Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Wenxia Liu, Tao Lou, Xuejun Wang
Summary: Chitosan/polyaniline nanofibrous composite membranes were fabricated by electrospinning and exhibited significantly improved adsorption capacity for dyes. The doped polyaniline enhanced the conductivity of the composite membrane, promoting the dye transfer rate and capacity. This study provides a feasible strategy to construct high performance adsorbents for wastewater treatment by introducing conductive polymers into adsorbents.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aryan Ekhlasi, Atefeh Solouk, Masoumeh Haghbin Nazarpak, Pooria Pasbakhsh, Mahvash Shokrollahi
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of using halloysite nanotubes for creatinine adsorption in hemodialysis membranes. The composite polyacrylonitrile membranes loaded with 20 wt% of calcined halloysite nanotubes show excellent performance in creatinine removal, mechanical properties, and biocompatibility. This innovative approach has significant implications for the development of hemodialysis membranes.
APPLIED CLAY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Tong Gao, Guohao Guan, Xuejun Wang, Tao Lou
Summary: The molecular imprinting technique has been successfully applied to synthesize a nanofibrous membrane for selective adsorption of methylene blue. The membrane showed improved adsorption capacity and selective adsorption towards mixed dye solution.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Sedigheh Khanmohammadi Khoshui, Seyed Abdolkarim Hosseini Ravandi, Mohammad Karimi, Zahra Talebi
Summary: In this study, a micro-nano structure PES/PEI membrane was fabricated by electrospinning and insolubilized through a crosslinking reaction using glutaraldehyde. Results showed that a crosslinking time of 90 minutes and a glutaraldehyde concentration of 0.71% in water/acetone medium successfully insolubilized the membrane and changed its surface morphology. Kinetic and isotherm studies indicated that nitrate adsorption by the PES/PEI composite followed a pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir model, respectively, with a high adsorption capacity of 53.47 mg/g.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Fan Zhu, Yu-Ming Zheng, Bao-Gang Zhang, Yun-Rong Dai
Summary: ENFMs, as excellent adsorbents, have high adsorption capacity for heavy metals, with more focus needed on improving stability and mechanical strength for practical applications.
JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Jinhui Xiong, Qian Hu, Jiaxi Wu, Zhiwen Jia, Shengbo Ge, Yizhong Cao, Juying Zhou, Yaxin Wang, Jinsong Yan, Linkun Xie, Xijuan Chai, Lianpeng Zhang, Guanben Du, Siqun Wang, Kaimeng Xu
Summary: Cellulose acetate (CA) and chitosan (CS) were used to fabricate biobased porous nanofibers for chromium ion removal in water. The nanofibers showed excellent structural and thermal stability, with the addition of CS resulting in the formation of micro or nano-scale knots. The biocomposite nanofibrous membranes displayed high adsorption capacity and reusability for chromium ions, making them promising materials for water pollution treatment.
ADVANCED COMPOSITES AND HYBRID MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cristina Ileana Covaliu-Mierla, Ecaterina Matei, Oana Stoian, Leon Covaliu, Alexandra-Corina Constandache, Horia Iovu, Gigel Paraschiv
Summary: Electrospinning is a unique technique for synthesizing polymer and metal oxide nanofibers. Titanium dioxide plays a crucial role in the synthesis of nanofibrous membranes, providing good photocatalytic activity and stable nanostructures.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Wenshi Xu, Yong Chen, Yu Liu
Summary: Research has found that cyclodextrin-containing Janus nanofibrous porous membranes prepared by electrospinning can efficiently filter PM, adsorb VOCs, and remove moisture from exhaled gas, providing a dry and comfortable environment. These materials have great potential for applications in personal wearable air purifiers.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Michal Syrovy, Pavla Capkova, Petr Rysanek, Oldrich Benada, Monika Vostinakova
Summary: The manufacturing of membranes for CO2 capture is an important research topic. This study aims to achieve maximum CO2 sorption capacity while maintaining air permeability with minimal technological steps. Electrospun nanofibrous membranes PAN/TETA and PAN/TEPA were prepared using one-step technology and two different spinning conditions - needle spinning and wire spinning. The best result was obtained for wire spinning PAN_TEPA_2% with a CO2 sorption capacity of 11.7 +/- 1.3 cm(3)/g and air permeability of 53 +/- 5 L/m(2)/s, providing potential for practical use.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Martina Gruppuso, Gianluca Turco, Eleonora Marsich, Davide Porrelli
Summary: Chronic wounds have a significant impact on patients' quality of life and incur high costs for the medical system. Active wound dressings like electrospun wound dressings mimic the extracellular matrix to promote tissue regeneration and wound closure, utilizing polysaccharides for their biomimicry and bioactive properties to enhance the healing process. This review focuses on the features of ideal wound dressings, traditional and current strategies, and the commercialization of wound dressings, with an emphasis on polysaccharide-based electrospun nanofibrous devices and strategies for improving membrane stability and bioactivity.
APPLIED MATERIALS TODAY
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yinzhou Guo, Heloise Therien-Aubin
Summary: Combining plasmonic nanoparticles with semiconductor photocatalysts and embedding them in polymer fibers to design photocatalytic membranes can enhance catalytic activity. Gold nanoparticles covered with patches of cerium oxide outperformed fully covered and naked nanoparticles in catalytic efficiency in model reactions. This approach was successfully applied in water remediation experiments.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiaobao Gong, Xia Yin, Fei Wang, Xiaoyan Liu, Jianyong Yu, Shichao Zhang, Bin Ding
Summary: This article provides a systematic overview of the recent progress in the design, fabrication, and application of waterproof and breathable nanofibrous membranes. It comprehensively analyzes the different design concepts and structural characteristics of each type of membrane, highlights representative applications, and presents the challenges and future perspectives associated with these membranes.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Qiuxia Fu, Dandan Xie, Jianlong Ge, Wei Zhang, Haoru Shan
Summary: Novel negatively charged composite nanofibrous hydrogel membranes (NHMs) are obtained by a combination of electrospinning and surface coating modification. These NHMs have controllable morphologies and chemical structures, and exhibit high protein adsorption capacity, resistance to acid and solvents, good selectivity, and regenerability. They provide a new chromatography platform for protein purification in biopharmaceuticals and biochemical reagents.
Article
Polymer Science
Weihong Ding, Siping Ding, Zheyi Meng, Xuefen Wang
Summary: This study successfully constructed a novel and efficient IS adsorbent nanofibrous membrane and demonstrated its potential application in hemodialysis therapy. The embedding of MIL-101(Cr) in PAN nanofibers improved the recovery rate and adsorption capacity of the adsorbent, showing ultra-fast sorption rate and extremely high adsorption capacity.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Klara Kalinova
Summary: A combination of nanofibrous membrane and special grids is used to create a lightweight material with high sound absorption efficiency, achieving a unique result of 0.6-0.8 absorption at 300 Hz. The research also focuses on achieving aesthetic design and lighting function.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Miaomiao Zhu, Yabing Wang, Mengna Lou, Jianyong Yu, Zhaoling Li, Bin Ding
Summary: Triboelectric electronic skin has self-powered feature and can enhance the sensitivity of tactile sensing, but the fabrication of hierarchical micro or nano structures with efficient and facile strategy remains a tough task. Meanwhile, there is scarce research addressing the issue of bacterial growth when the electronic skin contacts the human body for a long time.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Lu Tang, Jin Dai, Yi-Tao Liu, Zhao-Ling Li, Ting-Feng Yi, Lihai Cai, Jianyong Yu, Bin Ding
Summary: This study developed a self-standing, metal-free electrocatalyst composed of black phosphorus quantum dots supported by a conductive polymer nanofibrous membrane for nitrogen fixation. The electrocatalyst exhibited excellent activity and efficiency in ambient conditions, with the conductive polymer membrane preventing agglomeration of quantum dots and enhancing the overall performance of the reaction.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhengguang Yan, Liangliang Wang, Yifan Xia, Rendong Qiu, Wenquan Liu, Min Wu, Yan Zhu, Shunli Zhu, Chunyang Jia, Miaomiao Zhu, Ruirui Cao, Zhaoling Li, Xin Wang
Summary: The study presents a flexible high-resolution triboelectric sensing array developed through laser direct writing technique, capable of real-time sensing multiple touch points, sliding, and motion trajectory without external power supply. Additionally, a smart wireless controlled HMI system based on a triboelectric nanogenerator has been constructed.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Junyi Cai, Mingjuan Du, Zhaoling Li
Summary: Accurate and real-time detection of human body temperature changes is crucial. Traditional thermometers have limitations, and there is a need to develop more breathable, deformable, and economically available functional materials. Fiber materials have attracted attention due to their soft, flexible, and porous features.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miaomiao Zhu, Jialu Li, Jianyong Yu, Zhaoling Li, Bin Ding
Summary: A novel interface protective strategy is reported in this article to develop intrinsically self-healing fibrous membranes with a bionic confined structure, which are further assembled into an all-fiber structured electronic skin. The electronic skin is multifunctional with self-powering, self-healing, breathability, stretchability, and thermochromism functionalities.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Guyu Lin, Qi Tang, He Huang, Jianyong Yu, Zhaoling Li, Bin Ding
Summary: Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) are emerging green chemical reagents that are non-toxic, biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and easy to access. This study investigated the optimal extraction conditions and solvent recovery for DESs constituted of choline chloride and urea used in the extraction of ramie cellulose fibers. The results showed that reusable degumming solution could effectively remove non-cellulosic components even after multiple reuse, fulfilling the requirements for spinning process.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Guyu Lin, Qi Tang, He Huang, Chongwen Yu, Jianyong Yu, Zhaoling Li, Bin Ding
Summary: An effective and environmentally friendly extraction method using deep eutectic solvent (DES) was developed for ramie fiber extraction. The method can remove non-cellulosic components without sacrificing the properties or structure of cellulose. It also allows for the separation of beneficial by-products, contributing to recycling economy and sustainable development.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shengying Cai, Changshun Xu, Danfeng Jiang, Meiling Yuan, Qingwen Zhang, Zhaoling Li, Yi Wang
Summary: The graphene fiber fabric, as a sensing patch, offers high sensitivity and breathability, opening up new possibilities for electrochemical monitoring.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Miaomiao Zhu, Jianyong Yu, Zhaoling Li, Bin Ding
Summary: This Minireview summarizes the self-healing mechanisms, design principles, and preparation strategies of self-healing fibrous membranes (SFMs). SFMs, featuring porous structure and self-healing capability, are more challenging to develop due to their complex healing mechanism and microstructure. The characteristics of SFM self-healing performance, insights and perspectives on SFM preparation and healing mechanisms, as well as remaining challenges and future developments are discussed, with the ultimate goal of designing highly efficient self-healing and superstable fibrous membranes.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Pingzhang Shen, Qi Tang, Xia Chen, Zhaoling Li
Summary: Nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) has attracted great attention due to its exceptional properties. This paper summarizes the research progress of NCC extracted from bast fibers and compares different preparation methods. The characterization and applications of NCC in various fields are systematically introduced. Furthermore, current challenges and future outlook are discussed.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
He Huang, Qi Tang, Guyu Lin, Yang Liu, Jianyong Yu, Bin Ding, Zhaoling Li
Summary: Adding anthraquinone as a cellulose protection agent in the degumming process of ramie fibers can enhance their properties, including an increase in degree of polymerization, crystallinity, and breaking performance. This new degumming method holds enormous potential for natural fiber extraction.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jialu Li, Junyi Cai, Jianyong Yu, Zhaoling Li, Bin Ding
Summary: Piezo/triboelectric nanogenerators (PTNGs) have become a frontier of research in cutting-edge applications, offering promising prospects. Fiber materials are ideal for constructing high-performance PTNGs due to their lightweight, programmable structure, softness, and breathability. This comprehensive review presents working mechanisms, material selections, structural designs, and fabrication methods of fiber constructed PTNGs. It also analyzes emerging applications and discusses current problems and potential challenges, emphasizing the future development direction of fiber constructed PTNGs. The review aims to provide universal strategies and fresh ideas for deep research on fiber constructed PTNGs towards better performance.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Rybak, Yu-Chia Su, Yang Li, Bin Ding, Xiaoshuang Lv, Zhaoling Li, Yi-Cheun Yeh, Pawel Nakielski, Chiara Rinoldi, Filippo Pierini, Jagan Mohan Dodda
Summary: Recent advances in skin patches have brought about the development of wearable and implantable bioelectronics for long-term healthcare management and therapy. However, the design of stretchable electronic skin patches presents challenges that require a deep understanding of skin-attachable substrates, functional biomaterials, and self-powered electronics. This review discusses the evolution of skin patches, including material selection, structure design, and potential applications. Additionally, it covers topics such as stretchable sensors, self-powered patches, and integrated systems for healthcare management. The importance of addressing challenges and exploring future opportunities is emphasized, as well as the potential benefits for mankind.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoshuang Lv, Yang Liu, Jianyong Yu, Zhaoling Li, Bin Ding
Summary: Smart fibers have great potential for the fabrication of wearable electronic skins due to their flexibility, light weight, large surface area, and ease of modification. Incorporating sensing capabilities into smart fibers enables the development of self-powered electronic skins. This review summarizes the recent advancements in self-powered electronic skins constructed with smart fibers, including functional material selection, structural design, pressure sensing mechanism, and proof-to-concept demonstration to practical application. It also discusses the challenges and promising perspectives for the development of fiber-based electronic skins.
ADVANCED FIBER MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lijing Zheng, Miaomiao Zhu, Baohu Wu, Zhaoling Li, Shengtong Sun, Peiyi Wu
Summary: A coaxial wet-spinning process was used to fabricate intrinsically stretchable, highly conductive, and conductance-stable liquid metal sheath-core microfibers, which can be stretched up to 1170% and maintain high conductivity with minimal resistance change. These microfibers can be woven into everyday gloves or fabrics, serving as efficient joule heaters, electrothermochromic displays, and self-powered wearable sensors for monitoring human activities.
