Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhouliang Peng, Jinxia Huang, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: Janus materials have achieved great success in recent years due to their unique asymmetric structures and properties. These materials exhibit various microstructures and applications, especially in terms of wettability, with wide application prospects in sensing, drug delivery, oil-water separation, and more.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Alex McGlasson, Eva Morgenthaler, Laura C. Bradley, Thomas P. Russell
Summary: This study investigates the interfacial kinetics and assembly mechanism of anisotropic amphiphilic Janus particles using dynamic pendant drop tensiometry. The results shed light on the assembly mechanism of more complex Janus particle morphologies and highlight their effectiveness as interface stabilizers.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhan-Wei Li, Yu-Wei Sun, Yan-Hui Wang, You-Liang Zhu, Zhong-Yuan Lu, Zhao-Yan Sun
Summary: Using simple deformable triblock Janus colloids, increasing particle softness enhances the self-assembly and photonic bandgap performance of the structures. Direct pyrochlore lattices formed from overlapping soft particles exhibit larger photonic bandgaps than nonoverlapping structures, and proper overlap caused by softness can significantly improve the photonic properties of the structures.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Bradley D. Frank, Markus Antonietti, Lukas Zeininger
Summary: A facile one-step approach is reported for the synthesis of polymer particles with tunable characteristics, using dynamically reconfigurable oil-in-water Janus emulsions as structural templates. The resulting particles have intrinsic Janus character and can be further functionalized, promoting directed self-assembly and alignment at fluid interfaces. Applications include technical emulsions, oil recovery, manufacturing of self-assembled architectures, and microstructured interfaces engineering.
Article
Polymer Science
Meng Zhang, Chao Jiang, Qiuhua Wu, Guolin Zhang, Fuxin Liang, Zhenzhong Yang
Summary: In this study, the addition of organic-inorganic composite Janus nanosheets (PLA/PBS JNs) to the blend of poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and polybutadiene (PBS) successfully improved the mechanical properties and gas barrier performance.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yiping Chen, Zhenze Lou, Zihao Chen, Shuangye Yang, Jiashuo Hu, Jie Wei
Summary: In this study, magnetic-fluorescent responsive Janus photonic crystal beads (JPCBs) were fabricated for self-destructive anti-counterfeiting. The beads exhibited a Janus structure, with one side being magnetic and the other side fluorescing under UV light. These beads were applied to various items for irreversible anti-counterfeiting purposes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marc Julian Kloberg, Haoyang Yu, Elisabeth Gross, Felix Eckmann, Tassilo M. F. Restle, Thomas F. Faessler, Jonathan G. C. Veinot, Bernhard Rieger
Summary: The study introduces a novel synthesis method for surface-anisotropic silicon quantum dots on a 2D silicon nanosheet, showing potential in self-assembly, microelectronics, and biology. By exposing only one side of the QDs and introducing two different functional groups, the unique optoelectronic properties of the SiQDs are retained. The anisotropic morphology is confirmed through the aggregation behavior of amphiphilic Janus SiQDs at the water-hexane interface, demonstrating the versatility of these nanoparticles.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yan Yu, Runfeng Lin, Hongyue Yu, Minchao Liu, Enyun Xing, Wenxing Wang, Fan Zhang, Dongyuan Zhao, Xiaomin Li
Summary: A hydrophilicity mediated interfacial selective assembly strategy is demonstrated for the versatile synthesis of metal compound based mesoporous Janus nanoparticles (mJNPs), providing a broad platform for the construction and application of mJNPs with rational designed functions and structures.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Yadu Nath Vakkipurath Kodakkadan, Charlie Maslen, Petr Cigler, Frantisek Stepanek, Ivan Rehor
Summary: This method involves using different types of microgel platelets to self-assemble into ordered 2D structures with material anisotropy on an inclined plane. Through gravitational pull, the microgel platelets self-orient and form densely packed structures at the bottom of the tilted plane.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tomomichi Itoh, Moeka Kimoto, Natsumi Kuroda, Keisuke Ishizaki, Eiji Yukihiro, Hiroaki Shimomoto, Eiji Ihara
Summary: In this study, crosslinked azobenzene polymer particles were developed with light responsiveness, recoverability, and reusability. The particles were successfully prepared with an oblate shape and narrow size distribution using precipitation and dispersion polymerization. The particles exhibited recoverable shape changes upon UV and white light irradiation and were used in light-responsive liquid marbles.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Chongyi Chi, Jiahe Lin, Xiaoyu Lu, Yanyan Zheng, Yuxuan Luo, Qinhui Chen
Summary: This study introduces organic-inorganic Janus particles with anisotropic chemical compositions as nucleation agents for expandable polymers. The Janus particles can perform compatibilization and nucleation independently, leading to improvements in rheological property, foaming performance, compressive strength of the polymer.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuxuan Du, Jin Dong, Chaoran Xu, Xiangcheng Pan
Summary: This article summarizes the strategy of using organoboron reagents to overcome challenges in polymer synthesis and explores their applications in polymer materials and photocatalysis.
SCIENCE CHINA-CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tijana Maric, Sylvia Atladottir, Lasse Hojlund Eklund Thamdrup, Oleksii Ilchenko, Mahdi Ghavami, Anja Boisen
Summary: Oral administration of drugs is a comfortable and painless method that has gained significant attention. However, there are challenges such as enzymatic degradation, pH variations in the gastrointestinal tract, and continuous mucus secretion. This study utilized biocompatible and non-toxic micromotors as microdevices to achieve targeted drug release through their impressive motion capabilities.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hongmei Zhuo, Xiaojun Li, Jinyuan Zhang, Can Zhu, Haozhe He, Kan Ding, Jing Li, Lei Meng, Harald Ade, Yongfang Li
Summary: This study synthesizes giant molecule acceptors with different numbers of subunits using a stepwise synthetic method and investigates the influence of subunit numbers on their photovoltaic performance. The results show that the subunit number has a significant impact on the charge transfer state yield, lifetime, and power conversion efficiency of the acceptors-based devices.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lijun Cai, Feika Bian, Hanxu Chen, Jiahui Guo, Yongan Wang, Yuanjin Zhao
Summary: Anisotropic microparticles have attracted significant scientific interest due to their unique morphology, composition, and multifunctionality. Microfluidic techniques enable precise flow control for producing anisotropic microparticles with excellent mono-dispersity and uniformity. This review provides an overview of anisotropic microparticles from microfluidics, covering fabrication approaches, applications, and future development prospects.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongyang Song, Jiajia Zhou, Jun-Bing Fan, Wenzhong Zhai, Jingxin Meng, Shutao Wang
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Polymer Science
Jun-Bing Fan, Hong Liu, Yongyang Song, Zhen Luo, Zhongyuan Lu, Shutao Wang
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Luying Wang, Pingqiang Cai, Jing Luo, Feilong Zhang, Jian Liu, Yupeng Chen, Zhongpeng Zhu, Yongyang Song, Bingquan Yang, Xi Liu, Xiaodong Chen, Shutao Wang
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lili Gong, Qi Zhang, Liangjun Wang, Jianfeng Wu, Cheng Han, Bo Lei, Wei Chen, Goki Eda, Kuan Eng Johnson Goh, Chorng Haur Sow
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongyang Song, Xiuling Li, Jun-Bing Fan, Hongjian Kang, Xiaofei Zhang, Cheng Chen, Xinmiao Liang, Shutao Wang
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2018)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongyang Song, Jun-Bing Fan, Xiuling Li, Xinmiao Liang, Shutao Wang
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun-Bing Fan, Jing Luo, Zhen Luo, Yongyang Song, Zhao Wang, Jingxin Meng, Binshuai Wang, Shudong Zhang, Zijian Zheng, Xiaodong Chen, Shutao Wang
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xizi Wan, Zhen Gu, Feilong Zhang, Dezhao Hao, Xi Liu, Bing Dai, Yongyang Song, Shutao Wang
NPG ASIA MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongyang Song, Xuefang Dong, Danyi Shang, Xiaofei Zhang, Xiuling Li, Xinmiao Liang, Shutao Wang
Summary: This study demonstrates the synthesis of nanofractal microparticles with rapid protein capture, release, and separation capabilities using a strategy of electrostatic interaction regulated emulsion interfacial polymerization. The controlled growth of nanostructures at the microparticle surface enables fast and efficient protein separation.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yongyang Song, Han Bao, Xinyi Shen, Xiuling Li, Xinmiao Liang, Shutao Wang
Summary: Biomolecule separation is crucial in downstream applications, and nanoporous materials are the leading materials. Recently, emerging nanoporous materials have been reported for efficient biomolecule separation without the need for monolayer modification.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xu Cheng, Yuemeng Yang, Yongyang Song, Li-Ping Xu, Shutao Wang
Summary: This study presents a method for the spontaneous separation of similarly sized proteins using a combination of heterostructured porous particles and paper strips. The fabricated paper strips are inexpensive, user-friendly, and disposable, and exhibit good separation performance.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yongyang Song, Jiajia Zhou, Zhongpeng Zhu, Xiaoxia Li, Yue Zhang, Xinyi Shen, Padraic O'Reilly, Xiuling Li, Xinmiao Liang, Lei Jiang, Shutao Wang
Summary: In this study, the authors synthesized hydrophilic-hydrophobic heterostructure particles (HL-HBPs) using a surface heterogeneous nanostructuring strategy and demonstrated their omnidispersibility. These particles can be dispersed in solvents with different polarity and boiling point, and show efficient adsorption and release of organic dyes.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xinyi Shen, Yue Zhang, Duanda Wang, Yanling Huang, Yongyang Song, Shutao Wang
Summary: Polymer-based magnetic particles have been widely used for the separation of biological samples. A new strategy of mediator monomer regulated emulsion interfacial polymerization is presented, which allows effective loading of magnetic nanoparticles and efficient nucleic acid separation. This strategy offers an effective and versatile way for the synthesis of nanoFMPs toward efficient separation in various fields.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feilong Zhang, Jiajia Zhou, Zhen Gu, Man Yang, Siheng Li, Yongyang Song, Jun-Bing Fan, Jingxin Meng, Peiyi Wu, Lei Jiang, Shutao Wang
