1
|
Chen H, Zhang X, Zhou T, Hou A, Liang J, Ma T, Xie K, Gao A. A Tunable Hydrophilic-Hydrophobic, Stimulus Responsive, and Robust Iridescent Structural Color Bionic Film with Chiral Photonic Crystal Nanointerface. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311283. [PMID: 38716925 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311283] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Revised: 04/17/2024] [Indexed: 10/01/2024]
Abstract
Bio-inspired in nature, using nanomaterials to fabricate the vivid bionic structural color and intelligent stimulus responsive interface as smart skin or optical devices are widely concerned and remain a huge challenge. Here, the bionic flexible film is designed and fabricated with chiral nanointerface and tunable hydrophilic-hydrophobic by the ultrasonic energy perturbation strategy and crosslinking of the cellulose nanocrystals (CNC). An intelligent nanointerface with adjustable hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties is constructed by the supramolecular assembly using a smart ionic liquid molecule. The bionic flexible film possessed the variable hydrophilic-hydrophobic, stimulus responsive, and robust iridescent structural color. The reflective wavelength and the helical pitch of the film can be easily modulated through the ultrasonic energy perturbation strategy. The bionic flexible film by covalent cross-linking has excellent robustness, good elasticity and flexibility. The tunable brilliant structural color of the chiral nanointerface is attributed to the surface charge change of the CNC photonic crystal, which is disturbed by ultrasonic energy perturbation. The bionic flexible film with tunable structure color has intelligent hydrophilic and hydrophobic stimulus response properties. The chiral bionic materials have potential applications in smart skin, optical devices, bionic materials, robots, anti-counterfeiting, colorful displays, and stealth materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Huanghuang Chen
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
| | - Xufang Zhang
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
| | - Tianchi Zhou
- Institute of Flexible Functional Materials, Yancheng Institute of Technology, Yancheng, 224051, P. R. China
| | - Aiqin Hou
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
| | - Jiahui Liang
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
| | - Teng Ma
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
| | - Kongliang Xie
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
| | - Aiqin Gao
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, P. R. China
- Key Laboratory of Clean Dyeing and Finishing Technology of Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, 312000, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Wang T, Wang Y, Fu Y, Chen Z, Jiang C, Ji Y, Lu Y. Angle-Multiplexed 3D Photonic Superstructures with Multi-Directional Switchable Structural Color for Information Transformation, Storage, and Encryption. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2400442. [PMID: 38757669 PMCID: PMC11267312 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202400442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
Abstract
Creating photonic crystals that can integrate and switch between multiple structural color images will greatly advance their utility in dynamic information transformation, high-capacity storage, and advanced encryption, but has proven to be highly challenging. Here, it is reported that by programmably integrating newly developed 1D quasi-periodic folding structures into a 3D photonic crystal, the generated photonic superstructure exhibits distinctive optical effects that combine independently manipulatable specular and anisotropic diffuse reflections within a versatile protein-based platform, thus creating different optical channels for structural color imaging. The polymorphic transition of the protein format allows for the facile modulation of both folding patterns and photonic lattices and, therefore, the superstructure's spectral response within each channel. The capacity to manipulate the structural assembly of the superstructure enables the programmable encoding of multiple independent patterns into a single system, which can be decoded by the simple adjustment of lighting directions. The multifunctional utility of the photonic platform is demonstrated in information processing, showcasing its ability to achieve multimode transformation of information codes, multi-code high-capacity storage, and high-level numerical information encryption. The present strategy opens new pathways for achieving multichannel transformable imaging, thereby facilitating the development of emerging information conversion, storage, and encryption media using photonic crystals.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tao Wang
- National Laboratory of Solid State MicrostructuresKey Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and ManipulationCollege of Engineering and Applied Sciencesand Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced MicrostructuresNanjing UniversityNanjing210023China
| | - Yu Wang
- National Laboratory of Solid State MicrostructuresKey Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and ManipulationCollege of Engineering and Applied Sciencesand Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced MicrostructuresNanjing UniversityNanjing210023China
| | - Yinghao Fu
- National Laboratory of Solid State MicrostructuresKey Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and ManipulationCollege of Engineering and Applied Sciencesand Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced MicrostructuresNanjing UniversityNanjing210023China
| | - Zhaoxian Chen
- National Laboratory of Solid State MicrostructuresKey Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and ManipulationCollege of Engineering and Applied Sciencesand Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced MicrostructuresNanjing UniversityNanjing210023China
| | - Chang Jiang
- National Laboratory of Solid State MicrostructuresKey Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and ManipulationCollege of Engineering and Applied Sciencesand Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced MicrostructuresNanjing UniversityNanjing210023China
| | - Yue‐E Ji
- National Laboratory of Solid State MicrostructuresKey Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and ManipulationCollege of Engineering and Applied Sciencesand Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced MicrostructuresNanjing UniversityNanjing210023China
| | - Yanqing Lu
- National Laboratory of Solid State MicrostructuresKey Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and ManipulationCollege of Engineering and Applied Sciencesand Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced MicrostructuresNanjing UniversityNanjing210023China
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Chen J, Tu M, Xu M, Gong D, Li X, Zhang C. Synthesis of Controllable Superparamagnetic Nano Fe 3O 4 Based on Reduction Method for Colloidal Clusters of Magnetically Responsive Photonic Crystals. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 14:852. [PMID: 38786808 PMCID: PMC11124453 DOI: 10.3390/nano14100852] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2024] [Revised: 05/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024]
Abstract
In this paper, we designed and investigated a reduction-based method to synthesize controllably monodisperse superparamagnetic nano Fe3O4 colloidal clusters for magnetically responsive photonic crystals. It was shown that the addition of ascorbic acid (VC) to the system could synthesize monodisperse superparamagnetic nano Fe3O4 and avoided the generation of γ-Fe2O3 impurities, while the particle size and saturation magnetization intensity of nano Fe3O4 gradually decreased with the increase of VC dosage. Nano Fe3O4 could be rapidly assembled into photonic crystal dot matrix structures under a magnetic field, demonstrating tunability to various diffraction wavelengths. The nano Fe3O4 modified by polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) and silicon coated could be stably dispersed in a variety of organic solvents and thus diffracted different wavelengths under a magnetic field. This is expected to be applied in various scenarios in the field of optical color development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jun Chen
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.C.); (M.T.); (M.X.); (D.G.)
| | - Mengdong Tu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.C.); (M.T.); (M.X.); (D.G.)
| | - Mengying Xu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.C.); (M.T.); (M.X.); (D.G.)
| | - Depeng Gong
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.C.); (M.T.); (M.X.); (D.G.)
| | - Xi Li
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Life Science, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China
| | - Chaocan Zhang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan 430070, China; (J.C.); (M.T.); (M.X.); (D.G.)
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
Hu Y, Tian Z, Ma D, Qi C, Yang D, Huang S. Smart colloidal photonic crystal sensors. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 324:103089. [PMID: 38306849 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
Abstract
Smart colloidal photonic crystals (PCs) with stimuli-responsive periodic micro/nano-structures, photonic bandgaps, and structural colors have shown unique advantages (high sensitivity, visual readout, wireless characteristics, etc.) in sensing by outputting diverse structural colors and reflection signals. In this review, smart PC sensors are summarized according to their fabrications, structures, sensing mechanisms, and applications. The fabrications of colloidal PCs are mainly by self-assembling the well-defined nanoparticles into the periodical structure (supersaturation-, polymerization-, evaporation-, shear-, interaction-, and field-induced self-assembly process). Their structures can be divided into two groups: closely packed and non-closely packed nano-structures. The sensing mechanisms can be explained by Bragg's law, including the change in the effective refractive index, lattice constant, and the order degree. The sensing applications are detailly introduced according to the analytes of the target, including solvents, vapors, humidity, mechanical force, temperature, electrical field, magnetic field, pH, ions/molecules, and so on. Finally, the corresponding challenges and the future potential prospects of artificial smart colloidal PCs in the sensing field are discussed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yang Hu
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Alternative Technologies for Fine Chemicals Process, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
| | - Ziqiang Tian
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Alternative Technologies for Fine Chemicals Process, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
| | - Dekun Ma
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Alternative Technologies for Fine Chemicals Process, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
| | - Chenze Qi
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Alternative Technologies for Fine Chemicals Process, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China
| | - Dongpeng Yang
- Zhejiang Key Laboratory of Alternative Technologies for Fine Chemicals Process, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing 312000, China.
| | - Shaoming Huang
- School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Hangzhou Institute for Advanced Study, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hangzhou 310024, China..
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Shen Y, Wang C, Liu Z, Zhang X, Su R, Wang Y, Qi W. Multicomponent structural color membrane based on soft lithography array for high-sensitive Raman detection. J Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 652:518-528. [PMID: 37607414 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.08.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
Abstract
Inspired by ordered photonic crystals and structural color materials in nature, we successfully prepared hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC) photonic films with ordered surface arrays by double-imprint soft lithography. Then we introduced another important material of the cellulose family, cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), which has liquid crystal nature and birefringent properties of the particles, into the system to realize the single-point shrinkage of the film array and the control of structural color. Through multi-component doping and concentration control, we further optimized the multi-scale structure of the materials, and obtained HPC/CNCs composite photonic films with excellent properties in color, stability and flexibility, whose elastic modulus and tensile properties are significantly higher than those of single-component. Further loading of SiO2@PDA enhances the color saturation and realizes the in-situ reduction of metal ions on the film surface. This plasma film can track a variety of substances with high sensitivity and long-term stability, showing potential application prospects in the field of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), which provides a potential possibility for chiral structures to be used in the field of biosensor detection and circularly polarized luminescence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuhe Shen
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
| | - Chaoxuan Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
| | - Zekai Liu
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
| | - Xuelin Zhang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
| | - Rongxin Su
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, PR China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China
| | - Yuefei Wang
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Key Laboratory of Polymeric Materials Design and Synthesis for Biomedical Function, Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
| | - Wei Qi
- School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China; Collaborative Innovation Center of Chemical Science and Engineering (Tianjin), Tianjin 300072, PR China; Tianjin Key Laboratory of Membrane Science and Desalination Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, PR China.
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Ma LL, Li CY, Pan JT, Ji YE, Jiang C, Zheng R, Wang ZY, Wang Y, Li BX, Lu YQ. Self-assembled liquid crystal architectures for soft matter photonics. LIGHT, SCIENCE & APPLICATIONS 2022; 11:270. [PMID: 36100592 PMCID: PMC9470592 DOI: 10.1038/s41377-022-00930-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
Abstract
Self-assembled architectures of soft matter have fascinated scientists for centuries due to their unique physical properties originated from controllable orientational and/or positional orders, and diverse optic and photonic applications. If one could know how to design, fabricate, and manipulate these optical microstructures in soft matter systems, such as liquid crystals (LCs), that would open new opportunities in both scientific research and practical applications, such as the interaction between light and soft matter, the intrinsic assembly of the topological patterns, and the multidimensional control of the light (polarization, phase, spatial distribution, propagation direction). Here, we summarize recent progresses in self-assembled optical architectures in typical thermotropic LCs and bio-based lyotropic LCs. After briefly introducing the basic definitions and properties of the materials, we present the manipulation schemes of various LC microstructures, especially the topological and topographic configurations. This work further illustrates external-stimuli-enabled dynamic controllability of self-assembled optical structures of these soft materials, and demonstrates several emerging applications. Lastly, we discuss the challenges and opportunities of these materials towards soft matter photonics, and envision future perspectives in this field.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ling-Ling Ma
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Chao-Yi Li
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Jin-Tao Pan
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Yue-E Ji
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Chang Jiang
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Ren Zheng
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Ze-Yu Wang
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China
| | - Yu Wang
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
| | - Bing-Xiang Li
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
- College of Electronic and Optical Engineering & College of Flexible Electronics (Future Technology), Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Nanjing, 210023, China.
| | - Yan-Qing Lu
- National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures, Key Laboratory of Intelligent Optical Sensing and Manipulation, College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, and Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University, Nanjing, 210023, China.
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Wang Y, Kim BJ, Guidetti G, Omenetto FG. Generation of Complex Tunable Multispectral Signatures with Reconfigurable Protein-Based, Plasmonic-Photonic Crystal Hybrid Nanostructures. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2022; 18:e2201036. [PMID: 35527342 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202201036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Structurally colored materials, which rely on the interaction between visible light and nanostructures, produce brilliant color displays through fine control of light interference, diffraction, scattering, or absorption. Rationally combining different color-selective functions into a single form offers a powerful strategy to create programmable optical functions which are otherwise difficult, if not impossible to obtain. By leveraging structural protein templates, specifically silk fibroin, nanostructured materials that combine plasmonic and photonic crystal paradigms are shown here. This confluence of function enables directional, tunable, and multiple co-located optical responses derived from the interplay between surface plasmon resonance and photonic bandgap effects. Several demonstrations are shown with programmable coloration at varying viewing sides, angle, and by solvent infiltration, opening avenues for smart displays and multi-mode information encoding applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Wang
- Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
| | - Beom Joon Kim
- Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
| | - Giulia Guidetti
- Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
| | - Fiorenzo G Omenetto
- Silklab, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, 200 Boston Avenue, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
- Department of Physics, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
- Department of Electrical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
- Laboratory for Living Devices, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Zhang Z, Wang Y, Chen Z, Xu D, Zhang D, Wang F, Zhao Y. Tailoring conductive inverse opal films with anisotropic elliptical porous patterns for nerve cell orientation. J Nanobiotechnology 2022; 20:117. [PMID: 35264196 PMCID: PMC8905848 DOI: 10.1186/s12951-022-01340-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The nervous system is critical to the operation of various organs and systems, while novel methods with designable neural induction remain to exploit. Results Here, we present a conductive inverse opal film with anisotropic elliptical porous patterns for nerve orientation induction. The films are fabricated based on polystyrene (PS) inverse opal scaffolds with periodical elliptical porous structure and poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) mixed polyacrylamide (PAAm) polymers fillers. It is demonstrated that the anisotropic elliptical surface topography allows the nerve cells to be induced into orientation connected with the stretching direction. Because of the anisotropic features of the film which can be stretched into different directions, nerve cells can be induced to grow in one or two directions, forming a neural network and promoting the connection of nerve cells. It is worth mentioning that the PEDOT:PSS-doped PAAm hydrogels endow the film with conductive properties, which makes the composite films be a suitable candidate for neurites growth and differentiation. Conclusions All these features of the conductive and anisotropic inverse opal films imply their great prospects in biomedical applications. Graphical Abstract ![]()
Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12951-022-01340-w.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zeyou Zhang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China.,State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
| | - Yu Wang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China
| | - Zhuoyue Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
| | - Dongyu Xu
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China
| | - Dagan Zhang
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
| | - Fengyuan Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China. .,Department of Dermatology, Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210009, China.
| | - Yuanjin Zhao
- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Institute of Translational Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, 210008, China. .,State Key Laboratory of Bioelectronics, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, 210096, China.
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Lai X, Ren Q, Vogelbacher F, Sha WEI, Hou X, Yao X, Song Y, Li M. Bioinspired Quasi-3D Multiplexed Anti-Counterfeit Imaging via Self-Assembled and Nanoimprinted Photonic Architectures. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2022; 34:e2107243. [PMID: 34731906 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202107243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2021] [Revised: 10/22/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
Innovative multiplexing technologies based on nano-optics for anti-counterfeiting have been proposed as overt and covert technologies to secure products and make them difficult to counterfeit. However, most of these nano-optical anti-counterfeiting materials are metasurfaces and metamaterials with complex and expensive fabrication process, often resulting in materials that are not damage tolerant. Highly efficient anti-counterfeiting technologies with easy fabrication process are targeted for intuitive and effective authentication of banknotes, secure documents, and goods packing. Here, a simple strategy exploiting self-assembling and nanoimprinting technique to fabricate a composite lattice photonic crystal architecture featuring full spatial control of light, multiplexed full-pixel imaging, and multichannel cryptography combined with customized algorithms is reported. In particular, the real-time encryption/recognition of mobile quick response codes and anti-counterfeiting labels on a postage stamp, encoded by the proposed photonic architecture, are both demonstrated. The wave optics of scattering, diffraction, and polarization process involved are also described, validated with numerical simulations and experiments. By introducing a new degree of freedom in the 3D space, the multichannel image switching exhibits unprecedented variability of encryption, providing a promising roadmap to achieve larger information capacity, better security, and higher definition for the benefit of modern anti-counterfeiting security.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xintao Lai
- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing, 100191, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Qun Ren
- School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Tianjin University, Tianjin, 300072, China
| | - Florian Vogelbacher
- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing, 100191, China
| | - Wei E I Sha
- Key Laboratory of Micro-nano Electronic Devices and Smart Systems of Zhejiang Province, College of Information Science and Electronic Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
| | - Xiaoyu Hou
- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing, 100191, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Xi Yao
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
| | - Yanlin Song
- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing, 100191, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
| | - Mingzhu Li
- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Beijing, 100191, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
- Key Laboratory of Materials Processing and Mold, Zhengzhou University, Ministry of Education, Zhengzhou, 450002, China
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Xiong H, Cai J, Zhang W, Hu J, Deng Y, Miao J, Tan Z, Li H, Cao J, Wu X. Deep learning enhanced terahertz imaging of silkworm eggs development. iScience 2021; 24:103316. [PMID: 34778731 PMCID: PMC8577140 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.103316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Revised: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 10/15/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
Abstract
Terahertz (THz) technology lays the foundation for next-generation high-speed wireless communication, nondestructive testing, food safety inspecting, and medical applications. When THz technology is integrated by artificial intelligence (AI), it is confidently expected that THz technology could be accelerated from the laboratory research stage to practical industrial applications. Employing THz video imaging, we can gain more insights into the internal morphology of silkworm egg. Deep learning algorithm combined with THz silkworm egg images, rapid recognition of the silkworm egg development stages is successfully demonstrated, with a recognition accuracy of ∼98.5%. Through the fusion of optical imaging and THz imaging, we further improve the AI recognition accuracy of silkworm egg development stages to ∼99.2%. The proposed THz imaging technology not only features the intrinsic THz imaging advantages, but also possesses AI merits of low time consuming and high recognition accuracy, which can be extended to other application scenarios.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hongting Xiong
- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Jiahua Cai
- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Weihao Zhang
- School of Cyber Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Jingsheng Hu
- College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Yuexi Deng
- College of Engineering, Peking University, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Jungang Miao
- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
| | - Zhiyong Tan
- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Solid State Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Hua Li
- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Solid State Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050 China
| | - Juncheng Cao
- Key Laboratory of Terahertz Solid State Technology, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050 China
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
| | - Xiaojun Wu
- School of Electronic and Information Engineering, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- School of Cyber Science and Technology, Beihang University, Beijing 100191, China
- Wuhan National Laboratory for Optoelectronics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430074 China
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Wang J, Pinkse PWH, Segerink LI, Eijkel JCT. Bottom-Up Assembled Photonic Crystals for Structure-Enabled Label-Free Sensing. ACS NANO 2021; 15:9299-9327. [PMID: 34028246 PMCID: PMC8291770 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.1c02495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
Abstract
Photonic crystals (PhCs) display photonic stop bands (PSBs) and at the edges of these PSBs transport light with reduced velocity, enabling the PhCs to confine and manipulate incident light with enhanced light-matter interaction. Intense research has been devoted to leveraging the optical properties of PhCs for the development of optical sensors for bioassays, diagnosis, and environmental monitoring. These applications have furthermore benefited from the inherently large surface area of PhCs, giving rise to high analyte adsorption and the wide range of options for structural variations of the PhCs leading to enhanced light-matter interaction. Here, we focus on bottom-up assembled PhCs and review the significant advances that have been made in their use as label-free sensors. We describe their potential for point-of-care devices and in the review include their structural design, constituent materials, fabrication strategy, and sensing working principles. We thereby classify them according to five sensing principles: sensing of refractive index variations, sensing by lattice spacing variations, enhanced fluorescence spectroscopy, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy, and configuration transitions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Juan Wang
- BIOS
Lab on a Chip Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Technical
Medical Centre & Max Planck Center for Complex Fluid Dynamics, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
| | - Pepijn W. H. Pinkse
- Complex
Photonic Systems Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
| | - Loes I. Segerink
- BIOS
Lab on a Chip Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Technical
Medical Centre & Max Planck Center for Complex Fluid Dynamics, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
| | - Jan C. T. Eijkel
- BIOS
Lab on a Chip Group, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, Technical
Medical Centre & Max Planck Center for Complex Fluid Dynamics, University of Twente, 7522 NB Enschede, The Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Wang Y, Li M, Chang JK, Aurelio D, Li W, Kim BJ, Kim JH, Liscidini M, Rogers JA, Omenetto FG. Light-activated shape morphing and light-tracking materials using biopolymer-based programmable photonic nanostructures. Nat Commun 2021; 12:1651. [PMID: 33712607 PMCID: PMC7955034 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-021-21764-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2020] [Accepted: 01/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
Abstract
Natural systems display sophisticated control of light-matter interactions at multiple length scales for light harvesting, manipulation, and management, through elaborate photonic architectures and responsive material formats. Here, we combine programmable photonic function with elastomeric material composites to generate optomechanical actuators that display controllable and tunable actuation as well as complex deformation in response to simple light illumination. The ability to topographically control photonic bandgaps allows programmable actuation of the elastomeric substrate in response to illumination. Complex three-dimensional configurations, programmable motion patterns, and phototropic movement where the material moves in response to the motion of a light source are presented. A “photonic sunflower” demonstrator device consisting of a light-tracking solar cell is also illustrated to demonstrate the utility of the material composite. The strategy presented here provides new opportunities for the future development of intelligent optomechanical systems that move with light on demand. Programmable optical actuation in a material provides special possibilities for applications. Here, the authors combine photonic crystals with elastomers to provide material composites with tunable deformation and actuation as a function of moving light.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Wang
- Silklab, Suite 4875, 200 Boston Avenue, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA
| | - Meng Li
- Silklab, Suite 4875, 200 Boston Avenue, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA
| | - Jan-Kai Chang
- Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
| | - Daniele Aurelio
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
| | - Wenyi Li
- Silklab, Suite 4875, 200 Boston Avenue, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA
| | - Beom Joon Kim
- Silklab, Suite 4875, 200 Boston Avenue, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA.,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA
| | - Jae Hwan Kim
- Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
| | - Marco Liscidini
- Dipartimento di Fisica, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Pavia, Italy
| | - John A Rogers
- Center for Bio-Integrated Electronics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.,Departments of Materials Science and Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Neurological Surgery, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Simpson Querrey Institute for BioNanotechnology, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA
| | - Fiorenzo G Omenetto
- Silklab, Suite 4875, 200 Boston Avenue, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA. .,Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA. .,Department of Physics, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA. .,Department of Electrical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA. .,Laboratory for Living Devices, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Zhu S, Tang Y, Lin C, Liu XY, Lin Y. Recent Advances in Patterning Natural Polymers: From Nanofabrication Techniques to Applications. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2001060. [PMID: 34927826 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202001060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
The development of a flexible and efficient strategy to precisely fabricate polymer patterns is increasingly significant for many research areas, especially for cell biology, pharmaceutical science, tissue engineering, soft photonics, and bioelectronics. Recent advances of patterning natural polymers using various nanofabrication techniques, including photolithography, electron-beam lithography, dip-pen nanolithography, inkjet printing, soft lithography, and nanoimprint lithography are discussed here. Integrating nanofabrication techniques with naturally derived macromolecules provides a feasible route for transforming these polymer materials into versatile and sophisticated devices while maintaining their intrinsic and excellent properties. Furthermore, the corresponding applications of these natural polymer patterns generated by the above techniques are elaborated. In the end, a summary of this promising research field is offered and an outlook for the future is given. It is expected that advances in precise spatial patterns of natural polymers would provide new avenues for various applications, such as tissue engineering, flexible electronics, biomedical diagnosis, and soft photonics.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shuihong Zhu
- Department of Physics, Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
| | - Yonghua Tang
- Department of Physics, Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
| | - Changxu Lin
- Department of Physics, Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
| | - Xiang Yang Liu
- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, Singapore, 117542, Singapore
| | - Youhui Lin
- Department of Physics, Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Márquez A, Santos MV, Guirado G, Moreno A, Aznar-Cervantes SD, Cenis JL, Santagneli SH, Domínguez C, Omenetto FG, Muñoz-Berbel X. Nanoporous silk films with capillary action and size-exclusion capacity for sensitive glucose determination in whole blood. LAB ON A CHIP 2021; 21:608-615. [PMID: 33404577 DOI: 10.1039/d0lc00702a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
In optical biosensing, silk fibroin (SF) appears as a promising alternative where other materials, such as paper, find limitations. Besides its excellent optical properties and unmet capacity to stabilize biomacromolecules, SF in test strips exhibits additional functions, i.e. capillary pumping activity of 1.5 mm s-1, capacity to filter blood cells thanks to its small, but tuneable, porosity and enhanced biosensing sensitivity. The bulk functionalization of SF with the enzymes glucose oxidase and peroxidase and the mediator ABTS produces colourless and transparent SF films that respond to blood glucose increasing 2.5 times the sensitivity of conventional ABTS-based assays. This enhanced sensitivity results from the formation of SF-ABTS complexes, where SF becomes part of the bioassay. Additionally, SF films triple the durability of most stable cellulose-based sensors. Although demonstrated for glucose, SF microfluidic test strips may incorporate other optical bioassays, e.g. immunoassays, with the aim of transferring them from central laboratories to the place of patient's care.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Augusto Márquez
- Instituto de Microelectrónica de Barcelona (IMB-CNM, CSIC), Bellaterra, Barcelona 08193, Spain. xavier.munoz@imb-cnm
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
15
|
Zhang L, Liu B, Yang W, Li C, Chun J, Wen R, Tao S. Laser-Induced Patterned Photonic Crystal Heterostructure for Multimetal Ion Recognition. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2021; 13:4330-4339. [PMID: 33356123 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c18500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
In this work, a new method of direct laser writing patterned photonic crystal heterostructure on a glass surface is proposed. A multi-heterostructure photonic crystal (MHPC) is predeposited on the glass surface and then the laser spot is focused on it and moves according to the set program, leading to the formation of patterned MHPC. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and finite element simulation show that the patterning is caused by the local thermal annealing of the polymer colloidal spheres through the thermal conduction effect of the substrate on the laser energy. The patterned area presents a function of the water confinement effect and can be used as a high-performance droplet analysis chip. By integrating the patterned MHPC array and seven fluorescent dyes, nine metal ions can be successfully recognized and discriminated. This approach is quite facile and fast for designing colloidal photonic crystals with controllable patterns. Moreover, it is of considerable significance for the practical application of photonic crystal heterostructure in the detection, sensing, anti-counterfeiting, and display fields.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lijing Zhang
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
| | - Bofan Liu
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
| | - Wenbo Yang
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
| | - Chong Li
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
| | - Jiang Chun
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Clean Utilization of Chemical Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
| | - Rongfu Wen
- Liaoning Key Laboratory of Clean Utilization of Chemical Resources, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
| | - Shengyang Tao
- Department of Chemistry, School of Chemical Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116024, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Wang Z, Meng F, Zhang S, Meng Y, Wu S, Tang B. Robust, Portable, and Specific Water-Response Silk Film with Noniridescent Pattern Encryption for Information Security. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:56413-56423. [PMID: 33270419 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c15859] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
In modern days, information is a key resource for accelerating the development of society, economy, and culture. Thus, information security has always been a high priority for any country, business, and department. Herein, a simple and effective strategy for preparing an independent optical device for information security is proposed by using silk fibroin materials with a quasiamorphous inverse structure. Given the reversible hydrogen bonds between silk fibroin materials and water molecules, a multicolor high-resolution pattern with a variable color can be obtained by using a simple spray coating method. Furthermore, a reversible water stimulus-response silk film with a laminated structure that consists of hidden and patterned layers and carries quick response (QR) code information is prepared. This device effectively hides (encryption) the QR code pattern in a normal environment and quickly displays the information (decryption) in water. Simultaneously, the silk film shows good mechanical strength, excellent biocompatibility, long-term structural stability, and a unique response mechanism, which make it a suitable carrier of optical information. Thus, this new preparation strategy of an optical device has a potential application value and is an important reference in the fields of information security and functional materials.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Zhenzhi Wang
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
| | - Fantao Meng
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
| | - Shufen Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
| | - Yao Meng
- Eco-Chemical Engineering Cooperative Innovation Center of Shandong, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
| | - Suli Wu
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
| | - Bingtao Tang
- State Key Laboratory of Fine Chemicals, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian 116023, P. R. China
- Eco-Chemical Engineering Cooperative Innovation Center of Shandong, Qingdao University of Science and Technology, Qingdao 266042, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Mu X, Fitzpatrick V, Kaplan DL. From Silk Spinning to 3D Printing: Polymer Manufacturing using Directed Hierarchical Molecular Assembly. Adv Healthc Mater 2020; 9:e1901552. [PMID: 32109007 PMCID: PMC7415583 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.201901552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2019] [Revised: 12/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
Abstract
Silk spinning offers an evolution-based manufacturing strategy for industrial polymer manufacturing, yet remains largely inaccessible as the manufacturing mechanisms in biological and synthetic systems, especially at the molecular level, are fundamentally different. The appealing characteristics of silk spinning include the sustainable sourcing of the protein material, the all-aqueous processing into fibers, and the unique material properties of silks in various formats. Substantial progress has been made to mimic silk spinning in artificial manufacturing processes, despite the gap between natural and artificial systems. This report emphasizes the universal spinning conditions utilized by both spiders and silkworms to generate silk fibers in nature, as a scientific and technical framework for directing molecular assembly into high-performance structures. The preparation of regenerated silk feedstocks and mimicking native spinning conditions in artificial manufacturing are discussed, as is progress and challenges in fiber spinning and 3D printing of silk-composites. Silk spinning is a biomimetic model for advanced and sustainable artificial polymer manufacturing, offering benefits in biomedical applications for tissue scaffolds and implantable devices.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Xuan Mu
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
| | - Vincent Fitzpatrick
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
| | - David L Kaplan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA, 02155, USA
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Maimouni I, Morvaridi M, Russo M, Lui G, Morozov K, Cossy J, Florescu M, Labousse M, Tabeling P. Micrometric Monodisperse Solid Foams as Complete Photonic Bandgap Materials. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2020; 12:32061-32068. [PMID: 32530594 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c04031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
Abstract
Solid foams with micrometric pores are used in different fields (filtering, 3D cell culture, etc.), but today, controlling their foam geometry at the pore level, their internal structure, and the monodispersity, along with their mechanical properties, is still a challenge. Existing attempts to create such foams suffer either from slow speed or size limitations (above 80 μm). In this work, by using a temperature-regulated microfluidic process, 3D solid foams with highly monodisperse open pores (PDI lower than 5%), with sizes ranging from 5 to 400 μm and stiffnesses spanning 2 orders of magnitude, are created for the first time. These features open the way for exciting applications, in cell culture, filtering, optics, etc. Here, the focus is set on photonics. Numerically, these foams are shown to open a 3D complete photonic bandgap, with a critical index of 2.80, thus compatible with the use of rutile TiO2. In the field of photonics, such structures represent the first physically realizable self-assembled FCC (face-centered cubic) structure that possesses this functionality.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ilham Maimouni
- Microfluidique, MEMS et Nanostructures, Institut Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, CNRS UMR 8231, ESPCI Paris and Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) Research University, Paris 75005, France
| | - Maryam Morvaridi
- Microfluidique, MEMS et Nanostructures, Institut Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, CNRS UMR 8231, ESPCI Paris and Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) Research University, Paris 75005, France
| | - Maria Russo
- Microfluidique, MEMS et Nanostructures, Institut Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, CNRS UMR 8231, ESPCI Paris and Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) Research University, Paris 75005, France
- Molecular, Macromolecular Chemistry and Materials, ESPCI Paris, PSL University, CNRS, Paris 75005, France
| | - Gianluc Lui
- Advanced Technology Institute and Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
| | - Konstantin Morozov
- Department of Chemical Engineering Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
| | - Janine Cossy
- Molecular, Macromolecular Chemistry and Materials, ESPCI Paris, PSL University, CNRS, Paris 75005, France
| | - Marian Florescu
- Advanced Technology Institute and Department of Physics, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey GU2 7XH, United Kingdom
| | - Matthieu Labousse
- Gulliver, CNRS UMR 7083, ESPCI Paris and Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) Research University, Paris 75005, France
| | - Patrick Tabeling
- Microfluidique, MEMS et Nanostructures, Institut Pierre-Gilles de Gennes, CNRS UMR 8231, ESPCI Paris and Paris Sciences et Lettres (PSL) Research University, Paris 75005, France
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Hu F, Lin N, Liu XY. Interplay between Light and Functionalized Silk Fibroin and Applications. iScience 2020; 23:101035. [PMID: 32311584 PMCID: PMC7168770 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2020.101035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Silkworm silk has been considered to be a luxurious textile for more than five thousand years. Native silk fibroin (SF) films have excellent (ca. 90%) optical transparency and exhibit fluorescence under UV light. The silk dyeing process is very important and difficult, and methods such as pigmentary coloration and structural coloration have been tested for coloring silk fabrics. To functionalize silk that exhibits fluorescence, the in vivo and in vitro assembly of functional compounds with SF and the resulting amplification of fluorescence emission are examined. Finally, we discuss the applications of SF materials in basic optical elements, light energy conversion devices, photochemical reactions, sensing, and imaging. This review is expected to provide insight into the interaction between light and silk and to inspire researchers to develop silk materials with a consideration of history, material properties, and future prospects.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fan Hu
- Institute of Advanced Materials, East China Jiaotong University, No. 808 Shuanggang East Street, Nanchang 330013, China; Research Institution for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Key Provincial Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen 361005, China
| | - Naibo Lin
- Research Institution for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Key Provincial Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Shenzhen Research Institute of Xiamen University, 422 Siming South Road, Xiamen 361005, China.
| | - X Y Liu
- Department of Physics, National University of Singapore, 2 Science Drive 3, 117542 Singapore, Singapore.
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Hong W, Yuan Z, Chen X. Structural Color Materials for Optical Anticounterfeiting. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2020; 16:e1907626. [PMID: 32187853 DOI: 10.1002/smll.201907626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 138] [Impact Index Per Article: 34.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
Abstract
The counterfeiting of goods is growing worldwide, affecting practically any marketable item ranging from consumer goods to human health. Anticounterfeiting is essential for authentication, currency, and security. Anticounterfeiting tags based on structural color materials have enjoyed worldwide and long-term commercial success due to their inexpensive production and exceptional ease of percept. However, conventional anticounterfeiting tags of holographic gratings can be readily copied or imitated. Much progress has been made recently to overcome this limitation by employing sufficient complexity and stimuli-responsive ability into the structural color materials. Moreover, traditional processing methods of structural color tags are mainly based on photolithography and nanoimprinting, while new processing methods such as the inkless printing and additive manufacturing have been developed, enabling massive scale up fabrication of novel structural color security engineering. This review presents recent breakthroughs in structural color materials, and their applications in optical encryption and anticounterfeiting are discussed in detail. Special attention is given to the unique structures for optical anticounterfeiting techniques and their optical aspects for encryption. Finally, emerging research directions and current challenges in optical encryption technologies using structural color materials is presented.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wei Hong
- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
| | - Zhongke Yuan
- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
| | - Xudong Chen
- Key Laboratory for Polymeric Composite and Functional Materials of Ministry of Education, Guangdong Engineering Technology Research Center for High-Performance Organic and Polymer Photoelectric Functional Films, School of Chemistry, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, 510275, P. R. China
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Xiong R, Luan J, Kang S, Ye C, Singamaneni S, Tsukruk VV. Biopolymeric photonic structures: design, fabrication, and emerging applications. Chem Soc Rev 2020; 49:983-1031. [PMID: 31960001 DOI: 10.1039/c8cs01007b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
Abstract
Biological photonic structures can precisely control light propagation, scattering, and emission via hierarchical structures and diverse chemistry, enabling biophotonic applications for transparency, camouflaging, protection, mimicking and signaling. Corresponding natural polymers are promising building blocks for constructing synthetic multifunctional photonic structures owing to their renewability, biocompatibility, mechanical robustness, ambient processing conditions, and diverse surface chemistry. In this review, we provide a summary of the light phenomena in biophotonic structures found in nature, the selection of corresponding biopolymers for synthetic photonic structures, the fabrication strategies for flexible photonics, and corresponding emerging photonic-related applications. We introduce various photonic structures, including multi-layered, opal, and chiral structures, as well as photonic networks in contrast to traditionally considered light absorption and structural photonics. Next, we summarize the bottom-up and top-down fabrication approaches and physical properties of organized biopolymers and highlight the advantages of biopolymers as building blocks for realizing unique bioenabled photonic structures. Furthermore, we consider the integration of synthetic optically active nanocomponents into organized hierarchical biopolymer frameworks for added optical functionalities, such as enhanced iridescence and chiral photoluminescence. Finally, we present an outlook on current trends in biophotonic materials design and fabrication, including current issues, critical needs, as well as promising emerging photonic applications.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rui Xiong
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA 30332-0245, USA.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Collapse
|
22
|
Xiong R, Yu S, Kang S, Adstedt KM, Nepal D, Bunning TJ, Tsukruk VV. Integration of Optical Surface Structures with Chiral Nanocellulose for Enhanced Chiroptical Properties. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2020; 32:e1905600. [PMID: 31773827 DOI: 10.1002/adma.201905600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2019] [Revised: 11/02/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
Abstract
The integration of chiral organization with photonic structures found in many living creatures enables unique chiral photonic structures with a combination of selective light reflection, light propagation, and circular dichroism. Inspired by these natural integrated nanostructures, hierarchical chiroptical systems that combine imprinted surface optical structures with the natural chiral organization of cellulose nanocrystals are fabricated. Different periodic photonic surface structures with rich diffraction phenomena, including various optical gratings and microlenses, are replicated into nanocellulose film surfaces over large areas. The resulting films with embedded optical elements exhibit vivid, controllable structural coloration combined with highly asymmetric broadband circular dichroism and a microfocusing capability not typically found in traditional photonic bioderived materials without compromising their mechanical strength. The strategy of imprinting surface optical structures onto chiral biomaterials facilitates a range of prospective photonic applications, including stereoscopic displays, polarization encoding, chiral polarizers, and colorimetric chiral biosensing.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rui Xiong
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0245, USA
| | - Shengtao Yu
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0245, USA
| | - Saewon Kang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0245, USA
| | - Katarina M Adstedt
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0245, USA
| | - Dhriti Nepal
- Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH, 45433, USA
| | - Timothy J Bunning
- Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, OH, 45433, USA
| | - Vladimir V Tsukruk
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 30332-0245, USA
| |
Collapse
|
23
|
Ren J, Wang Y, Yao Y, Wang Y, Fei X, Qi P, Lin S, Kaplan DL, Buehler MJ, Ling S. Biological Material Interfaces as Inspiration for Mechanical and Optical Material Designs. Chem Rev 2019; 119:12279-12336. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.9b00416] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Jing Ren
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China
| | - Yu Wang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
| | - Yuan Yao
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China
| | - Yang Wang
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China
| | - Xiang Fei
- State Key Laboratory for Modification of Chemical Fibers and Polymer Materials, International Joint Laboratory for Advanced Fiber and Low-Dimension Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
| | - Ping Qi
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China
| | - Shihui Lin
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China
| | - David L. Kaplan
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155, United States
| | - Markus J. Buehler
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, United States
| | - Shengjie Ling
- School of Physical Science and Technology, ShanghaiTech University, 393 Middle Huaxia Road, Shanghai 201210, China
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Wang Y, Kim BJ, Peng B, Li W, Wang Y, Li M, Omenetto FG. Controlling silk fibroin conformation for dynamic, responsive, multifunctional, micropatterned surfaces. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2019; 116:21361-21368. [PMID: 31591247 PMCID: PMC6815133 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1911563116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Protein micro/nanopatterning has long provided sophisticated strategies for a wide range of applications including biointerfaces, tissue engineering, optics/photonics, and bioelectronics. We present here the use of regenerated silk fibroin to explore wrinkle formation by exploiting the structure-function relation of silk. This yields a biopolymer-based reversible, multiresponsive, dynamic wrinkling system based on the protein's responsiveness to external stimuli that allows on-demand tuning of surface morphologies and properties. The polymorphic transitions of silk fibroin enable modulation of the wrinkle patterns and, consequently, the material's physical properties. The interplay between silk protein chains and external stimuli enables control over the protein film's wrinkling dynamics. Thanks to the versatility of regenerated silk fibroin as a technological substrate, a number of demonstrator devices of varying utility are shown ranging from information encoding to modulation of optical transparency and thermal regulation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu Wang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
- Silklab, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
| | - Beom Joon Kim
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
- Silklab, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
| | - Berney Peng
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
| | - Wenyi Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
- Silklab, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
| | - Yuqi Wang
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
| | - Meng Li
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
- Silklab, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
| | - Fiorenzo G Omenetto
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155;
- Silklab, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
- Department of Physics, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155
| |
Collapse
|