Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Songshan Zeng, Yin Liu, Shuliang Li, Kuangyu Shen, Zaili Hou, Aimee P. Chooi, Andrew T. Smith, Zi Chen, Luyi Sun
Summary: This research presents a dynamic, versatile, convertible, and responsive micropatterned system with the ability to reconstruct under moisture, suitable for information encryption and moisture responsive electrical switches.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Andrew T. Smith, Kuangyu Shen, Zaili Hou, Songshan Zeng, Jing Jin, Chenjun Ning, Yufei Zhao, Luyi Sun
Summary: An adaptable stimuli responsive system based on defective graphitic carbon nitride/polyvinyl alcohol composite is proposed, offering applications in visible light responsive rewritable paper and transparent mechanochromic films.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yu-Xuan Zhang, Jie Huang, Jun Zhang, Ning Ren, Gang-Sheng Tong, Xin-Yuan Zhu
Summary: A series of polypeptoids with dual photo/thermo-responsiveness were prepared by incorporating both azobenzene (Azo) group and oligo(ethylene glycol) (OEG) segment into the side chains. UV/Vis photo-responsive behaviors were achieved by cis-trans photoisomerization of the Azo group, while the thermo-responsive behaviors were realized by both OEG segment and Azo group. This study demonstrates the potential of polypeptoids as smart materials that can respond to different environmental stimuli.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Ali Akbar Merati, Mohammad Hossein Moghimian, Maryam Yousefzadeh, Najmeh Moazeni
Summary: This study investigates the thermo-chromic reversibility of three component composite nanofibers produced by combining polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), 10,12-pentacosadinoic acid (PDA), and zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles. The addition of ZnO nanoparticles increases the stability of the nanofiber structure against heat and chromic change. The best thermo-chromic reversibility is achieved with a sample containing 3% ZnO nanoparticles.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
He-Qi Zheng, Yu Yang, Zhiyu Wang, Deren Yang, Guodong Qian, Yuanjing Cui
Summary: A novel photo-stimuli-responsive dual-emitting luminescent material ZJU-128 superset of SP is reported, which is obtained by encapsulating spiropyran molecules into a cadmium-based metal-organic framework (MOF). The MOF/dye composite exhibits blue and red emissions from ZJU-128 and spiropyran, respectively. Utilizing the photoisomerization of spiropyran, fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) process is achieved, enabling the development of dynamic anti-counterfeiting patterns and multiplexed coding based on ZJU-128 superset of SP film.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jihui Zhao, Xuan Gao, Siying Chen, Houquan Lin, Zhihao Li, Xiaojie Lin
Summary: This paper reviews the progress and applications of hydrophobic or superhydrophobic modification of cement-based materials, analyzes the mechanisms of hydrophobic modification, and discusses the methods and issues in the current research.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Noah U. Naef, Stefan Seeger
Summary: A superhydrophobic and photocatalytic composite fiber material is developed using polystyrene polydimethylsiloxane and graphitic nitride and characterized using SEM. The contact and sliding angles are measured to test hydrophobicity, and the degradation of methylene blue is used to monitor photocatalytic activity. This material creates a self-cleaning surface by repelling hydrophilic pollutants, allowing easy removal of low surface tension pollutants, and degrading fully wetted pollutants through photocatalytic oxidation.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2023)
Review
Polymer Science
Mauricio A. Sarabia-Vallejos, Felipe E. Cerda-Iglesias, Dan A. Perez-Monje, Nicolas F. Acuna-Ruiz, Claudio A. Terraza-Inostroza, Juan Rodriguez-Hernandez, Carmen M. Gonzalez-Henriquez
Summary: This review summarizes the developments in preparing wrinkled structures with variable characteristics. It discusses the formation of smart interfaces with reversible wrinkle formation, the construction of wrinkles in non-planar supports, and the development of complex hierarchically structured wrinkled patterns. Smart wrinkled surfaces obtained using light-responsive, pH-responsive, temperature-responsive, and electromagnetic-responsive polymers are thoroughly described. This review also presents examples of the potential of wrinkle formation to create more complex patterns and the modulation of wrinkle characteristics for specific applications.
Article
Polymer Science
Zhisen Wang, Yueshan Li, Xiaoyu Wang, Menghan Pi, Bin Yan, Rong Ran
Summary: In this study, a double network structure incorporating PNIPAM, PAM and SA was used to create a hydrogel with photo-thermal dual-responsive properties. By introducing ammonium molybdate into this hydrogel, a dual network hydrogel (DN-SA) was obtained, which can change transparency and color reversibly and be used repeatedly. Additionally, a QR code printed on this hydrogel can self-erase after 48h, indicating potential applications in self-erasable information storage.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Chenchen Jiang, Xue Han, Juanjuan Wang, Lele Li, Enping Liu, Conghua Lu
Summary: This paper presents a simple method to adjust surface wrinkles on a floating polymer film using a magnetic droplet and neodymium magnet. By studying the surface morphologies and the effects of different parameters, such as distance between the droplet and magnet, film thickness, and droplet volume, the researchers found that the number of wrinkles increases and a wrinkle-fold transition occurs under certain conditions. The coupling effect of multiple magnetic droplets can also create novel surface wrinkle patterns, expanding the applications of surface wrinkling.
Article
Polymer Science
Chaobo Hao, Cong Wei, Yujie Wang, Zhichao Sun, Hao Liu, Ruixin Dai, Miaoming Huang, Suqin He, Wentao Liu, Chengshen Zhu
Summary: In this study, a composite material with light-induced reversible two-way shape memory effect was successfully prepared by doping 2D-MoO2 into EVA networks. The composite demonstrated remarkable light-induced reversible 2W-SME, making it suitable for applications in actuators and soft robots. The results show that the composite has promising potential for use in light-driven devices and machines.
MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Tianqi Li, Xiang Li, Jiaming Yang, Haoxiang Sun, Junqi Sun
Summary: In this study, stretchable ionic conductors with extremely low hysteresis and healability were successfully fabricated through a complexation process. The resulting ionic conductors exhibited low energy dissipation, high mechanical strength, and toughness, and maintained stable electrical response under a wide range of strains. They could also be conveniently healed to restore their original properties.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lukas Bauman, Boxin Zhao
Summary: The 3D printing of multifunctional hydrogels has the potential to revolutionize biomedical technologies by allowing custom-designed shapes and structures. However, the progress is limited by the availability of printable hydrogel materials. In this study, a poloxamer diacrylate was used to enhance the thermo-responsive network and develop a multi-thermoresponsive hydrogel for 3D printing. The material showed promising properties for medical applications, including the ability to load hydrophilic drugs.
JOURNAL OF COLLOID AND INTERFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Shuang Yu, Tao Liu, Jun Ying, Aixiang Tian, Mengle Yang, Xiuli Wang
Summary: The combination of electron-deficient viologen ligands with electron-rich POMs has resulted in the successful construction of four inorganic-organic hybrid compounds. These compounds exhibit various functionalities, such as color change response to external stimuli, and potential applications in printing and anti-counterfeiting.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Aiping Zhang, Kai Cui, Yuanyuan Tian, Tieying Wang, Xin He
Summary: This article investigates the impact behavior of binary nanodroplets on hydrophobic and superhydrophobic surfaces, using molecular dynamics simulations to directly capture and analyze the dynamic evolutions of droplets. It provides insights into the practical applications of droplet impact and contributes to advancements in this field.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR LIQUIDS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lanshan Zhang, Jingkai Pan, Yinghao Liu, Yu Xu, Aimin Zhang
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lun Zhang, Xueqian Zhang, Lei Li, Yinghao Liu, Dong Wang, Liqiang Xu, Jianjun Bao, Aimin Zhang
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Composites
Huiyuan Zhang, Jihai Zhang, Gehong Su, Tao Zhou, Aiming Zhang
COMPOSITES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Ke Li, Yuansheng Wang, Nina Yao, Aimin Zhang
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2020)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ke Li, Yuansheng Wang, Xiao Zhang, Xuan Wang, Aimin Zhang
Summary: The raw materials ratio of magnesium oxychloride (MOC) cement was optimized using the response surface method (RSM) to improve its mechanical properties. The compressive strength of MOC cement was analyzed by single-factor tests, and the optimal ratio was determined to be 7.56:1:13.51 for MgO:MgCl2:H2O. Experimental results showed a 6.29% increase in compressive strength compared to the predicted values, with factors contributing to the high strength explained using X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ke Li, Yuansheng Wang, Xuan Wang, Xiao Zhang, Jihai Zhang, Haisheng Xie, Aimin Zhang
Summary: A simple method to produce MOC based composites with superhydrophobicity is proposed in this study, which can maintain superhydrophobicity even after mechanical and chemical damages, and exhibit anti-icing properties. The modified MOCBCs overcome the poor water-resistance by protecting the main phases with hydrophobic silicone rubber.
CEMENT & CONCRETE COMPOSITES
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Zuhan He, Chuanzheng Ren, Aimin Zhang, Jianjun Bao
Summary: This study found that high molecular weight SEBS with high styrene content is not suitable for SLS 3D printing, while low molecular weight SEBS can be used. Graphene as an infrared absorber can enhance laser absorption, leading to improved tensile strength and elongation at break in the final product.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ke Li, Yuansheng Wang, Xiao Zhang, Jianxun Wu, Xuan Wang, Aimin Zhang
Summary: The study focuses on improving the water-resistance and functionality of magnesium oxychloride (MOC) based materials, and the results show that the composite materials modified with fluorinated HPDMS and luminescent powder not only exhibit superhydrophobicity and self-luminescence, but also maintain stability and show potential recyclability.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ke Li, Yuansheng Wang, Xiao Zhang, Jianxun Wu, Xuan Wang, Aimin Zhang
Summary: The MOC cement was hydrophobically modified with PDMS and foamed using hydrogen peroxide. The addition of foaming agent increased porosity and pore size, improving thermal insulation. PDMS modification enhanced water-resistance and achieved superhydrophobicity, while also explaining the mechanism of water-resistance enhancement at a microscopic level.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Dong Wang, Lun Zhang, Liqiang Xu, Xiaoyu Zhang, Chuchu Cheng, Aimin Zhang
Summary: Inspired by shellfish, a novel polyurethane material with adjustable performance and fluorescence self-reflection was proposed in this study, utilizing anthracene as a dynamic group to achieve reversible core-sheath structure in the polymer with strong spatiotemporal controllability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiyu Wang, Mengying Zhao, Lun Zhang, Ke Li, Dong Wang, Liang Zhang, Aimin Zhang, Yu Xu
Summary: Soft smart electronics with fast self-healing ability, complete recyclability, and high reliability have been developed using the bio-based alpha-thioctic acid (TA) and butyl acrylate (BA) recycled copolymer as the substrate material. The rapid self-healing performance is similar to the concept of clinic healing by first intention, and the coupling of mask and plasma treatment enhances the interaction between liquid metal (LM) and substrate, leading to the fabrication of flexible electronic devices with real-time mechanical and conductivity self-healing performances. The developed Liquid Metal-Bionic Instant Self-Healing Electronic Materials (LM-BISHEM) have wide applications in wearable intelligent devices.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Lun Zhang, Dong Wang, Liqiang Xu, Aimin Zhang
Summary: The novel polyamide-urea elastomer with metal-ligand interactions and hydrogen bonds exhibits excellent mechanical properties, rapid self-healing, and reusable adhesivity. It has extreme stretchability, outstanding tear resistance, and can fully restore its elasticity modulus and reach high elongation at room temperature. The unique dynamic bonds enable it to repeatedly and firmly adhere to different surfaces, making it ideal for intelligent adhesivity and flexible electronics.
Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Yujia Zhang, Ke Kang, Nanhang Zhu, Guohao Li, Xiaoxi Zhou, Aimin Zhang, Qiangying Yi, Yao Wu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY B
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lun Zhang, Dong Wang, Liqiang Xu, Xueqian Zhang, Aimin Zhang, Yu Xu
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xinping Zhang, Yuxin Guo, Xiaoyang Liu, Shun-Yu Wu, Ya-Xuan Zhu, Shao-Zhe Wang, Qiu-Yi Duan, Ke-Fei Xu, Zi-Heng Li, Xiao-Yu Zhu, Guang-Yu Pan, Fu-Gen Wu
Summary: This study develops a nanotrigger HCFT for simultaneous photodynamic therapy and light-triggered ferroptosis therapy. The nanotrigger can relieve tumor hypoxia, induce enhanced photodynamic reaction, and facilitate the continuation of Fenton reaction, ultimately leading to lethal ferroptosis in tumor cells.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Olumide Bolarinwa Ayodele, Toyin Daniel Shittu, Olayinka S. Togunwa, Dan Yu, Zhen-Yu Tian
Summary: This study focused on the semihydrogenation of acetylene in an ethylene-rich stream using two alloyed Pt catalysts PtCu and PtCo. The PtCu catalyst showed higher activity and ethylene yield compared to PtCo due to its higher unoccupied Pt d-orbital density. This indicates that alloying Pt with Cu is more promising for industrial relevant SHA catalyst.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Guowei Chen, Wen-Cheng Chen, Yaozu Su, Ruicheng Wang, Jia-Ming Jin, Hui Liang, Bingxue Tan, Dehua Hu, Shaomin Ji, Hao-Li Zhang, Yanping Huo, Yuguang Ma
Summary: This study proposes an intramolecular dual-locking design for organic luminescent materials, achieving high luminescence efficiency and performance for deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes. The material also exhibits unique mechanochromic luminescence behavior and strong fatigue resistance.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Joren van Stee, Gregory Hermans, Jinu Joseph John, Koen Binnemans, Tom Van Gerven
Summary: This work presents a continuous solvent extraction method for the separation of cobalt and nickel in a millifluidic system using Cyphos IL 101 (C101) as the extractant. The optimal conditions for extraction performance and solvent properties were determined by investigating the effects of channel length, flow rate, and temperature. The performance of a developed manifold structure was compared to a single-channel system, and excellent separation results were achieved. The continuous separation process using the manifold structure resulted in high purity cobalt and nickel products.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yan Xu, Jingai Jiang, Xinyi Lv, Hui Li, Dongliang Yang, Wenjun Wang, Yanling Hu, Longcai Liu, Xiaochen Dong, Yu Cai
Summary: A programmed gas release nanoparticle was developed to address the challenges in treating diabetic infected wounds. It effectively removes drug-resistant pathogens and remodels the wound microenvironment using NO and H2S. The nanoparticle can eliminate bacteria and promote wound healing through antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Tong Xia, Zhilin Xi, Lianquan Suo, Chen Wang
Summary: This study investigated a highly efficient coal dust suppressant with low initial viscosity and high adhesion-solidification properties. The results demonstrated that the dust suppressant formed a network of multiple hydrogen bonding cross-linking and achieved effective adhesion and solidification of coal dust through various chemical reactions.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jinzhi Cai, Zhenshan Li
Summary: A density functional theory-based rate equation was developed to predict the gas-solid reaction kinetics of CaO carbonation with CO2 in calcium looping. The negative activation energy of CaO carbonation close to equilibrium was accurately predicted through experimental validation.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jianxiong Chen, Fuhao Ren, Ningning Yin, Jie Mao
Summary: This study presents an economically efficient and easily implementable surface modification approach to enhance the high-temperature electrical insulation and energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics. The self-assembly of high-insulation-performance boron nitride nanosheets (BNNS) on the film surface through electrostatic interactions effectively impedes charge injection from electrodes while promoting charge dissipation and heat transfer.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zijian Li, Zhaohui Yang, Shao Wang, Hongxia Luo, Zhimin Xue, Zhenghui Liu, Tiancheng Mu
Summary: This study reports a strategy for upgrading polyester plastics into value-added chemicals using electrocatalytic methods. By inducing the targeted transfer of *OH species, polyethylene terephthalate was successfully upgraded into potassium diformate with high purity. This work not only develops an excellent electrocatalyst, but also provides guidance for the design of medium entropy metal oxides.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Navneet Singh Shekhawat, Surendra Kumar Patra, Ashok Kumar Patra, Bamaprasad Bag
Summary: This study primarily focuses on developing a sulphur dyeing process at room temperature using bacterial Lysate, which is environmentally friendly, energy and cost effective, and sustainable. The process shows promising improvements in dye uptake and fastness properties.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Dengjia Shen, Hongyang Ma, Madani Khan, Benjamin S. Hsiao
Summary: This study developed cationic PVC nanofibrous membranes with high filtration and adsorption capability for the removal of bacteria and hexavalent chromium ions from wastewater. The membranes demonstrated remarkable performance in terms of filtration efficiency and maximum adsorption capacity. Additionally, modified nanofibrous membranes were produced using recycled materials and showed excellent retention rates in dynamic adsorption processes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xiaoyan Wang, Zhikun Wang, Ben Jia, Chunling Li, Shuangqing Sun, Songqing Hu
Summary: Inspired by photosystem II, self-supported Fe-doped NiCoP nanowire arrays modified with carboxylate were constructed to boost industrial-level overall water splitting by employing the concerted proton-coupled electron transfer mechanism. The introduction of Fe and carboxyl ligand led to improved catalytic activity for HER and OER, and NCFCP@NF exhibited long-term durability for overall water splitting.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pengyao Yu, Ge Yang, Yongming Chai, Lubomira Tosheva, Chunzheng Wang, Heqing Jiang, Chenguang Liu, Hailing Guo
Summary: Thin LTA zeolite membranes were prepared through secondary growth of nano LTA seeds in a highly reactive gel, resulting in membranes with superior permeability and selectivity in gas separation applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Baiqin Zhou, Huiping Li, Ziyu Wang, Hui Huang, Yujun Wang, Ruichun Yang, Ranran Huo, Xiaoyan Xu, Ting Zhou, Xiaochen Dong
Summary: The use of machine learning to predict the performance of specific adsorbents in phosphate adsorption shows great promise in saving time and revealing underlying mechanisms. However, the small size of the dataset and insufficient detailed information limits the model training process and the accuracy of results. To address this, the study employs a fuzzing strategy that replaces detailed numeric information with descriptive text messages on the physiochemical properties of adsorbents. This strategy allows the recovery of discarded samples with limited information, leading to accurate prediction of adsorption amount, capacity, and kinetics. The study also finds that phosphate uptake by adsorbents is generally through physisorption, with some involvement of chemisorption. The framework established in this study provides a practical approach for quickly predicting phosphate adsorption performance in urgent scenarios, using easily accessible information.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Paula Alejandra Lamprea Pineda, Joren Bruneel, Kristof Demeestere, Lisa Deraedt, Tex Goetschalckx, Herman Van Langenhove, Christophe Walgraeve
Summary: This study evaluates the use of four esterified fatty acids and three vegetable oils as absorption liquids for hydrophobic VOCs. The experimental results show that isopropyl myristate is the most efficient liquid for absorbing the target VOCs.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2024)