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Feng C, Cai L, Zhu G, Chen L, Xie X, Guo J. Nanocellulose and multi-walled carbon nanotubes reinforced polyacrylamide/sodium alginate conductive hydrogel as flexible sensor. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 677:692-703. [PMID: 39159524 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2024.08.067] [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: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 08/02/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
Abstract
Conductive hydrogels have been widely applied in human-computer interaction, tactile sensing, and sustainable green energy harvesting. Herein, a double cross-linked network composite hydrogel (MWCNTs/CNWs/PAM/SA) by constructing dual enhancers acting together with PAM/SA was constructed. By systematically optimizing the compositions, the hydrogel displayed features advantages of good mechanical adaptability, high conductivity sensitivity (GF = 5.65, 53 ms), low hysteresis (<11 %), and shape memory of water molecules and temperature. The nanocellulose crystals (CNWs) were bent and entangled with the backbone of the polyacrylamide/ sodium alginate (PAM/SA) hydrogel network, which effectively transferred the external mechanical forces to the entire physical and chemical cross-linking domains. Multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) were filled into the cross-linking network of the hydrogel to enhance the conductivity of the hydrogel effectively. Notably, hydrogels are designed as flexible tactile sensors that can accurately recognize and monitor electrical signals from different gesture movements and temperature changes. It was also assembled as a friction nanogenerator (TENG) that continuously generates a stable open circuit voltage (28 V) for self-powered small electronic devices. This research provides a new prospect for designing nanocellulose and MWCNTs reinforced conductive hydrogels via a facile method.
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- Chao Feng
- School of Chemical Engineering & Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China
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- School of Chemical Engineering & Light Industry, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
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Sun X, Yuan J, Zhu Q, Sun Y, Chen H, Liao S, Yan J, Cai J, Wei Y, Luo L. Wood Fiber-Based Triboelectric Material with High Filtration Efficiency and Antibacterial Properties and Its Respiratory Monitoring in Mask. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:33643-33651. [PMID: 39130594 PMCID: PMC11308075 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.4c01906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 06/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
Abstract
Self-powered wearable electronic products have rapidly advanced in the fields of sensing and health monitoring, presenting greater challenges for triboelectric materials. The limited surface polarity and structural defects in wood fibers restrict their potential as substitutes for petroleum-based materials. This study used bagasse fiber as the raw material and explored various methods, including functionalizing cellulose nanofibrils (CNFs) with polydopamine (PDA), in situ embedding of silver particles, filtration, and freeze-drying. These methods aimed to enhance the triboelectric output, antibacterial properties, and filtration properties of lignocellulosic materials. The Ag/PDA/CNF-based triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) demonstrated an open-circuit voltage of 211 V and a short-circuit current of 18.1 μA. An aerogel prepared by freeze-drying the Ag/PDA/CNF material, combined with a polyvinylidene fluoride nanofiber structure fabricated by electrospinning, constitutes the TENG unit. A self-powered respiratory detection mask was created using this combination, achieving a filtration efficiency of 94.23% for 0.3 μm particles and an antibacterial rate exceeding 99%. In addition, it effectively responded to respiratory frequency signals of slow breathing, normal breathing, and shortness of breath, with the output electrical signal correlating with the respiratory frequency. This study considerably contributes to advancing wood fiber-based triboelectric materials as alternatives to petroleum-derived materials in self-powered wearable electronic products for medical applications.
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- Xiaoping Sun
- Guangxi
Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control,
School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Industrial
and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi
Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control,
School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Industrial
and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi
Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control,
School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Industrial
and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi
Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control,
School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Industrial
and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi
Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control,
School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Industrial
and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi
Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control,
School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Industrial
and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi
Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control,
School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Industrial
and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi
Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control,
School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Industrial
and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi
Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control,
School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Industrial
and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi
Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control,
School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
- Industrial
and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Sherrell PC, Šutka A, Timusk M, Šutka A. Alternatives to Fluoropolymers for Motion-Based Energy Harvesting: Perspectives on Piezoelectricity, Triboelectricity, Ferroelectrets, and Flexoelectricity. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2311570. [PMID: 38483028 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202311570] [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: 12/12/2023] [Revised: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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Fluoropolymers, including polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, Teflon), polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), and fluorine kautschuk materials (FKMs, Viton) are critical polymers for applications ranging from non-stick coatings, corrosion resistant seals, semiconductor manufacturing, membranes, and energy harvesting technologies. However, the synthesis of these fluoropolymers requires the use of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) known colloquially as "forever chemicals," and as such there is a pressing need to develop alternative technologies that can serve the end-use of fluoropolymers without the environmental cost of using PFAS. Further, fluoropolymers themselves fall under the PFAS umbrella. Here, alternative mechanical-to-electrical energy harvesting polymers are reviewed and benchmarked against the leading fluoropolymer energy harvesters. These alternative technologies include nonfluoropolymer piezoelectric polymers, triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), ferroelectric elastomers, and flexoelectric polymers. A vision towards sustainable, non-fluoropolymer-based energy harvesting is provided.
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- Peter C Sherrell
- School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia
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- Institute of Surface and Materials Engineering, Riga Technical University, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia
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- Institute of Physics, University of Tartu, Tartu, 50411, Estonia
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- Institute of Surface and Materials Engineering, Riga Technical University, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia
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Wang J, Zhu S, Li J, Liu Y, Luo B, Liu T, Chi M, Zhang S, Cai C, Li X, Gao C, Zhao T, He B, Wang S, Nie S. Phase-Directed Assembly of Triboelectric Nanopaper for Self-Powered Noncontact Sensing. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7809-7818. [PMID: 38874576 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c02358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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Noncontact sensing technology serves as a pivotal medium for seamless data acquisition and intelligent perception in the era of the Internet of Things (IoT), bringing innovative interactive experiences to wearable human-machine interaction perception networks. However, the pervasive limitations of current noncontact sensing devices posed by harsh environmental conditions hinder the precision and stability of signals. In this study, the triboelectric nanopaper prepared by a phase-directed assembly strategy is presented, which possesses low charge transfer mobility (1618 cm2 V-1 s-1) and exceptional high-temperature stability. Wearable self-powered noncontact sensors constructed from triboelectric nanopaper operate stably under high temperatures (200 °C). Furthermore, a temperature warning system for workers in hazardous environments is demonstrated, capable of nonintrusively identifying harmful thermal stimuli and detecting motion status. This research not only establishes a technological foundation for accurate and stable noncontact sensing under high temperatures but also promotes the sustainable intelligent development of wearable IoT devices under extreme environments.
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- Jinlong Wang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Wang Z, Zou X, Liu T, Zhu Y, Wu D, Bai Y, Du G, Luo B, Zhang S, Chi M, Liu Y, Shao Y, Wang J, Wang S, Nie S. Directional Moisture-Wicking Triboelectric Materials Enabled by Laplace Pressure Differences. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:7125-7133. [PMID: 38808683 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.4c01962] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
Abstract
Wearable sensors are experiencing vibrant growth in the fields of health monitoring systems and human motion detection, with comfort becoming a significant research direction for wearable sensing devices. However, the weak moisture-wicking capability of sensor materials leads to liquid retention, severely restricting the comfort of the wearable sensors. This study employs a pattern-guided alignment strategy to construct microhill arrays, endowing triboelectric materials with directional moisture-wicking capability. Within 2.25 s, triboelectric materials can quickly and directionally remove the droplets, driven by the Laplace pressure differences and the wettability gradient. The directional moisture-wicking triboelectric materials exhibit excellent pressure sensing performance, enabling rapid response/recovery (29.1/37.0 ms), thereby achieving real-time online monitoring of human respiration and movement states. This work addresses the long-standing challenge of insufficient moisture-wicking driving force in flexible electronic sensing materials, holding significant implications for enhancing the comfort and application potential of electronic skin and wearable electronic devices.
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- Zhiwei Wang
- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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- Guangxi Key Laboratory of Clean Pulp & Papermaking and Pollution Control, School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning 530004, China
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Lu P, Liao X, Guo X, Cai C, Liu Y, Chi M, Du G, Wei Z, Meng X, Nie S. Gel-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Flexible Sensing: Principles, Properties, and Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:206. [PMID: 38819527 PMCID: PMC11143175 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01432-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/01/2024]
Abstract
The rapid development of the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence technologies has increased the need for wearable, portable, and self-powered flexible sensing devices. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) based on gel materials (with excellent conductivity, mechanical tunability, environmental adaptability, and biocompatibility) are considered an advanced approach for developing a new generation of flexible sensors. This review comprehensively summarizes the recent advances in gel-based TENGs for flexible sensors, covering their principles, properties, and applications. Based on the development requirements for flexible sensors, the working mechanism of gel-based TENGs and the characteristic advantages of gels are introduced. Design strategies for the performance optimization of hydrogel-, organogel-, and aerogel-based TENGs are systematically summarized. In addition, the applications of gel-based TENGs in human motion sensing, tactile sensing, health monitoring, environmental monitoring, human-machine interaction, and other related fields are summarized. Finally, the challenges of gel-based TENGs for flexible sensing are discussed, and feasible strategies are proposed to guide future research.
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- Peng Lu
- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China.
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Huang L, Luo S, Tong S, Lv Z, Wu J. The development of nanocarriers for natural products. WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS. NANOMEDICINE AND NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 16:e1967. [PMID: 38757428 DOI: 10.1002/wnan.1967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2024] [Revised: 04/01/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Natural bioactive compounds from plants exhibit substantial pharmacological potency and therapeutic value. However, the development of most plant bioactive compounds is hindered by low solubility and instability. Conventional pharmaceutical forms, such as tablets and capsules, only partially overcome these limitations, restricting their efficacy. With the recent development of nanotechnology, nanocarriers can enhance the bioavailability, stability, and precise intracellular transport of plant bioactive compounds. Researchers are increasingly integrating nanocarrier-based drug delivery systems (NDDS) into the development of natural plant compounds with significant success. Moreover, natural products benefit from nanotechnological enhancement and contribute to the innovation and optimization of nanocarriers via self-assembly, grafting modifications, and biomimetic designs. This review aims to elucidate the collaborative and reciprocal advancement achieved by integrating nanocarriers with botanical products, such as bioactive compounds, polysaccharides, proteins, and extracellular vesicles. This review underscores the salient challenges in nanomedicine, encompassing long-term safety evaluations of nanomedicine formulations, precise targeting mechanisms, biodistribution complexities, and hurdles in clinical translation. Further, this study provides new perspectives to leverage nanotechnology in promoting the development and optimization of natural plant products for nanomedical applications and guiding the progression of NDDS toward enhanced efficiency, precision, and safety. This article is categorized under: Therapeutic Approaches and Drug Discovery > Emerging Technologies Nanotechnology Approaches to Biology > Nanoscale Systems in Biology.
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- Liying Huang
- The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Disease in Prevention and Treatment, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Disease in Prevention and Treatment, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Disease in Prevention and Treatment, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Disease in Prevention and Treatment, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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- The Key Laboratory of Microcosmic Syndrome Differentiation, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Key Laboratory of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine for Chronic Disease in Prevention and Treatment, Yunnan University of Chinese Medicine, Kunming, Yunnan, China
- Yunnan Clinical Medical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Yunnan First People's Hospital, Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Park CH, Kim MP. Advanced Triboelectric Applications of Biomass-Derived Materials: A Comprehensive Review. MATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2024; 17:1964. [PMID: 38730775 PMCID: PMC11084935 DOI: 10.3390/ma17091964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2024] [Revised: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024]
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The utilization of triboelectric materials has gained considerable attention in recent years, offering a sustainable approach to energy harvesting and sensing technologies. Biomass-derived materials, owing to their abundance, renewability, and biocompatibility, offer promising avenues for enhancing the performance and versatility of triboelectric devices. This paper explores the synthesis and characterization of biomass-derived materials, their integration into triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), and their applications in energy harvesting, self-powered sensors, and environmental monitoring. This review presents an overview of the emerging field of advanced triboelectric applications that utilize the unique properties of biomass-derived materials. Additionally, it addresses the challenges and opportunities in employing biomass-derived materials for triboelectric applications, emphasizing the potential for sustainable and eco-friendly energy solutions.
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- Chan Ho Park
- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnamdaero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si 13120, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Sunchon National University, Suncheon 57922, Republic of Korea
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Du G, Shao Y, Luo B, Liu T, Zhao J, Qin Y, Wang J, Zhang S, Chi M, Gao C, Liu Y, Cai C, Wang S, Nie S. Compliant Iontronic Triboelectric Gels with Phase-Locked Structure Enabled by Competitive Hydrogen Bonding. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:170. [PMID: 38592515 PMCID: PMC11003937 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01387-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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Rapid advancements in flexible electronics technology propel soft tactile sensing devices toward high-level biointegration, even attaining tactile perception capabilities surpassing human skin. However, the inherent mechanical mismatch resulting from deficient biomimetic mechanical properties of sensing materials poses a challenge to the application of wearable tactile sensing devices in human-machine interaction. Inspired by the innate biphasic structure of human subcutaneous tissue, this study discloses a skin-compliant wearable iontronic triboelectric gel via phase separation induced by competitive hydrogen bonding. Solvent-nonsolvent interactions are used to construct competitive hydrogen bonding systems to trigger phase separation, and the resulting soft-hard alternating phase-locked structure confers the iontronic triboelectric gel with Young's modulus (6.8-281.9 kPa) and high tensile properties (880%) compatible with human skin. The abundance of reactive hydroxyl groups gives the gel excellent tribopositive and self-adhesive properties (peel strength > 70 N m-1). The self-powered tactile sensing skin based on this gel maintains favorable interface and mechanical stability with the working object, which greatly ensures the high fidelity and reliability of soft tactile sensing signals. This strategy, enabling skin-compliant design and broad dynamic tunability of the mechanical properties of sensing materials, presents a universal platform for broad applications from soft robots to wearable electronics.
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- Guoli Du
- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, People's Republic of China.
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Wang J, Liu Y, Liu T, Zhang S, Wei Z, Luo B, Cai C, Chi M, Wang S, Nie S. Dynamic Thermostable Cellulosic Triboelectric Materials from Multilevel-Non-Covalent Interactions. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2307504. [PMID: 38018269 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202307504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Revised: 10/17/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Triboelectric materials present great potential for harvesting huge amounts of dispersed energy, and converting them directly into useful electricity, a process that generates power more sustainably. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have emerged as a technology to power electronics and sensors, and it is expected to solve the problem of energy harvesting and self-powered sensing from extreme environments. In this paper, a high-temperature-resistant triboelectric material is designed based on multilevel non-covalent bonding interactions, which achieves an ultra-high surface charge density of 192 µC m-2 at high temperatures. TENGs based on the triboelectric material exhibit more than an order of magnitude higher power output (2750 mW m-2 at 200 °C) than the existing devices at high temperatures. These remarkable properties are achieved based on enthalpy-driven molecular assembly in highly unbonded states. Thus, the material maintains bond strength and ultra-high surface charge density in entropy-dominated high-temperature environments. This molecular design concept points out a promising direction for the preparation of polymers with excellent triboelectric properties.
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- Jinlong Wang
- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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Shao Y, Du G, Luo B, Liu T, Zhao J, Zhang S, Wang J, Chi M, Cai C, Liu Y, Meng X, Liu Z, Wang S, Nie S. A Tough Monolithic-Integrated Triboelectric Bioplastic Enabled by Dynamic Covalent Chemistry. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2311993. [PMID: 38183330 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202311993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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Electronic waste is a growing threat to the global environment and human health, raising particular concerns. Triboelectric devices synthesized from sustainable and degradable materials are a promising electronic alternative, but the mechanical mismatch at the interface between the polymer substrate and the electrodes remains unresolved in practical applications. This study uses the sulfhydryl silanization reaction and the chemical selectivity and site specificity of the thiol-disulfide exchange reaction in dynamic covalent chemistry to prepare a tough monolithic-integrated triboelectric bioplastic. The stress is dissipated by covalent bond adaptation to the interface interaction, which makes the polymer dielectric layer to the conductive layer have a good interface adhesion effect (220.55 kPa). The interfacial interlocking of the polymer substrate with the conductive layer gives the triboelectric bioplastic excellent tensile strength (87.4 MPa) and fracture toughness (33.3 MJ m-3). Even when subjected to a tension force of 10 000 times its weight, it still maintains a stable triboelectric output with no visible cracks. This study provides new insights into the design of reliable and environmentally friendly self-powered devices, which is significant for the development of flexible wearable electronics.
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- Yuzheng Shao
- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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- School of Light Industry and Food Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, P. R. China
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Zhang Z, Gong L, Luan R, Feng Y, Cao J, Zhang C. Tribovoltaic Effect: Origin, Interface, Characteristic, Mechanism & Application. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305460. [PMID: 38355310 PMCID: PMC11022743 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2023] [Revised: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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Tribovoltaic effect is a phenomenon of the generation of direct voltage and current by the mechanical friction on semiconductor interface, which exhibits a brand-new energy conversion mechanism by the coupling of semiconductor and triboelectrification. Here, the origin, interfaces, characteristics, mechanism, coupling effect and application of the tribovoltaic effect is summarized and reviewed. The tribovoltaic effect is first proposed in 2019, which has developed in various forms tribovoltaic nanogenerator (TVNG) including metal-semiconductor, metal-insulator-semiconductor, semiconductor-semiconductor, liquid-solid and flexible interfaces. Compared with triboelectric nanogenerator, the TVNG has the characteristics of direct-current, high current density (mA-A cm-2) and low impedance (Ω-kΩ). The two mainstream views on the tribovoltaic generation mechanism, one dominated by built-in electric fields and the other dominated by interface electric fields, have been elaborated and summarized in detail. The tribo-photovoltaic effect and tribo-thermoelectric effect are also discovered and introduced because they can easily interact with other multi-physical field effects. The TVNGs are suitable for making energy harvesting and self-powered sensing devices for micro-nano energy applications. This paper not only revisit the development of the tribovoltaic effect, but also makes prospects for mechanism research, device fabrication and integrated application, which can accelerate the evolution of smart wearable electronics and intelligent industrial components.
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- Zhi Zhang
- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro‐nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and NanosystemsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing101400P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro‐nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and NanosystemsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing101400P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro‐nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and NanosystemsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing101400P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro‐nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and NanosystemsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing101400P. R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy ResearchSchool of Physical Science and TechnologyGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro‐nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and NanosystemsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing101400P. R. China
- Institute of Intelligent Flexible MechatronicsJiangsu UniversityZhenjiang212013P. R. China
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- CAS Center for Excellence in Nanoscience, Beijing Key Laboratory of Micro‐nano Energy and Sensor, Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and NanosystemsChinese Academy of SciencesBeijing101400P. R. China
- School of Nanoscience and EngineeringUniversity of Chinese Academy of SciencesBeijing100049P. R. China
- Center on Nanoenergy ResearchSchool of Physical Science and TechnologyGuangxi UniversityNanning530004P. R. China
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Dai F, Lan K, Wang S, Chen Y, Liu H. Adsorbents prepared from epoxy-based porous materials of microcrystalline cellulose for excellent adsorption of anionic and cationic dyes. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129477. [PMID: 38232894 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/11/2024] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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It reported a porous material prepared from microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), to achieve rapid preparation of adsorbents. The porous material was characterized by several tools including 1H NMR, FTIR, XPS, and SEM. Two adsorbents were prepared and subjected to adsorption experiments. Dye adsorption experiments show that the adsorption driving is electrostatic interactions and the process is chemisorption. The maximum capacity of Microcrystalline cellulose-g-Poly (glycidyl methacrylate)-Tannins (MPT) reached 191.3 (Methylene blue), 123.7 mg g-1 (Rhodamine B), and Microcrystalline cellulose-g-Poly (glycidyl methacrylate)-Lysine (MPL) attained 425.8 (Methylene blue), 480.7 mg g-1 (Methyl orange). The results were followed the pseudo-second-order (PSO) and agreed with the Langmuir fit model. Adsorption-desorption cycling experiments further indicate that the adsorbent possesses outstanding reproducibility. At last, epoxidized bio-porous materials are positive in the preparation of dye adsorbents with critical adsorption properties.
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- Fengying Dai
- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China; Cangzhou Institute of Tiangong University, Cangzhou 061000, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Separation Membranes and Membrane Processes, National Center for International Joint Research on Separation Membranes, School of Material Science and Engineering, Tiangong University, Tianjin 300387, China
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Miao L, Zhan L, Liao S, Li Y, He T, Yin S, Wu L, Qiu H. The Recent Advances of Polymer-POSS Nanocomposites With Low Dielectric Constant. Macromol Rapid Commun 2024; 45:e2300601. [PMID: 38232689 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202300601] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
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This study provides a comprehensive overview of the preparation methods for polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) monomers and polymer/POSS nanocomposites. It focuses on the latest advancements in using POSS to design polymer nanocomposites with reduced dielectric constants. The study emphasizes exploring the potential of POSS, either alone or in combination with other materials, to decrease the dielectric constant and dielectric loss of various polymers, including polyimides, bismaleimide resins, poly(aryl ether)s, polybenzoxazines, benzocyclobutene resins, polyolefins, cyanate ester resins, and epoxy resins. In addition, the research investigates the impact of incorporating POSS on improving the thermal properties, mechanical properties, surface properties, and other aspects of these polymers. The entire study is divided into two parts, discussing systematically the role of POSS in reducing dielectric constants during the preparation of POSS composites using both physical blending and chemical synthesis methods. The goal of this research is to provide valuable strategies for designing a new generation of low dielectric constant materials suitable for large-scale integrated circuits in the semiconductor materials domain.
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- Li Miao
- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- School of engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Materials Technology of Ministry of Education, College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, 311121, P.R. China
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Li C, Bai Y, Shao J, Meng H, Li Z. Strategies to Improve the Output Performance of Triboelectric Nanogenerators. SMALL METHODS 2024:e2301682. [PMID: 38332438 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202301682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/22/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can collect and convert random mechanical energy into electric energy, with remarkable advantages including broadly available materials, straightforward preparation, and multiple applications. Over the years, researchers have made substantial advancements in the theoretical and practical aspects of TENG. Nevertheless, the pivotal challenge in realizing full applications of TENG lies in ensuring that the generated output meets the specific application requirements. Consequently, substantial research is dedicated to exploring methods and mechanisms for enhancing the output performance of TENG devices. This review aims to comprehensively examine the influencing factors and corresponding improvement strategies of the output performance based on the contact electrification mechanism and operational principles that underlie TENG technology. This review primarily delves into five key areas of improvement: materials selection, surface modification, component adjustments, structural optimization, and electrode enhancements. These aspects are crucial in tailoring TENG devices to meet the desired performance metrics for various applications.
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- Cong Li
- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Guangxi University, Nanning, Guangxi, 530004, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
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- Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 101400, China
- Center on Nanoenergy Research, School of Physical Science and Technology, Guangxi University, Nanning, 530004, China
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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He Y, Goay ACY, Yuen ACY, Mishra D, Zhou Y, Lu T, Wang D, Liu Y, Boyer C, Wang CH, Zhang J. Bulk Schottky Junctions-Based Flexible Triboelectric Nanogenerators to Power Backscatter Communications in Green 6G Networks. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2024; 11:e2305829. [PMID: 38039442 PMCID: PMC10870046 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202305829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Revised: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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This work introduces a novel method to construct Schottky junctions to boost the output performance of triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs). Perovskite barium zirconium titanate (BZT) core/metal silver shell nanoparticles are synthesized to be embedded into electrospun polyvinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene (PVDF-HFP) nanofibers before they are used as tribo-negative layers. The output power of TENGs with composite fiber mat exhibited >600% increase compared to that with neat polymer fiber mat. The best TENG achieved 1339 V in open-circuit voltage, 40 µA in short-circuit current and 47.9 W m-2 in power density. The Schottky junctions increased charge carrier density in tribo-layers, ensuring a high charge transfer rate while keeping the content of conductive fillers low, thus avoiding charge loss and improving performance. These TENGs are utilized to power radio frequency identification (RFID) tags for backscatter communication (BackCom) systems, enabling ultra-massive connectivity in the 6G wireless networks and reducing information communications technology systems' carbon footprint. Specifically, TENGs are used to provide an additional energy source to the passive tags. Results show that TENGs can boost power for BackCom and increase the communication range by 386%. This timely contribution offers a novel route for sustainable 6G applications by exploiting the expanded communication range of BackCom tags.
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- Yilin He
- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringUniversity of New South WalesBuilding J17, KensingtonSydneyNSW2052Australia
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- School of Electrical Engineering and TelecommunicationsUniversity of New South Wales330 Anzac Parade, KensingtonSydneyNSW2033Australia
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- Department of Building Environment and Energy EngineeringThe Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHung HomKowloonHong Kong SAR000China
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- School of Electrical Engineering and TelecommunicationsUniversity of New South Wales330 Anzac Parade, KensingtonSydneyNSW2033Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringUniversity of New South WalesBuilding J17, KensingtonSydneyNSW2052Australia
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- Research School of ChemistryAustralian National UniversityCollege of ScienceBuilding 137, Sullivans Creek RdActonACT2601Australia
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- School of Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of New South WalesHilmer Building, KensingtonSydneyNSW2052Australia
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- Research School of ChemistryAustralian National UniversityCollege of ScienceBuilding 137, Sullivans Creek RdActonACT2601Australia
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- School of Chemical EngineeringUniversity of New South WalesBuilding E8, KensingtonSydneyNSW2052Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringUniversity of New South WalesBuilding J17, KensingtonSydneyNSW2052Australia
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- School of Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringUniversity of New South WalesBuilding J17, KensingtonSydneyNSW2052Australia
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Mekbuntoon P, Kongpet S, Kaeochana W, Luechar P, Thongbai P, Chingsungnoen A, Chinnarat K, Kaewnisai S, Harnchana V. The Modification of Activated Carbon for the Performance Enhancement of a Natural-Rubber-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerator. Polymers (Basel) 2023; 15:4562. [PMID: 38231981 PMCID: PMC10708179 DOI: 10.3390/polym15234562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 11/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/19/2024] Open
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Increasing energy demands and growing environmental concerns regarding the consumption of fossil fuels are important motivations for the development of clean and sustainable energy sources. A triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) is a promising energy technology that harnesses mechanical energy from the ambient environment by converting it into electrical energy. In this work, the enhancement of the energy conversion performance of a natural rubber (NR)-based TENG has been proposed by using modified activated carbon (AC). The effect of surface modification techniques, including acid treatments and plasma treatment for AC material on TENG performance, are investigated. The TENG fabricated from the NR incorporated with the modified AC using N2 plasma showed superior electrical output performance, which was attributed to the modification by N2 plasma introducing changes in the surface chemistry of AC, leading to the improved dielectric property of the NR-AC composite, which contributes to the enhanced triboelectric charge density. The highest power density of 2.65 mW/m2 was obtained from the NR-AC (N2 plasma-treated) TENG. This research provides a key insight into the modification of AC for the development of TENG with high energy conversion performance that could be useful for other future applications such as PM2.5 removal or CO2 capture.
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- Pongsakorn Mekbuntoon
- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.M.); (S.K.); (W.K.); (P.L.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.M.); (S.K.); (W.K.); (P.L.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.M.); (S.K.); (W.K.); (P.L.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.M.); (S.K.); (W.K.); (P.L.); (P.T.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.M.); (S.K.); (W.K.); (P.L.); (P.T.)
- Institute of Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy (IN-RIE), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand; (A.C.); (K.C.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand; (A.C.); (K.C.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Mahasarakham University, Maha Sarakham 44150, Thailand; (A.C.); (K.C.); (S.K.)
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand; (P.M.); (S.K.); (W.K.); (P.L.); (P.T.)
- Institute of Nanomaterials Research and Innovation for Energy (IN-RIE), Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand
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Hasegawa H, Sakamoto K, Shomura K, Sano Y, Kasai K, Tanaka S, Okada-Shudo Y, Otomo A. Biomaterial-Based Biomimetic Visual Sensors: Inkjet Patterning of Bacteriorhodopsin. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:45137-45145. [PMID: 37702224 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c07540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Biomimetic visual sensors utilizing bacteriorhodopsin (bR) were fabricated by using an inkjet method. The inkjet printer facilitated the jetting of the bR suspension, allowing for the deposition of bR films. The resulting inkjet-printed bR film exhibited time-differential photocurrent response characteristics similar to those of a dip-coated bR film. By adjusting the number of printed bR film layers, the intensity of the photocurrent could be easily controlled. Moreover, the inkjet printing technique enabled unconstrained patterning, facilitating the design of various visual information processing functions, such as visual filters. In this study, we successfully fabricated two visual filters, namely, a two-dimensional Difference of Gaussian (DOG) filter and a Gabor filter. The printed DOG filter demonstrated edge detection capabilities corresponding to contour recognition in visual receptive fields. On the other hand, the printed Gabor filter proved effective in detecting objects of specific sizes as well as their motion and orientation. The integration of bR and the inkjet method holds significant potential for the widespread implementation of highly functional biomaterial-based visual sensors. These sensors have the capability to provide real-time visual information while operating in an energy-efficient manner.
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- Hiroyuki Hasegawa
- Faculty of Education, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Faculty of Education, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Faculty of Education, Shimane University, Matsue, Shimane 690-8504, Japan
- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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- Graduate School of Informatics and Engineering, The University of Electro-Communications, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan
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- Advanced ICT Research Institute, National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Kobe 651-2492, Japan
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Sepahvand S, Kargarzadeh H, Jonoobi M, Ashori A, Ismaeilimoghadam S, Varghese RT, Chirayl CJ, Azimi B, Danti S. Recent developments in nanocellulose-based aerogels as air filters: A review. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 246:125721. [PMID: 37419257 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Revised: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
Abstract
Today, one of the world's critical environmental issues is air pollution, which is the most important parameter threatening human health and the environment. Synthetic polymers are widely used in industrial air filter production; however, they are incompatible with the environment due to their secondary pollution. Using renewable materials to manufacture air filters is not only environmentally friendly but also essential. Recently, a new generation of biopolymers called cellulose nanofiber (CNF)-based hydrogels have been proposed, with three dimensional (3D) nanofiber networks and unique physical and mechanical properties. CNFs have become a hot research topic for application as air filter materials because they can compete with synthetic nanofibers due to their advantages, such as abundant, renewable, nontoxic, high specific surface area, high reactivity, flexibility, low cost, low density, and network structure formation. The main focus of the current review is the recent progress in the preparation and employment of nanocellulose materials, especially CNF-based hydrogels, to absorb PM and CO2. This study summarizes the preparation methods, modification strategies, fabrications, and further applications of CNF-based aerogels as air filters. Lastly, challenges in the fabrication of CNFs, and trends for future developments are presented.
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- Sima Sepahvand
- Department of Bio Systems, Faculty of New Technologies and Aerospace Engineering, Zirab Campus, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
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- Center of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363, Poland
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- Department of Wood and Paper Science and Technology, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran.
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- Department of Chemical Technologies, Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST), Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Wood and Paper Science and Technology, Faculty of Natural Resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran
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- Department of Chemistry, Newman College, Thodupuzha, Kerala 685584, India; School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala 686560, India
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- Department of Translational Research on New Technologies in Medicine and Surgery, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering, University of Pisa, 56122 Pisa, Italy
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Wang C, Song X, Li T, Zhu X, Yang S, Zhu J, He X, Gao J, Xu H. Biodegradable Electroactive Nanofibrous Air Filters for Long-Term Respiratory Healthcare and Self-Powered Monitoring. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:37580-37592. [PMID: 37490285 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c08490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/26/2023]
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The concept of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG)-based fibrous air filters, in which the electroactive fibers are ready to enhance the electrostatic adsorption by sustainable energy harvesting, is appealing for long-term respiratory protection and in vivo real-time monitoring. This effort discloses a self-reinforcing electroactivity strategy to confer extreme alignment and refinement of the electrospun poly(lactic acid) (PLA) nanofibers, significantly facilitating formation of electroactive phases (i.e., β-phase and highly aligned chains and dipoles) and promotion of polarization and electret properties. It endowed the PLA nanofibrous membranes (NFMs) with largely increased surface potential and filtration performance, as exemplified by efficient removal of PM0.3 and PM2.5 (90.68 and 99.82%, respectively) even at the highest airflow capacity of 85 L/min. With high electroactivity and a well-controlled morphology, the PLA NFMs exhibited superior TENG properties triggered by regular respiratory vibrations, enabling 9.21-fold increase of surface potential (-1.43 kV) and nearly 68% increase of PM0.3 capturing (94.3%) compared to those of conventional PLA membranes. The remarkable TENG mechanisms were examined to elaborately monitor the personal respiration characteristics, particularly those triggered large and rapid variations of output voltages like coughing and tachypnea. Featuring desirable biocompatibility and degradability, the self-powered PLA NFMs permit promising applications in the fabrication of ecofriendly air filters toward high-performance purification and intelligent monitoring.
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- Cunmin Wang
- School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- Shaanxi International Research Center for Soft Matter, State Key Laboratory for Mechanical Behavior of Materials, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an 710049, China
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- School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Dust Control and Occupational Protection, Xuzhou 221008, China
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- School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 272100, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Dust Control and Occupational Protection, Xuzhou 221008, China
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Ke L, Yang T, Liang C, Guan X, Li T, Jiao Y, Tang D, Huang D, Li S, Zhang S, He X, Xu H. Electroactive, Antibacterial, and Biodegradable Poly(lactic acid) Nanofibrous Air Filters for Healthcare. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37378641 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c05834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/29/2023]
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Poly(lactic acid) (PLA)-based nanofibrous membranes (NFMs) hold great potential in the field of biodegradable filters for air purification but are largely limited by the relatively low electret properties and high susceptibility to bacteria. Herein, we disclosed a facile approach to the fabrication of electroactive and antibacterial PLA NFMs impregnated with a highly dielectric photocatalyst. In particular, the microwave-assisted doping (MAD) protocol was employed to yield Zn-doped titanium dioxide (Zn-TIO), featuring the well-defined anatase phase, a uniform size of ∼65 nm, and decreased band gap (3.0 eV). The incorporation of Zn-TIO (2, 6, and 10 wt %) into PLA gave rise to a significant refinement of the electrospun nanofibers, decreasing from the highest diameter of 581 nm for pure PLA to the lowest value of 264 nm. More importantly, dramatical improvements in the dielectric constants, surface potential, and electret properties were simultaneously achieved for the composite NFMs, as exemplified by a nearly 94% increase in surface potential for 3-day-aged PLA/Zn-TIO (90/10) compared with that of pure PLA. The well regulation of morphological features and promotion of electroactivity contributed to a distinct increase in the air filtration performance, as demonstrated by 98.7% filtration of PM0.3 with the highest quality factor of 0.032 Pa-1 at the airflow velocity of 32 L/min for PLA/Zn-TIO (94/6), largely surpassing pure PLA (89.4%, 0.011 Pa-1). Benefiting from the effective generation of reactive radicals and gradual release of Zn2+ by Zn-TIO, the electroactive PLA NFMs were ready to profoundly inactivate Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis. The exceptional combination of remarkable electret properties and excellent antibacterial performance makes the PLA membrane filters promising for healthcare.
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- Lv Ke
- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- Anhui Sentai WPC Group Share Co., Ltd., Guangde 242299, China
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- Anhui Sentai WPC Group Share Co., Ltd., Guangde 242299, China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Coal-based Greenhouse Gas Control and Utilization, Carbon Neutrality Institute, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221008, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Dust Control and Occupational Protection, Xuzhou 221008, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
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- School of Safety Engineering, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Dust Control and Occupational Protection, Xuzhou 221008, China
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- School of Materials Science and Physics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou 221116, China
- Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Dust Control and Occupational Protection, Xuzhou 221008, China
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