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Yew PYM, Chee PL, Lin Q, Owh C, Li J, Dou QQ, Loh XJ, Kai D, Zhang Y. Hydrogel for light delivery in biomedical applications. Bioact Mater 2024; 37:407-423. [PMID: 38689660 PMCID: PMC11059474 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioactmat.2024.03.031] [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: 11/22/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Traditional optical waveguides or mediums are often silica-based materials, but their applications in biomedicine and healthcare are limited due to the poor biocompatibility and unsuitable mechanical properties. In term of the applications in human body, a biocompatible hydrogel system with excellent optical transparency and mechanical flexibility could be beneficial. In this review, we explore the different designs of hydrogel-based optical waveguides derived from natural and synthetic sources. We highlighted key developments such as light emitting contact lenses, implantable optical fibres, biosensing systems, luminating and fluorescent materials. Finally, we expand further on the challenges and perspectives for hydrogel waveguides to achieve clinical applications.
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- Pek Yin Michelle Yew
- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, 627833, Singapore
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, National University of Singapore, Singapore, 117583, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, 627833, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, 60 Nanyang Drive, Singapore, 637551, Singapore
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- School of Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Shanghai University, Shanghai, 200444, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Sustainability for Chemicals, Energy and Environment (ISCE2), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 1 Pesek Road, 627833, Singapore
- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore, 138634, Singapore
- School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Nanyang Technological University, 21 Nanyang Link, Singapore, 637371, Singapore
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, City University of Hong Kong, 83 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
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Girgis M, Petruncio G, Russo P, Peyton S, Paige M, Campos D, Sanda M. Analysis of N- and O-linked site-specific glycosylation by ion mobility mass spectrometry: State of the art and future directions. Proteomics 2024; 24:e2300281. [PMID: 38171879 DOI: 10.1002/pmic.202300281] [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: 07/18/2023] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Glycosylation, the major post-translational modification of proteins, significantly increases the diversity of proteoforms. Glycans are involved in a variety of pivotal structural and functional roles of proteins, and changes in glycosylation are profoundly connected to the progression of numerous diseases. Mass spectrometry (MS) has emerged as the gold standard for glycan and glycopeptide analysis because of its high sensitivity and the wealth of fragmentation information that can be obtained. Various separation techniques have been employed to resolve glycan and glycopeptide isomers at the front end of the MS. However, differentiating structures of isobaric and isomeric glycopeptides constitutes a challenge in MS-based characterization. Many reports described the use of various ion mobility-mass spectrometry (IM-MS) techniques for glycomic analyses. Nevertheless, very few studies have focused on N- and O-linked site-specific glycopeptidomic analysis. Unlike glycomics, glycoproteomics presents a multitude of inherent challenges in microheterogeneity, which are further exacerbated by the lack of dedicated bioinformatics tools. In this review, we cover recent advances made towards the growing field of site-specific glycosylation analysis using IM-MS with a specific emphasis on the MS techniques and capabilities in resolving isomeric peptidoglycan structures. Furthermore, we discuss commonly used software that supports IM-MS data analysis of glycopeptides.
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- Michael Girgis
- Department of Bioengineering, College of Engineering & Computing, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
- Center for Molecular Engineering, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Molecular Engineering, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia, USA
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Molecular Engineering, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Molecular Engineering, George Mason University, Manassas, Virginia, USA
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, College of Science, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USA
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- Max-Planck-Institut fuer Herz- und Lungenforschung, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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- Max-Planck-Institut fuer Herz- und Lungenforschung, Bad Nauheim, Germany
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Guo Y, An X, Qian X. Hydrochromic and piezochromic dual-responsive optical film derived from poloxamer and ethyl cellulose for visual fingerprints identification. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 270:132377. [PMID: 38759412 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.132377] [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: 11/14/2023] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Developing new materials that could identify fingerprint using the naked eye and observe the level 3 microscopic details is challenging. Here, we designed a novel hydrochromic and piezochromic dual-responsive optical film, which achieved the visual transparency transition. The performances of hydrochromic and piezochromic responses from high transparency to opaque whiteness were attributed to the introduction of poloxamer. The hygroscopic swelling of the disordered micelles led to light scattering, causing the hydrochromic response. The piezochromic response may be ascribed to the microcracks in the fragments of poloxamer crystals, which changed the refractive index of light. The fascinating combination of hydrochromic and piezochromic response was effectively applied in fingerprint identification. Hydrochromic response accurately recognized sweat pores, and piezochromic response could gradually reveal the ridges and valleys according to the different color of imprinted fingerprints. The film could identify fake fingerprints based on the differences in sweat pores between fake fingerprints and living fingers. More importantly, the film could easily detected not only the clear ridges but also the detailed sweat pores using the naked eye, indicating that the film has profound research significance in fingerprint analysis and liveness fingerprint detection.
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- Yuqian Guo
- Research Division for Sustainable Papermaking & Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Biobased Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Research Division for Sustainable Papermaking & Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Biobased Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China
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- Research Division for Sustainable Papermaking & Advanced Materials, Key Laboratory of Biobased Material Science & Technology (Ministry of Education), Northeast Forestry University, Harbin 150040, China.
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Choi J, Hyun J. Hydrochromic film for dynamic information storage using cellulose nanofibers and silica nanoparticles. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 327:121663. [PMID: 38171657 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2023.121663] [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: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/03/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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A hydrochromic composite film was fabricated by incorporating silica nanoparticles (SiNPs) with cellulose nanofibers (CNFs). The CNF/SiNP composite film underwent a reversible change in transparency in response to external moisture variation. The CNFs improved the dimensional stability of the CNF/SiNP composite film and induced morphological differences in SiNP agglomerates, which control the water vapor condensation in a porous film. The condensed water in the pores reduced the difference in refractive index over the CNF/SiNP film, enhancing its transparency. The selective transparency of the composite film was challenged by printing CNF/SiNP inks at different composition ratios. The differing susceptibility of the printed patterns to moisture provided selective transparency at specific patterns, which can store dynamic information such as QR or numerical codes by simple water vapor adsorption and desorption.
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- Junsik Choi
- Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Bioresources, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Agriculture, Forestry, and Bioresources, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Department of Biosystems and Biomaterials Science and Engineering, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea; Research Institute of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Republic of Korea.
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Su X, Li K, Xie H, Chen Z, Li X, Wu W. Controllable hydrophilic/superhydrophobic patterned coatings for optical information encryption/decryption based on water-triggered opaque to translucent transition. J Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 654:764-773. [PMID: 37866048 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2023.10.093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2023] [Revised: 10/16/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023]
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Anti-counterfeiting technologies are crucial for securing the authenticity and proof of commodities, in which the optical information encryption/decryption has attracted extensive attention for its overriding advantages of visibility and convenience. Inspired by the unique transparency transformation phenomenon of Diphylleia grayi petals, a controllable hydrophilic/superhydrophobic patterned coating with water-triggered opaque to translucent transition is proposed through the construction of a superhydrophobic coating, subsequent air plasma etching under a mask, and final hydrophilic modification to introduce stable invisible patterns. The superhydrophobic region exhibits great water repellency with a water contact angle (WCA) at 157°, while the hydrophilic region quickly absorbs water with a WCA at 61°. The patterned coating presents an opaque state for the serious light scattering induced by the rough microstructure and large refractive index difference between the coating and air, while the hydrophilic patterns on the coating transform to translucent after water infiltration for the reduced roughness and close refractive indexes of the coating and water. The information revealing is rapid and reversible, and demonstrates heat and long-term stability and great reusability. The findings conceivably stand out as a new methodology to fabricate controllable superwettable coatings with optical information encryption/decryption capability for application in anti-counterfeiting.
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- Xiaojing Su
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dongguan University of Technology, Dongguan 523808, China.
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Zhao C, Liu G, Lin Y, Li X, Meng N, Wang X, Fu S, Yu J, Ding B. Diphylleia Grayi-Inspired Intelligent Temperature-Responsive Transparent Nanofiber Membranes. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:65. [PMID: 38175378 PMCID: PMC10766919 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-023-01279-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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Nanofiber membranes (NFMs) have become attractive candidates for next-generation flexible transparent materials due to their exceptional flexibility and breathability. However, improving the transmittance of NFMs is a great challenge due to the enormous reflection and incredibly poor transmission generated by the nanofiber-air interface. In this research, we report a general strategy for the preparation of flexible temperature-responsive transparent (TRT) membranes, which achieves a rapid transformation of NFMs from opaque to highly transparent under a narrow temperature window. In this process, the phase change material eicosane is coated on the surface of the polyurethane nanofibers by electrospray technology. When the temperature rises to 37 °C, eicosane rapidly completes the phase transition and establishes the light transmission path between the nanofibers, preventing light loss from reflection at the nanofiber-air interface. The resulting TRT membrane exhibits high transmittance (> 90%), and fast response (5 s). This study achieves the first TRT transition of NFMs, offering a general strategy for building highly transparent nanofiber materials, shaping the future of next-generation intelligent temperature monitoring, anti-counterfeiting measures, and other high-performance devices.
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- Cengceng Zhao
- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China.
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China.
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China
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- Shanghai Frontier Science Research Center of Advanced Textiles, College of Textiles, Donghua University, Shanghai, 201620, People's Republic of China.
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Xing Z, Jia X, Li X, Yang J, Wang S, Li Y, Shao D, Feng L, Song H. Novel Green Reversible Humidity-Responsive Hemiaminal Dynamic Covalent Network for Smart Window. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:11053-11061. [PMID: 36791287 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c21717] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Recently, smart windows have attracted widespread attention on account of their unique features, yet traditional smart windows still rely on external energy support to accomplish dynamic reversible switching, which not only confines usage but also causes waste of energy. For this purpose, we have prepared hemiaminal dynamic covalent network (HDCN) film with outstanding flexibility and strength by a simple and low-cost method, in which the modulus is 206.28 MPa and the elongation at break is 39.02%. Additionally, the transition from a transparent to an opaque state is achieved when the film is stimulated by humidity, and the dynamic transformation of the film to different phases of transparency is obtained when the film is exposed to different relative humidities (60-99%). Most importantly, HDCN film fulfills the modern green requirements and enables complete dissolution in a certain mildly acidic solution, avoiding environmental pollution when the material is discarded due to loss of function. The dynamic tunability of HDCN film demonstrates great advantages and potential in smart windows and anticounterfeiting.
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- Zhihui Xing
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Shaanxi Key Laboratory of Green Preparation and Functionalization for Inorganic Materials, Shaanxi University of Science & Technology, Xi'an 710021, P. R. China
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Guo Y, An X, Qian X. Fast Response and Visual Transparency Switching Hydrochromic Film Based on the Rational Structure of Cellulose/Poloxamer Copolymers Design for Smart Window. Macromol Rapid Commun 2023; 44:e2200831. [PMID: 36583648 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202200831] [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: 10/20/2022] [Revised: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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The authors are motivated to develop a series of hydrochromic copolymers with fast response, reversibility, repeatability, and visual transparency transition. The hydrochromic block copolymers are based on the rational ratio of hydrophilic segments of poloxamer block and hydrophobic segments of ethyl cellulose according to the preparation method of polyurethane. By tuning the ratio of hydrophilic segments or adding hygroscopic salts, the hydrochromic polymer is endowed with the ability to visualize the transparency in response to the relative humidity. Especially, the response time of the polymer is extremely shortened, up to 1 s for the optimized sample. Within the moisture stimulation, the hygroscopic swelling increases the film thickness, leading to a reversible transparency switching from a highly transparent state (82%) to an opaque white state (20.5%).
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- Yuqian Guo
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology, Northeast Forestry University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology, Northeast Forestry University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150040, China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science & Technology, Northeast Forestry University, Ministry of Education, Harbin, 150040, China
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Weng W, Chi J, Wang X, Shi K, Ye F, Zhao Y. Ellipsoidal porous patch with anisotropic cell inducing ability for inhibiting skin scar formation. ENGINEERED REGENERATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.engreg.2022.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Yang X, Duan Y, Li S, Pang H, Huang L, Fu Y, Wang T. Bio-Inspired Microwave Modulator for High-Temperature Electromagnetic Protection, Infrared Stealth and Operating Temperature Monitoring. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2021; 14:28. [PMID: 34902068 PMCID: PMC8669058 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-021-00776-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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High-temperature electromagnetic (EM) protection materials integrated of multiple EM protection mechanisms and functions are regarded as desirable candidates for solving EM interference over a wide temperature range. In this work, a novel microwave modulator is fabricated by introducing carbonyl iron particles (CIP)/resin into channels of carbonized wood (C-wood). Innovatively, the spaced arrangement of two microwave absorbents not only achieves a synergistic enhancement of magnetic and dielectric losses, but also breaks the translational invariance of EM characteristics in the horizontal direction to obtain multiple phase discontinuities in the frequency range of 8.2-18.0 GHz achieving modulation of reflected wave radiation direction. Accordingly, CIP/C-wood microwave modulator demonstrates the maximum effective bandwidth of 5.2 GHz and the maximum EM protection efficiency over 97% with a thickness of only 1.5 mm in the temperature range 298-673 K. Besides, CIP/C-wood microwave modulator shows stable and low thermal conductivities, as well as monotonic electrical conductivity-temperature characteristics, therefore it can also achieve thermal infrared stealth and working temperature monitoring in wide temperature ranges. This work provides an inspiration for the design of high-temperature EM protection materials with multiple EM protection mechanisms and functions.
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- Xuan Yang
- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116085, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116085, People's Republic of China.
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- Science and Technology On Power Beam Processes Laboratory, AVIC Manufacturing Technology Institute, Beijing, 100024, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116085, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116085, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116085, People's Republic of China
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- Key Laboratory of Solidification Control and Digital Preparation Technology (Liaoning Province), School of Materials Science and Engineering, Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, 116085, People's Republic of China.
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Xiang C, Wang W, Wang S, Liu S, Li M, Wang D. Humidity-Driven Switch in the Transparency of a Nanofiber Film for a Smart Window. J Phys Chem Lett 2021; 12:9636-9643. [PMID: 34586827 DOI: 10.1021/acs.jpclett.1c02772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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Traditional smart windows use electrical signals to transform transparency. However, this electric transmission mode greatly limits their uses. Here, we have prepared a transparent PVA-co-PE/CA composite film, which can realize the reversible transformation of transparency under the stimulation of humidity. The preparation method of the composite film included simple immersion and a thermal curing process, showing high optical transparency (96.61%) and an excellent tensile strain at break of 536.34%. Once exposed to moisture stimulation, the rapid hygroscopic swelling of the composite film led to the increase in the difference in the refractive index between the citric acid filling phase and the nanofibers, which directly led to the sharp decrease in the composite film's transparency. Moreover, the composite film can be arbitrarily attached to the surface of the transparent substrate and designed as some special visualization devices or smart windows, which have a promising future in information encryption and intelligent homes.
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- Chenxue Xiang
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Fiber and Products (Wuhan Textile University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430200, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Fiber and Products (Wuhan Textile University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430200, China
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- Key Laboratory of Textile Fiber and Products (Wuhan Textile University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430200, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China
- Key Laboratory of Textile Fiber and Products (Wuhan Textile University), Ministry of Education, Wuhan 430200, China
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Si P, Liang M, Sun M, Zhao B. Nature-inspired robust hydrochromic film for dual anticounterfeiting. iScience 2021; 24:102652. [PMID: 34159301 PMCID: PMC8193611 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2021.102652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Nature-inspired materials have been actively developed for anticounterfeiting applications. Among a variety of stimuli-responsive anticounterfeiting strategies, hydrochromic materials exhibit reversible color change in response to moisture or water and have the advantage of being easy to authenticate. However, the security level of current hydrochromic anticounterfeiting materials is not sufficient for practical applications since they only exhibit a single anticounterfeiting function, where the information switches between visible and invisible. To improve the security level and efficiency of hydrochromic anticounterfeiting materials, here we developed a robust dual hydrochromic material via the self-assembly of polyurethane (PU)-polyelectrolytes colloids with which the desired information can not only switch between visible and invisible but also transform from one pattern to another within 3 s without the need of any external instruments. The bio-inspiration, material design and demonstrated hydrochromic properties might have profound implications for using colloidal complexes to make advanced anticounterfeiting materials. Micro-structures are formed by self-assembly of polyurethane-polyelectrolyte colloids Information changes from one pattern to another within 3 s when exposed to water The hydrochromic films are mechanically robust in both dry and wet state
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- Pengxiang Si
- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, N2L 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology, Institute for Polymer Research, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, N2L 3G1, Canada
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