Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Aziz Maleki, Jiahui He, Shayesteh Bochani, Vahideh Nosrati, Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi, Baolin Guo
Summary: Light-based photothermal therapy (PTT) and photo-dynamic therapy (PDT) have great potential in wound healing and infection prevention. Multifunctional photoresponsive hydrogels (MPRHs) combining light and hydrogel advantages are increasingly used in biomedicine, particularly in wound repair. The modulation of bacterial microenvironments to inhibit infection through PTT, PDT, and photothermal/photodynamic synergistic therapy has been discussed.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Chaoming Xie, Jiaqing Luo, Yongjie Luo, Jie Zhou, Xiaochuan Guo, Xiong Lu
Summary: This study reports a mussel-inspired approach to design a near-infrared light-responsive antibacterial hydrogel wound dressing. The hydrogel dressing possesses on-demand antibacterial and excellent wound repair properties, as well as conductivity and cell affinity. In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated its strong tissue repair activity under near-infrared light irradiation.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Bing-De Zheng, Jing Ye, Yu-Cheng Yang, Ya -Yan Huang, Mei-Tian Xiao
Summary: Hydrogels have advantages such as injectability and self-healing, which play an important role in promoting wound healing and inhibiting bacterial growth.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Jueying Chen, Jiahui He, Yutong Yang, Lipeng Qiao, Juan Hu, Jie Zhang, Baolin Guo
Summary: The development of compressible, stretchable and self-healing hydrogel dressings with good adhesive, antibacterial and angiogenesis properties is needed to promote the regeneration of diabetic wounds in clinical applications.
ACTA BIOMATERIALIA
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Neha Raina, Rakesh Pahwa, Vijay Kumar Thakur, Madhu Gupta
Summary: Polysaccharides have extensive potential applications in wound healing due to their availability, harmlessness, and biodegradability. Polysaccharide-derived hydrogels mimic the natural extracellular matrix and promote cell proliferation, effectively protecting wounds from bacterial infection.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hengji Zhao, Yushu Zhang, Chao Zhou, Chunling Zhang, Bo Liu
Summary: Natural polysaccharide-based hydrogels provide effective skin protection during trauma and exhibit good antibacterial properties.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Jiafu Shen, Ziwei Zhou, Danyang Chen, Yong Wang, Yingna He, Dong Wang, Jianglei Qin
Summary: This study introduces a self-healing hydrogel with antibacterial and light-emitting properties for wound repair. By utilizing the dynamic nature of boronic ester bonds, bacteria-killing activity of quaternary ammonium, and light-emitting activity of phenylboronic ester, the hydrogels demonstrated promising results in controlled release of mouse epidermal growth factor (mEGF) and accelerating wound repair in vivo. These PASP based hydrogels show great potential for bio-applications, particularly in wound dressing and tissue repairing.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ge Xie, Xiao Wang, Min Mo, Lianbin Zhang, Jintao Zhu
Summary: Photothermal hydrogels, as an important platform for photothermal therapies, have shown promising prospects in the field of infected wound treatments. This review summarizes the progress, challenges, and prospects of photothermal hydrogels in promoting infected wound healing.
MACROMOLECULAR BIOSCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weili Li, Zhaodan Wu, Jiayu Zhao, Min Jiang, Lingling Yuan, Ye Guo, Silei Li, Liyu Hu, Xinyu Xie, Yi Zhang, Gang Tao, Rui Cai
Summary: A novel hydrogel based on PVA, agar, and silk-AgNPs was synthesized through a one-pot physical cross-linking method. The hydrogel exhibited excellent mechanical stability due to the strong hydrogen bond cross-linked networks of agar and the physical cross-linked double network of PVA. The in situ synthesis of AgNPs in the hydrogel, utilizing the reducibility of tyrosine in silk fibroin, endowed the hydrogel with outstanding antibacterial qualities. The PASA hydrogel showed excellent water absorption, porosity, and significant antibacterial effects, and promoted wound repair and skin tissue reconstruction via reducing inflammation and promoting collagen deposition.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Pengpeng Deng, Lichao Yao, Juanjuan Chen, Zhigang Tang, Jinping Zhou
Summary: AC hydrogels can accelerate wound healing, with self-healing, low swelling rate, biocompatibility, and excellent hemostatic effect. They also show outstanding antibacterial activity and can be used for designing multifunctional dressings.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Hang Yao, Ming Wu, Liwei Lin, Zhonglian Wu, Minjun Bae, Sumin Park, Shuli Wang, Wang Zhang, Jiefeng Gao, Dongan Wang, Yuanzhe Piao
Summary: The wound healing process is often hindered by bacterial infections, leading to impaired healing. The use of adhesive hydrogels with natural antibacterial agents as wound dressings has been recognized as an effective treatment. This review summarizes studies on ingredients, preparation methods, antibacterial mechanisms, and internal factors of adhesive hydrogels, providing insights and prospects for their biomedical applications and clinical research.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zunzhen Ming, Lin Han, Meiyu Bao, Huanhuan Zhu, Sujing Qiang, Shaobo Xue, Weiwei Liu
Summary: A bio-bacterial hydrogel scaffold has been reported to accelerate the healing of infected wounds by using beneficial bacteria that secrete antibacterial substances. The hydrogel protects bacteria from immune system attack and prevents them from escaping, promoting wound closure and tissue regeneration. This work may offer new avenues for the clinical application of living bacteria in managing infected wounds.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Dan Liu, Jiajun Qiu, Ru Xu, Junyu Liu, Jiayin Feng, Liping Ouyang, Shi Qian, Yuqin Qiao, Xuanyong Liu
Summary: The BPP hydrogel is a highly stretchable, biocompatible, and antibacterial dressing that exhibits excellent wound closure effectiveness, offering complete protection even in special scenarios. The research demonstrates the potential and clinical applicability of the BPP hydrogel in wound healing.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Review
Polymer Science
Mariana Chelu, Adina Magdalena Musuc, Monica Popa, Jose Calderon Moreno
Summary: This study provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in aloe vera-based hydrogels for wound healing, including synthesis methods, structural characteristics, properties, and mechanisms of therapeutic agent release. It also highlights the therapeutic effects of aloe vera-based hydrogels on wound healing and their potential for improving outcomes.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Federica Falbo, Umile Gianfranco Spizzirri, Donatella Restuccia, Francesca Aiello
Summary: Rapid and complete wound healing is important in pathological conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Wound dressings, particularly biocompatible hydrogels, play a crucial role in diabetic wound healing by retaining moisture and preventing bacterial infection. In recent years, functionalized hydrogels with natural bioactive compounds and biomacromolecules have shown promising outcomes in promoting healing and exhibiting antibacterial activity. This review discusses the discoveries and advancements in using naturally occurring compounds and biopolymers for wound healing, as well as emerging approaches and devices for effective wound care in diabetic patients.
Article
Clinical Neurology
Junyang Wang, Jiewei Liu, Shiwu Li, Xiaoyan Li, Jinfeng Yang, Xinglun Dang, Changgai Mu, Yifan Li, Kaiqin Li, Jiao Li, Rui Chen, Yixing Liu, Di Huang, Zhijun Zhang, Xiong-Jian Luo
Summary: Genome-wide association studies have identified 10q24.32 as a robust schizophrenia risk locus. Researchers have discovered a regulatory variant, rs10786700, that disrupts binding of transcription factors at 10q24.32 and have uncovered the biological mechanism underlying the association between rs10786700 and schizophrenia.
Article
Geochemistry & Geophysics
Xu-Dong Huang, Di Huang, Jian-Jun Lu, Rong-Qing Zhang, Dong-Sheng Ma, Yao-Hui Jiang, Hao-Wen Chen, Jin-Xian Liu
Summary: The Huashandong W deposit is a newly discovered scheelite-dominated deposit in South China. It is mainly composed of W-bearing exogreisen, hydrothermal breccias, and quartz veins. Two episodes of granite magmatism and hydrothermal alteration and mineralization were identified, indicating the genetic relationship between the deposit and the Jiuling batholith.
MINERALIUM DEPOSITA
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Junghoon Yang, Sungwon Park, Sungsik Lee, Jungpil Kim, Di Huang, Jihyeon Gim, Eungje Lee, Gilseob Kim, Kyusung Park, Yong-Mook Kang, Eunsu Paek, Sang-Don Han
Summary: Further development of electrochemical devices and electric vehicles requires advanced secondary batteries with higher energy density, longer lifetime and enhanced thermal safety. Increasing the cell operating voltage can extend the energy density but may lead to irreversible structural changes, mechanical failure, and parasitic reactions at the electrode-electrolyte interface, causing capacity fading, battery failure, and safety issues.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Liyan Lao, Wenfeng Zeng, Penghan Huang, Huiping Chen, Zishuo Jia, Pei Wang, Di Huang, Jianing Chen, Yan Nie, Linbin Yang, Wei Wu, Jiang Liu
Summary: The therapeutic efficacy of chemotherapy is enhanced by its ability to enhance adaptive antitumor immune responses. However, tumor cells develop evasion mechanisms to escape the immune attack and reduce chemosensitivity. Through single-cell profiling, a subset of CD161-overexpressing CD8+ T cells was found to be enriched in chemoresistant tumors. Targeting CD161 enhanced antitumor immunity and reversed chemoresistance in patient-derived xenografts. CD161 expression on CD8+ T cells was associated with chemoresistance and shortened patient survival. Targeting CD161 could be a potential therapeutic strategy for chemoresistant tumors.
CANCER IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yiwei Gong, Shuwen Yang, Shaoyang Chen, Shoudao Zhao, Yadi Ai, Di Huang, Kai Yang, Hongguang Cheng
Summary: Soil contamination with heavy metal(loid)s can negatively impact microbial activities, posing a threat to soil health. Microbial responses to such contamination play a crucial role in ecological risk assessment. This study aimed to investigate the effects of heavy metal(loid)s contamination on microbial community structure and abundance in the soil surrounding an abandoned antimony (Sb) smelter in Southwest China. The findings suggest that certain bacterial and archaeal groups exhibit tolerance to high levels of Sb and As contamination, while fungi and bacteria show limited or negative responses. Additionally, archaeal activity was strongly correlated with the concentrations of total Sb and As in the soil. These results provide valuable insights for the remediation of Sb smelter-affected soil.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenjin Luo, Benjamin G. Whetten, Vasily Kravtsov, Ashutosh Singh, Yibo Yang, Di Huang, Xinbin Cheng, Tao Jiang, Alexey Belyanin, Markus B. Raschke
Summary: Transition-metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have exhibited various novel phenomena in photonics, optoelectronics, and correlated electron effects. However, the coherent dynamics of excitons in TMDs are not well understood, particularly their sensitivity to spatial heterogeneities. In this study, adiabatic plasmonic nanofocused four-wave mixing was used to visualize the coherent electron dynamics in monolayer WSe2, revealing nanoscale heterogeneities at room temperature with dephasing times ranging from a few femtoseconds to tens of femtoseconds. Surprisingly, the intensity of four-wave mixing emission was found to be weakest at locations with the longest coherence, indicating a nonlocal nano-optical interplay between spatial coherence and disorder-induced scattering.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Di Huang, Yujin Chu, Jiaoyan Qiu, Xiaoshuang Chen, Junhua Zhao, Yu Zhang, Shunjia Li, Yufeng Cheng, Han Shi, Lin Han, Jianbo Wang
Summary: The expression of differentially expressed tsRNAs and miRNAs in plasma was studied in ESCC cohorts using high-throughput sequencing and polymerase chain reaction. A novel signature containing tRF-55:74-chrM.Phe-GAA, tRF-56:75Ala-CGC-1-M4, and miR-4488 was identified as a potential diagnostic biomarker. The signature was further validated using an attomolar-level ultrasensitive and rapid microfluidic biochip, demonstrating its potential for ESCC diagnosis.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Correction
Engineering, Biomedical
Hui Yang, Yinchun Hu, Min Kang, Huixiu Ding, Yue Gong, Xiangfei Yin, Ruize Sun, Yuhong Qin, Yan Wei, Di Huang
BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ming Wu, Junyan Lin, Di Huang, Chaoyang Ye, Dongping Chen
Summary: The effects of salvianolic acid C (SAC) on kidney tubulointerstitial fibrosis and its mechanism were investigated in this study. SAC treatment reduced renal fibrosis in UUO and AAI-induced fibrotic kidneys, inhibited extracellular matrix protein expression in renal cells, and suppressed the expression of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) factors and the EMT-related transcription factor snail. SAC also inhibited the fibrosis-related signaling pathway Smad3.
FRONTIERS IN BIOSCIENCE-LANDMARK
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yue Tan, Di Huang, Caiming Luo, Jiahao Tang, Ryan T. K. Kwok, Jacky W. Y. Lam, Jianwei Sun, Jinbin Liu, Ben Zhong Tang
Summary: In this study, clearable mercaptosuccinic acid (MSA) coated Au-Ag bimetallic nanoparticles (NPs) were designed to enhance reactive oxygen species (ROS) production. The strong COO-Ag coordination bonds between MSA and Ag atoms on the NPs restricted intrananoparticle motions, leading to enhanced ROS generation. The bimetallic NPs also exhibited pH-responsive self-assembly capability, further boosting ROS production and showing high tumor targeting efficiency and effective cancer cell destruction.
Article
Polymer Science
Di Huang, Zhennan Li, Kuo Wang, Haixin Zhou, Xiaojie Zhao, Xinyu Peng, Rui Zhang, Jipeng Wu, Jiaojiao Liang, Ling Zhao
Summary: The power conversion efficiency of ternary polymer solar cells with non-fullerene has significantly increased in recent years, but improving the open circuit voltage still remains a challenge. Machine learning algorithms were used in this study to quantitatively analyze the impact mechanism of open circuit voltage in ternary polymer solar cells. It was found that doping concentration and the addition of a third component have the greatest impact on open circuit voltage. In addition, the hydrogen bond strength and aromatic ring structure of the third component also have a significant influence on the open circuit voltage.
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Neal Patwari, Di Huang, Francesca Bonetta-Misteli
Summary: Pulse oximeters are crucial for health monitoring, but they have a statistical bias based on race, resulting in a higher rate of missed detection of low oxygenation in people of color. This study reveals that pulse ox measurements also have a higher variance for Black individuals compared to white individuals. By analyzing the performance of hypoxemia detection, it is evident that no single race-based correction factor can provide equal performance. Therefore, to achieve racial equity in pulse oximetry, the pulse oximeter itself needs to be fixed, not just the hypoxemia thresholds.
2023 IEEE/ACM CONFERENCE ON CONNECTED HEALTH: APPLICATIONS, SYSTEMS AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES, CHASE
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Peijun Wang, Huanhuan Tian, Di Huang, Tingwen Huang
Summary: This paper investigates the consensus problems for uncertain multi-agent systems using a neural network adaptive control approach. Unlike previous works, which use discontinuous functions to eliminate the effects of neural network approximation errors, a novel continuous function is proposed. Both time-invariant and time-varying topologies are considered, and it is shown that asymptotical consensus can be achieved without global information. The theoretical results are verified through two examples.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON EMERGING TOPICS IN COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Yu Cao, Longfei Wang, Xiumei Zhang, Yi Lu, Yan Wei, Ziwei Liang, Yinchun Hu, Di Huang
Summary: In this study, hydrogel dressings with adjustable contractility and adhesion were fabricated, which can rapidly close wounds, adjust shrinkage rate, and achieve high adhesion strength and regional adhesion. Sutures-free wound closure can be achieved by adjusting the material temperature, and the dressings can promote scar-free wound healing.
REGENERATIVE BIOMATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Mustafa Kalay, Abidin Esidir, Mahmut Ruzi, N. Burak Kiremitler, Mustafa Serdar Onses
Summary: This study proposes stable and addressable polymer PUFs, utilizing a cross-linkable polymer system, which demonstrates high stochastic characteristics and low-cost production. The performance of the polymer features is evaluated through various analyses, and direct image authentication is achieved using feature matching algorithms.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jingyu Jin, Guoqiang Lu, Jun Nie, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: Photopolymerization technology is limited in the fields of food packaging and biomedicine due to the high migration of small molecules from photoinitiators. In this study, a polymerizable 2-vinyl thioxanthone (ETX) was synthesized to improve the migration stability of photoinitiators. Macromolecular photoinitiators (PPI1, PPI2) were also prepared to further reduce migration. The results showed that the ETX/TEOA system had higher initiation performance and PPI2 displayed favorable initiation ability. Additionally, the migration of ETX, PPI1, and PPI2 in photocured film was significantly reduced. These low-migration photoinitiators have potential applications in the fields of food packaging and biological materials.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Weijie Li, Jun Nie, Yingying Zhao, Xiaoqun Zhu
Summary: This study focuses on the development of high-performance, low-migration photoinitiators. A polymerizable photoinitiator (VBP) was synthesized by introducing an ethylene group into benzophenone, and three different molecular weight single-component photoinitiators (PVBN1-3) were synthesized based on VBP. The results show that these new photoinitiators have stronger absorption ability compared to benzophenone and significantly reduce the migration of initiators and co-initiators, addressing the safety concerns caused by migration.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Seira Morimune-Moriya, Yuki Iwahashi, Mitsuru Nakamura, Daisuke Ogawa, Keiji Nakamura
Summary: This study investigates the effect of plasma treatment on carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and the structure/properties of polyimide (PI) nanocomposites with ultra-low content of CNTs. The results show that plasma treatment introduces isocyanate groups on the surface of CNTs and enhances the interfacial interaction between PI and treated CNTs. This leads to a significant improvement in the mechanical properties of the nanocomposites, with even a small addition of treated CNTs showing a substantial increase in Young's modulus, tensile strength and toughness.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuanlong Li, Chaojie Chen, Guoqing Cui, Li Liu, Chao Zhou, Guangfeng Wu
Summary: In this study, a novel ion-conducting hydrogel was fabricated using a straightforward approach. The hydrogel showed excellent tensile properties and high toughness due to physical interactions and covalent binding. Additionally, the introduction of hydroxyethyl cellulose and lithium chloride improved the biocompatibility, mechanical properties, electrical conductivity, and frost resistance of the hydrogel, demonstrating its potential for cold climate applications.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Dengwei Yan, Jinxian Yang, Xuejun Pan, Xiaozheng Duan, Lianwei Li, Mo Zhu
Summary: The influence of backbone length on grafting efficiency during the graft-onto reaction process was investigated. It was found that the polydispersity effect of backbone length does not affect the final grafting efficiency, indicating that the local dynamics of chain segments dominate the graft-onto process.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Zhaoyi Luo, Xianjie Pan, Fanqi Liu, Quanxi Yi, Yanning Zeng, Yunhua Chen, Chaoyang Wang
Summary: This study provides a method to prepare high-performance epoxy materials with good malleability and thermal stability. The materials have self-healing and welding capabilities, thanks to the addition of specific chemical bonds and network structures. They exhibit mechanical properties comparable to commercial epoxy resins and show great potential for sustainable industrial development.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Chaoji Xiong, Hao Wang, Lihua Deng, Kun Liang, Chunhua Wu, Wei Wu, Qian Chen
Summary: In this study, four polyamides were synthesized and their adsorption performances for Hg2+ in aqueous systems were investigated. The polyamides exhibited high adsorption capacities and excellent reusability, with the involvement of sulfur, nitrogen, and oxygen in the chemical adsorption process of Hg2+.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Siim Laanesoo, Olivier Bonjour, Rauno Sedrik, Iris Tamsalu, Patric Jannasch, Lauri Vares
Summary: The insertion of rigid aliphatic or aromatic building blocks in polymer structures is an effective way to synthesize high -Tg polymer materials. In this study, a series of isosorbide-2-aryl carboxylate-5-methacrylate monomers (ArIMAs) were synthesized by functionalizing isosorbide 5-methacrylate with various aromatic lignin-inspired esters. These monomers were polymerized to obtain high molecular-weight poly(aryl carboxylate isosorbide methacrylates) (PArIMAs). The resulting polymers showed high glass transition temperatures and thermal stability, making them suitable for use as high-performance plastics and coatings.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Yuqian Wu, Weijie Xu, Jianliang Li, Zhangfeng Zhong, Liqing Huang, Shengke Li, Huaping Tan
Summary: This study investigates the improvement of degradation and drug release characteristics of dynamic Schiff base-mediated natural polysaccharide hydrogels using tannic acid (TA), leading to enhanced stability and functionality.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Xi Zhang, Xiangli Kong, Xin Zhou, Yiyan Gao, Yibo Sun, Guanghui Gao, Wei Liu, Kai Shi
Summary: Conductive hydrogels have great development prospects in flexible strain sensors, but long-term direct contact with human skin can cause bacterial infection. A hydrogel with antibacterial, biocompatibility, and toughness was designed and manufactured using a freeze-thaw method. The hydrogel maintains tensile properties and fatigue resistance at low temperatures and is resistant to bacteria. Therefore, hydrogel sensors can be used to monitor human movements.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Wei Zhang, Jiangang Yu, Mingyang Wu, Rui Li, Anqiang Zhang, Yaling Lin
Summary: In this study, polyacrylamide containing quaternary ammonium salts (PAM-X) were synthesized and found to effectively inhibit soil-borne pathogenic fungi while maintaining the balance of microbial population in soil. PAM-X also showed low toxicity to earthworms and fish, providing a new method for the prevention and control of soil-borne fungal diseases.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Jiawen He, Haojie Yu, Li Wang, Jian Yang, Yanhui Zhang, Wenbing Huang, Chenguang Ouyang
Summary: This review discusses the use of polymeric hydrogels for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH), including the mechanism of water sorption, fabrication methods, and strategies for optimizing the structure of hydrogels. The extended applications of hygroscopic photothermal hydrogels, such as agricultural irrigation and dehumidification, are also explored. The challenges and prospects of using polymeric hydrogels for AWH are summarized.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Polymer Science
Ying Du, Shuaishuai Lu, Yuanna Sun, Qingshan Li, Xinhai He
Summary: This study introduces a method to improve the performance of hydrogels by incorporating proline, resulting in hydrogels with excellent stretchability, high conductivity, and long-term stability. The hydrogel remains flexible and conductive even at ultra-low temperatures.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2024)
