Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Binbin Zhang, Mengying Qiao, Weichen Xu, Baorong Hou
Summary: This article introduces a method for constructing an all-organic superhydrophobic coating and analyzes its surface topography and chemical composition. The study finds that the coating has excellent anti-fouling and self-cleaning properties and significantly improved performance in anti-corrosion and anti-icing. The research also explores the anti-corrosion mechanism in high-humidity marine atmospheric environments.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
A. Allahdini, R. Jafari, G. Momen
Summary: In this study, a robust transparent superhydrophobic coating was developed using MTES as a coupling agent, demonstrating superior non-wetting properties and durability under extreme conditions.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Binrui Wu, Xin Cui, Huayang Jiang, Nan Wu, Chaoyi Peng, Zhenfeng Hu, Xiubing Liang, Yonggan Yan, Jun Huang, Diansen Li
Summary: A multifunctional superhydrophobic coating was prepared by compositing Fe3O4 nanoparticles with fluorinated epoxy resin, showing outstanding water repellency and durability against mechanical wear. The coating can delay the freezing process of water droplets and has a photothermal effect, demonstrating great potential in addressing icing issues in diverse engineering applications.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zehui Zhao, Zelinlan Wang, Guang Liu, Dengke Chen, Kaiteng Zhang, Yantong Zhu, Jichen Chen, Shize Sun, Xiaolin Liu, Huawei Chen
Summary: This study proposes a bilayer anti-icing/deicing coating with active photo-/electro-thermal and passive slippery properties, which can reduce energy consumption and de-icing time, and has broad application prospects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Pengguang Chen, Shu Tian, Hongshuang Guo, Jiancheng Wang, Xinmeng Liu, Sijia Xu, Ruiqi Li, Qingsi Li, Chiyu Wen, Jing Yang, Lei Zhang
Summary: The study developed a coating that can withstand extreme environments and has excellent anti-icing performance. It can lower the ice nucleation temperature, prolong icing delay time, and reduce ice adhesion strength.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hua-Li Wang, Yi-Xin Wang, Ze-Hui Liang, Hao-Cheng Yang, Zhi-Kang Xu
Summary: This study proposes a facile method to fabricate polyurethane-based slippery ionic-liquid-infused coatings through a phase separation process. The coatings exhibit excellent anti-bacterial and anti-icing properties.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ngoc N. Nguyen, Sina Davani, Ramazan Asmatulu, Michael Kappl, Rudiger Berger, Hans-Jurgen Butt
Summary: This study investigates the adhesion mechanism between ice and solid surfaces, finding that capillary bridges formed by the quasi-liquid layer on the ice surface enhance ice adhesion. These findings are of great significance for the development of water-repellent superhydrophobic coatings for efficient anti-icing of solid surfaces.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feng Wang, Yizhi Zhuo, Zhiwei He, Senbo Xiao, Jianying He, Zhiliang Zhang
Summary: Recent advancements in surface icephobicity have highlighted the importance of understanding the dynamic properties of the ice-substrate interface for designing effective anti-icing surfaces. Research has shown that considering the time-evolving properties of this interface is crucial for meeting challenges posed by harsh environments.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Guo Jiang, Zhongyang Liu, Jinhuan Hu
Summary: In this study, a hierarchical coating structure combining PVDF and CNTs was developed to achieve excellent anti-icing properties. The coating showed low ice adhesion and long icing delay time due to the multilayered structure provided by PVDF particles and CNTs. Additionally, the efficient photothermal conversion of CNTs enabled the coating to achieve photothermal de-icing performance, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in the outside environment.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zuozhu Yin, Feng Yuan, Dongpeng Zhou, Mingshan Xue, Yidan Luo, Zhen Hong, Chan Xie
Summary: In this study, four types of ZnO SPS were fabricated using different zinc sources, with ZnO nanoribbons SPS showing the longest delayed icing time at -5°C. However, the anti-icing ability of ZnO nanoribbons SPS decreased significantly with decreasing temperature. This work provides practical application for enhancing the anti-icing ability of Cu-based PCB in electronic packaging.
CHEMICAL PHYSICS LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiu Chao, Li Meng, Chen Shuxian
Summary: Anti-icing technology is essential for human society to conduct production activities in cold regions. PTFE super hydrophobic coating has been proven effective in preventing droplets from freezing, with high wear resistance and permanent resistance to freezing and thawing.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Fan Zhang, Di Xu, Dawei Zhang, Lingwei Ma, Jinke Wang, Yao Huang, Mindong Chen, Hongchang Qian, Xiaogang Li
Summary: In this study, carbon nanotubes were grafted by silica nanoparticles to prepare CNTs-SiO2 hybrids, which were then incorporated into an epoxy matrix to construct a superhydrophobic coating. The optimal ratio of CNTs to SiO2 was found to be 1:3, achieving the best hydrophobicity with a water contact angle of 159.3 degrees. The entwined CNTs-SiO2 hybrids not only enhanced water repellency and mechanical durability, but also showed excellent chemical stability under harsh conditions, significantly delaying water freezing time and efficiently melting ice under laser irradiation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoheng Li, Xiaojuan Li, Zhongqiu Mu, Yan Li, Fang Feng
Summary: In order to solve the problem of freezing of wind turbines in cold regions during winter, researchers synthesized a biochar/polypyrrole coating. The coating had a porous structure, irregular dents, and bumps, forming a typical super-hydrophobic nanostructure with sufficient surface area. It exhibited excellent hydrophobic properties with a contact angle of 151 degrees. Wind tunnel tests showed that the biochar/polypyrrole coating effectively reduced the icing area and had the most significant anti-icing effect. This study provides a practical reference for the research of anti-icing coatings on wind turbine blades.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lei Fan, Mingyong Xia, Jian Liu, Bo Li, Tao Zhu, Yingying Zhao, Linbo Song, Yuan Yuan
Summary: In this study, three superhydrophobic coatings (PTFE, Al2O3 and SiO2) were prepared on glass surfaces and the PTFE coating showed significantly improved anti-icing performance. The superhydrophobic coatings have promising development prospects and offer experimental guidance for the application of anti-icing coatings on glass insulators.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zelinlan Wang, Yantong Zhu, Xiaolin Liu, Zehui Zhao, Jichen Chen, Xueshan Jing, Huawei Chen
Summary: The study introduces a smart anti-icing coating that combines electrothermal effect and phase transition lubricant, exhibiting intelligent anti-icing ability and good mechanical stability. It can effectively reduce anti-icing energy consumption and decrease ice accretion.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Vincent P. A. Gray, Connor D. J. Amelung, Israt Jahan Duti, Emma G. Laudermilch, Rachel A. Letteri, Kyle J. Lampe
Summary: The rational design of bioactive microenvironments using peptides presents a significant challenge in biomaterials. By understanding the molecular and macroscopic features that govern assembly and morphology, peptides can be designed to mimic native tissue microenvironments. Characterization tools enable researchers to study molecular structure, morphology, and biological functionality. Peptide-based biomaterials have the potential for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Nari Kang, Sangho Cho, Eric E. Leonhardt, Chun Liu, Stanislav V. Verkhoturov, William Henry Hunter Woodward, Michael J. Eller, Tianyu Yuan, Thomas C. Fitzgibbons, Yannick P. Borguet, Ashlee A. Jahnke, Anatoliy N. Sokolov, Travis McIntire, Carl Reinhardt, Lei Fang, Emile A. Schweikert, Liam Patrick Spencer, Guorong Sun, Guohua Xie, Peter Trefonas, Karen L. Wooley
Summary: By constructing brush-like polymers, the vertical alignment of polymer side chains in thin films was achieved, leading to an improvement in the efficiency of organic light-emitting diodes.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Juanjuan Yang, Xiaojin Wang, Bingshun Wang, Kinam Park, Karen Wooley, Shiyi Zhang
Summary: Nanomedicines for cancer treatment have been extensively studied, but only a few have been approved by the FDA. The mismatch between effort and return raises questions about the field's understanding. The concept of tumor-targeted drug delivery has been based on assumptions that increased drug delivery to tumors improves efficacy and decreased delivery to healthy organs reduces side effects. However, clinical evidence shows that the maximum drug delivery limit to solid tumors has already been reached in humans, yet the efficacy and safety remain unchanged. The approvals of nanomedicine formulations were mostly based on changes in dose-limiting toxicity rather than improved tumor delivery.
ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Lu Su, Kellie S. Dalby, Hannah Luehmann, Sussana A. Elkassih, Sangho Cho, Xun He, Lisa Detering, Yen -Nan Lin, Nari Kang, Dennis A. Moore, Richard Laforest, Guorong Sun, Yongjian Liu, Karen L. Wooley
Summary: A facile strategy to prepare ultrasmall nanoparticulate X-ray contrast media has been established for noninvasive clinical and preclinical cancer imaging. The synthesized amphiphilic statistical iodocopolymers can dissolve in water to form stable solutions with high aqueous iodine concentrations. In a breast cancer mouse model, the iodinated nano-XRCM showed extended blood residency and higher tumor accumulation, allowing for longitudinal monitoring of tumor retention for imaging or potential therapeutic effect.
ACTA PHARMACEUTICA SINICA B
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mara K. Kuenen, Alexa M. Cuomo, Vincent P. Gray, Rachel A. Letteri
Summary: By modifying the charge, poly(beta-amino ester)s can be transformed into degradable anionic polymers, which can be utilized to create fully degradable polyelectrolyte complexes and delivery vehicles for cationic therapeutics.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Fatma Al-Zahraa Sayed, Noura G. Eissa, Yidan Shen, David A. Hunstad, Karen L. Wooley, Mahmoud Elsabahy
Summary: The morphology design of nanoparticles plays a crucial role in optimizing antimicrobial activity, considering factors such as bacteria shape, invasion mechanisms, and interactions with host cells. Some studies suggest spherical shapes exhibit improved antimicrobial activity compared to non-spherical structures, while others report higher activity for non-spherical forms (e.g., rod, discoid).
JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Ching Pang, Hai Wang, Fuwu Zhang, Ami K. Patel, Hung Pang Lee, Karen L. Wooley
Summary: A series of glucose-based degradable superabsorbent hydrogels have been designed and fabricated to address issues related to sustainability, flooding, and drought. These hydrogels were constructed by integrating glucose into cyclic oligomers and block polymers, which were further combined into mechanically-interlocked slide-ring crosslinked materials. The optimized hydrogels exhibited water uptake capacities >30 times their own mass and were derived from renewable natural products, showing potential for high-performance applications.
JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Israt Jahan Duti, Jonathan R. Florian, Anna R. Kittel, Connor D. Amelung, Vincent P. Gray, Kyle J. Lampe, Rachel A. Letteri
Summary: Stereocomplexation, the specific interactions among macromolecules, is a powerful design tool in biomaterials. By blending l- and d-KYFIL pentapeptides, we achieved mechanical and morphological transformations from hydrogels to networks of plates. The blends protect l-KYFIL from degradation and maintain stability, while promoting distinct 2D plate morphologies. The X-ray diffraction patterns confirm the changes in molecular packing.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yidan Shen, Mingwan Leng, Yunchong Yang, Senthil Kumar Boopathi, Guorong Sun, Karen L. Wooley
Summary: The substituents on the five-membered bicyclic glucose carbonate monomers have significant effects on the reactivity and regioselectivity during ring-opening polymerization. The thermal properties of the resulting polycarbonates are also influenced by these substituents.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Justin A. Smolen, Karen L. Wooley
Summary: This study demonstrates that convolutional neural networks can achieve high accuracy in cell detection and classification when applied to histology images acquired by FLIM, without the need for large amounts of data. The generated FLIM images show high similarity to ground truth images, leading to improved accuracy in cell detection and classification.
Article
Polymer Science
Maninderjeet Singh, Mei Dong, Wenjie Wu, Roushanak Nejat, David K. Tran, Nihar Pradhan, Dharmaraj Raghavan, Jack F. Douglas, Karen L. Wooley, Alamgir Karim
Summary: The maximum capacitive energy stored in polymeric dielectric capacitors is limited by the dielectric breakdown strength of the dielectric polymer. However, cyclic polymers have higher dielectric breakdown strength and capacitive energy density compared to linear polymers. Additionally, cyclic polymers exhibit a higher packing density.
Article
Polymer Science
Maninderjeet Singh, Mei Dong, Wenjie Wu, Roushanak Nejat, David K. Tran, Nihar Pradhan, Dharmaraj Raghavan, Jack F. Douglas, Karen L. Wooley, Alamgir Karim
Summary: The maximum capacitive energy stored in polymeric dielectric capacitors is determined by the dielectric breakdown strength of the dielectric polymer. The mechanisms of dielectric breakdown are not clear, but it was found that cyclic polymers exhibit enhanced stability in comparison to linear polymers, resulting in increased dielectric breakdown strength and capacitive energy density. Furthermore, cyclic polymers have a denser packing density than linear polymers.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Rana A. Eissa, Hesham A. Saafan, Aliaa E. Ali, Kamilia M. Ibrahim, Noura G. Eissa, Mostafa A. Hamad, Ching Pang, Hongming Guo, Hui Gao, Mahmoud Elsabahy, Karen L. Wooley
Summary: This tutorial review discusses recent advances in the synthesis and fabrication of degradable hemostatic nanomaterials and nanocomposites. The development of degradable smart devices and scaffolds has enabled efficient control of bleeding and gradual degradation.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhiming Liang, Tan P. Nguyen, N. Harsha Attanayake, Alexandra D. Easley, Jodie L. Lutkenhaus, Karen L. Wooley, Susan A. Odom
Summary: Non-aqueous organic redox flow batteries (NAORFBs) are emerging large-scale energy storage systems with a larger voltage window and metal-free nature. However, low solubility, sustainability, and crossover of redox materials are major challenges. In this study, redox active alpha-helical polypeptides suitable for NAORFBs are used, which demonstrate less crossover than small molecule analogs and exhibit low capacity fade and high coulombic efficiency. The polypeptides offer naturally-derived, deconstructable platforms for metal-free energy storage.
MATERIALS ADVANCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yidan Shen, Xin Yang, Yue Song, David K. Tran, Hai Wang, Jaye Wilson, Mei Dong, Mariela Vazquez, Guorong Sun, Karen L. Wooley
Summary: Rigorous investigations of organobase-catalyzed ring-opening polymerizations (ROPs) of cyclic carbonate monomers derived from glucose revealed the scrambling of polycarbonate backbones due to competing transcarbonylation reactions. Experimental and computational studies provided insights into the regiochemistry resulting from the ring-opening and transcarbonylation reactions, which can guide the design and development of advanced carbohydrate-derived polymer materials.
