• Nano-Micro Letters
  • Vol. 16, Issue 1, 142 (2024)
Siavash Iravani1、* and Rajender S. Varma2、**
Author Affiliations
  • 1Independent Researcher, W Nazar ST, Boostan Ave Isfahan, Iran
  • 2Centre of Excellence for Research in Sustainable Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, SP 13565-905, Brazil
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    DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01367-8 Cite this Article
    Siavash Iravani, Rajender S. Varma. MXenes for Bioinspired Soft Actuators: Advancements in Angle-Independent Structural Colors and Beyond[J]. Nano-Micro Letters, 2024, 16(1): 142 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    Soft actuators have garnered substantial attention in current years in view of their potential appliances in diverse domains like robotics, biomedical devices, and biomimetic systems. These actuators mimic the natural movements of living organisms, aiming to attain enhanced flexibility, adaptability, and versatility. On the other hand, angle-independent structural color has been achieved through innovative design strategies and engineering approaches. By carefully controlling the size, shape, and arrangement of nanostructures, researchers have been able to create materials exhibiting consistent colors regardless of the viewing angle. One promising class of materials that holds great potential for bioinspired soft actuators is MXenes in view of their exceptional mechanical, electrical, and optical properties. The integration of MXenes for bioinspired soft actuators with angle-independent structural color offers exciting possibilities. Overcoming material compatibility issues, improving color reproducibility, scalability, durability, power supply efficiency, and cost-effectiveness will play vital roles in advancing these technologies. This perspective appraises the development of bioinspired MXene-centered soft actuators with angle-independent structural color in soft robotics.
    Siavash Iravani, Rajender S. Varma. MXenes for Bioinspired Soft Actuators: Advancements in Angle-Independent Structural Colors and Beyond[J]. Nano-Micro Letters, 2024, 16(1): 142
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