Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Shakib Hyder Siddique, Paul J. Hazell, Hongxu Wang, Juan P. Escobedo, Ali A. H. Ameri
Summary: This paper explores the potential of biological structures as inspiration for high-performance mechanical structures and discusses the use of additive manufacturing techniques in creating biomimetic porous structures. It also provides a detailed overview of different types of biological porous structures and their engineering applications.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Mohsen Esmaeili, Sepideh Norouzi, Kyle George, Gelareh Rezvan, Nader Taheri-Qazvini, Monirosadat Sadati
Summary: Inspired by natural Bouligand structures, researchers have successfully used cellulose nanocrystals (CNC)-based inks for 3D printing to create structures with guided long-range radial twisted chirality. The nanostructures during the printing process were evaluated using rheological measurements, in situ flow analysis, polarized optical microscopy (POM), and director field analysis. By incorporating a photo-curable monomer, the chirality of the printed filaments was locked, and optimized Carbopol microgels were used to support the as-printed inks before photo-polymerization. This biomimetic approach opens up new possibilities for developing bio-inspired materials with nanoscale hierarchies in larger-scale 3D printed constructs.
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ansheed A. Raheem, Pearlin Hameed, Ruban Whenish, Renold S. Elsen, G. Aswin, Amit Kumar Jaiswal, Konda Gokuldoss Prashanth, Geetha Manivasagam
Summary: Biomimetics is a field that adapts principles from nature to fine-tune engineering designs to mimic biological structures and functions, mainly focusing on medical implants. Additive manufacturing, with its layer-by-layer construction, allows finer control over material placement, overcoming design challenges from conventional manufacturing methods. This review highlights the use of additive manufacturing in biomimetic 3D printing of ceramic, polymer, and metal implants closely resembling natural tissues.
Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Amit Bandyopadhyay, Kellen D. Traxel, Susmita Bose
Summary: The challenging task of emulating the unique combination of structural, compositional, and functional gradation found in natural materials has been facilitated by recent innovations in additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D Printing (3DP). These techniques enable the creation of structures with variations in material composition, structure, and performance, giving manufacturers an edge in designing components for highly-specialized applications in different industries.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING R-REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Stephane Portanguen, Pascal Tournayre, Paul Gibert, Selma Leonardi, Thierry Astruc, Pierre-Sylvain Mirade
Summary: The use of additive manufacturing is expanding to various fields, including food industry. The implementation of 3D printing process for meat protein matrices is currently one of the challenges. This article provides an overview of different 3D printers used to study the printability properties of foods, and introduces the development of a specialized 3D printer for printing food protein gels. The development of printhead and printing plate modifications, as well as the evaluation of the second prototype, are discussed.
Review
Engineering, Manufacturing
Ashish Kalkal, Sumit Kumar, Pramod Kumar, Rangadhar Pradhan, Magnus Willander, Gopinath Packirisamy, Saurabh Kumar, Bansi Dhar Malhotra
Summary: Three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies are driving the development of wearable (bio)sensors with exciting characteristics such as high stretchability, super flexibility, low cost, ultra-thinness, and lightweight. This advanced manufacturing technology has revolutionized the concept of free form construction and end-user customization, leading to the fabrication of smaller, faster, and more efficient wearable devices. The contribution of 3D printing in developing novel structures for wearable applications using printable soft and functional materials is highlighted, along with the summary of major printing techniques and various (bio)sensing platforms discussed in terms of design specifications and fabrication strategies.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xuhai Liu, Fengyun Wang, Jie Su, Ye Zhou, Seeram Ramakrishna
Summary: Neuromorphic circuits have made significant progress in simulating brain functionality, but are still far behind biological neural circuits. The lack of comprehensive understanding of the brain's operating mechanism and the use of 3D neuromorphic hardware with compatible software algorithms can help overcome the limitations of current 2D artificial circuits.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Mechanics
Deepak Sharma, Somashekhar S. Hiremath
Summary: New and innovative lightweight materials are in high demand in the automotive and aerospace industry. Bio-inspired structures have shown significant progress over traditional lightweight structures. By studying the energy absorption behavior and deformation characteristics of sea sponge lattice structures, it is possible to design structures with improved energy absorption capacity and stability.
COMPOSITE STRUCTURES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xiangjia Li, Weitong Shan, Yang Yang, Dylan Joralmon, Yizhen Zhu, Yiyu Chen, Yuan Yuan, Han Xu, Jiahui Rong, Rui Dai, Qiong Nian, Yang Chai, Yong Chen
Summary: Microneedle arrays offer advantages in drug delivery, and 3D printing can overcome manufacturing challenges, though limitations on material and printing capability remain. Limpet teeth structures inspire mechanically reinforced biomedical microneedles. A bioinspired painless microneedle array is fabricated using magnetic field-assisted 3D printing for long-term drug delivery suitability.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Hyeon Beom Kim, Soo Wan Kim, Jeong Beom Ko, Young Jin Yang, Geum Yoon Oh, Young Woo Kim, Hyung Chan Kim
Summary: This study investigates sugar behavior during extrusion process to address limitations in 3D printed candy manufacturing. Optimal parameters for nozzle movement speed, extrusion speed, and pattern spacing were derived for reproducible 3D models. The research demonstrates the feasibility of producing personalized custom shapes with high reproducibility in the future.
JOURNAL OF MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Aniol Bosch, Enric Casanova-Batlle, Iuliana Constantin, Carles Rubio, Joaquim Ciurana, Antonio J. Guerra
Summary: In this study, an innovative manufacturing method for polymeric stent production using tubular stereolithography (SLA) technology is proposed for both bioresorbable stents (BRS) and ultrathin polymeric drug-eluting stents (DES). The effects of manufacturing process parameters were studied, and promising results were obtained, overcoming the limitations of previous technologies.
Article
Polymer Science
Changlang Wu, Truong Tho Do, Phuong Tran
Summary: This paper introduces a novel composite material design inspired by the Peano curve, manufactured using PolyJet 3D printing technology. Mechanical properties were evaluated through experiments and calculations, demonstrating the significant influence of reinforcement design and alignment on material performance.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yue Li, Xinxin Huang, Yantao Xu, Chao Ma, Li Cai, Jieyu Zhang, Jing Luo, Jingchao Li, Jianzhang Li, Sheldon Q. Shi, Qiang Gao
Summary: The development of underwater bonding materials using natural plant proteins, such as soy protein isolate, is a significant challenge. The synthesized USPI-CaO adhesive showed strong underwater adhesion and bonding performance to various materials in different aqueous environments, with potential applications in underwater 3D printing and fine machining. USPI-CaO also demonstrated antibacterial, mildew-resistant, and fire-resistant properties, making it versatile for applications in various fields.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Humira Assad, Arvina Assad, Ashish Kumar
Summary: The field of 3D bio-printing has been extensively used to improve the usability and performance of scaffolds filled with cells. Many tissues and organs have been produced via 3D bio-printing and can serve as building blocks for repair and regeneration, as well as in vitro models for pharmacokinetics and drug screening. The research focuses on novel biomaterials with quick cross-linking capabilities, a wider variety of acceptable 3D-printed materials, better printing resolution, and biomaterial compatibility.
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Wenhao Li, Wuzhen Huang, Yi Xiong, Limin Zhou, Fei Gao, Jing Lin
Summary: This study investigates the failure mechanism and heat treatment effect of 3D-printed helicoidal composites using the helicoidal laminate stacking configuration found in the dactyl club in Homarus americanus. The results show that the helicoidal composites have higher flexural strength, flexural modulus, and absorbed energy compared to quasi-isotropic composites. Additionally, heat treatment enhances the flexural strength and modulus of the helicoidal specimens by promoting the formation of twisted cracks and inhibiting delamination failure.
COMPOSITES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Robotics
Yamei Yue, Qi Wang, Zheng Ma, Zhenhua Wu, Xuan Zhang, Dong Li, Yusheng Shi, Bin Su
Summary: This study demonstrates signal transmission of soft robots via wireless electromagnetic induction, enabling them to construct a team beyond the capabilities of individual robots. The soft robots can transmit signals to each other through a noncontact type electromagnetic induction system, forming diverse signal transport pathways.
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Congcan Shi, Xue Zhang, Azadeh Nilghaz, Zhenhua Wu, Tao Wang, Bocheng Zhu, Guiming Tang, Bin Su, Junfei Tian
Summary: Solar-driven interfacial evaporation is a promising solution for water scarcity, but faces challenges such as inefficient thermal energy utilization and difficulties in scaling up production. In this study, a low-cost and scalable photo-thermal material was developed using delignified spent coffee ground (D-SCG) functionalized with polypyrrole (PPy) nanoparticles. A 3D solar evaporator fabricated with PPy@D-SCG and polylactic acid (PLA) demonstrated higher water evaporation rate and photothermal conversion efficiency than previous natural materials-based solar evaporators, with potential applications in wastewater purification.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Physics, Condensed Matter
Jiayi Chen, Zhen Wang, Zhenhua Wu, Xiaojing Li
Summary: We investigate the electronic and optical properties of different stacked configurations of bilayer black phosphorus quantum dots. Our results show that the energy levels are influenced by the stacking configurations. The AC-stacked and unsymmetrical AB-stacked black phosphorus bilayers enhance optical transitions and realize dark-to-bright transitions in the absorption spectra. The coupling strength of edge states differs between configurations, providing a feasible approach to modulating the electronic and optical properties of bilayer black phosphorus.
SOLID STATE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhenhua Wu, Congcan Shi, Aotian Chen, Yike Li, Shuang Chen, Dong Sun, Changshun Wang, Zhufeng Liu, Qi Wang, Jianyu Huang, Yamei Yue, Shanfei Zhang, Zichuan Liu, Yizhuo Xu, Jin Su, Yan Zhou, Shifeng Wen, Chunze Yan, Yusheng Shi, Xu Deng, Lei Jiang, Bin Su
Summary: Abrasion-resistant superhydrophobic objects at a half-a-meter scale can be manufactured through selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing technology using hydrophobic-fumed-silica (HFS)/polymer composite grains. These objects have low-adhesion and intrinsic superhydrophobic properties with desired 3D structures, and remained anti-wetting capabilities even after undergoing various abrasion tests. This strategy can be applied to industrial customization of large-scale superhydrophobic objects, such as the shell of unmanned aerial vehicles and abrasion-resistant superhydrophobic shoes.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Ziyi Su, Duo Xu, Yingcun Liu, Chong Gao, Can Ge, Ze Chen, Keshuai Liu, Weilin Xu, Bin Su, Jian Fang
Summary: This article introduces a capacitance tactile sensor (TS) based on electrode distance and contact area variations, which has high stress sensitivity. By constructing a sensor consisting of silver-coated Velcro and spacer fabric, a tunable responsiveness is achieved. The sensor demonstrates outstanding sensitivity in the pressure range of 0.2-5 kPa and retains sensitivity of 0.002 kPa(-1) in the wide pressure range of 0.2-110 kPa. It also has advantages of fast response speed, high repeatability, and flexibility, and can be widely applied in human motion detection, pliable keyboards, and human-computer interface.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Congcan Shi, Zhenhua Wu, Yike Li, Xue Zhang, Yizhuo Xu, Aotian Chen, Chunze Yan, Yusheng Shi, Tao Wang, Bin Su
Summary: The emerging solar desalination technology has significant advantages for providing clean water. However, the issue of salt accumulation during steam generation decreases the evaporation rate. A super-hydrophobic/superhydrophilic Janus evaporator has been developed to overcome this issue, enabling stable solar evaporation even in saturated brine. This design allows for fast steam evaporation without the hindrance of salt residues, leading to continuous and efficient salt-resistant desalination of seawater.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shanfei Zhang, Zhigang Xia, Zhufeng Liu, Qi Wang, Yamei Yue, Jianyu Huang, Bin Su
Summary: Current HCI devices allow interactive communications between users' gestures and computers. However, extreme environments like underwater or smoke can disrupt the normal operation of existing HCI devices. In this study, we demonstrated the fabrication of 3D-printed self-powered sensing gloves for underwater/smoke HCI using a multi-extrusion-head manipulator to print magnetic, conductive, and elastic materials. The gloves enable self-powered gesture recognition by clicking fingers or using an alphabetic typing method. This work provides a design for self-powered sensing gloves and offers a pathway for HCI in extreme environments.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Optics
Yanli Xu, Shengyi Yang, Rong Li, Shanjin Lv, Zhenhua Wu, Jiangtao Liu
Summary: Most UV passive optics lack tunability and external modulation methods due to poor tunability of wide-bandgap semiconductor materials in UV working media. This study explores the excitation of magnetic dipole resonances in the solar-blind UV region using hafnium oxide metasurfaces and elastic dielectric polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). The near-field interactions between the resonant dielectric elements can be modulated by mechanical strain of the PDMS substrate, enabling the flattening of resonant peak beyond the solar-blind UV wavelength range and switching on or off the optical switch in the solar-blind UV region. The device offers a simple design and can be applied in UV polarization modulation, optical communications, and spectroscopy.
Article
Agronomy
Dong-jing Zhang, Yan Sun, Hanano Yamada, Yu Wu, Gang Wang, Qing-deng Feng, Dilinuer Paerhande, Hamidou Maiga, Jeremy Bouyer, Jun Qian, Zhong-dao Wu, Xiao-ying Zheng
Summary: In this study, a Wolbachia-free Ae. albopictus GT strain was developed and its fitness and radio-sensitivity were evaluated. It was found that the GT strain can be distinguished from wild mosquitoes based on Wolbachia status and shows comparable fitness and sterility. The results suggest the feasibility of using the GT strain in SIT programs.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Plant Sciences
Zhenhua Wu, Yunpeng Bai, Yujuan Qi, Chao Chang, Yan Jiao, Yaobang Bai, Zhigang Guo
Summary: This study found that metformin has a protective effect against ferroptosis in cardiac ischemia and reperfusion (I/R) injury.
PHARMACEUTICAL BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Oncology
Zhe Gong, Yanqiu Zhang, Yue Yang, Yanan Yang, Jieyun Zhang, Yixuan Wang, Liqin Zhao, Nuoya Yu, Zhenhua Wu, Weijian Guo
Summary: Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) have been recently found to play a key role in various types of cancer. In this study, we identified a lncRNA LINC01094 that is associated with the metastasis of gastric cancer (GC) through next-generation sequencing. High expression of LINC01094 is linked to advanced T and N stages and poor prognosis in GC patients. We demonstrated that LINC01094 promotes the proliferation and metastasis of GC both in vitro and in vivo. Furthermore, we discovered that LINC01094 interacts with AZGP1, leading to downregulation of PTEN expression and activation of the AKT pathway.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Yike Li, Zhuofan Li, Qi Wang, Zhenhua Wu, Congcan Shi, Shanfei Zhang, Yizhuo Xu, Xiaojun Chen, Aotian Chen, Chunze Yan, Yusheng Shi, Bin Su
Summary: This study fabricated porous magnetic soft materials with negative, zero, and positive Poisson's ratios using selective laser sintering. It was found that the lateral contraction of the negative Poisson's ratio magnetic soft materials resulted in the maximum electrical output. The experimental results were confirmed by finite element analysis and the electrical output of the magnetoelectric devices could be adjusted by altering cells' parameters and their array permutations.
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Peng Chen, Dong Huang, Xinxin Li, Mingzhu Pan, Zhenhua Wu, Wanxiu Rao, Chang Liu, Zhengyi Cui, Kangsen Mai, Wenbing Zhang
Summary: A 105-day feeding trial was conducted to investigate the effects of dietary lipid and bile acids on the growth, digestion, and lipid metabolism in abalone. The results showed that 6.3% dietary lipid decreased the weight gain rate, while increasing dietary bile acids level enhanced the weight gain rate. The expression of genes involved in lipid transport, lipolysis, and lipogenesis was influenced by dietary lipid and bile acids. In conclusion, excessive dietary lipid content negatively impacted abalone growth, while appropriate levels of dietary bile acids significantly improved growth and digestion.
AQUACULTURE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Man Wu, Yuhang Huang, Yaru Huang, Hua Wang, Min Li, Yang Zhou, Hui Zhao, Yuwei Lan, Zhenhua Wu, Chunping Jia, Shilun Feng, Jianlong Zhao
Summary: This study developed a microfluidic chip integrated with magnetic control technology for nucleic acid extraction, purification and amplification. The chip can automatically extract nucleic acid from multiple samples within 20 min and can be directly used for amplification. Furthermore, a multi-target detection chip was developed based on the droplet magnetic-controlled microfluidic chip, which successfully detected macrolides resistance mutations and mycoplasma pneumoniae gene in clinical samples, providing the possibility for future detection of multiple pathogens.
ANALYTICA CHIMICA ACTA
(2023)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Zan-Xiong Chen, Hong-Qian Liu, Zhen-Hua Wu, Jun-Lian He, Hao-Jie Zhong
Summary: This study found that the frequency of circulating ILC3s was elevated and positively correlated with levels of serum uric acid and serum creatinine in patients with HUA. Although there was no significant difference in the plasma concentration of IL-17A between patients with HUA and healthy controls, positive correlations between plasma IL-17A and the concentration of serum uric acid and frequency of circulating ILC3s were observed in the patients with HUA.
ADVANCES IN CLINICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
