Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xuezhi Ma, Nathan Youngblood, Xiaoze Liu, Yan Cheng, Preston Cunha, Kaushik Kudtarkar, Xiaomu Wang, Shoufeng Lan
Summary: This article discusses the method of changing the optical properties of 2D materials by engineering the photonic environment, emphasizing the importance of the interaction between the environment and the materials for efficiency. By modifying dielectric and metallic environments, the light-matter interaction of 2D materials can be effectively shaped.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
R. Paxton Thedford, Peter A. Beaucage, Ethan M. Susca, Corson A. Chao, Katja C. Nowack, Robert B. Van Dover, Sol M. Gruner, Ulrich Wiesner
Summary: By using ceramic templates derived from bulk block copolymer self-assembly, a versatile method for synthesizing mesostructured metals is demonstrated, showing emergent quantum-scale phenomena. High-pressure infiltration of bulk block copolymer self-assembly based ceramic templates enables the study of high-quality metals with previously inaccessible architectures, paving the way for block-copolymer derived quantum metamaterials.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
YinBo Zhu, YongChao Wang, Bao Wu, ZeZhou He, Jun Xia, HengAn Wu
Summary: The mechanical behavior of disordered graphene networks (DGNs) was studied, revealing prolonged plastic platforms in tension and shear, and special plastic damages in compression, resulting in tension-compression asymmetry. Additionally, out-of-plane topological defects and average angular defects in deformed DGNs exhibit inverse proportional scaling relationship. Ashby charts demonstrate that the mechanical properties of DGNs can surpass those of most conventional materials, reaching theoretical limits.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Peiyan Shen, Yuqi Zhang, Zhongyu Cai, Ruixiang Liu, Xiaoying Xu, Ran Li, Ji-Jiang Wang, De'an Yang
Summary: PCHs, consisting of PCs and stimuli-responsive hydrogels, act as a sensing system for specific analytes by undergoing volume phase transitions upon exposure to external stimuli. The VPT of the hydrogel causes changes in the photonic stopband of the PCs, leading to shifts in Bragg diffraction peak wavelengths. This sensing mechanism allows for the development of various PCH sensors capable of detecting external stimuli.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2021)
Editorial Material
Optics
Kosmas L. Tsakmakidis, Tomasz P. Stefanski
Summary: Topological features, particularly nodal rings, which usually require three-dimensional structures, have been experimentally demonstrated in a simple one-dimensional photonic crystal, representing a significant breakthrough.
LIGHT-SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Rose K. Cersonsky, James Antonaglia, Bradley D. Dice, Sharon C. Glotzer
Summary: The study conducted over 150,000 photonic band calculations for thousands of natural crystal templates and predicted 351 photonic crystal templates that can be realized, including nearly 300 previously-unreported structures. The researchers revisited primary design heuristics for PBG materials and discussed the desirable properties of photonic crystals for manipulating light.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zilan Tang, Shula Chen, Dong Li, Xiaoxia Wang, Anlian Pan
Summary: With the increasing demand for fast processing and large data capacity, traditional silicon-based technology is becoming saturated. New strategies, such as using two-dimensional (2D) materials, are being explored. This review focuses on the integration of 2D materials into silicon-based platforms for photonic applications, summarizing their optical properties and discussing the state-of-the-art devices and future challenges.
JOURNAL OF MATERIOMICS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gui-Geng Liu, Zhen Gao, Qiang Wang, Xiang Xi, Yuan-Hang Hu, Maoren Wang, Chengqi Liu, Xiao Lin, Longjiang Deng, Shengyuan A. Yang, Peiheng Zhou, Yihao Yang, Yidong Chong, Baile Zhang
Summary: This paper introduces an experimental demonstration of exploring Chern vectors in three-dimensional topological materials. The researchers used magnetically tunable photonic crystals to achieve Chern vectors and their topological surface states. The experimental results demonstrate that Chern vectors are intrinsic bulk topological invariants in three-dimensional topological materials.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Pufei Feng, Zhiyi Fu, Linshu Hu, Sensen Wu, Yuanyuan Wang, Feng Zhang
Summary: This paper presents the development of a deep learning model called 3D-EddyNet, which accurately identifies and visualizes the three-dimensional morphology of mesoscale eddies. The model outperforms existing 2D models and shows a 20% improvement in detection accuracy. The results obtained align closely with those of previous studies, confirming the effectiveness of the model.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sarah Wenderoth, Gudrun Bleyer, Jakob Endres, Johannes Prieschl, Nicolas Vogel, Susanne Wintzheimer, Karl Mandel
Summary: Optical microscale shear-stress indicator particles are used for recording localized forces, and photonic balls provide a stable and adjustable response to shear stress.
Article
Polymer Science
Andrey Stoporev, Rail Kadyrov, Tatyana Adamova, Evgeny Statsenko, Thanh Hung Nguyen, Murtazali Yarakhmedov, Anton Semenov, Andrey Manakov
Summary: Polymeric models prepared with a 3D printer were used to study methane hydrate formation. Different plastics were tested, and their porosity volumes were analyzed using X-ray tomography. The type of polymer used was found to have a significant impact on enhancing hydrate formation.
Article
Polymer Science
Qixiang Jiang, Tommy Horozov, Alexander Bismarck
Summary: We demonstrate a simple and versatile method for preparing particle-stabilized soft templates and macroporous polymer materials. This method allows for the rapid fabrication of large amounts of Pickering emulsion templates and the production of macroporous materials with different structures. Due to its versatility and scalability, this method has great potential for research and industrial applications.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Penghao Wang, Kefeng Mao, Xi Chen, Kefeng Liu
Summary: The study used observational and composite data to examine the three-dimensional structural characteristics of mesoscale cyclonic eddies in the Kuroshio Extension region. The findings suggest that the ARMOR 3D dataset underestimates velocity and the composite data from Argo exhibit weaker anomalies compared to observations.
JOURNAL OF MARINE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Minkyung Kim, Zihao Wang, Yihao Yang, Hau Tian Teo, Junsuk Rho, Baile Zhang
Summary: Researchers have designed and demonstrated a 3D photonic topological insulator (PTI) that exhibits self-guided topological surface states without the need for additional confinement. By removing spin-orbit coupling, this PTI opens new possibilities for manipulating photons at the outer surface of photonic bandgap materials.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Seongcheol Choi, Carson Cheung, Olivia A. Graeve
Summary: This study describes the manufacturing of a solid-oxide fuel cell anode with micro-scale continuous linear pores and nano-scale interparticle pore structures, achieved through sacrificial templating method. The highly regular pores are expected to enhance mass transport of hydrogen gas at the active sites, leading to increased energy efficiency of the fuel cell. Simulation results show that an optimal pore size can maximize mass transport acceleration while minimizing concentration overpotential.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2021)
News Item
Optics
Frank Scheffold, Luis S. Froufe-Perez
Summary: Researchers have discovered an effect in random media where the directional memory of incoming light persists even after the incident radiation is no longer present.
Article
Optics
Geoffroy J. Aubry, Nathan Fuchs, Sergey Skipetrov, Frank Scheffold
Summary: Frequency-dependent intensity correlation function measurements can be used to determine the optical turbidity of solid disordered dielectrics. We demonstrate how to apply this measurement method through a speckle frequency correlation experiment, and provide a practical example.
Article
Polymer Science
Atsushi Matsumoto, Chi Zhang, Frank Scheffold, Amy Q. Shen
Summary: The entanglement dynamics and viscoelasticity of polyelectrolyte solutions were studied, showing discrepancies between experimental measurements and Dobrynin's model predictions, indicating the influence of electrostatic interactions on the viscoelastic properties of polyelectrolyte solutions.
Correction
Optics
Geoffroy J. Aubry, Nathan Fuchs, Sergey Skipetrov, Frank Scheffold
Summary: This publisher's note provides a correction to Opt. Lett. 47, 1439 (2022).
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Magdalena Stan, Radoslaw Lach, Pawel A. Krawczyk, Wojciech Salamon, Jakub Haberko, Jacek Niziol, Anita Trenczek-Zajac, Lukasz Gondek, Blazej Kowalski, Antoni Zywczak
Summary: In this paper, a successful synthesis method for Dy3Fe5O12 (DyIG) was reported, and the magnetic and optical properties of the material were characterized. The results show that the samples have similar magnetic temperature and activation energy values to bulk DyIG obtained using other methods.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Maxime J. Bergman, Clara Garcia-Astrain, Nathan Fuchs, Kalpana Manne, Pavel Yazhgur, Luis S. Froufe-Perez, Luis M. Liz-Marzan, Frank Scheffold
Summary: Macroporous materials with controlled pore sizes are of high interest due to their low weight and unique properties. This study reports the use of flexible microgel colloids decorated with silica nanoparticles as templates for macroporous foams, resulting in lightweight pure silica structures with well-defined cellular or network topology.
Article
Optics
Shu Zhang, Jorn Peuser, Chi Zhang, Frederic Cardinaux, Pavel Zakharov, Sergey E. Skipetrov, Roberto Cerbino, Frank Scheffold
Summary: We propose a laser-speckle imaging technique called Echo speckle imaging (ESI) that can quantify the local dynamics in biological tissue and soft materials. With a noise level around or below 10% of the measured signal, the spatial resolution is not affected. This is achieved through unconventional speckle beam illumination, creating changing and statistically independent illumination conditions, significantly improving measurement accuracy. Control experiments on dynamically homogeneous and heterogeneous soft materials and tissue phantoms demonstrate the effectiveness of the method.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Stefan Aeby, Geoffroy J. Aubry, Luis S. Froufe-Perez, Frank Scheffold
Summary: Recent studies have reported the existence of photonic bandgaps (PBGs) in disordered hyperuniform network structures with high enough refractive index contrast. However, the current experimental methods are unable to achieve the smallest central gap wavelength close to the near-infrared light spectrum. In this study, the authors demonstrate a heat-treatment induced shrinkage of the network's polymer template obtained by direct laser writing (DLW), allowing for smaller feature sizes and a pronounced gap near telecom wavelengths.
ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Pavel Yazhgur, Nicolas Muller, Frank Scheffold
Summary: This article demonstrates the use of photonic ball dispersions as inkjet printing inks, increasing color purity and suppressing multiple scattering.
Editorial Material
Chemistry, Physical
Frank Scheffold
Summary: Structuring surfaces coated with nanoparticles in the subwavelength range provides nearly full control over the optical appearance of an object.
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Frank Scheffold, Jakub Haberko, Sofia Magkiriadou, Luis S. Froufe-Perez
Summary: This study proposes a framework for describing light transmission through three-dimensional amorphous dielectric materials that exhibit both localization and a photonic bandgap. By considering the density of states of photons and coherent reflection, the authors are able to quantitatively describe light transmission in different transport regimes. Numerical simulations support their theoretical approach.
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xhorxhina Shaulli, Rodrigo Rivas-Barbosa, Maxime J. Bergman, Chi Zhang, Nicoletta Gnan, Frank Scheffold, Emanuela Zaccarelli
Summary: Super-resolution microscopy is used to investigate the internal structure of microgels and their response to temperature changes. The study combines direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations to analyze the behavior of microgels on hydrophilic and hydrophobic surfaces. The results provide important insights for using this technique in studying more complex systems.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Marco Manca, Chi Zhang, Frank Scheffold, Stefan Salentinig
Summary: This study demonstrates the analysis of pH-driven structural transformations using a comprehensive approach, revealing the transitions of oleic acid particles from multilamellar structures to nanostructured emulsions and eventually oil droplets. The changes in pH also affect the interfacial tension and induce self-propelled motion of the particles.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ahmet F. Demiroers, Erik Poloni, Maddalena Chiesa, Fabio L. Bargardi, Marco R. Binelli, Wilhelm Woigk, Lucas D. C. de Castro, Nicole Kleger, Fergal B. Coulter, Alba Sicher, Henning Galinski, Frank Scheffold, Andre R. Studart
Summary: In this study, a 3D printing platform for the assembly of colloidal particles of silica and carbon with programmable structural color is proposed. The printing parameters and ink composition are optimized to achieve objects with tunable structural color. Multimaterial printing is used to create complex-shaped objects with multiple structural colors, offering a new approach for mimicking structural color in natural systems.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Pavel Yazhgur, Geoffroy J. Aubry, Luis S. Froufe-Perez, Frank Scheffold
Summary: This study accurately introduces collective scattering and defines the effective medium in single scattering from heterogeneous dielectrics with a substantial refractive index contrast, starting from fundamental principles. The research results are important for the rational design of optical materials.
PHYSICAL REVIEW RESEARCH
(2022)
