Development of a Flexible Polymer-Based Actuatable Fiber for Soft Robotics and Biomedical Applications
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- April 2, 2023
Dr. Aseni Navoda Ediriweera and her research team from Mae Fah Luang University in Thailand and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have made significant discoveries in the field of mycology. They have identified two new mushroom species and a new record of a mushroom species in Sri Lanka.
READ MOREUNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development) and Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI) have joined forces to provide training and support to women entrepreneurs and researchers in Thailand’s Bio-Circular-Green (BCG) economy model. This partnership aims to promote sustainable and inclusive opportunities while capitalizing on Thailand’s biological diversity and cultural richness.
READ MOREOn May 22, 2023, a significant event took place in Taipei as the inaugural U.S.-Taiwan Science and Technology Cooperation Dialogue (STC-D) was held. This strategic dialogue brought together representatives from various government agencies in Taiwan and the United States to reinforce cooperation and understanding in the field of science and technology (S&T). The STC-D is
READ MOREFood Research Selection and Networking Forum- A path for commercializing the food industry related research findings and innovations” was held on 30 and 31 March 2023 at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. The main objective of this commercialization program was to reduce the gap in acquiring innovators’ ideas and skills by the investors and ultimately boost the manufacturing
READ MOREDuring the Philippine Tropical Fabrics Month, local artisans combined fashion and innovation by showcasing office uniforms made from tropical textiles spun from natural fibers. The event, held annually in January, promotes awareness of local fabrics and collaboration between industry players and research institutions to drive innovation in clothing production. This year’s highlight was a fashion
READ MOREA team of researchers led by Dr. Yuanyuan Guo at Tohoku University’s Frontier Research Institute for Interdisciplinary Sciences (FRIS) has developed a flexible polymer-based actuatable fiber that can be integrated with smart materials and biosensing composite materials. The fiber, produced using the preform-to-fiber thermal drawing process, can be used for closed-loop control in high-precision operations,
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