Exploració per autor "DeSimone, Antonio"

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    • Shape control of active surfaces inspired by the movement of euglenids 

      Arroyo Balaguer, Marino; DeSimone, Antonio (2014-01)
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      We examine a novel mechanism for active surface morphing inspired by the cell body deformations of euglenids. Actuation is accomplished through in-plane simple shear along prescribed slip lines decorating the surface. Under ...

    • Smart helical structures inspired by the pellicle of euglenids 

      Noselli, Giovanni; Arroyo Balaguer, Marino; DeSimone, Antonio (2019-02)
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      This paper deals with a concept for a reconfigurable structure bio-inspired by the cell wall architecture of euglenids, a family of unicellular protists, and based on the relative sliding of adjacent strips. Uniform sliding ...

    • Swimming Euglena respond to confinement with a behavioural change enabling effective crawling 

      Noselli, Giovanni; Beran, Alfred; Arroyo Balaguer, Marino; DeSimone, Antonio (2019-02-18)
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      Some euglenids, a family of aquatic unicellular organisms, can develop highly concerted, large-amplitude peristaltic body deformations. This remarkable behaviour has been known for centuries. Yet, its function remains ...