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Fan Y, Huang X, Ji J, Zhang W, Zhang J, Hou X. Building Functional Liquid-Based Interfaces: From Mechanism to Application. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2024; 63:e202403919. [PMID: 38794786 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202403919] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
Functional liquid-based interfaces, with their inhomogeneous regions that emphasize the functionalized liquids, have attracted much interest as a versatile platform for a broad spectrum of applications, from chemical manufacturing to practical uses. These interfaces leverage the physicochemical characteristics of liquids, alongside dynamic behaviors induced by macroscopic wettability and microscopic molecular exchange balance, to allow for tailored properties within their functional structures. In this Minireview, we provide a foundational overview of these functional interfaces, based on the structural investigations and molecular mechanisms of interaction forces that directly modulate functionalities. Then, we discuss design strategies that have been employed in recent applications, and the crucial aspects that require focus. Finally, we highlight the current challenges in functional liquid-based interfaces and provide a perspective on future research directions.
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Affiliation(s)
- Yi Fan
- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Institute of Artificial Intelligence, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Research Institute for Biomimetics and Soft Matter, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory for Soft Functional Materials Research, College of Physical Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, 361005, China
- Innovation Laboratory for Sciences and Technologies of Energy Materials of Fujian Province (IKKEM), Xiamen, 361005, China
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Ji Y, Yang B, Cai F, Song T, Yu H. Steerable mass transport in a photoresponsive system for advanced anticounterfeiting. iScience 2024; 27:108790. [PMID: 38292421 PMCID: PMC10826315 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.108790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
Abstract
Numerous anticounterfeiting platforms using photoresponsive materials have been designed to improve information security, enabling applications in anticounterfeiting technology. However, fabricating sophisticated micro/nanostructures using bidirectional mass transport to achieve advanced anticounterfeiting remains challenging. Here, we propose one strategy to achieve steerable mass transport in a photoresponsive system with the assistance of solvent vapor at room temperature. Upon optimizing the host-guest ratio and the width of photoisomerized areas, wettability gradient is acquired just photo-patterning once, then bidirectional mass transport is realized due to the competition of mass transport induced by surface energy gradient of the material itself and flow of the solvent on the film surface with wettability gradient. Taking advantage of the interaction between solvent and film surface with wettability gradient, this bidirectional polymer flow has been successfully applied in multi-mode anticounterfeiting. This work paves a promising avenue toward high-level information storage in soft materials, demonstrating the potential applications in anticounterfeiting.
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- Yufan Ji
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Li X, Chen L, Yu G, Song L, Weng D, Ma Y, Wang J. Rapid Fabrication of High-Resolution Flexible Electronics via Nanoparticle Self-Assembly and Transfer Printing. NANO LETTERS 2024; 24:1332-1340. [PMID: 38232321 DOI: 10.1021/acs.nanolett.3c04316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2024]
Abstract
Printed electronic technology serves as a key component in flexible electronics and wearable devices, yet achieving compatibility with both high resolution and high efficiency remains a significant challenge. Here, we propose a rapid fabrication method of high-resolution nanoparticle microelectronics via self-assembly and transfer printing. The tension gradient-electrostatic attraction composite-induced nanoparticle self-assembly strategy is constructed, which can significantly enhance the self-assembly efficiency, stability, and coverage by leveraging the meniscus Marangoni effect and the electric double-layer effect. The close-packed nanoparticle self-assembly layer can be rapidly formed on microstructure surfaces over a large area. Inspired by ink printing, a transfer printing strategy is further proposed to transform the self-assembly layer into conformal micropatterns. Large-area, high-resolution (2 μm), and ultrathin (1 μm) nanoparticle microelectronics can be stably fabricated, yielding a significant improvement over fluid printing methods. The unique deformability, recoverability, and scalability of nanoparticle microelectronics are revealed, providing promising opportunities for various academic and real applications.
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- Xuan Li
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China
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Gao J, Sun D, Li Z, Zhang Z, Qu Z, Yun Y, Min F, Lv W, Guo M, Ye Y, Yang Z, Qiao Y, Song Y. Orientation-Controlled Ultralong Assembly of Janus Particles Induced by Bubble-Driven Instant Quasi-1D Interfaces. J Am Chem Soc 2023; 145:2404-2413. [PMID: 36656650 DOI: 10.1021/jacs.2c11429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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Constructing precisely oriented assemblies and exploring their orientation-dependent properties remain a challenge for Janus nanoparticles (JNPs) due to their asymmetric characteristics. Herein, we propose a bubble-driven instant quasi-1D interfacial strategy for the oriented assembly of JNP chains in a highly controllable manner. It is found that the rapid formation of templated bubbles can promote the interfacial orientation of JNPs kinetically, while the confined quasi-1D interface in the curved liquid bridge can constrain the disordered rotation of the particles, yielding well-oriented JNP chains in a long range. During the evaporation process, the interfacial orientation of the JNPs can be transferred to the assembled chains. By regulating the amphiphilicity of the JNPs, both heteraxial and coaxial JNP assemblies are obtained, which show different polarization dependences on light scattering, and the related colorimetric logic behaviors are demonstrated. This work demonstrates the great potential of patterned interfacial assembly with a manageable orientation and shows the broad prospect of asymmetric JNP assembly in constructing novel optoelectronic devices.
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- Jie Gao
- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Centre for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing100084, P. R. China
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- State Key Laboratory of Trauma, Burn and Combined Injury, Institute of Burn Research, Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University (Third Military Medical University), Chongqing400038, China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Centre for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Centre for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Centre for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Centre for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Centre for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Centre for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing100084, P. R. China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Tsinghua University, Beijing100084, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Centre for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P. R. China
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- Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences, Key Laboratory of Green Printing, CAS Research/Education Centre for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100190, P. R. China.,School of Chemical Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing100049, P. R. China
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Zhang Q, Wang X, Kuang G, Yu Y, Zhao Y. Photopolymerized 3D Printing Scaffolds with Pt(IV) Prodrug Initiator for Postsurgical Tumor Treatment. RESEARCH (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 2022; 2022:9784510. [PMID: 36111316 PMCID: PMC9448443 DOI: 10.34133/2022/9784510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
Abstract
Biomedical scaffolds have shown great success in postsurgical tumor treatment; their current efforts are focusing on eradicating residual tumor cells and circulating tumor cells and simultaneously repairing postoperative tissue defects. Herein, we report a novel photopolymerized 3D scaffold with Pt(IV) prodrug initiator to achieve the desired features for tumor comprehensive therapy. The Pt-GelMA scaffold was fabricated from the microfluidic 3D printing of methacrylate gelatin (GelMA) bioinks through a Pt(IV)-induced photocrosslinked process without any other additional photoinitiator and chemotherapeutic drug. Thus, the resultant scaffold displayed efficient cell killing ability against breast cancer cells in vitro and significantly inhibited the local tumor growth and distant metastases on an orthotopic postoperative breast cancer model in vivo. Besides, benefiting from their ordered porous structures and favorable biocompatibility, the scaffolds supported the cell attachment, spreading, and proliferation of normal cells in vitro; could facilitate the nutrient transportation; and induced new tissue ingrowth for repairing tissue defects caused by surgery. These properties indicate that such 3D printing scaffold is a promising candidate for efficient postoperative tumor treatment in the practical application.
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- Qingfei Zhang
- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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- Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, School of Biological Science and Medical Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing 210096, China
- Oujiang Laboratory (Zhejiang Lab for Regenerative Medicine, Vision and Brain Health), Wenzhou Institute, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Wenzhou 325001, China
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Shao R, Meng X, Shi Z, Zhong J, Cai Z, Hu J, Wang X, Chen G, Gao S, Song Y, Ye C. Marangoni Flow Manipulated Concentric Assembly of Cellulose Nanocrystals. SMALL METHODS 2021; 5:e2100690. [PMID: 34927964 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202100690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Tunable assembly of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) is important for a variety of emerging applications in optics, sensing, and security. Most exploited assembly and optical property of CNCs are cholesteric assembly and corresponding circular dichroism. However, it still remains challenge to obtain homogenous and high-resolution cholesteric assembly. Distinct assembly and optical property of CNCs are highly demanded for advanced photonic materials with novel functions. Herein, a facile and programmable approach for assembling CNCs into a novel concentric alignment using capillary flow and Marangoni effect, which is in strike contrast to conventional cholesteric assembly, is demonstrated. The concentric assembly, as quantitatively evidenced by polarized synchrotron radiation Fourier transform infrared imaging, demonstrates Maltese cross optical pattern with good uniformity and high resolution. Furthermore, this Maltese cross can be readily regulated to "on/off" states by temperature. By combining with 3D inkjet technology, a functional binary system composed of "on"/"off" CNCs optical patterns with high spatial resolution, fast printing speed, good repeatability, and precisely controllable optical property is established for information encryption and decryption. This concentric assembly of CNCs and corresponding tunable optical property emerge as a promising candidate for information security, anticounterfeiting technology, and advanced optics.
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- Rongrong Shao
- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- National Facility for Protein Science in Shanghai, Shanghai Advanced Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Information Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- School of Information Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green Printing, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, China
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- School of Physical Science and Technology, Shanghai Tech University, Shanghai, 201210, China
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Cai P, Wang C, Gao H, Chen X. Mechanomaterials: A Rational Deployment of Forces and Geometries in Programming Functional Materials. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2021; 33:e2007977. [PMID: 34197013 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202007977] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
Abstract
The knowledge of mechanics of materials has been extensively implemented in developing functional materials, giving rise to recent advances in soft actuators, flexible electronics, mechanical metamaterials, tunable mechanochromics, regenerative mechanomedicine, etc. While conventional mechanics of materials offers passive access to mechanical properties of materials in existing forms, a paradigm shift is emerging toward proactive programming of materials' functionality by leveraging the force-geometry-property relationships. Here, such a rising field is coined as "mechanomaterials". To profile the concept, the design principles in this field at four scales is first outlined, namely the atomic scale, the molecular scale, the manipulation of nanoscale materials, and the microscale design of structural materials. A variety of techniques have been recruited to deliver the multiscale programming of functional mechanomaterials, such as strain engineering, capillary assembly, topological interlocking, kirigami, origami, to name a few. Engineering optical and biological functionalities have also been achieved by implementing the fundamentals of mechanochemistry and mechanobiology. Nonetheless, the field of mechanomaterials is still in its infancy, with many open challenges and opportunities that need to be addressed. The authors hope this review can serve as a modest spur to attract more researchers to further advance this field.
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- Pingqiang Cai
- Innovative Center for Flexible Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Center for Flexible Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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- Innovative Center for Flexible Devices, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore, 639798, Singapore
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