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Programming Reversibly Self-Folding Origami with Micropatterned Photo-Crosslinkable Polymer Trilayers

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A hierarchical computational model for stretchable interconnects with fractal-inspired designs

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Stretchable batteries with self-similar serpentine interconnects and integrated wireless recharging systems

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Designing Responsive Buckled Surfaces by Halftone Gel Lithography

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