Review
Engineering, Chemical
Mariana Chelu, Adina Magdalena Musuc
Summary: Biomaterials are natural and synthetic materials compatible with the human body. They are widely used in the medical field for various purposes. This review provides an overview of the classification, applications, and challenges in the field of biomaterials.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ji Hyeon Kim, Dong Won Kang, Hongyeol Yun, Minjung Kang, Nem Singh, Jong Seung Kim, Chang Seop Hong
Summary: Porous organic polymers (POPs) are prepared through crosslinked polymerization of multidimensional rigid aromatic building blocks, and can be classified into crystalline COFs and other porous polymers. Due to their outstanding properties, such as high porosity and stability, POPs are being developed for applications in various scientific fields. The recently developed post-synthetic modification (PSM) strategies have allowed for advanced applications of POPs, particularly in biomedical applications, leading to a resurgence in their diverse functions.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Guo-Xin Lan, Yue Liu, Nong Zhou, Dong-Qin Guo, Ming-Guo Ma
Summary: This article reviews the synthesis methods, properties, and applications of nanocellulose-based composites, focusing on their potential environmental applications.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Eric Y. Li, Elluz Pacheco, Andrew F. Zhou, Peter X. Feng
Summary: This study reports the fabrication of multifunctional nanostructured diamond composites using chemical vapor deposition techniques. Four sensor prototypes were designed and tested based on different grain sizes of diamond materials. The experimental results showed that the UNCD composite exhibited good sensitivity to gases and high photocurrent response to deep UV illumination. The UNCD prototypes displayed a good balance in performance for multifunctional sensor applications in terms of responsivity, stability, and repeatability.
Review
Polymer Science
Mohammad Nikzamir, Younes Hanifehpour, Abolfazl Akbarzadeh, Yunes Panahi
Summary: Dendrimers are hyper-branched organic compounds with functional groups on the surface that can be modified for enhanced functionality. They possess unique properties such as nanoscale size, globular shape, high reactivity, and water solubility, making them promising for drug delivery applications. Dendrimers can serve as carriers for therapeutic agents, reducing drug toxicity and increasing efficacy, and have received significant attention from researchers in the field of nanomedicine.
JOURNAL OF INORGANIC AND ORGANOMETALLIC POLYMERS AND MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuyang Wei, Weifeng Zhang, Gui Yu
Summary: This review focuses on the development of semiconducting polymers in electronic applications and the influence of diverse polymer structures on their optoelectronic properties. It particularly highlights the research and applications of polymers based on isoindigo and its derivatives in organic electronics, emphasizing the importance of structural modification on polymer performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Ying Wu, Chao An, Yaru Guo
Summary: Three-dimensional (3D) printing, also known as additive manufacturing, allows precise and efficient manufacturing of complex components. The combination of 3D printing and graphene-based materials offers enhanced functionality and control over intricate structures. This review highlights the fabrication methods, structural attributes, and multifaceted applications of 3D printed graphene and graphene/polymer composites.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yun Chen, Yinglun Sun, Yunyun Wei, Jianfeng Qiu
Summary: Electronic skin, which mimics the characteristics and functions of human skin, has gained significant attention for its potential medical applications. However, achieving practical applications of electronic skin for consumer electronics still requires further progress. This review article analyzes the crucial characteristics of practical electronic skin and discusses the technical support needed for its realization. The short-term, medium-term, and long-term applications of electronic skin are also introduced, and suggestions for future development directions are provided.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Narges Abdolhossein Rejali, Mohammad Dinari, Yong Wang
Summary: Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are porous and crystalline organic polymers that have found diverse applications in various fields. Post-synthetic modification (PSM) strategies, including post-functionalization, post-metalation, chemical locking, and host-guest post-modifications, offer a helpful approach to introduce functionalities into COFs. These modifications allow for tunable porous size, improved stability, and modification of features such as conductivity, hydrophobicity/hydrophilicity, and chirality. The potential applications of post-modified COFs include energy storage and conversion, heterogeneous catalysis, food safety evaluation, gas separation, environmental remediation, and biological applications.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Tholkappiyan Ramachandran, Fathalla Hamed, Yedluri Anil Kumar, Ramesh Kumar Raji, H. H. Hegazy
Summary: The field of materials science and engineering is rapidly advancing, particularly in the development of multifunctional materials at the nanoscale. By combining covalent-organic frameworks with layered 2D MXenes, researchers can create materials with improved properties and expand their potential applications.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Narges Abdolhossein Rejali, Mohammad Dinari, Yong Wang
Summary: Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are porous and crystalline organic polymers that can be tailored by introducing diverse functionalities. However, sometimes these functionalities are not compatible with reaction conditions or interfere with other monomers. To overcome these challenges, post-synthetic modification (PSM) approaches are helpful in adjusting the porous size and improving stability without affecting crystallite. Different PSM strategies, including post-functionalization, post-metalation, chemical locking, and host-guest post-modification, have been discussed in this review. The potential applications of post-modified COFs in various fields, such as energy storage and conversion, heterogeneous catalysts, food safety evaluation, gas separation, environmental domains, and biological applications, have also been explored.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Jorge Maureira, Felipe Olate-Moya, Roberto Bastias, Sara Farias, Rodrigo Alvarez, Nicolas Rosales-Cuello, Humberto Palza
Summary: Bacterial poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB) was reinforced with MoS2 nanosheets to develop active and smart polymer composites for packaging applications. The addition of low concentrations of MoS2 increased the elastic modulus and wettability of PHB, while reducing roughness and topography. MoS2 also improved barrier properties, biodegradability, and allowed for the production of perforated and breathable PHB films. The composites showed increased sensitivity as humidity sensors and exhibited antibacterial behavior against gram-positive Listeria monocytogenes.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Mohammed Zwawi
Summary: The focus on eco-friendly bio-composites has increased due to environmental concerns and global warming. Natural fibers are abundant, low-cost to harvest, and possess adequate mechanical properties, making them a viable alternative to synthetic fibers. Bio-composites are degradable, renewable, non-toxic, and have comparable properties to synthetic fiber composites, leading to their widespread use in industries such as construction, automotive, packaging, medicine, and cosmetics.
Article
Polymer Science
Zhengchao Guo, Andre A. Poot, Dirk W. Grijpma
Summary: This study summarized the advancements in polymer-based composites in terms of their properties, structure, and fabrication techniques for biomedical applications, including bioactive and non-bioactive materials, as well as scaffold fabrication methods.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Yifei Qu, Xiang Li, Xiu Wang, Hongqi Dai
Summary: The traditional high-density single-function electromagnetic shielding materials face challenges in advanced flexible integrated electronics due to electromagnetic interference and heat accumulation. Researchers have successfully constructed high-performance flexible electromagnetic shielding functional composites (AMA composites) with multiple heterogeneous layers, which exhibit outstanding EMI SE and other excellent properties.
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
