Article
Materials Science, Biomaterials
Yajun Chen, Qingqing Wang, Dawei Li, Alfred Mensah, Yuyu Qiu, Huizhen Ke, Qufu Wei
Summary: The study demonstrates that multifunctional hydrogels based on quaternized chitosan and polyacrylamide, with appropriate dopamine and quaternized chitosan content, exhibit excellent mechanical properties, tissue adhesiveness, and self-healing capability. Furthermore, these hydrogels show strong adhesion to porcine skin and effective antibacterial properties against S. aureus and E. coli.
MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lanlan Wang, Ziqiang Zhao, Jinhua Dong, Dawei Li, Wenhao Dong, Haoxuan Li, Yuqi Zhou, Qingsheng Liu, Bingyao Deng
Summary: Multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings with high adhesive, self-healing, antioxidant, and antibacterial activity were designed and fabricated for treating skin injuries in clinical care.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lingyan Gao, Yong Hou, Haojie Wang, Mingjun Li, Linjie Ma, Zhiqin Chu, Ievgen S. Donskyi, Rainer Haag
Summary: In this study, a stable surface coating was created by modifying biocompatible poly(vinyl alcohol) with terpyridine and catechol groups, which anchored bioactive metal ions and exhibited enhanced antibacterial activity and cellular mechanoresponse manipulation. The coating facilitated cell adhesion, spreading, proliferation, and osteogenic differentiation on the implant surface.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Article
Biophysics
Shiyu Wang, Ruiqi Liu, Siwei Bi, Xueshan Zhao, Guixiang Zeng, Xiaoyi Li, Haibo Wang, Jun Gu
Summary: In this study, a highly adhesive zwitterionic composite hydrogel wound dressing with outstanding antibacterial properties, good biocompatibility, and excellent rheological properties was prepared. The composite hydrogel showed broad-spectrum and lasting antibacterial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus in vitro and in vivo experiments.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaohui Zhang, Jingjing Wei, Shengchang Lu, He Xiao, Qingxian Miao, Min Zhang, Kai Liu, Lihui Chen, Liulian Huang, Hui Wu
Summary: In this study, a multifunctional hydrogel with adhesive, self-healing, antibacterial, and conductive properties was prepared using dopamine methacrylate (DMA), methacrylatoethyl trimethyl ammonium chloride (DMC), and acrylic acid (AA). The hydrogel exhibited strong adhesion to various materials, good antibacterial properties, and excellent self-healing ability. This hydrogel has potential applications in electronic skin and wearable devices.
ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yamei Wang, Dongdong Xiao, Lin Quan, Hongbin Chai, Xiaofeng Sui, Bijia Wang, Hong Xu, Zhiping Mao
Summary: A tough hydrogel was prepared by adjusting the contents of gelatin and polyacrylamide, and endowed with adhesive and antibacterial properties by adding polydopamine and tetracycline hydrochloride. The hydrogel showed accelerated wound healing in a rat model, indicating its potential for skin regeneration.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Yanxia Chao, Huichang Gao, Xiang Zhu, Huibin Wang, Zhuohong Yang, Wuyi Zhou, Yaozong Li, Huangwei Chen, Yu Yang, Yang Hu
Summary: This study reports a tannic acid-coated cellulose nanocrystals/pectin/polyacrylic acid nanocomposite hydrogel (TPP hydrogel). The TPP hydrogel exhibits favorable mechanical strength, adhesion performance, anti-swelling behavior, antibacterial activity, and biocompatibility, with high stretchability, excellent elasticity, and fatigue resistance.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Zhanrong Jia, Xuanhan Lv, Yue Hou, Kefeng Wang, Fuzeng Ren, Dingguo Xu, Qun Wang, Kelong Fan, Chaoming Xie, Xiong Lu
Summary: This study presents a mussel-inspired nanozyme-catalyzed adhesive hydrogel with multiple functions, including adhesiveness, antibacterial activity, and implantable bioelectrode capabilities. It shows great potential for various applications in the medical field.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Asfi Ahmed, Jayashree Nath, Kankana Baruah, Muzamil Ahmad Rather, Manabendra Mandal, Swapan K. Dolui
Summary: Gelatin, a naturally derived biomacromolecule, is functionalised with dopamine and acrylic acid to achieve significant adhesive strength under wet condition and good mechanical properties. The synthesized gelatin-based adhesive hydrogel demonstrates good mechanical strength, high stretchability, reversibility, self-healing, and dynamic adhesive behavior with long term reusability.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Biophysics
Yang Li, Rongzhan Fu, Zhiguang Duan, Chenhui Zhu, Daidi Fan
Summary: The bilayer hydrogel constructed in this study is capable of preventing bacterial infection in situ and accelerating skin generation simultaneously. Its unique features include high antibacterial properties and adhesiveness, which can accelerate infected skin generation by promoting collagen deposition, among other mechanisms.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES B-BIOINTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jing Luo, Ying Zhou, Feng Zhu, Guodong Zeng, Kuang Li, Jiongjiong Li, Xiaona Li, Qiang Gao, Jianzhang Li, Xianxu Zhan
Summary: A continuous and uniform network structure adhesive was prepared by using organic-inorganic copolymerization and polymer adsorption. The mechanical strength was improved by the participation of ionic and hydrogen bonds. The introduction of Laponite with anisotropic charge distribution increased the density and cohesion of cross-linking and improved the bonding performance without complex chemical synthesis.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Seonghyun Kim, Seung Hui Lee, Subi Choi, Suk-kyun Ahn, Gi-Deog Jang, Jong S. Park, Dong Gi Seong
Summary: The PSA-silica nanocomposite thin-films with optimized process showed a 180% increase in tensile strength without significant loss in peel strength, thanks to reinforcement with polydopamine-embedded silica nanoparticles. Lap shear and probe tack tests successfully verified the reinforcing mechanism overcoming the trade-off relationship.
Article
Engineering, Chemical
Yurui Wang, Jing Zhao, Xiaoran Wang, Rong Zhang, Fei Liang
Summary: A novel injectable bioadhesive chitosan-based hydrogel was developed, inspired by mussels, which showed good sol-gel transition, adhesion to various materials, and biodegradation. The hydrogels also exhibited excellent dry/wet adhesion to tissues and good cytocompatibility, making them promising for biomedical application.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ADHESION AND ADHESIVES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Biomedical
Yutong Yang, Yongping Liang, Jueying Chen, Xianglong Duan, Baolin Guo
Summary: This study developed a photo-crosslinked multifunctional antibacterial adhesive hemostatic hydrogel dressing that can disinfect drug-resistant bacteria and promote wound healing. Through various tests, it showed good hemostatic and antibacterial properties, and proved to be more effective than current commercially available dressings in treating infected wounds.
BIOACTIVE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Hongqi Geng, Xiumin Li, Xuejiao J. Gao, Yalin Cong, Quan Liu, Jianjiang Li, Yong Guan, Liming Wang, Weiwei He
Summary: This study proposes a melee attack strategy to enhance antibacterial activity using peroxidase-like VOxC nanosheets (NSs). By exploiting the structural properties and superior peroxidase-like activity, the VOxC NSs effectively kill bacteria and show potential in the design and application of antibacterial nanozymes.
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Feng Li, Qianqian Ye, Qiang Gao, Hui Chen, Sheldon Q. Shi, Wenrui Zhou, Xiaona Li, Changlei Xia, Jianzhang Li
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2019)
Article
Polymer Science
Xiaona Li, Qiang Gao, Changlei Xia, Jianzhang Li, Xiaoyan Zhou
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Xiaona Li, Changlei Xia, Jianzhang Li, Xiaoyan Zhou
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Jiongjiong Li, Shuaicheng Jiang, Yanqiang Wei, Xiaona Li, Sheldon Q. Shi, Wei Zhang, Jianzhang Li
Summary: By integrating HPS and TA, tough, strong, and biodegradable SP-based composite films with excellent UV barrier performance and high thermal stability were successfully prepared. These films exhibit remarkable enhancement in tensile strength and ductility, making them suitable for various applications.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kuang Li, Shicun Jin, Xiaona Li, Sheldon Q. Shi, Jianzhang Li
Summary: By introducing CNF@Py hybrids and the PA system, a high-performance SP-based nanocomposite film with superior electrical conductivity and mechanical properties was successfully prepared. The nanocomposite film also exhibited favorable water absorption and thermal stability.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaona Li, Yanqiang Wei, Shuaicheng Jiang, Ying Zhou, Jiongjiong Li, Kuang Li, Sheldon Q. Shi, Jianzhang Li
Summary: A green and effective method was developed to prepare a fully biomass-based sustainable film by incorporating feather keratin (FK) extracted from waste chicken feathers into soy protein isolate (SPI), resulting in improved strength and toughness. The SPI/FK composite film showed significantly increased tensile strength and toughness, as well as improved thermal stability and water resistance. With a high substitution rate and biodegradability, this bio-based film provides a green and economic approach to enhancing the performance of protein-based food packaging films.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Characterization & Testing
Jiongjiong Li, Shuaicheng Jiang, Ying Zhou, Xiaona Li, Sheldon Q. Shi, Jianzhang Li
Summary: A facile strategy was proposed for preparing advanced soy protein (SP)-based composite films by solution casting of SP and hydroxyl and primary amine-containing hyperbranched polysiloxane (HPSA). The developed SP/HPSA2 film showed significant improvements in toughness and tensile strength compared to the neat SP-based film, with large strain at failure. The composite films also exhibited great recyclability, high thermal stability, and great fluorescent properties, offering potential applications in high-performance and anti-counterfeiting packaging materials.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Ying Zhou, Youming Dong, Xiaona Li, Jiongjiong Li, Sheldon Q. Shi, Jianzhang Li, Jing Luo
Summary: Inspired by spider silk structure, a design strategy integrating epoxy soybean oil, soybean protein isolate, and graphene oxide quantum dots was proposed to prepare strong, robust, and photoluminescent materials. The soft-hard coordination network enhanced the material performance, providing promising candidates for optical coatings and offering new ideas for intelligent research of protein-based materials.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Yanqiang Wei, Shuaicheng Jiang, Xiaona Li, Jiongjiong Li, Youming Dong, Sheldon Q. Shi, Jianzhang Li, Zhen Fang
Summary: The study explores the use of soy protein isolate (SPI) to create multifunctional nanocomposite films for flexible wearable electronics, which demonstrate excellent toughness, tensile strength, conductivity, translucence, recyclability, and thermal stability. The developed SPI-based film shows great potential as a biobased and multifunctional material for wearable electronics, with wearable sensors displaying excellent biocompatibility and durability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Jiongjiong Li, Xiaona Li, Fudong Zhang, Wei Zhang, Jianzhang Li
Summary: A novel strategy was proposed in this study to design soy protein-based composite films with great toughness and high strength by incorporating a plasticizer, polyethyleneimine, and a green reinforcer, lignin-Ag nanoparticles. The fabricated films showed significantly improved toughness and tensile strength compared to neat glycerol-toughened SP films, along with good biodegradability and excellent UV shielding performance.
INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xiaona Li, Ying Zhou, Jiongjiong Li, Kuang Li, Jianzhang Li
Summary: A high-performance wood adhesive was prepared by combining SPI modified by sodium sulfite and feather keratin, without using any other crosslinkers, improving the wet shear strength significantly. This green strategy utilizing waste chicken feathers contributes to the environmentally friendly wood adhesive industry.
MACROMOLECULAR MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Kuang Li, Shicun Jin, Xiaona Li, Jiongjiong Li, Sheldon Q. Shi, Jianzhang Li
Summary: The research successfully developed a bio-based adhesive made from soybean meal with high bonding strength and antibacterial activity, inspired by the amphiphilic and ionic features of mussel chemistry.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Xiaona Li, Shuaicheng Jiang, Jiongjiong Li, Kuang Li, Jianzhang Li
Summary: Uniformly distributed MnO2 nanoparticles were successfully anchored on the surface of diatomite using the sol-gel method, filling adhesive gaps and forming hydrogen bonds with soy protein molecules to increase wet shear strength by 33% to 0.89 MPa. This study provides a strategy for preparing highly dispersed nanoparticle reinforced adhesives.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fudong Zhang, Haoran Li, Tianzhu Wang, Xiaona Li, Kuang Li, John Tosin Aladejana, Dan Tian, Jiongjiong Li, Jianzhang Li
Summary: Phenol-amine synergy and mineral reinforcement provide excellent mechanical properties to insect exoskeletons. Inspired by this, a soybean meal-based adhesive was developed by integrating tannic acid-functionalized graphene and amino-terminated hyperbranched aromatic polyether. The adhesive showed improved shear strengths, adhesion work, and water resistance compared to the pure soybean meal adhesive. The formation of covalent bonds and the waterproof barrier of graphene contributed to the enhancement of the adhesive's performance.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Keyu Zhu, Xitao Zheng, Jing Peng, Jiaming Sun, Ruilin Huang, Leilei Yan
Summary: This paper discusses the influence of multiple impacts on the compression strength of honeycomb sandwich structures with composite face sheets. It is found that the size of the impactor affects the turning point of the compression strength. Additionally, high impact energy leads to damage in the bottom face sheet and reduces the overall compression strength.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Danqian Wang, Yanfei Yue, Jueshi Qian
Summary: Magnesium Potassium Phosphate Cement (MKPC) as a binder for steel rebars shows improved corrosion resistance when subjected to carbonation, due to the increase in pH and the formation of a more protective oxide film.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Zhibin Li, Wenyu Wang, Pengcheng Xue, Xingyu Wei, Jian Xiong
Summary: This work proposes a design approach and manufacturing method for carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) corrugated sandwich truncated cones (CSTC) to improve their anti-debonding ability and ensure reliability. The study establishes theoretical models for CSTCs' stiffness and failure modes, which are verified through experiments and finite element analysis (FEA). The research reveals the effect of geometric parameters on failure modes and performs an optimal design for CSTC structures. The findings have significant implications for the design and application of lightweight CSTCs in constructions, such as launch vehicle adapters.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mingyu Zhang, Lei Chu, Jiahua Chen, Fuxun Qi, Xiaoyan Li, Xinliang Chen, Deng-Guang Yu
Summary: This review summarizes the different structures and construction methods of fibrous membranes with asymmetric wettability. It also reviews the biological applications of these membranes and suggests future challenges.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
E. Mofakhami, L. Gervat, B. Fayolle, G. Miquelard-Garnier, C. Ovalle, L. Laiarinandrasana
Summary: This study investigates the effects of fibre concentration on the mechanical response of welded glass-fibre-reinforced polypropylene (GF-PP). Experimental observations reveal a significant reduction in weld ratio, up to 60%, indicating a decreased strength compared to the bulk material. Increasing fibre content in the welded material results in a decrease in stress at break and strain at the maximum stress. The use of DIC technique and X-ray microtomography further confirms the localized strain amplification in the welded zone due to the significant increase in fibre density.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Emad Pourahmadi, Farjad Shadmehri, Rajamohan Ganesan
Summary: This research compares the mechanical properties of laminates manufactured using automated fiber placement and conventional autoclave curing methods. The results show that laminates manufactured using automated fiber placement have a lower interlaminar shear strength compared to laminates reconsolidated using autoclave curing. A finite element simulation method is proposed to quantitatively analyze these differences.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Johnny Jakobsen, Benny Endelt, Fahimeh Shakibapour
Summary: This study proposes a new bolted/pinned joining method for composite applications, which improves load transfer by introducing a patch-type reinforcement. Experimental results demonstrate significant improvements in both static and fatigue load conditions compared to existing methods. Finite element simulations highlight the advantage of this method, as it creates a more efficient load-transferring mechanism through different stress distributions.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Gisele G. Cintra, Janine D. Vieira, Daniel C. T. Cardoso, Thomas Keller
Summary: This paper proposes a novel approach to assess multi-crack behavior in layered fiber-polymer composites. The generated Compliance and R-curves provide useful insights into understanding the multiple delamination process and allow for separate evaluation of strain energy release rate (SERR) for each crack. The developed cohesive zone model successfully simulates the failure process zone of three parallel cracks, showing good agreement between the numerical model and experimental results.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Renil Thomas Kidangan, Sreedhar Unnikrishnakurup, C. Krishnamurthy, Krishnan Balasubramaniam
Summary: The induction heating process can accurately identify fiber orientation and stacking order, making it a valuable tool for large-area inspection and quality control in manufacturing fiber-reinforced composites.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Sungjun Hwang, Yousoo Han, Douglas J. Gardner
Summary: Bleached Kraft pulp, unbleached Kraft pulp, and old corrugated cardboard pulp are suitable for producing cellulose nanofibril suspensions. Spray drying is a fast, simple, cost-effective, and scalable drying method. Spray-dried cellulose nanofibrils can be used as reinforcing materials in polypropylene matrices. The particle size of cellulose nanofibrils affects the material properties.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Mehdi Mahdavi, Abbas Zolfaghari
Summary: This study aims to improve the recovery forces of shape memory polymers (SMPs) through material extrusion additive manufacturing. By using glass fiber (GF) as reinforcement and manufacturing multi-layer composite specimens, it was found that PLA with 6.62% GF exhibited the best recovery force, which was further optimized through annealing heat treatment.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Review
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Xiang Ao, Antonio Vazquez-Lopez, Davide Mocerino, Carlos Gonzalez, De-Yi Wang
Summary: The vulnerability of natural fibers to heat and fire poses a significant challenge for their substitution of traditional fiber reinforcements in composite materials. Natural fiber/polymer composites (NFCs) are regarded as potential candidates for engineering applications due to their environmental friendliness and low-impact sourcing. Thus, appropriate approaches need to be implemented to enhance the fire safety of NFCs. This review summarizes and discusses the latest understanding of flammability and thermal properties of natural fibers, with a special focus on their interaction with polymer matrix in fire behavior. Additionally, the latest developments in flame-retardant approaches for NFCs are reviewed, covering both flame retardancy and fire structural integrity. Finally, future prospects and perspectives on fire safety of NFCs are proposed, providing insights into further advancements of NFCs.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Cheng Wang, Siqi Huo, Guofeng Ye, Bingtao Wang, Zhenghong Guo, Qi Zhang, Pingan Song, Hao Wang, Zhitian Liu
Summary: The demand for multifunctional, transparent epoxy resin with superior dielectric, mechanical, and fire-safety performances is increasing in modern industries. Researchers have developed an epoxidized, phosphaphenanthrene-containing poly(styrene butadiene styrene) (ESD) for advanced fire-safe epoxy resin, which maintains high transparency and improves UV-blocking property. The addition of 10 wt% ESD results in improved mechanical properties, decreased dielectric constant and loss, and outperformance compared to other fire-safe epoxy resins. This research provides an effective method for developing multifunctional flame-retardant epoxy resin.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Bo Pang, Heping Zheng, Zuquan Jin, Dongshuai Hou, Yunsheng Zhang, Xiaoyun Song, Yanan Sun, Zhiyong Liu, Wei She, Lin Yang, Mengyuan Li
Summary: This study develops an internal superhydrophobic material (ISM) using waste denitrification fly ash, which maintains stable hydrophobicity under harsh conditions of use and does not rely on expensive fluor-based surface modifications. The synthesized ISM has excellent matrix strength, strong waterproof properties, and retains superhydrophobicity even at damaged or friction interfaces.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Meirbek Mussatayev, Qiuji Yi, Mark Fitzgerald, Vincent K. Maes, Paul Wilcox, Robert Hughes
Summary: Real-time monitoring of carbon fibre composites during Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) manufacturing remains a challenge for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) techniques. This study designed a directional eddy-current (EC) probe to evaluate the detectability of out-of-plane wrinkles. Experimental evaluations and finite element modeling were conducted to better understand the relationship between eddy-current density and defect detection. The findings suggest that the probe configuration with an asymmetric driver coil and differential pickup coils shows the best capability for wrinkle detection.
COMPOSITES PART B-ENGINEERING
(2024)
