Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Mengnan Yu, Mingming Liu, Shaohai Fu
Summary: A polysiloxane-polyurea slippery elastomer with lubricant self-replenishing and matrix self-healing properties was fabricated by encapsulating silicone oil into thermoplastic elastomers, showing unique mechanical properties and promising applications in surface protection, underwater antifouling, and drag reduction.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shangliang Chen, Shuangyang Li, Zhanpeng Ye, Yufeng Zhang, Shangdong Gao, Hui Rong, Jianhua Zhang, Liandong Deng, Anjie Dong
Summary: We successfully constructed an asymmetric superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic polyurethane sponge for wound healing. The sponge combines functions of preventing bacterial invasion and anti-fouling, moisture management and biocompatibility, while maintaining excellent breathability and comfort. It also showed superior bacterial barrier properties and promotion in wound healing.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Pu Yang, Zhen Li, Bairong Fang, Liangle Liu
Summary: This paper reviews recent advances in the design of self-healing hydrogels based on natural polymers for skin wound healing applications. It outlines various natural polymers that can be used to construct self-healing hydrogel systems and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different natural polymers. The principle of self-healing hydrogels, based on physical and chemical crosslinking mechanisms, is described and analyzed in terms of their performance characteristics for skin trauma applications. The biological mechanisms involved in skin wound healing are outlined, and the current application strategies for self-healing hydrogels based on these mechanisms are described. Challenges and prospects of natural-material-based self-healing hydrogels for skin applications are also analyzed and summarized.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Siyuan Xiang, Wendong Liu
Summary: Superhydrophobic surfaces have been applied in various fields, achieved through hierarchical structures and low surface energy, with structures of high aspect ratio performing well in superhydrophobicity but lacking mechanical stability. Therefore, there is a focus on developing robust superhydrophobic surfaces to enhance durability.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiang Li, Bing Li, Yang Li, Junqi Sun
Summary: Transparent self-healing superhydrophobic coatings have been successfully fabricated using a nonfluorinated, transparent, and superhydrophobic material. The coatings show good transparency and superhydrophobicity, enabling their application on various substrates.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
C. N. Niu, J. Y. Han, S. P. Hu, D. Y. Chao, X. G. Song, M. M. R. Howlader, J. Cao
Summary: The superhydrophilic-superhydrophobic patterned surface of aluminum was successfully fabricated by using nanosecond laser and fluorine-free N-Octyltriethoxysilane, which not only shortens the fabrication time and eliminates the use of hazardous chemicals, but also achieves droplet arrays and fluid channels with special patterns.
SURFACES AND INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ahmed Ali Nada, Anita Eckstein Andicsova, Jaroslav Mosnacek
Summary: This article reviews the significance of electrically conductive materials fabricated from natural polymers in various applications. It discusses the preparation methods and properties of conductive polymers and hydrogels, with a focus on those that can be synthesized from renewable resources. The article also presents the self-healing systems and electrical conductivity values of conductive hydrogels based on natural polymers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Li, Xudong Zhang, Shuang Ben, Zhihong Zhao, Yuzhen Ning, Kesong Liu, Lei Jiang
Summary: By designing a micro/nano structure-functional molecule superhydrophobic composite coating with self-healing and active anti-corrosion properties, the corrosion resistance of magnesium (Mg) alloys was improved, providing new insights for the wide application of Mg alloys and research in the field of metal protection.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Qiang Li, Xudong Zhang, Shuang Ben, Zhihong Zhao, Yuzhen Ning, Kesong Liu, Lei Jiang
Summary: In this study, a micro/nano structure-functional molecule superhydrophobic composite coating was designed, which can self-heal and exhibit active anti-corrosion properties after damage. The investigation of its anti-corrosion performance and self-healing mechanism expands the application of magnesium alloys and research in the field of metal protection.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Lingyu Sun, Yu Wang, Xiaoxuan Zhang, Feika Bian, Luoran Shang, Yuanjin Zhao, Weijian Sun
Summary: This study introduces novel lubricant infused hierarchical porous surfaces with self-replenishing and self-reporting capacities inspired by the rapid replenishment of Nepenthes nectaries. These hierarchical inverse opal films exhibit liquid-repelling feature on liquids with different surface tensions and have favorable self-replenishment capacity for stable droplet manipulation. The structural colors from the periodic nanostructure could serve as an optical indicator to monitor the wettability of the surfaces.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongliang Zhang, Zhiguang Guo
Summary: Due to special surface wettability, biomimetic superhydrophobic materials have gained significant attention but their short useful life limits widespread application. To extend the useful life, researchers have optimized material selection and preparation techniques and explored self-healing characteristics of superhydrophobic coatings. This paper reviews the recent progress in research on self-healing superhydrophobic coatings, including mechanisms, classifications, solutions to common problems, and potential applications.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dongjie Zhang, Junjian Chen, Xiaofeng Liu, Zhongjun Cheng, Yujie Feng, Jianzheng Wei, Yuyan Liu
Summary: This paper introduces a tape-strategy to obtain superhydrophobic surfaces with special properties through a simple pasting process. The tape can conveniently manufacture superhydrophobic surfaces on various solid substrates and has multifunctional performance including superhydrophobicity, self-adhesive/self-healing properties, and conductivity.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chirag R. Ratwani, Ali Reza Kamali, Amr M. Abdelkader
Summary: This review summarizes the recent advances in self-healing polymers based on reversible cycloaddition reactions, with a focus on the Diels-Alder (DA) reaction. The principles of the DA reaction and its application in polymers are introduced. The thermodynamics governing the rupture-repair process in self-healing polymers and the use of advanced spectroscopic techniques are discussed, along with their applicability in thermosets, epoxy resins, biopolymers, and polymer nanocomposites.
PROGRESS IN MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Hui Li, Songsong Tang, Wei Chen, Xixue Yang, Shuang Dong, Tieling Xing, Yan Zhao, Guoqiang Chen
Summary: A new method for preparing mechanically robust superhydrophobic surfaces using a fully waterborne coating system based on UV induced thiol-ene click reaction is proposed in this study. Various substrates exhibit water contact angle greater than 160 degrees after being coated with PTFE nanoparticle-containing WPM. Additionally, nanoparticles provide additional functions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jinming Liu, Defeng Yan, Yuyang Zhou, Yang Chen, Xin Liu, Danyang Zhao, Jiyu Liu, Jing Sun
Summary: This study investigates the influence of micro-morphologies on water transportation and fog harvesting processes for superhydrophobic/superhydrophilic wedge-shaped patterned surface (SSWPS). SSWPSs with different microgrooves were prepared by laser processing, and the influence mechanisms of the micro-morphologies on droplet motion behaviors were studied. The results indicate that different micro-morphologies result in different transport speeds and fog harvesting efficiencies.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
J. Avossa, A. C. C. Esteves
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Polymer Science
Peter T. M. Albers, Leendert G. J. van der Ven, Rolf A. T. M. van Benthem, A. Catarina C. Esteves, Gijsbertus de With
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Peter T. M. Albers, Jozua Laven, Leendert G. J. van der Ven, Rolf A. T. M. van Benthem, Gijsbertus de With, A. Catarina C. Esteves
Summary: This study measured the macroscopic friction behavior of water-swollen cross-linked poly(ethylene glycol)-based polyurethane coatings against a glass counter surface with varying PEG precursor mass. Experimental data was used to accurately calculate the molar mass between cross-links M-c and estimate the coating mesh size xi. The obtained friction, swelling, and indentation data were used to deduce an empirical model for the quantitative description of the aqueous friction behavior of these coatings depending on the mesh size and sliding velocity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Stefan P. W. Govers, Nicky Alexander, Majdi Al-Masri, Juergen Omeis, Leendert G. J. van der Ven, Gijsbertus de With, A. Catarina C. Esteves
Summary: Block copolymers containing PDMS and PEO or PPO were synthesized and incorporated in solvent-borne coating formulations. These amphiphilic molecules were found to be highly surface active, with PDMS enrichment on the coating surface sensitive to the mass of both components.
PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Alessandro Ianiro, Marco M. R. M. Hendrix, Paul Joshua Hurst, Joseph P. Patterson, Mark Vis, Michael Sztucki, A. Catarina C. Esteves, Remco Tuinier
Summary: The study reveals the emergence of temperature-responsive self-assembly behavior in solvent mixtures of intermediate selectivity for block copolymer systems. By tuning the solvency conditions, different phase behaviors can be achieved, offering the potential to induce temperature-responsive properties in a wide range of block copolymer systems.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Adriaan van den Bruinhorst, Laura J. B. M. Kollau, Mark Vis, Marco M. R. M. Hendrix, Jan Meuldijk, Remco Tuinier, A. Catarina C. Esteves
Summary: The influence of the anion on the solid-liquid (S-L) phase behavior was explored, with the eutectic point shifting towards lower temperatures and higher salt contents as the ionic radius decreased. This study highlights the importance of anion type, particularly its size, as a design parameter for deep eutectic solvents/systems.
JOURNAL OF CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sterre Bakker, Joey Aarts, A. Catarina C. Esteves, Gerald A. Metselaar, Albert P. H. J. Schenning
Summary: The replacement of plastic packaging with paperboard can help achieve sustainability goals, but the barrier properties of paperboard need improvement. Waterborne coatings offer an environmentally friendly solution to enhance these properties. This study investigates the relationship between the characteristics of a waterborne coating and its water barrier performance, finding that the performance is influenced by the concentration of carboxylate in the film.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Joeri Opdam, Stefan P. W. Govers, Julio Melio, Leendert G. J. van der Ven, Gijsbertus de With, Remco Tuinier, A. Catarina C. Esteves
Summary: This study systematically investigates the distribution of poly(ethylene oxide)-polydimethylsiloxane (PEO-PDMS) block copolymers in a polymer formulation for coating applications, as well as the phenomena of surface segregation and phase separation in the formulation. The results show that longer PDMS blocks reduce the interfacial tension of the liquid polymer mixture, while intermediate PDMS block lengths result in the highest PDMS concentration at the interface of cured films. The self-consistent field (SCF) computations qualitatively agree with the experimental findings and reveal changes in BCP distribution during film drying.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sterre Bakker, Lynn Bosveld, Gerald A. Metselaar, A. Catarina C. Esteves, Albert P. H. J. Schenning
Summary: Using paperboard as packaging material is more sustainable than using plastic. Improving the barrier properties of paperboard can be achieved by applying a waterborne barrier coating. However, the penetration pathways and effects of coating properties on barrier performance are not well known.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Siyu Li, Leendert G. J. van der Ven, Rick R. M. Joosten, Heiner Friedrich, Remco Tuinier, A. Catarina C. Esteves
Summary: By controlling the physical interactions between the core and corona colloidal particles, different configurations of supracolloids can be assembled, exhibiting unique and multifunctional surface properties.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Sterre Bakker, Joey Kloos, Gerald A. Metselaar, A. Catarina C. Esteves, Albert P. H. J. Schenning
Summary: To preserve food in environmentally friendly paperboard packages, it is important to have a barrier coating that provides sufficient gas barrier performance without hindering the recyclability of the paperboard. This study investigates the gas barrier properties and removal method of an alkali-soluble resin-stabilized waterborne barrier coating on paperboard. Three coating layers are required for effective barriers against nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and oxygen, while a double-coated paperboard is sufficient for water vapor barrier. The coating can be removed by immersing the coated paperboard in an aqueous alkaline solution at room temperature.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Siyu Li, Leendert G. J. van der Ven, Anne B. Spoelstra, Remco Tuinier, A. Catarina C. Esteves
Summary: Water-borne coatings are being increasingly used as sustainable alternatives to solvent-borne systems. Inorganic colloids are added to improve their performance, but can result in unstable colloids and phase separation. The covalent bonding between colloids in a polymer-inorganic supracolloidal assembly can enhance the mechanical and optical properties of coatings.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Siyu Li, Joeri Opdam, Leendert G. J. van der Ven, Remco Tuinier, A. Catarina C. Esteves
Summary: This study compares the self-assembly of supracolloidal particles prepared with PEO-surfactant stabilized (Triton X-405) and/or PEO-grafted polymer particles. The results show that PEO-based surfactant can act as an assembly promoter of core-corona hybrid supracolloids by establishing hydrophobic interactions. The concentration of the PEO surfactant and the distribution of PEO chains on different interfaces crucially affect the assembly of supracolloids.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Alessandro Ianiro, Meng Chi, Marco M. R. M. Hendrix, Au Vala Koc, E. Deniz Eren, Michael Sztucki, Andrei V. Petukhov, Gijsbertus de With, A. Catarina C. Esteves, Remco Tuinier
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Dannie J. G. P. van Osch, Jaap van Spronsen, A. Catarina C. Esteves, Remco Tuinier, Mark Vis
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS
(2020)