Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Nouman Khadim, Rosa Agliata, Alfonso Marino, Muhammad Jamaluddin Thaheem, Luigi Mollo
Summary: The implementation of circular economy (CE) in the building industry is fragmented and lacks consensus. This review analyzes existing tools for building circularity indicators and highlights the challenges in developing a universally recognized framework. The findings suggest that most indicators are quantitative, focusing on recycling and reuse and overlooking important aspects like energy, emission, and water. The review provides a synthesis of the developing research theme and emphasizes the need for standardization.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shuailong Zhang, Bingrui Xu, Mohamed Elsayed, Fan Nan, Wenfeng Liang, Justin K. Valley, Lianqing Liu, Qiang Huang, Ming C. Wu, Aaron R. Wheeler
Summary: The rapid development of micromanipulation technologies has provided new opportunities for the actuation and assembly of nano/micro-objects. Optoelectronic tweezers (OET) is a state-of-the-art technique that combines light stimuli with electric field to control micro-objects. OET offers tremendous advantages in micromanipulation, such as programmability, flexibility, versatility, and high-throughput.
CHEMICAL SOCIETY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Jose Luis Corchero, Marianna T. P. Favaro, Merce Marquez-Martinez, Jara Lascorz, Carlos Martinez-Torro, Julieta M. Sanchez, Hector Lopez-Laguna, Luis Carlos de Souza Ferreira, Esther Vazquez, Neus Ferrer-Miralles, Antonio Villaverde, Eloi Parlade
Summary: By using protein engineering techniques, recombinant proteins can be assembled into functional materials such as nanoparticles or secretory microparticles for drug delivery purposes. The use of histidine-rich tags and divalent cations allows the construction of these materials from pure polypeptide samples. The selection of the protein biofabrication platform is crucial in determining the biophysical properties of the resulting products.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Peiwen Fu, Jianguo Zhang, Haitao Li, Michael Mak, Wenrong Xu, Zhimin Tao
Summary: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) have shown significant promises as nano-/micro-size carriers in drug delivery and bioimaging, possessing unique physicochemical properties, biological features, and mechanical aspects. This review analyzes the pros and cons of EVs as a delivery platform, elaborates on rational design improvements, and compares pharmaceutical loading approaches, aiming to construct a clinically available and effective nano-/micro-carrier.
ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY REVIEWS
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Li Liu, Dawei Wang, Wei Rao
Summary: Liquid metal (LM) motors have shown considerable potential in advancing swimming motors due to their unique features such as fluidity, softness, reconfigurability, stimuli responsiveness, and good biocompatibility. LM motors can achieve directional motion and deformation, providing new and unique capabilities to the field of swimming motors. This review aims to provide an overview of recent advances in LM motors and compare differences in LM macro and micromotors in terms of fabrication, propulsion, and application.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Changhui Liu, Yu Qiao, Peixing Du, Jiahao Zhang, Jiateng Zhao, Chenzhen Liu, Yutao Huo, Cong Qi, Zhonghao Rao, Yuying Yan
Summary: The paper summarizes recent progress in the preparation of nanofluids and their application in micro/nano scale heat and mass transfer, emphasizing the significance of nanofluids in efficient heat transfer and energy conservation.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Hijaaj Tahir, A. Arshad, Habib Ullah Manzoor
Summary: This paper investigates the loss and recovery of hydrophobicity of four different silicone rubber micro/nanocomposites exposed to corona discharge. Experimental results show that the recovery time of the samples is proportional to the duration of exposure to corona discharge and inversely proportional to the electrode-sample gap. The samples with 2.5% nano-silica as an additive exhibit better hydrophobicity recovery. Simulation results indicate that an increase in electrode gap leads to a decrease in electric field intensity, supporting the experimental outcomes.
MATERIALS RESEARCH EXPRESS
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Carla Tognato de Oliveira, Thales Eduardo Tavares Dantas, Sebastiao Roberto Soares
Summary: The growing interest in Circular Economy has led to the development of assessment metrics, but there are still challenges in choosing the appropriate circularity indicators. Current focus is mainly on material and resource recovery strategies, with social impacts being addressed less frequently.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhuquan Zhou, Zerong Xing, Qian Wang, Jing Liu
Summary: A generalized method is proposed to fabricate oxide wrinkles on liquid metal surfaces with multi-scale and diverse dimensional hierarchies. By altering the substrate geometry, the distribution of growth stress is changed, leading to different wrinkle morphologies such as one-dimensional stripes and two-dimensional labyrinths. Furthermore, radial wrinkles are obtained under hoop stress induced by surface tension difference. These hierarchical wrinkles of different scales can coexist on the liquid metal surface. Wrinkles on liquid metal surfaces may have potential applications in flexible electronics, sensors, displays, etc.
Article
Mathematics
Ausra Gadeikyte, Ausra Abraitiene, Rimantas Barauskas
Summary: This study investigated the heat and mass exchange through textile structures at micro- and macro-scale with additional ventilation. Finite element analysis of advanced textile materials improved the understanding of heat and mass transfer properties, which affect thermal comfort. The computational models developed in this research accurately predicted air permeability, thermal resistance, and heat transfer coefficients at the micro-scale, and were validated with experimental data. The models were also extended to macro-scale forced ventilation models using experimentally obtained heat transfer coefficients. The proposed methodology and models provide valuable insights into temperature distribution in textile structures.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yingjie Zhao, Xing Yin, Pengwei Li, Ziqiu Ren, Zhenkun Gu, Yiqiang Zhang, Yanlin Song
Summary: Multifunctional photodetectors play a crucial role in the development of optical communication technology and emerging fields of artificial intelligence. However, the current implementation of these detectors faces challenges due to their large size and complex structure. In contrast, perovskite materials have shown significant progress in the field of multifunctional photodetectors, thanks to their diverse crystal structures and excellent optoelectronic properties. This review provides an overview of perovskite materials, their manipulation techniques, and the working mechanism of multifunctional photodetectors. It also highlights the fabrication strategies and advancements of multifunctional perovskite photodetectors, including polarized light detection, spectral detection, angle-sensing detection, and self-powered detection. Finally, it presents the existing challenges and future perspectives for the development of multifunctional detectors.
NANO-MICRO LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Kuankuan Ding, Jianxiang Ding, Kaige Zhang, Liming Chen, Chengjian Ma, Zhongchen Bai, Peigen Zhang, ZhengMing Sun
Summary: This study investigates the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties of Ti3AlC2 ceramic-reinforced Ag matrix composites through various analysis methods. The findings show that the phase and microstructural evolution of Ti3AlC2 play a crucial role in the mechanical properties of these composites. These findings provide a theoretical basis for future structural design and interface optimization.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Aeyeon Kang, Jiho Ryu, Jisu Lee, Seunghun Kim, Cho Yeon Lee, Wan Soo Yun
Summary: A calibration curve-free electrochemical quantitation method using a multi-scale gap device (MGD) was reported, which allowed direct estimation of target analyte concentration based on the gap-dependent redox current. The approach showed better accuracy compared to the IDE method, particularly at larger gap distances. Quantitation of dopamine, potassium ferricyanide, and aminophenol in a broad concentration range was successfully demonstrated using the MGD-based method.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Byullee Park, Donghyeon Oh, Jeesu Kim, Chulhong Kim
Summary: Functional photoacoustic imaging is a promising biological imaging technique that provides scalable resolution, imaging depth, and functional information. It can capture super-resolution images at the nanoscale and measure various physiological parameters at the microscopic and macroscopic scales. This comprehensive review discusses recent advances in technology and applications, and explores the future prospects of functional photoacoustic imaging in the biomedical field.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yalin Li, Yan Wang, Keming Wan, Mingxue Wu, Lei Guo, Xiaomin Liu, Gang Wei
Summary: This review summarizes the recent progress of dielectrophoresis (DEP) technology in biomedical applications, including the design and functional tailoring of DEP systems, as well as representative biomedical application examples. The article aims to provide new ideas for designing novel high-throughput DEP micro/nanoplatforms.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Adan Schafer Medina, Nathalie A. Wall, Cornelius F. Ivory, Sue B. Clark, Haluk Beyenal
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ezekiel O. Adekanmbi, Anthony T. Giduthuri, Sahara Waymire, Soumya K. Srivastava
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Adan Schafer Medina, Gretchen Tibbits, Nathalie A. Wall, Cornelius F. Ivory, Sue B. Clark, Haluk Beyenal
JOURNAL OF RADIOANALYTICAL AND NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ezekiel O. Adekanmbi, Anthony T. Giduthuri, Soumya K. Srivastava
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Ezekiel O. Adekanmbi, Anthony T. Giduthuri, Bennett A. C. Carv, Jonathan Counts, James G. Moberly, Soumya K. Srivastava
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2020)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Ammar Ahmad Tarar, Umair Mohammad, Soumya K. Srivastava
Article
Biophysics
Shuang Guo, Jie Xu, Alexander Pettit Estell, Cornelius F. Ivory, Dan Du, Yuehe Lin, Wen-Ji Dong
BIOSENSORS & BIOELECTRONICS
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anthony J. Krzysko, Elias Nakouzi, Xin Zhang, Trent R. Graham, Kevin M. Rosso, Gregory K. Schenter, Jan Ilavsky, Ivan Kuzmenko, Matthew G. Frith, Cornelius F. Ivory, Sue B. Clark, Javen S. Weston, Katie M. Weigandt, James J. De Yoreo, Jaehun Chun, Lawrence M. Anovitz
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Anthony T. Giduthuri, Ezekiel O. Adekanmbi, Soumya K. Srivastava, James G. Moberly
Summary: Rare earth elements are widely used in various industries due to their exceptional magnetic and electrical properties. This study characterized Cupriavidus necator's metal uptake capacity and bioaccumulation of REEs like europium, samarium, and neodymium. Dielectrophoretic measurements and a microfluidic sorter were used to separate the REE-absorbed C. necator from the unabsorbed native species.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Anthony T. Giduthuri, Sophia K. Theodossiou, Nathan R. Schiele, Soumya K. Srivastava
Summary: This study explores a method for identifying and separating tenogenically differentiated stem cells. Experimental results show that changes in dielectric properties potentially indicative of early tenogenesis can be detected as early as three days into differentiation. This method has the potential to address challenges in stem cell therapy for tendon injuries.
Article
Electrochemistry
Daniel E. Molina, Nathalie Wall, Haluk Beyenal, Cornelius F. Ivory
Summary: The developed FI-EQCM-ICP-OES technique allowed for studying the electrochemical recovery of silver with mass detection and elemental analysis. The results showed the composition of the stripped metal layer varied between pure silver and silver-copper alloy depending on the redox replacement time.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Cody B. Cockreham, Xianghui Zhang, Jeffrey A. Eakin, Martinus Dewa, Houqian Li, Nan Li, Junming Sun, Su Ha, Cornelius F. Ivory, Yong Wang, Hongwu Xu, Di Wu
Summary: The research reveals the stratification heterogeneity of Ti3C2Tx MXene at high temperatures, showing different reactions between layers, in which one group of layers shrinks as water deintercalates, while the other group remains unchanged in interlayer spacing. This suggests that intercalants act as guest pillaring agents in stabilizing layers at elevated temperatures.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Wei Hu, Bingxing Wu, Soumya K. Srivastava, Suat Utku Ay
Summary: Microfluidics provides a versatile platform for integrating analytical operations onto a lab-on-a-chip device. This paper presents a comparative study on the use of capacitive sensors for detecting bioparticles in microfluidic devices. The sensitivities of 1D, 2D, and 3D capacitive sensors were determined using simulation, and a new 3D sensor structure was proposed to improve the sensitivity for detecting red blood cells.
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Raphael Oladokun, Ezekiel Adekanmbi, Massaro Ueti, Soumya Srivastava
Summary: Coinfection with Babesia spp., transmitted by Ixodes scapularis tick, poses a serious health problem and can be transmitted by blood transfusion. This study utilizes dielectrophoresis on a microfluidic platform to detect parasitized erythrocytes and develops a fast and cost-effective diagnostic tool for babesiosis. By characterizing and comparing the dielectric properties of infected and healthy erythrocytes, a separation curve is designed for efficient cell separation. This method shows potential for point-of-care babesiosis disease diagnostics.
Article
Electrochemistry
Daniel E. Molina, Nathalie A. Wall, Haluk Beyenal, Cornelius F. Ivory
Summary: We used an improved version of our hyphenated analysis technique, flow injection electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance with inductively coupled optical emission spectroscopy (FI-EQCM-ICP-OES), to investigate the electroprecipitation of lanthanum and neodymium from flowing solutions. The improved technique has two independent flow injection circuits, allowing different conditions for electrochemical precipitation and quick stripping. Lanthanum or neodymium ions were injected into a carrier stream and deposited onto an electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance (EQCM), and the deposits were subsequently stripped and analyzed using an ICP-OES. We found that using acidic solutions without supporting electrolyte leads to an increase in the amount of lanthanum detected.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
