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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jifu Wang, Daihui Zhang, Fuxiang Chu
Summary: This review article discusses the recent developments in wood-derived functional polymeric materials fabricated by means of macromolecular engineering, including the basic structures and properties of the main components, design principles, different morphologies of resulting materials, and functional applications. Emphasis is placed on the natural features of wood components and their significant roles in material fabrication.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Nadiah Zafar, Muhammad Akhlaq, Asif Mahmood, Hira Ijaz, Rai Muhammad Sarfraz, Zahid Hussain, Zainab Masood
Summary: This study reported the use of HPMC/AA hydrogel loaded with AZA for the treatment of Crohn's disease, and demonstrated the potential application of HPMC/AA hydrogel for colon targeting of AZA.
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Energy & Fuels
Xiaowei Fu, Anqian Yuan, Yuan Lei, Zhengkai Wei, Hualiang Xu, Jingxin Lei
Summary: Thermosetting SIPCMs were synthesized via esterification reaction to achieve heat-triggered bulk network self-dissociation. The materials exhibited high thermal reliability and stability, with self-dissociation occurring at specific temperatures. The NSD technique has the potential to promote sustainability and recyclability of materials.
SOLAR ENERGY MATERIALS AND SOLAR CELLS
(2021)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Emanuela Sgreccia, Maria Luisa Di Vona, Simonetta Antonaroli, Gianfranco Ercolani, Marco Sette, Luca Pasquini, Philippe Knauth
Summary: Nanocomposite anion exchange membranes were prepared based on poly(sulfone trimethylammonium) chloride, with hybrid semi-interpenetrating silica networks containing a large amount of quaternary ammonium groups. The degradation behavior, mechanical properties, and ion conduction activation energy were studied, showing that composite materials prepared using a mixture of precursors exhibited better alkaline resistance and ion exchange capacity.
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhengkai Wei, Yansheng Liao, Tianren Liu, Anqian Yuan, Xudong Wu, Liang Jiang, Jingxin Lei, Xiaowei Fu
Summary: This study presents the development of sustainable self-healing phase change materials (SHPCMs) through the incorporation of dynamic disulfide crosslinking polyurethane networks and sustainable fatty alcohols in a semi-interpenetrating network (semi-IPN) structure. The SHPCMs exhibit excellent self-healing efficiency, high enthalpy efficiency, and tunable thermal properties, making them promising for efficient and durable thermal energy storage applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kseniia N. Bardakova, Bato Ch. Kholkhoev, Ivan A. Farion, Evgenii O. Epifanov, Olga S. Korkunova, Yuri M. Efremov, Nikita V. Minaev, Anna B. Solovieva, Peter S. Timashev, Vitaliy F. Burdukovskii
Summary: This study introduces new photosensitive compositions based on aromatic heterochain polymers for DLP printing, with thermal post-curing and supercritical carbon dioxide post-processing to enhance mechanical properties and thermal stability. The research shows that thermal post-treatment significantly increases the tensile strength of the materials, leading to a potential use in aerospace, robotics, and sensorics.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
R. George Klemperer, Mark R. Shannon, J. L. Ross Anderson, Adam W. Perriman
Summary: The synthesis of a porous shape-changing interpenetrating network (IPN) bioink for large-scale thermosensitive structures fabrication is described. The IPN is generated through an enzyme initiation system and shows mechanical reinforcement and the ability to print biohybrid reactors. The research provides a plausible route to externally regulated enzymatic catalysis within bioprinted structures.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Nima Alizadeh, Royall M. Broughton, Maria L. Auad
Summary: In this study, graft semi-interpenetrating polymer networks (IPNs) were synthesized for phase change applications using poly(ethylene glycol), PEG8000-based polyurethane, and acrylic copolymers. The IPNs showed high thermal and cycling stability, along with excellent shape solidity, indicating enormous potential in various phase change applications. The results were confirmed through a series of experiments investigating the thermal properties, crystallization properties, and surface morphology of the IPNs.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Polymer Science
Abdulla Almesmari, Nareg Baghous, Chukwugozie J. Ejeh, Imad Barsoum, Rashid K. Abu Al-Rub
Summary: This review gathers recent research on the design, fabrication, and testing of polymeric metamaterials, categorizes their mechanical properties, and acts as a reference for future engineering applications. The study highlights the need for more expedient design methods, research on complex loading scenarios, and the use of machine learning algorithms to improve production quality.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Youlong Zhao, Tianren Liu, Zhengkai Wei, Shiwei Zhao, Jingxin Lei, Xiaowei Fu
Summary: The introduction of linear PEG-based multimers instead of pristine PEGs enhances the encapsulation fraction, shape stability, and mechanical strength of semi-IPN-based PCMs. These PCMs also exhibit excellent degradation ability and photothermal effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Mechanical
Abdallah Kamal, Mayar Ashmawy, S. Shanmugan, Almoataz M. Algazzar, Ammar H. Elsheikh
Summary: Nanotechnology serves as a key solution to many human problems and is particularly important in the fields of energy conversion, water treatment, and material science. In the production of polymer nanocomposites, various techniques such as melt-mixing, mixing, in-situ polymerization, electrospinning, and selective laser sintering are commonly used to ensure uniform dispersion of nanoparticles. Each technique has its own advantages and disadvantages, which are discussed in detail in this paper.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE INSTITUTION OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS PART C-JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Xingchen Liu, Yangxia Han, Yang Shu, Jianhua Wang, Hongdeng Qiu
Summary: This review summarizes the current status and development direction of fluorescence sensors for 2,4,6-trinitrophenol (TNP), focusing on the sensing properties of different fluorescent materials towards TNP. The fluorescence strategy shows promising sensitivity and selectivity, rapid response speed, and simple operation, making it a potentially valuable method for TNP detection.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Jun Cheng, Wen Hou, Niu Liu, Chen Yang, Junhu Zhou
Summary: By loading GeFSIX-1-Cu and PEGDME, the CO2 separation efficiency of SIPN-MMMs was improved. Increasing the loading of GeFSIX-1-Cu initially enhanced CO2 permeability and selectivity, but excessive loading resulted in decreased performance.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Sarawut Tontapha, Pikaned Uppachai, Vittaya Amornkitbamrung
Summary: Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) are a promising type of photovoltaic cell due to their low cost, environmental friendliness, and versatility in various applications, especially in shaded and low-light conditions. Research is focused on developing organic, inorganic, metal oxide, composite, and carbon-based materials to improve the efficiency of DSSCs, as well as exploring simple, low-cost fabrication processes using natural products for large-scale production.
FRONTIERS IN ENERGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Aysun Degirmenci, Rana Sanyal, Amitav Sanyal
Summary: Polymeric surface coatings capable of integrating functional molecules and ligands can be fabricated through modular design using host-guest chemistry. The copolymers containing Ada moieties, DEG units, and silyloxy groups were synthesized and used to modify silicon/glass surfaces. Coating surfaces using these polymers allowed for efficient and robust functionalization with various functional molecules and bioactive ligands. The polymeric coating also demonstrated selective binding capabilities and the potential for cell attachment and proliferation. This approach offers an attractive method for engineering functional interfaces with biomedical applications.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ryan Tsoi, Zhuojun Dai, Lingchong You
BIOTECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
(2019)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Zhuojun Dai, Anna J. Lee, Stefan Roberts, Tatyana A. Sysoeva, Shuqiang Huang, Michael Dzuricky, Xiaoyu Yang, Xi Zhang, Zihe Liu, Ashutosh Chilkoti, Lingchong You
NATURE CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2019)
News Item
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiaoyu Yang, John Her, Caleb J. Bashor
NATURE CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Qiang Huang, Malkiel A. Cohen, Fernando C. Alsina, Garth Devlin, Aliesha Garrett, Jennifer McKey, Patrick Havlik, Nikolai Rakhilin, Ergang Wang, Kun Xiang, Parker Mathews, Lihua Wang, Cheryl Bock, Victor Ruthig, Yi Wang, Marcos Negrete, Chi Wut Wong, Preetish K. L. Murthy, Shupei Zhang, Andrea R. Daniel, David G. Kirsch, Yubin Kang, Blanche Capel, Aravind Asokan, Debra L. Silver, Rudolf Jaenisch, Xiling Shen
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Baizhu Chen, Wei Kang, Jing Sun, Runtao Zhu, Yue Yu, Aiguo Xia, Mei Yu, Meng Wang, Jinyu Han, Yixuan Chen, Lijun Teng, Qiong Tian, Yin Yu, Guanglin Li, Lingchong You, Zhiyuan Liu, Zhuojun Dai
Summary: The study successfully demonstrated the programmed self-assembly of bacterial populations using engineered adhesion, resulting in the development of versatile, programmable, self-healing living materials. The materials have fast recovery capabilities and can be used to create wearable sensors for detecting bio signals.
NATURE CHEMICAL BIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lin Wang, Xi Zhang, Chenwang Tang, Pengcheng Li, Runtao Zhu, Jing Sun, Yunfeng Zhang, Hua Cui, Jiajia Ma, Xinyu Song, Weiwen Zhang, Xiang Gao, Xiaozhou Luo, Lingchong You, Ye Chen, Zhuojun Dai
Summary: The study presents a microbial swarmbot mediated spatial segregation method to assemble stable synthetic microbial consortia with flexibility and precision. This approach allows for the control over subpopulations, enabling modulation of division of labor and communication, which can serve as a foundation for various applications in synthetic biology.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Chenwang Tang, Lin Wang, Lei Zang, Qing Wang, Dianpeng Qi, Zhuojun Dai
Summary: This article reviews the challenges in the production and distribution of biopharmaceuticals and explores the application of synthetic biology in on-site manufacturing of biomolecules.
MATERIALS TODAY BIO
(2023)
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Wang, Zhuojun Dai
Summary: Microbial consortia consisting of phototrophs and heterotrophs have gained attention for their potential in sustainable biotechnology. The Ni Lab has developed a highly compatible autotrophic-heterotrophic symbiotic system comprising Synechococcus elongatus and Vibrio natriegens, which together enable carbon-negative biosynthesis by channeling CO2 into valuable chemicals.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Biology
Payam E. Farahani, Xiaoyu Yang, Emily Mesev, Kaylan A. Fomby, Ellen H. Brumbaugh-Reed, Caleb J. Bashor, Celeste M. Nelson, Jared E. Toettcher
Summary: pYtags is a modular approach for monitoring the activity of a specific RTK by live-cell microscopy. It enables monitoring of a specific RTK on different time and space scales with high specificity. Using pYtag biosensors, signaling dynamics can be quantitatively characterized with different activating ligands. The specificity and modularity of pYtags open the door to robust biosensors of multiple tyrosine kinases.
Review
Biophysics
Jiren Luo, Jiangfeng Chen, Yaoge Huang, Lingchong You, Zhuojun Dai
Summary: Engineered living materials, inspired by natural biological materials, are capable of self-organization, response to environmental stimuli, and interaction with inorganic matter. The field combines synthetic biology and materials science to mimic the complex fabrication processes and functions of natural systems.
BIOPHYSICS REVIEWS
(2023)
Review
Mathematical & Computational Biology
Baizhu Chen, Zhuojun Dai
QUANTITATIVE BIOLOGY
(2020)