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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yunfei Zhang, Changyong Cai, Fenfang Li, Shengyi Dong
Summary: Metal coordination is used to improve the macroscopic performance of materials, enhancing their flexibility, stretchability, and self-healing capacity. Incorporating Fe3+ cations into an artificial polymer with hydrogen bonding leads to improved mobility and better flexibility and stretchability. The metal and hydrogen bonding interactions allow for the absorption and dissipation of impact energy, preventing structural failure. Furthermore, the polymer displays good thermal molding properties and pressure-sensitive nature, making it effective for monitoring dynamic biological activities.
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Engineering, Environmental
Jing Xu, Xiaoyue Wang, Xinrui Zhang, Yaoming Zhang, Zenghui Yang, Song Li, Liming Tao, Qihua Wang, Tingmei Wang
Summary: In this study, a series of updated supramolecular polyurethanes were successfully synthesized by incorporating hierarchical hydrogen-bonding motifs into the polymer matrix and subsequently coordinated with Zn(2+) ions. The resulting supramolecular elastomers exhibited superior mechanical properties compared to previously reported room-temperature self-healing materials. Additionally, a bilayer polymer film with a gradient distribution was fabricated, which achieved rapid self-healing at ambient temperature.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Xing Zhou, Hao Wang, Shaonan Li, Mengyue Liu
Summary: By utilizing multiple healing systems, the mechanical and self-healing properties of polyurethane materials can be adjusted; the research demonstrates high self-healing efficiency at 70 degrees Celsius and develops a strain sensor by combining with graphene.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Batoul Hosseinzadeh, Mostafa Ahmadi
Summary: Nature offers a variety of transient interactions, which have inspired the introduction of different supramolecular assemblies in synthetic materials to achieve biomimetic functions. Metal-ligand coordination, as one of the most commonly used transient bonds, plays a crucial role in the design of robust and stimuli-responsive metallo-supramolecular polymer networks (MSPNs). However, the coordination geometry of the metal complex is often overlooked, despite significant advancements in controlling the spatial configuration of supramolecular coordination complexes (SCCs). This article classifies existing reports on the coordination geometry of MSPNs and reviews relevant self-sorting mechanisms of SCCs, highlighting the potential of coordination geometry as a new design parameter in polymeric systems.
COORDINATION CHEMISTRY REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Heng Xu, Jing Tu, Jie Ji, Li Liang, Haozhe Li, Pingyun Li, Xinze Zhang, Qiongyao Gong, Xiaode Guo
Summary: A high-strength self-healing supramolecular polyurethane with excellent mechanical properties and self-healing efficiency has been developed based on a continuous loose hard segment structure. The material exhibits strong mechanical strength due to the presence of strong soft segments and high-density loose hydrogen bond arrays. The asymmetric alicyclic loose hard segment structure allows for quick hydrogen bond recombination, enabling effective self-healing. Additionally, the material has shown promising potential as a conductive polymer matrix in the field of self-healing conductive composite materials.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Polymer Science
Yujia Hou, Hui Liu, Yan Peng, Junqi Zhang, Guangsu Huang, Qi Wu, Jinrong Wu
Summary: By introducing Cu-pyridine coordination, we have successfully fabricated a polyurethane elastomer with fast self-healing and enhanced mechanical properties. The mechanical properties of the elastomer are improved by increasing the coordination bonds and hydrogen bonds in the hard segments, while the good mobility of the soft segments is maintained. Additionally, the strong photothermal effect of Cu-pyridine coordination greatly promotes the healing speed of the elastomer.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Fen Ma, Xinrui Qiao, Wei Zuo, Yu Tao, Anyang Li, Zhipeng Luo, Yuqi Liu, Xueru Liu, Xiaoqing Wang, Wei Sun, Chuandong Jia
Summary: This study introduces a simpler strategy for the design of anionocages using monourea as the hydrogen bonding donor. Two fluorescent quadruple helicate anionocages were successfully constructed, capable of encapsulating different sized cation guests.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Emer M. Foyle, Nicholas G. White
Summary: The use of 1,2,3-triazole and triazolium motifs to construct anion templated supramolecular structures has grown rapidly over the past decade, enabling a range of complex structures to be synthesized, especially in areas such as foldamers, polymers, and interlocked systems.
CHEMISTRY-AN ASIAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Petr Motloch, Christopher A. Hunter
Summary: The study reports the self-assembly of a unique molecular container, a hybrid cage combining hydrogen bonding and metal coordination as crucial components of its topology. The hybrid cage, prepared by combining hydrogen-bonded rosette motif and palladium(II)/platinum(II) coordination to a pyridine ligand, shows a genuine dual character for the first time. The dual character is demonstrated as the two self-assembling parts selectively responding to different stimuli, leading to the disassembly of the cage.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
E. Yuyu, Zeyu Chang, Jiahao Lu, Yunshan Ju, Jianxin Jiang, Wengui Duan, Pengfei Li, Fuhou Lei, Xi Yao, Kun Wang
Summary: In this study, a biocompatible hydrogel with self-healing behavior was created by chemically modifying Gleditsia sinensis galactomannan and cellulose and constructing metal-ligand coordination using an enzyme-regulated strategy. The hydrogel demonstrated quick gelation, a violent exothermic phenomenon, and extraordinary self-healing behavior. This research provides a new perspective in the field of biomaterial applications by balancing kinetic stability and intrinsic healability through the enzyme-induced route.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
D. Callegari, S. Colombi, A. Nitti, C. Simari, I Nicotera, C. Ferrara, P. Mustarelli, D. Pasini, E. Quartarone
Summary: The research focused on enhancing the performance of nanosized black phosphorus (BP) anodes in sodium-ion batteries by utilizing a self-healing strategy based on dynamic quadruple hydrogen bonding. By developing novel polymeric blends, the SH electrode showed significantly improved capacity retention, maintaining functionality even at higher current densities thanks to better adhesion, buffering properties, and spontaneous damage reparation.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Xiao Liu, Zhihua Song, Zhiqiang Li, Huanrong Li
Summary: By utilizing the synergistic effect of metal-ligand coordination and supramolecular host-guest interactions, adhesion enhancement in luminescent hydrogels has been achieved without affecting their luminescence behavior, providing a new strategy for further applications in this area.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2021)
Article
Polymer Science
Nguyen Khai Hoang Nguyen, Huan Hoang Dang, Loc Tan Nguyen, Ly Mai Thi Nguyen, Thuy Thu Truonga, Ha Tran Nguyen, Thiet Quoc Nguyen, Chau Duc Tran, Le-Thu T. Nguyen
Summary: For the first time, hydrogen bonding complexes between poly(4-vinyl pyridine) (P4VP) and its copolymers were used as a healing concept to build supramolecular materials with self-healability. Through the synthesis of P4VP and its copolymers with stearyl acrylate and stearyl methacrylate, and the formation of complexes with 3,3'-dithiodipropionic acid (DTDP) as a crosslinker, efficient self-healing of complete cuts at room temperature was achieved.
EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Zhang, Natasha Ghezawi, Bingrui Li, Sirui Ge, Sheng Zhao, Tomonori Saito, Diana Hun, Peng-Fei Cao
Summary: This study presents a series of autonomous self-healable and highly adhesive elastomers with outstanding mechanical properties and ultrahigh adhesion force. The elastomers can self-heal autonomously with full recovery of functionalities and demonstrate resilience to water during the healing process. They also exhibit negligible sensitivity to dust on surfaces, distinguishing them from regular adhesive polymers. These high-toughness, autonomous self-healable, and ultra-adhesive elastomers open up new possibilities for applications in various fields.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Anam Saddique, Jin Chul Kim, Jinhye Bae, In Woo Cheong
Summary: This study successfully developed a polymeric nanocomposite with excellent mechanical properties and fast self-healing capability even at low temperatures. By blending silane-treated cellulose nanocrystals (SCNC) with a prepolymer, the self-healing ability of the composite was significantly improved. The modified composite materials have tunable mechanical properties and offer novel insights for preparing damage and temperature-responsive flexible and wearable devices.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2024)
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Engineering, Environmental
Xu Zhang, Jie Cao, Yibo Yang, Xiaodong Wu, Zhuo Zheng, Xinxing Zhang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2019)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yuyan Wang, Quanquan Guo, Gehong Su, Jie Cao, Jize Liu, Xinxing Zhang
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2019)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhen Lv, Jize Liu, Xin Yang, Dongyang Fan, Jie Cao, Yongyue Luo, Xinxing Zhang
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Cao, Zehang Zhou, Quancheng Song, Keyu Chen, Gehong Su, Tao Zhou, Zhuo Zheng, Canhui Lu, Xinxing Zhang
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xin Yang, Jize Liu, Dongyang Fan, Jie Cao, Xin Huang, Zhuo Zheng, Xinxing Zhang
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2020)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xiaoyan Qiu, Quanquan Guo, Yuyan Wang, Xin Huang, Jie Cao, Zhuo Zheng, Xinxing Zhang
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2020)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuting Wang, Xu Zhang, Jie Cao, Xin Huang, Xinxing Zhang
Summary: The article introduces a multifunctional electronic textile based on biological phytic acid-doped nanocomposites, which exhibit high sensing performance and environmental friendliness. This electronic textile can be widely used in human-machine interactions, environment monitoring, and flame retardance.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gehong Su, Yulin Zhang, Xueqian Zhang, Jin Feng, Jie Cao, Xinxing Zhang, Tao Zhou
Summary: Human soft tissues like skins and muscles possess unique mechanical features and functionalities, which are challenging to mimic in artificial materials. In this study, the researchers successfully developed an organohydrogel that exhibits mechanical properties and functionalities resembling human soft tissues by constructing sacrificial bonds between a soft hydrogel matrix and glycerol. The organohydrogel shows remarkable softness, toughness, tear-resistance, strength, and ultrastretchability, and also possesses a range of tissue-like functionalities. This work has potential applications in personal healthcare monitoring, anti-counterfeiting, and soft electronic skins.
CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jie Cao, Xumeng Zhang, Hongfei Cheng, Jie Qiu, Xusheng Liu, Ming Wang, Qi Liu
Summary: Reservoir computing (RC) is a brain-inspired neuromorphic computing algorithm that enables fast and energy-efficient temporal data analysis and prediction. Dynamic memristors have been proven promising for hardware implementation of RC systems due to their fast switching, low-energy consumption, nonlinear dynamics, and short-term memory behavior.
Article
Polymer Science
Weibo Kong, Yunyun Yang, Jingyi Ning, Xiaowei Fu, Yanjun Wang, Anqian Yuan, Lei Huang, Jie Cao, Jingxin Lei
Summary: A novel confined dynamic crosslinking polyurethane (CDPU) is developed in this study to improve the stability of dynamic disulfide bonds, which remains stable under single heat stimulus and can be activated under the co-stimulation of temperature and pressure.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhisheng Lv, Wenlong Li, Jiaqi Wei, Fanny Ho, Jie Cao, Xiaodong Chen
Summary: This article summarizes the recent progress in environment-adaptive electrochemical energy storage devices and discusses the challenges and perspectives brought by autonomous chemistry.
Review
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xusheng Liu, Jie Cao, Jie Qiu, Xumeng Zhang, Ming Wang, Qi Liu
Summary: With the advancement of IoT and AI technologies, there is a growing demand for flexible and stretchable electronic systems. Memristive devices with flexibility, stretchability, and in-memory processing ability show promise for data computing in such systems. This review focuses on recent progress in flexible and stretchable memristive arrays for in-memory computing, highlighting the materials used and strategies employed. The challenges and future prospects of this field are also discussed. Overall, this research aims to accelerate the development of flexible and stretchable memristive arrays for various intelligent systems.
FRONTIERS IN NANOTECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Gehong Su, Jie Cao, Xueqian Zhang, Yulin Zhang, Shuya Yin, Liyang Jia, Quanquan Guo, Xinxing Zhang, Junhua Zhang, Tao Zhou
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2020)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jize Liu, Fengyuan Zhao, Qingchuan Tao, Jie Cao, Yanmei Yu, Xinxing Zhang
MATERIALS HORIZONS
(2019)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yibo Yang, Jize Liu, Jie Cao, Zehang Zhou, Xinxing Zhang
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2019)