Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sankaranarayanan Ayyakudi Ravichandran, Jacob Hutfles, Josue Velasco, Jason Killgore, John Pellegrino
Summary: This study investigates the effect of material surface chemistry and morphology on calcium carbonate crystallization from mixed electrolyte supersaturated solutions. The research findings suggest that EVOH copolymers with higher vinyl alcohol monomer content show better scaling resistance compared to polyethylene, and that polymer chain configuration and conformation play a crucial role in salt scaling resistance. Additionally, the incorporation of fluorine in polyamide thin film composite membranes does not affect salt scaling or solution de-supersaturation.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tilman A. Grunewald, Stefano Checchia, Hamadou Dicko, Gilles Le Moullac, Manaarii Sham Koua, Jeremie Vidal-Dupiol, Julien Duboisset, Julius Nouet, Olivier Grauby, Marco Di Michiel, Virginie Chamard
Summary: This study utilizes nanobeam X-ray total scattering and reverse Monte Carlo modeling to spatially resolve the amorphous calcium carbonate compounds in mollusc shells. Three distinct amorphous compounds were discovered, and the presence of magnesium in the shell and its role in the amorphous-to-crystal transition were demonstrated. The findings contribute to the understanding of biomineralization and provide insights for bioinspired synthetic strategies.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinwei Xiong, Yanfei Cao, Zhixin Li, Ronglian Huang, Yu Jiao, Liqiang Zhao, Xiaodong Du, Zhe Zheng
Summary: This study identified specific tyrosinases (NLSTyr) involved in nacre formation in pearl oysters, which inhibited calcium carbonate precipitation and affected crystal morphologies. These findings provide new insights into the evolution and function of tyrosinase in mollusks.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Fujun Yao, Xun Liu, Chaoqun Wu, Xin Yang, Yan Wang, Wenyuan Hu, Chonghua Pei
Summary: This study investigates the biomimetic potential of using amorphous CaCO3 (ACC) to mimic crustacean exoskeletons and optimize their physical and chemical properties. The researchers prepared monodisperse ACC microspheres with high sphericity and hardness using the gas diffusion method in the presence of Mg2+. The stability of ACC was found to be affected by environmental conditions, but the microspheres showed high stability under ambient conditions. This research provides guidance for the preparation of ACC biomimetic composites and enhances the understanding of biomineralization mechanisms.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhiyu Liao, Klaas Wynne
Summary: Research on laser-induced crystal nucleation shows that the presence of amorphous intermediates is a general requirement for nucleation.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Soheil Aghajanian, Panagiotis Koulountzios, Manuchehr Soleimani, Tomasz Rymarczyk, Tuomas Koiranen
Summary: The application of ultrasound tomography (UST) system in liquid-phase reactive crystallization process, specifically in the precipitation of calcium carbonate, was investigated. The results showed that the UST system is capable of detecting the onset of precipitation and formation of stable calcite microcrystals by analyzing the time-of-flight (TOF) delay signals. Additionally, the spatial-centric TOF signals from tomographic images were found to be correlated with the overall suspension density.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Chunliang Yang, Xiaoqing Yang, Tianxiang Zhao, Fei Liu
Summary: This study successfully converted CO2 into calcium carbonate microspheres using an environmentally-friendly method, and controlled the morphology and crystal phase of the product by adjusting reaction conditions.
JOURNAL OF CO2 UTILIZATION
(2021)
Article
Crystallography
Raghda Hamdi, Mohamed Mouldi Tlili
Summary: In this study, the influence of chemical additives on the formation of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) was investigated using the CO2-degasification method. The results showed that the additives affected both the crystallization kinetics and the microstructure of CaCO3. Sulfate and magnesium ions had a greater influence on nucleation than crystal growth, and the simultaneous addition of these ions had an accentuated effect on both processes. Additionally, the additives promoted the formation of aragonite, a new crystal polymorph, in addition to the initial polymorphs of calcite and vaterite.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Soheil Aghajanian, Harri Nieminen, Arto Laari, Tuomas Koiranen
Summary: This research successfully integrates a polypropylene hollow fiber membrane contactor-based CO2 absorption unit with a crystallization process to precipitate high-quality calcium carbonate, bypassing the need for costly energy regeneration. The integration of solid particle formation and CO2 mitigation technique is considered a potential post-combustion technology for carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration.
SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andrei Nikolaev, Zhipeng Lu, Arunavo Chakraborty, Lior Sepunaru, Javier Read De Alaniz
Summary: This study demonstrates the on-demand interconversion between living radical and cationic polymerization using a dual responsive catalyst, which allows for controlled polymer synthesis with a broader substrate scope. By alternately applying photochemical and electrochemical stimuli, the incorporation of acrylates and vinyl ethers can be achieved without compromising the polymer's end-group fidelity or dispersity. The results provide a proof-of-concept for extending the substrate scope for block copolymer synthesis under mild, metal-free conditions using a single, dual reactive catalyst.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Ru-Xin Yang, Yi-Rong Wang, Guang-Kuo Gao, Lin Chen, Yifa Chen, Shun-Li Li, Ya-Qian Lan
Summary: This research addresses the challenges in selective production of target products in CO2RR by synthesizing Cu-based hollow spheres, allowing for precise generation of various products. The introduction of CaCO3 enables effective tuning of products from C2H4 to CH4, increasing hydrocarbon selectivity and CO2 reduction efficiency.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Marcel Maslyk, Tobias Gaeb, Galina Matveeva, Phil Opitz, Mihail Mondeshki, Yasar Krysiak, Ute Kolb, Wolfgang Tremel
Summary: The study demonstrates that CO2 emissions during clinker production of cement can be reduced by utilizing a metathesis reaction at room temperature in ball-mills. This method involves forming aNaSiCC, an amorphous intermediate, by mechanochemical activation of CaCO3 and Na2SiO3. It helps understand the interplay between thermodynamics and kinetics in complex reactions of alkali-activated binders and for CaCO3 crystallization in industrial and geochemical settings.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shang-Lin Yeh, Roya Koshani, Amir Sheikhi
Summary: In this study, it was found that the interaction between cationic surfactant and calcium carbonate can reduce the deposition rate, decrease crystal size, and destabilize the emulsion within hours. This fundamental research may provide new opportunities for engineering stable water/oil emulsions and developing scale-resistant multiphase flows.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qihang Wang, Zhaoyong Zou, Hao Wang, Weimin Wang, Zhengyi Fu
Summary: This study investigates the role of water in the crystallization of amorphous calcium carbonate (ACC). It synthesizes a new type of ACC with high specific surface area and nanopores and compares it with typical spherical ACC nanoparticles. The results show that the crystallization pathways of ACC are determined by the interfacial water released from the ACC bulk, rather than the total amount of water. The study also demonstrates the control of crystallization pathways by tuning the release of water during heating and the formation of densely packed vaterite via pressured-induced transformation.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Rafal Malinowski, Kacper Fiedurek, Piotr Rytlewski, Natalia Puszczykowska, Daniel Kaczor, Andrzej Stasiek
Summary: The study aims to manufacture PCL-based biodegradable composites with high concentration of calcium carbonate (CC) and analyze the changes in properties caused by different amounts of CC. A relatively cheap and unmodified kind of CC is used to determine the cost change of the composites. Qualitative and quantitative analyses, as well as structure analysis, are conducted to investigate the distribution and dimensions of filler particles in the composites. Mechanical, thermal, and economic analyses are also performed. The results show that CC significantly affects the mechanical properties of PCL, reducing its elongation at break and impact strength while increasing flexural modulus and bending strength. The thermal stability of the composites is improved, but phase transition temperatures and crystallinity do not change significantly. Increasing CC content leads to a significant decrease in the unit price of the composites, which is important for obtaining low-cost materials with new properties.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Meryem S. Akdemir, Marina Simian, Patrick Theato, Hatice Mutlu
Summary: Nitrogen-rich functional groups like tetrazole and its derivatives have gained increasing interest in the chemistry of small molecules. Nitrogen-decorated polymers have attracted attention for potential biomedical applications due to their diverse biological properties. A new synthesis route combining Ugi-azide four-multicomponent reaction and thiol-ene polymerization has been reported for the synthesis of nitrogen-decorated polymers. The synthesized polymers demonstrate high apparent number average molecular mass and have been characterized for their chemical, thermal, and optical properties.
MACROMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Eva Puetz, Ina Tutzschky, Hajo Frerichs, Wolfgang Tremel
Summary: Designing catalyst particles at the nanometer scale can enhance their performance. Nanoceria, as a functional mimic of haloperoxidases, demonstrated the in situ generation of H2O2 and significantly enhanced catalytic activity through Bi3+ substitution.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yunji Xie, Di Liu, Anna Ringuette, Patrick Theato
Summary: Branched sulfonated polymers with ultradensely sulfonated branched centers, called B-x-SPAEKS, show reduced water affinity compared to analogous polymers with sulfonated branched arms, resulting in lower swelling and proton conductivity. However, further analysis reveals that B-x-SPAEKS exhibit significantly better proton conduction due to the formation of larger hydrophilic clusters that promote efficient proton transportation.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Ashraf, Nisar Ullah, Ibrahim Khan, Wolfgang Tremel, Shahzada Ahmad, Muhammad Nawaz Tahir
Summary: Renewable energy is crucial for environmental sustainability, and sunlight-driven fuel synthesis through water splitting is a sustainable and economical method. However, the water oxidation half-reaction in photocatalytic water splitting is challenging and requires designer photocatalysts. Photoreforming can address these challenges and convert waste plastics and biomass into valuable organic products for H2 production. This article provides an overview of photoreforming, including its mechanisms and the use of different polymer wastes as substrates for photocatalysts.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yosuke Akae, Patrick Theato
Summary: The aggregation behavior of a cyclodextrin-based [3]rotaxane was observed and analyzed in this study. By using XRD and SEM measurements, it was found that [3]rotaxane species containing native CD rings showed hexagonal packing signals, indicating their aggregation capability. Hydrogen bond formation among CD units was suggested as the driving force for this aggregation.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
N. G. Keltsch, E. Puetz, C. Dietrich, A. Wick, W. Tremel, T. A. Ternes
Summary: This study investigates the bromination behavior of three quorum sensing molecules with different molecule moieties and explores the mechanism and possible influence of vanadium bromoperoxidase and cerium dioxide nanocrystals on bacterial communication system. It is found that the halogenation of quorum sensing molecules can be catalyzed by haloperoxidase and cerium dioxide nanocrystals. The degradation behavior of different molecule moieties of quorum sensing molecules is elucidated, showing fast degradation and molecule-specific transformations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Leon Capeloa, David Schwiertz, Matthias Barz
Summary: In this study, a method for the synthesis of multi-segment star polymers based on polypept(o)ides was reported. By introducing a multifunctional lysine end group and using living ring-opening polymerization (ROP), polymeric arms of different chemical nature could be synthesized separately. The successful and controlled synthesis of asymmetric miktoarm star polymers with precise control over the degree of polymerization was confirmed by 1H NMR and SEC experiments.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Daniel T. Krause, Susanna Kraemer, Vassilios Siozios, Andreas J. Butzelaar, Martin Dulle, Beate Foerster, Patrick Theato, Joachim Mayer, Martin Winter, Stephan Foerster, Hans-Dieter Wiemhoefer, Mariano Gruenebaum
Summary: Poly(ethylene oxide) block copolymers (PEOz BCP) have been found to have high lithium ion (Li+) conductivity and can be used in Li+ batteries. A synthetic method has been developed to independently vary the block lengths of the polymer while keeping the PEOz block length constant, allowing for a systematic exploration of the influence of block lengths on ion conductivity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
David A. Sundermann, Bumjun Park, Valerian Hirschberg, Jennifer L. Schaefer, Patrick Theato
Summary: Magnesium electrolytes based on polycarbonate and Mg(B(HFIP)(4))(2) or Mg(TFSI)(2) were prepared and characterized. The polymer electrolyte with 40 mol% Mg(B(HFIP)(4))(2) showed the characteristics of polymer-in-salt electrolytes, while the one with 40 mol% Mg(TFSI)(2) exhibited classical behavior of salt-in-polymer electrolytes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tobias A. A. Bauer, Irina Alberg, Lydia A. A. Zengerling, Pol Besenius, Kaloian Koynov, Bram Slutter, Rudolf Zentel, Ivo Que, Heyang Zhang, Matthias Barz
Summary: Core cross-linked polymeric micelles (CCPMs) are designed to improve the therapeutic profile of hydrophobic drugs, reduce or completely avoid protein corona formation, and offer prolonged circulation times. CCPM stability was tuned by using bifunctional or trifunctional cross-linkers and varying the cross-linkable polymer block length. The circulation time and biodistribution of CCPMs can be enhanced by using trivalent peptide cross-linkers.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Christina Breder-Bonk, Dominic Docter, Matthias Barz, Sebastian Strieth, Shirley K. Knauer, Desiree Guel, Roland H. Stauber
Summary: Exposure to nanoparticles is inevitable, and our study provides evidence that amorphous silica nanoparticles can induce cell apoptosis and inhibit pro-survival pathways, suggesting Survivin as a critical cytoprotective resistor against nanotoxicity.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Meryem S. S. Akdemir, Birgit Huber, Marina Simian, Hatice Mutlu, Patrick Theato
Summary: The unique molecular structure of tetrazoles, consisting of a five-membered ring with four nitrogen atoms, has great potential in polymer chemistry. While research on tetrazole-containing polymers with pendant chains has been extensively studied, the synthesis of main chain tetrazole-based polymers has not been widely explored. This study demonstrates the possibility of polymer formation using the Ugi-azide-four-multicomponent polymerization strategy for main chain 1,5-disubstituted-1H-tetrazole-based compounds. The synthesized polymers displayed interesting properties such as adjustable glass-transition temperature and thermal stability.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Anna D. Khudyshkina, Ulf-Christian Rauska, Andreas J. Butzelaar, Maxi Hoffmann, Manfred Wilhelm, Patrick Theato, Fabian Jeschull
Summary: This study investigates the impact of inorganic fillers on the mechanical, thermal, and ionic transport properties of PEO:KTFSI polymer electrolytes for potassium-ion batteries. The introduction of fillers improves the rheological, thermal, and cation transport properties of the composite electrolytes, resulting in higher capacity retention and longer cycle life in cell configurations.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xia Huang, Hatice Mutlu, Wenyuan Dong, Patrick Theato
Summary: We introduce a novel approach to fabricate polymeric Janus nanorods by sequentially polymerizing from anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates. This method allows for the incorporation of dual compositions into individual nanorods, enabling versatile potential applications. The fabrication strategy opens up possibilities for constructing multifunctional nanostructures and integrating different materials within a single entity.
Article
Polymer Science
Alexander Mayer, Alessandro Mariani, Xu Dong, Gregoire Vansse, Patrick Theato, Cristina Iojoiu, Stefano Passerini, Dominic Bresser
Summary: Poly(arylene ether sulfone)-derived single-ion conducting (SIC) block copolymers show high ionic conductivities and have potential as electrolytes for lithium-metal batteries. The incorporation of small organic molecules, such as ethylene carbonate (EC), further enhances the ionic conductivities at ambient temperatures. However, the electrochemical stability and overpotential for lithium stripping and plating are affected by the size of the substituent at the central carbon atom of the bisphenol monomer, highlighting the importance of careful polymer backbone design for high-performance lithium battery electrolytes.
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)
