulfonated PEEK-based IPMC with ionic liquid integration15
Research on a rotary piezoelectric energy harvester based on movable magnets14
Performance evaluation of piezo sensors with respect to accelerometers for 3D modal analysis of structures14
Dual-function infill design in fused deposition modeling for mechanical and acoustic optimization14
Design and performance analysis of a windmill-shaped resonant piezoelectric actuator for three-DOF motion14
Bipedal driven inertial type piezoelectric motor working under quasi-static and resonant states14
A rapid tunable stiffness bistable adaptive tensegrity joint for gripper and swimmer14
A piezoelectric swallow patch sensor and its correlation to the physiological swallowing processes14
Miniaturized wireless sensor solution for passive sensing through Bluetooth LE14
An ensemble approach for enhancing generalization and extendibility of deep learning facilitated by transfer learning: principle and application in curing monitoring14
Design and evaluation of a modified arrow-head auxetic structure (pinehead) for enhanced energy absorption14
Soft actuation via harnessing entropic elastic energy: from theory to morphing wings14
Full-field monitoring of the resin flow front and dry spot with noninvasive and embedded piezoelectric sensor networks14
Variable stiffness adaptive soft grasping system based on liquid lens sensing principle14
Rate-dependent energy dissipation of graded viscoelastic structures fabricated by grayscale vat photopolymerization14
Programming the deformation of the temperature driven spiral structure in 4D printing14
CrackDiffusion: crack inpainting with denoising diffusion models and crack segmentation perceptual score14
Influence of printing parameters and hinge structure on shape memory performance at the hinge in 4D origami structures14
Computational design synthesis of multi-state, 4D printed, architected active composites14
A study on the additional effect phenomenon of VLUSM centroid motion14
Cylindrical magnetoelectric FeGa/PZT composite for lightning current sensing applications14
Multidirectional soft mobile robot driven by dielectric elastomer14
Additive manufacturing for layered piezoelectric structures with directional sensing capability14
Effect of temperature on the electrical and electromechanical properties of carbon nanotube/polypropylene composites14
Experimental performance and spatiotemporal control of solar-powered thermo-pneumatic actuation for adaptive shading in outdoor conditions14
Design, modeling, and experimental validation of an SMA spring-actuated retractable gripper14
Broadband sound insulation based on the phase synergy effect in acoustic metamaterials14
Magnetic-driven 3D-printed biodegradable swimming microrobots14
Design, testing and control of a smart haptic interface driven by 3D-printed soft pneumatic actuators for virtual reality-based hand rehabilitation14
Self-centering capacity of RC columns with smart plastic hinges of martensitic NiTi SMA bars14
Analysis of energy conversion capability among various magnetostrictive materials for energy harvesting13
Performances of microvalve using magnetorheological fluid droplet as switching element13
A new symmetrical Z-shaped compliant linear actuator based on parasitic motion principle13
Preparation of high mechanical performance magnetorheological elastomer for engine mount13
Fatigue-aware force estimation for NiTi SMA actuators using LSTM recurrent networks13
Effect of training on the cyclic behaviour of SMA wire13
In situ monitoring of the iron content in magnethorheological rotary actuators13
Screening significant properties of macro-fiber composite laminate substrate anisotropy with viscoelastic and thermal considerations at the quasi-static level13
Mathematical modeling of modular soft robotic arm13
Dual-signal reconstruction algorithm under empirical mode decomposition in ultrasonic guided waves for temperature compensation13
Design principles and millimeter-level applications of direct-acting piezoelectric platforms utilizing flexure hinges13
Force lag phenomenon in multi-coil fluid-deficient magnetorheological dampers: experimental investigation and dynamic modeling13
Synergistic self-healing effect of fiber and bio-capsule on mortar cracks13
Design, fabrication, and characterization of multi-degree-of-freedom soft actuators with bubble artificial muscles and TacTip sensing capabilities13
Functionalized MWCNT-PMMA shell microcapsules enabling superior interfacial load transfer and high-efficiency self-healing in advanced polymer composite systems13
The influence of thermo-electromechanical coupling on the performance of lead-free BNT-PDMS piezoelectric composites13
Monitoring structural transformations in metamagnetic shape memory alloys by non-contact GMI technology13
Design and performance analysis of high-speed on/off valve based on energy-coupled actuator13
Isogeometric design optimization of multi-piezoelectric harvester arrays: a critical analysis of bandwidth vs energy maximization13
Eliminating the effects of temperature and vehicle interference on modal frequency identification based on autoencoders with particle swarm optimization backpropagation13
A simple and versatile dual-state variable stiffness structure based on microwedge dry adhesives13
Diffusion of small-size aliphatic alcohols and the chemical actuation of shape memory polyurethane13
Origami-inspired soft-rigid hybrid contraction actuator and its application in pipe-crawling robot13
Pendulum type magnetically coupled rotary piezoelectric energy harvester13
Pattern reconfigurable antenna with specified main lobe deflection and stable bandwidth by using bistable composite laminates13
Soft robotic fingers with sensorized pre-charged finger pulp13
A review on droplet-based 3D printing with piezoelectric micro-jet device13
Space-time wave localization in piezoelectric metamaterials with topological interface states13
A parametric study on the subharmonic isolas in a bistable dielectric elastomer actuator13
A novel scale-bridging method for MSMA linking continuum thermodynamics constitutive formulations to lumped system-level models13
Automated damage detection and localization in acoustic images using autoencoder-based dynamic mode decomposition13
A hierarchical multistage holistic model for acoustic emission source monitoring in composites13
Process parametric and performance characteristics study of WED machined Ni–Ti–Hf high-temperature shape memory alloys: an experimental and artificial intelligence approach13
Energy absorption and shock resistance analysis of tensegrity D-bar based metamaterials with negative Poisson’s ratio13
The application of origami structures in soft grippers: recent advances13
Double-speed piezoelectric–electromagnetic hybrid energy harvester driven by cross-moving magnets12
High-sensitivity flexible wireless passive LC pressure sensor enabled by a magnetic field-induced ciliary microstructure12
Displacement sensing with quasi-zero stiffness structure and flexoelectricity12
Evaluation of health monitoring parameters for automotive pneumatic elastomeric system using soft pressure sensors for enhanced vehicle performance12
Sound absorption performance of auxetic star-shaped metastructure based on Helmholtz resonator and micro-perforated panel absorber12
Compressive property and shape memory effect of 3D printed continuous ramie fiber reinforced biocomposite corrugated structures12
Dynamic response prediction of a long-span arch bridge based on an advanced VMD-LSTM framework and SHM data12
Dynamical behavior of a particle-doped multi-segment dielectric elastomer minimal energy structure12
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