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Fabrication and Optimization of Type II Silicon Clathrate Films
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2025
The two-thermal annealing method enables the fabrication of thin films of type II semiconductor silicon clathrate. Post-synthesis treatments, including thermal pressing and reactive ion etching, were performed to improve the material properties. This approach provides an accessible pathway for fabricating tunable clathrate films suitable for next-generation electronic and photonic devices.
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Assessment of Midline Lingual Point-Pressure Somatosensation Using Von Frey Hair Monofilaments
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2020
This work describes a standard method to assess tactile sensation at the midline of the tongue tip. Using Von Frey Hair (VFH) monofilaments, this protocol provides estimates of detection and discrimination threshold estimates for oral point pressure (OPP).
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Fabrication and Characterization of High-Q Silicon Nitride Membrane Resonators
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2025
This article traces the life cycle of a silicon nitride membrane resonator, from design through fabrication to characterization.
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Soft Lithographic Functionalization and Patterning Oxide-free Silicon and Germanium
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Cited by 3 •
2011
Here we describe a simple method for patterning oxide-free silicon and germanium with reactive organic monolayers and demonstrate functionalization of the patterned substrates with small molecules and proteins. The approach completely protects surfaces from chemical oxidation, provides precise control over feature morphology, and provides ready access to chemically discriminated patterns.
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Fabrication Process of Silicone-based Dielectric Elastomer Actuators
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2016
This manuscript shows the fabrication process for the manufacture of dielectric elastomer soft actuators based on silicone membranes. The three key stages of production are presented in detail: blade casting of thin silicone membranes; pad printing of compliant electrodes; and the assembly of all the components.
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Diameter and stiffness help determine how the filament handles and responds to applied forces. A narrow filament may support designs requiring a uniform strand, while stiffness influences flexibility and the way the material behaves during handling. Evaluating these properties together helps researchers assess whether a filament’s mechanical behavior matches the demands of a particular medical or laboratory application.
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Material studies can help researchers connect measurable filament properties with the mechanical requirements of an intervention. By evaluating handling, flexibility, tissue interaction, and force transmission, investigators can identify whether a design is appropriately matched to its intended use. This evidence supports refinement of medical devices and helps guide selection of filament characteristics for clinical or experimental work.