Paolo Milani
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348
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About
Paolo Milani is a leading figure in the field of soft robotics and stretchable electronics, pioneering the integration of nanomaterials into compliant, bioinspired systems. His research focuses on developing novel nanocomposites and fabrication techniques for actuators, sensors, and energy storage devices that can undergo severe mechanical deformation while maintaining functionality. Milani’s major contributions include the creation of low-voltage, hydrogel-based actuators for underwater soft robotics and the development of super-stretchable resistive strain sensors using Ecoflex–gold nanocomposites. He has also advanced the fabrication of miniaturized supercapacitors, crucial for autonomous and sustainable integrated systems. With highly cited works—such as his 2016 paper on miniaturized supercapacitors (93 citations) and his 2016 study on homeostatic hydrogel actuators (77 citations)—Milani’s impact is substantial. His notable achievements include the invention of supersonic cluster beam implantation for fabricating stretchable electrodes and the development of monolithic, functionally graded hydrogels for bioinspired soft robots. Through his work, Milani is shaping the future of soft robotics, wearable electronics, and biomedical devices, making him a key innovator in the intersection of materials science and robotics.
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- 10Nanomaterials and printing techniques for 2D and 3D soft electronics9 citations · 2022