Mechanics of a Biomimetic Moisture Sensitive Actuator Based on Compression Wood

Various mechanisms of plant organ movements have been reported, including the close association of two layers with expressed differences in hygroscopic properties. Following this principle, actuator beams composed of thin veneers out of normal and compression wood cut from Scots pine (<i>Pinus...

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Main Authors: Gerhard Sinn, Elisabeth Fizek, Rupert Wimmer, Helga Lichtenegger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/8/1624