Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sara Seidelin Majidi, Yingchun Su, Mathias Lindh Jorgensen, Christoph Muller, Pourya Forooghi, Guangjun Nie, Menglin Chen
Summary: This study demonstrates the rapid fabrication of artificial lymph vessels using the Plateau-Rayleigh instability, providing new insights into immunology and disease pathologies. By utilizing a beads-on-a-string structure, researchers have successfully created cell-laden fibers, showcasing the potential for mechanistic assay of human immune response and functional replacement. Joint expertise in immunology, microfluidics, and bioreactors has paved the way for future advancements in this technology.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
I Shepa, E. Mudra, J. Dusza
Summary: Electrospinning is a versatile and flexible technique for preparing ultrafine fibers. This study provides a comprehensive overview of electrospinning, including its evolution towards high-throughput techniques, commonly used polymers and solvents, applications, and future directions.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Yu, Guosheng Jia, Liang Zhao, Hengxue Xiang, Zexu Hu, Guiyin Xu, Meifang Zhu
Summary: This study developed a flexible and heat-resistant porous separator for lithium-ion batteries. The separator exhibited excellent thermal stability and flame retardant properties, ensuring the safety of the battery. Compared to commercial separators, this novel separator demonstrated better electrolyte wettability and discharge performance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zan Lamberger, Shakir Zainuddin, Thomas Scheibel, Gregor Lang
Summary: Janus fibers are composite materials with mechanical, chemical, and biological functionality. Incorporating different materials and functionalities into micro- or nanoscale fibers allows for synergistic physicochemical effects and opens up unprecedented opportunities for technical or biomedical applications. This review article discusses the recent advancements in processing technologies and applications of polymeric Janus fibers, highlighting their potential in various fields such as textiles, catalysis, sensors, drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, and antimicrobial materials.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dege Li, Jianchao Li, Kaixin Wang, Guodong Yang, Yi Cao, Bingfang Huang, Xinlei Wu, Qiang Sun, Chi Ma, Lilong Zhao, Peng Liu, Yonghong Liu, Yanzhen Zhang
Summary: Researchers have developed an efficient dry-jet wet spinning and encapsulating system for preparing functional fibers using modified anti-Rayleigh-Plateau-Instability sodium alginate solution filament and homemade piezoelectric ejector. This system allows for the fabrication of fibers with various sizes and intervals and the encapsulation of functional reagents with different sizes and shapes. It demonstrates potential applications in drug delivery, cell encapsulation, and culture.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Bruna N. Teixeira, Javier M. Anaya-Mancipe, Rossana Mara S. M. Thire
Summary: This study evaluates the influence of using acetic acid, acetone, and their mixture as solvents on the properties of polycaprolactone (PCL) fibers produced by solution blow spinning (SBS). The results show that acetone does not cause degradation of PCL chains, unlike acetic acid. Additionally, the AA/Acet mixture enables efficient production of PCL fibers, and the proportion of acetic acid and acetone in the mixture can modulate the fiber morphology and orientation.
Article
Polymer Science
Ya Yao, Benjamin J. Allardyce, Rangam Rajkhowa, Dylan Hegh, Si Qin, Ken Aldren S. Usman, Pablo Mota-Santiago, Jizhen Zhang, Peter Lynch, Xungai Wang, David L. Kaplan, Joselito M. Razal
Summary: This study demonstrates the first use of exfoliated silk nanofibers to control silk solution crystallization, resulting in all-silk pseudocomposite fibers with remarkable mechanical properties. The incorporation of silk nanofibers led to a significant increase in tensile strength and toughness. These properties can be attributed to nanofiber crystal seeding in conjunction with fiber draw.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Textiles
Hiroshi Fu, Tong Zhang, Songnan Zhang, Xiaoming Qian
Summary: This article introduces the development and application of sea-island microfiber nonwovens. By analyzing the preparation technology and product characteristics, it explores the potential and future research directions of this material in the fields of fashion, filtration, cleaning, and medicine.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Weipeng Pan, Jian Lin
Summary: Centrifugally spun soda lignin nanofibers were prepared as precursors for lignin-based carbon nanofibers and activated carbon nanofibers. The impact of spinning solution concentration and rational speed on the spinnability and fiber diameters were examined. The fibers diameter ranged from 0.47 to 2.36 μm. The effect of nanofiber diameter on morphology and thermal properties during carbonization was investigated. The results showed that the produced nanofibers had a high specific surface area.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Jiahui Xiao, Liang Li, Haining You, Shunshun Zhou, Yanfei Feng, Renchuan You
Summary: CS fibers with enhanced mechanical properties and a hierarchical structure were successfully prepared through wet spinning of CS/SNFs composite fibers. The addition of SNFs significantly improved the mechanical properties of CS fibers, with the tensile strength and modulus increased by 2.9 times and 3.5 times, respectively, when 100% SNF was added. The enhancement of mechanical properties was attributed to the hydrogen bonding between SNF filaments and CS.
POLYMER ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shanbin Qi, Xueting Lu, Wenli Mei, Guanglei Gu, Wen Li, Afang Zhang
Summary: This study investigates the supramolecular assembly of dendronized spiropyrans (DSPs) and the reversible tuning of their amphiphilicity through external stimuli. These dendronized amphiphiles form supramolecular nanospheres in water and exhibit remarkable induced chirality. The assembly can be tuned by photoisomerization and thermal collapse of the dendritic oligoethylene glycols (OEGs).
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jinling Zhu, Hailiang Yang, Leitao Cao, Chenchen Dai, Jing Ren, Junrui Liang, Shengjie Ling
Summary: This work presents a non-destructive technique to functionalize structural materials by selectively etching their surface without compromising their internal structure. An ultrathin and transparent silk fibroin ionotronic nanofiber skin (SFINS) is electro-spun onto the surface of the materials, giving them electric conductivity and environmental responsiveness. This technique offers scalability, cost-effectiveness, and high efficiency, without altering the structure, properties, and sustainability of the substrate materials.
Article
Polymer Science
Bing Song, Yang Cao, Liang Wang, Yake Shen, Xiaoming Qian
Summary: In this study, thermoplastic polyvinyl alcohol (TPVA) was modified by physical blending of plasticizer and matched well with polyamide 6 (PA6) to form conjugated melts. This allowed for water-splitting of sea-island fibers, resulting in the production of uniform ultra-fine PA6 fibers. This green and efficient fiber splitting technique is significant in reducing CO2 emissions during the preparation of super-fine fibers.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huaizhong Xu, Shinichi Yagi, Sherry Ashour, Lei Du, Md Enamul Hoque, Lin Tan
Summary: Nanofiber-based products are widely used in various industries, and the demand has increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Electrospinning is the most popular technology, while centrifugal spinning and electro-centrifugal spinning are alternative methods. This article provides an overview of the existing devices and processing parameters, and suggests ways to improve centrifugal and electro-centrifugal spinning.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Josh HuaiXun Lim, Kunli Goh, Daniel Yee Fan Ng, Xu Jiang, Chong Yang Chuah, Jia Wei Chew, Rong Wang
Summary: Rationally designing a scaffold to fractionate the packing of MIL-101(Cr) adsorbent can enhance the adsorption efficiency for wastewater treatment.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Zhentan Lu, Huan Zhang, Jiangxi Huang, Yaping Zhong, Mingqiu Wang, Li Zhang, Dong Wang
Summary: A gelatinase-responsive photonic crystal membrane (PCM) is developed as a rapid and selective platform for direct detection of multiple pathogenic bacteria, showing promise for in vitro diagnosis.
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yiming Ke, Kangyu Jia, Weibing Zhong, Xiaojuan Ming, Haiqing Jiang, Jiahui Chen, Xincheng Ding, Mufang Li, Zhentan Lu, Dong Wang
Summary: The emergence of flexible high-performance pressure sensors has greatly contributed to the development of wearable intelligent systems. In this study, a cytoskeleton-inspired core-shell yarns (CCSY) were used to create pressure sensors with wide working pressure range, high sensitivity, and short response time. The sensors were integrated into traditional textiles and accurately monitored physiological signals of the human body.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mengying Luo, Mufang Li, Ying Lu, Ming Xia, Qinghua Zhao, Dong Wang
Summary: A hierarchically porous visual colorimetric nanofiber-based strip was developed for highly sensitive detection of glucose. The strip showed high sensitivity to glucose and excellent specificity, making it a promising candidate for personal diabetes detection.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuefeng Yu, Zican He, Chengcheng Liu, Debesh Devadutta Mishra, Yuxin Hu, Tao Mei, Zexian Zhang, Zihe Chen, Xianbao Wang
Summary: In this study, a Mo2C/N, S co-doped porous carbon composite was reported as an anode material for sodium-ion batteries, exhibiting high reversible capacity and good rate performance.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Fanxuan Xie, Man Xiong, Jiapeng Liu, Jingwen Qian, Tao Mei, Jinghua Li, Jianyin Wang, Li Yu, Jan P. Hofmann, Xianbao Wang
Summary: Lithium-sulfur batteries are promising alternatives for energy storage due to their high theoretical capacity and low cost. This study focuses on modifying separators with functional nanoflower composites to improve the cycling stability and rate performance of the batteries.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Liping Wu, Chuyue Cai, Xi Yu, Zihe Chen, Yuxin Hu, Fang Yu, Shengjun Zhai, Tao Mei, Li Yu, Xianbao Wang
Summary: Lithium sulfur batteries have high theoretical capacity and energy density, but are limited by the shuttle effects of lithium polysulfides and the growth of lithium dendrites. This study proposes a novel three-dimensional honeycombed architecture coated on commercial separators to suppress the shuttle effects and allow for fast lithium ions transportation.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jiahui Chen, Kangyu Jia, Qinghua Zhao, Haining You, Zhuo Chen, Limei Shi, Qiong Zhou, Chuansheng Liu, Niaz Ali Khan, Tao Mei, Ying Lu, Dong Wang
Summary: In this study, a metafabric with bi-component asymmetric structured polyester fibers has been successfully prepared to achieve non-electric intelligent regulation of the hydrothermal microclimate by controlling the pore size. This scalable and low-cost technology has great potential for solving the comfort issues of individuals working in harsh environments.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xin Wen, Chenguang Yang, Zhiyao Li, Ming Xia, Yi Wu, Kun Yan, Dong Wang
Summary: A sandwich-structured ultra-flexible copper clad film based on nanofiber film has been successfully prepared via plasma induction, which combines super flexibility, low resistivity, hydrophobicity and outstanding electromagnetic shielding properties. The film has a resistivity as low as that of a conductor and shows excellent electromagnetic shielding performance and hydrophobicity. It maintains outstanding performance even after multiple compression cycles.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Chuyue Cai, Liping Wu, Zhiwei Cai, Fang Yu, Liu Zhang, Liya Wang, Tao Mei, Liangyou Lin, Xianbao Wang
Summary: A Co-doped MnO2 nanorod network layer with oxygen vacancies was self-assembled on a commercial separator through the chemical growth method to improve the performance of lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). The modified separator effectively alleviated the shuttle effect and accelerated the redox conversion of polysulfides. Additionally, it demonstrated superior thermostability and flame-retardant properties. This strategy provides a new route for designing durable and efficient LSBs.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
YiFan Tang, Yuchuan Xiong, Liping Wu, Xin Xiong, Tao Me, Xianbao Wang
Summary: A composite ionogel-inMXene electrolyte (CIME) based on PVDF-HFP and MXene is designed, which exhibits high Li+ transference number and ionic conductivity. The CIME shows excellent cycle stability and electrochemical performance in solid-state lithium-metal batteries.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Liping Wu, Gang Liu, Hongyuan Xu, Zhenwei Hu, Tao Mei, Jingwen Qian, Xianbao Wang
Summary: A novel sheet-on-sheet architecture with abundant sulfur vacancies (Vs-ZIS@RGO) is designed by in situ growth of flake-like ZnIn2S4 on the reduced graphene oxide surface, serving as a functional layer on the separators for high-performance lithium-sulfur batteries. The sheet-on-sheet structure enables rapid ionic/electronic transfer and shortened diffusion pathways for lithium-ions, while the introduction of sulfur vacancies enhances chemical affinity and accelerates reaction kinetics. The modified separators exhibit excellent initial discharge capacity and long cycle stability, providing new insights for designing durable and efficient LSBs.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ran Liu, Shengjun Zhai, Zimujun Ye, Mengzhu Liu, Yang Xu, Changwen Li, Xianbao Wang, Tao Mei
Summary: Constructing a hierarchical 3D conductive network structure as the sulfur host is an effective way to mitigate the polysulfide shuttle and accelerate the reaction kinetics in lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs). In this study, 3D hollow Ti3C2 MXene spheres with in situ grown 1D carbon nanotubes (CNTs) were synthesized. The hollow Ti3C2 spheres provide more active sites and prevent self-stacking, while the 1D CNTs form an interconnected conductive network. The synergistic effect enhances the adsorption and catalytic conversion of polysulfides, and facilitates rapid ion diffusion and electron transfer. The Ti3C2@N-CNTs-based LSBs exhibit satisfactory initial discharge capacity and cycling performance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qin Cheng, Xiaodan Jia, Pan Cheng, Pengcheng Zhou, Wei Hu, Cuicui Cheng, Hui Hu, Ming Xia, Ke Liu, Dong Wang
Summary: Engineering a porous membrane with an amphiphilic zwitterionic surface improves the permeability and antifouling performance of sterilization filtration. The zwitterionic nanofibrous membrane prepared in this study possesses a thin nanofiber active layer, narrow pore size distribution, high hydrophilicity, and exhibits strong antifouling properties. The modified membrane shows a high and stable permeability and can effectively intercept bacteria, making it a valuable approach for high-performance sterilization membranes in bio-separation applications.
NEW JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Pan Cheng, Peng Huang, Cancan Ji, Xiaodan Jia, Qihao Guo, Ming Xia, Qin Cheng, Jia Xu, Ke Liu, Dong Wang
Summary: In this study, a robust and antifouling polyvinyl alcohol nanofibrous sterile membrane was successfully fabricated, with high hydrophilicity and anti-pollution properties, making it suitable for sterile filtration of biological drug products.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Caihong Wang, Ke Liu, Dong Wang, Guomin Wang, Paul K. Chu, Zheyi Meng, Xuefen Wang
Summary: Hierarchical CuO-ZnO/SiO2 (CZS) nanofibrous membranes were designed and fabricated for the removal of Congo red and 4-nitrophenol in water. The membranes showed good adsorption characteristics and excellent catalytic reduction activity, making them promising for applications in water treatment and environmental protection.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2022)
