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Gao H, Zhao F, Liu J, Meng Z, Han Z, Liu Y. What Exactly Can Bionic Strategies Achieve for Flexible Sensors? ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024. [PMID: 39031068 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c06905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/22/2024]
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Flexible sensors have attracted great attention in the field of wearable electronic devices due to their deformability, lightness, and versatility. However, property improvement remains a key challenge. Fortunately, natural organisms exhibit many unique response mechanisms to various stimuli, and the corresponding structures and compositions provide advanced design ideas for the development of flexible sensors. Therefore, this Review highlights recent advances in sensing performance and functional characteristics of flexible sensors from the perspective of bionics for the first time. First, the "twins" of bionics and flexible sensors are introduced. Second, the enhancements in electrical and mechanical performance through bionic strategies are summarized according to the prototypes of humans, plants, and animals. Third, the functional characteristics of bionic strategies for flexible sensors are discussed in detail, including self-healing, color-changing, tangential force, strain redistribution, and interfacial resistance. Finally, we summarize the challenges and development trends of bioinspired flexible sensors. This Review aims to deepen the understanding of bionic strategies and provide innovative ideas and references for the design and manufacture of next-generation flexible sensors.
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- Hanpeng Gao
- School of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei 066004, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei 066004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin130022, P. R. China
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- School of Electrical Engineering, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, Hebei 066004, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin130022, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bionic Engineering (Ministry of Education), Jilin University, Changchun, Jilin130022, P. R. China
- Institute of Structured and Architected Materials, Liaoning Academy of Materials, Shenyang, Liaoning 110167, China
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Jeong Y, Patel R, Patel M. Biopolymer-Based Biomimetic Aerogel for Biomedical Applications. Biomimetics (Basel) 2024; 9:397. [PMID: 39056838 PMCID: PMC11274548 DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics9070397] [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: 05/29/2024] [Revised: 06/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/28/2024] [Indexed: 07/28/2024] Open
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Aerogels are lightweight and highly porous materials that have been found to have great potential in biomedical research because of some of their unique properties, such as their high surface area, tunable porosity, and biocompatibility. Researchers have been exploring ways to use aerogels to create biomimetic scaffolds inspired by natural extracellular matrices (ECMs) for various biomedical applications. Aerogel scaffolds can serve as three-dimensional (3D) templates for cell growth and tissue regeneration, promoting wound healing and tissue repair. Additionally, aerogel-based scaffolds have great potential in controlled drug delivery systems, where their high surface area and porosity enable the efficient loading and release of therapeutic agents. In this review, we discuss biopolymer-based biomimetic aerogel scaffolds for tissue engineering, drug delivery, and biosensors. Finally, we also discuss the potential directions in the development of aerogel-based biomimetic scaffolds.
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- Yuhan Jeong
- Bio-Convergence, Integrated Science and Engineering Division (ISED), Underwood International College, Yonsei University, 85 Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsugu, Incheon 21938, Republic of Korea
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- Energy & Environmental Science and Engineering (EESE), Integrated Science and Engineering Division (ISED), Underwood International College, Yonsei University, 85 Songdogwahak-ro, Yeonsugu, Incheon 21938, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Chemistry and Nanoscience, Ewha Womans University, 52 Ewhayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03760, Republic of Korea
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Shrestha S, Barvenik KJ, Chen T, Yang H, Li Y, Kesavan MM, Little JM, Whitley HC, Teng Z, Luo Y, Tubaldi E, Chen PY. Machine intelligence accelerated design of conductive MXene aerogels with programmable properties. Nat Commun 2024; 15:4685. [PMID: 38824129 PMCID: PMC11144242 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-49011-8] [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: 09/23/2023] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024] Open
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Designing ultralight conductive aerogels with tailored electrical and mechanical properties is critical for various applications. Conventional approaches rely on iterative, time-consuming experiments across a vast parameter space. Herein, an integrated workflow is developed to combine collaborative robotics with machine learning to accelerate the design of conductive aerogels with programmable properties. An automated pipetting robot is operated to prepare 264 mixtures of Ti3C2Tx MXene, cellulose, gelatin, and glutaraldehyde at different ratios/loadings. After freeze-drying, the aerogels' structural integrity is evaluated to train a support vector machine classifier. Through 8 active learning cycles with data augmentation, 162 unique conductive aerogels are fabricated/characterized via robotics-automated platforms, enabling the construction of an artificial neural network prediction model. The prediction model conducts two-way design tasks: (1) predicting the aerogels' physicochemical properties from fabrication parameters and (2) automating the inverse design of aerogels for specific property requirements. The combined use of model interpretation and finite element simulations validates a pronounced correlation between aerogel density and compressive strength. The model-suggested aerogels with high conductivity, customized strength, and pressure insensitivity allow for compression-stable Joule heating for wearable thermal management.
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- Snehi Shrestha
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA
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- US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Food Quality Laboratory and Environment Microbial Food Safety Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, MD, 20725, USA
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- US Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Food Quality Laboratory and Environment Microbial Food Safety Laboratory, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, Beltsville, MD, 20725, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
- Maryland Robotics Center, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
- Maryland Robotics Center, College Park, MD, 20742, USA.
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Wu J, Ai W, Long Y, Song K. MXene-Based Soft Humidity-Driven Actuator with High Sensitivity and Fast Response. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:27650-27656. [PMID: 38747462 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c04111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
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Soft actuators possessing notable mechanical deformations, high sensitivity, and fast response speed play a crucial role in various applications, such as artificial muscles, soft robots, and intelligent devices. In this study, a smart humidity-driven actuator was successfully fabricated by utilizing MXene/cellulose nanofiber (CNF)/LiCl (MCL) through vacuum-assisted filtration with fast response speed and high sensitivity. Utilizing the excellent humidity responsiveness of MXene/CNF and the robust hygroscopicity of LiCl, the synergistic effect of these materials enhances the hygroscopic properties and response speed of the actuator. The MCL actuator demonstrates excellent actuation performance, fast deformation, and reliable cyclic stability. To illustrate the extensive potential of the soft actuator, a range of applications, from bionic devices to soft grippers and crawling actuators, are showcased. Remarkably, the crawling actuator demonstrates sustained crawling motion without necessitating a humidity switch, relying on the humidity gradient from water droplets, and exhibits spontaneous directional motions within a certain range, which makes it a promising prospect in the field of soft robotics.
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- Jiaxin Wu
- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, CAS, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, CAS, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, CAS, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- Binzhou Institute of Technology, Weiqiao-UCAS Science and Technology Park, Binzhou City 256606, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-inspired Materials and Interfacial Science, Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, CAS, Beijing 100190, P. R. China
- School of Future Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
- Binzhou Institute of Technology, Weiqiao-UCAS Science and Technology Park, Binzhou City 256606, Shandong Province, P. R. China
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Yu HP, Zhu YJ. Guidelines derived from biomineralized tissues for design and construction of high-performance biomimetic materials: from weak to strong. Chem Soc Rev 2024; 53:4490-4606. [PMID: 38502087 DOI: 10.1039/d2cs00513a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/20/2024]
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Living organisms in nature have undergone continuous evolution over billions of years, resulting in the formation of high-performance fracture-resistant biomineralized tissues such as bones and teeth to fulfill mechanical and biological functions, despite the fact that most inorganic biominerals that constitute biomineralized tissues are weak and brittle. During the long-period evolution process, nature has evolved a number of highly effective and smart strategies to design chemical compositions and structures of biomineralized tissues to enable superior properties and to adapt to surrounding environments. Most biomineralized tissues have hierarchically ordered structures consisting of very small building blocks on the nanometer scale (nanoparticles, nanofibers or nanoflakes) to reduce the inherent weaknesses and brittleness of corresponding inorganic biominerals, to prevent crack initiation and propagation, and to allow high defect tolerance. The bioinspired principles derived from biomineralized tissues are indispensable for designing and constructing high-performance biomimetic materials. In recent years, a large number of high-performance biomimetic materials have been prepared based on these bioinspired principles with a large volume of literature covering this topic. Therefore, a timely and comprehensive review on this hot topic is highly important and contributes to the future development of this rapidly evolving research field. This review article aims to be comprehensive, authoritative, and critical with wide general interest to the science community, summarizing recent advances in revealing the formation processes, composition, and structures of biomineralized tissues, providing in-depth insights into guidelines derived from biomineralized tissues for the design and construction of high-performance biomimetic materials, and discussing recent progress, current research trends, key problems, future main research directions and challenges, and future perspectives in this exciting and rapidly evolving research field.
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- Han-Ping Yu
- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P. R. China.
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- State Key Laboratory of High Performance Ceramics and Superfine Microstructure, Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Shanghai 200050, P. R. China.
- Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, P. R. China
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Li M, Dai X, Wang M, Bai H. Bioinspired Macroporous Materials of MXene Nanosheets: Ice-Templated Assembly and Multifunctional Applications. SMALL METHODS 2024; 8:e2300213. [PMID: 37381683 DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202300213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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Biological macroporous materials, such as stems of the plants and bone of the animals, possess outstanding properties for powerful guarantee of creatures' survival through the well-aligned architecture constructed from limited components. Transition metal carbides or nitrides (MXenes), as novel 2D assemblies, have attracted numerous attentions in various applications due to their unique properties. Therefore, mimicking the bioinspired architecture with MXenes will boost the development of human-made materials with unparalleled properties. Freeze casting has been widely applied to fabricate bioinspired MXene-based materials and achieve the assembly of MXene nanosheets into 3D forms. This process solves the inherent restacking problems of MXenes, simultaneously preserving the unique properties of MXenes with a physical process. Here, the ice-templated assembly of MXene in terms of the freezing processes and their potential mechanisms is summarized. In addition, applications of MXene-based materials in electromagnetic interference shielding and absorption, energy storage and conversion, as well as piezoresistive pressure sensors are also reviewed. Finally, the current challenges and bottlenecks of ice-templated assembly of MXene are further discussed to guide the development of bioinspired MXene-based materials.
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- Meng Li
- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou, 324000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, China
- Institute of Zhejiang University-Quzhou, Quzhou, 324000, China
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Das P, Marvi PK, Ganguly S, Tang XS, Wang B, Srinivasan S, Rajabzadeh AR, Rosenkranz A. MXene-Based Elastomer Mimetic Stretchable Sensors: Design, Properties, and Applications. NANO-MICRO LETTERS 2024; 16:135. [PMID: 38411801 PMCID: PMC10899156 DOI: 10.1007/s40820-024-01349-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Flexible sensors based on MXene-polymer composites are highly prospective for next-generation wearable electronics used in human-machine interfaces. One of the motivating factors behind the progress of flexible sensors is the steady arrival of new conductive materials. MXenes, a new family of 2D nanomaterials, have been drawing attention since the last decade due to their high electronic conductivity, processability, mechanical robustness and chemical tunability. In this review, we encompass the fabrication of MXene-based polymeric nanocomposites, their structure-property relationship, and applications in the flexible sensor domain. Moreover, our discussion is not only limited to sensor design, their mechanism, and various modes of sensing platform, but also their future perspective and market throughout the world. With our article, we intend to fortify the bond between flexible matrices and MXenes thus promoting the swift advancement of flexible MXene-sensors for wearable technologies.
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- Poushali Das
- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave West, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR), 17W Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Chemistry and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN), University of Waterloo, 200 University Ave West, Waterloo, ON, Canada
- Centre for Eye and Vision Research (CEVR), 17W Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, Hong Kong, People's Republic of China
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- Chair of Functional Materials, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada.
- W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7, Canada.
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada.
- W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L7, Canada.
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- Department for Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Materials, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile.
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Obeid E, Younes K. Uncovering Key Factors in Graphene Aerogel-Based Electrocatalysts for Sustainable Hydrogen Production: An Unsupervised Machine Learning Approach. Gels 2024; 10:57. [PMID: 38247780 PMCID: PMC10815819 DOI: 10.3390/gels10010057] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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The application of principal component analysis (PCA) as an unsupervised learning method has been used in uncovering correlations among diverse features of aerogel-based electrocatalysts. This analytical approach facilitates a comprehensive exploration of catalytic activity, revealing intricate relationships with various physical and electrochemical properties. The first two principal components (PCs), collectively capturing nearly 70% of the total variance, attested the reliability and efficacy of PCA in unveiling meaningful patterns. This study challenges the conventional understanding that a material's reactivity is solely dictated by the quantity of catalyst loaded. Instead, it unveils a complex perspective, highlighting that reactivity is intricately influenced by the material's overall design and structure. The PCA bi-plot uncovers correlations between pH and Tafel slope, suggesting an interdependence between these variables and providing valuable insights into the complex interactions among physical and electrochemical properties. Tafel slope stands to be positively correlated with PC1 and PC2, showing an evident positive correlation with the pH. These findings showed that the pH can have a positive correlation with the Tafel slope, however, it does not necessarily reflect a direct positive correlation with the overpotential. The impact of pH on current density (j)and Tafel slope underscores the importance of adjusting pH to lower overpotential effectively, enhancing catalytic activity. Surface area (from 30 to 533 m2 g-1) emerges as a key physical property, inclusively inverse correlation with overpotential, indicating its direct role in lowering overpotential and increasing catalytic activity. The introduction of PC3, in conjunction with PC1, enriches the analysis by revealing consistent trends despite a slightly lower variance (60%). This reinforces the robustness of PCA in delineating distinct characteristics of graphene aerogels, affirming their potential implications in diverse electrocatalytic applications. In summary, PCA proves to be a valuable tool for unraveling complex relationships within aerogel-based electrocatalysts, extending insights beyond catalytic sites to emphasize the broader spectrum of material properties. This approach enhances comprehension of dataset intricacies and holds promise for guiding the development of more effective and versatile electrocatalytic materials.
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- Emil Obeid
- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait
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- College of Engineering and Technology, American University of the Middle East, Egaila 54200, Kuwait
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Le Ferrand H, Goh BT, Teoh SH. Nacre-like ceramic composites: Properties, functions and fabrication in the context of dental restorations. Acta Biomater 2024; 173:66-79. [PMID: 38016510 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.11.036] [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: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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Dental restorations are in increasing demand, yet their success rate strongly decreases after 5-10 years post-implantation, attributed in part to mismatching properties with the surrounding buccal environment that causes failures and wear. Among current research to address this issue, biomimetic approaches are promising. Nacre-like ceramic composites are particularly interesting because they combine multiple antagonistic properties making them more resistant to failure in harsh environment than other materials. With the rapid progress in 3D printing producing nacre-like structures has open up new opportunities not yet realised. In this paper, nacre-like composites of various compositions are reviewed in the context of hypothetical biomimetic dental restorations. Their structural, functional and biological properties are compared with those of dentin, enamel, and bone to determine which composition would be the most suitable for each of the 3 mineralized regions found in teeth. The role of complex microstructures and mineral orientations are discussed as well as 3D printing methods that allow the design and fabrication of such complex architectures. Finally, usage of these processes and anticipated prospects for next generation biomimetic dental replacements are discussed to suggest future research directions in this area. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: With the current ageing population, dental health is a major issue and current dental restorations still have shortcomings. For the next generation of dental restorations, more biomimetic approaches would be desirable to increase their durability. Among current materials, nacre-like ceramic composites are interesting because they can approach the various structural properties found in the different parts of our teeth. Furthermore, it is also possible to embed self-sensing functionalities to enable monitoring of oral health. Finally, new recent 3D printing technologies now permit the fabrication of complex shapes with local compositions and local microstructures. With this current status of the research, we anticipate new dental restorations designs and highlight the remaining gaps and issues to address.
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- Hortense Le Ferrand
- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Nanyang Technological University, 639798 Singapore; Singapore 3D Printing Centre, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Nanyang Technological University, 639798 Singapore.
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- National Dental Research Institute Singapore (NDRIS), National Dental Centre Singapore, 5 Second Hospital Avenue, 168938, Singapore
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- Centre for Advanced Medical Engineering, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Hunan University, China
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Ding Z, Klein T, Barner-Kowollik C, Mirkhalaf M. Multifunctional nacre-like materials. MATERIALS HORIZONS 2023; 10:5371-5390. [PMID: 37882614 DOI: 10.1039/d3mh01015e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Nacre, the iridescent inner layer of seashells, displays an exceptional combination of strength and toughness due to its 'brick-wall' architecture. Significant research has been devoted to replicating nacre's architecture and its associated deformation and failure mechanisms. Using the resulting materials in applications necessitates adding functionalities such as self-healing, force sensing, bioactivity, heat conductivity and resistance, transparency, and electromagnetic interference shielding. Herein, progress in the fabrication, mechanics, and multi-functionality of nacre-like materials, particularly over the past three years is systematically and critically reviewed. The fabrication techniques reviewed include 3D printing, freeze-casting, mixing/coating-assembling, and laser engraving. The mechanical properties of the resulting materials are discussed in comparison with their constituents and previously developed nacre mimics. Subsequently, the progress in incorporating multifunctionalities and the resulting physical, chemical, and biological properties are evaluated. We finally provide suggestions based on 3D/4D printing, advanced modelling techniques, and machine elements to make reprogrammable nacre-like components with complex shapes and small building blocks, tackling some of the main challenges in the science and translation of these materials.
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- Zizhen Ding
- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 4059 Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 4059 Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- School of Chemistry and Physics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Institute of Nanotechnology (INT), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen, Germany
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- School of Mechanical, Medical and Process Engineering, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
- Centre for Biomedical Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 4059 Brisbane, QLD, Australia
- Centre for Materials Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Pektas H, Demidov Y, Ahvan A, Abie N, Georgieva VS, Chen S, Farè S, Brachvogel B, Mathur S, Maleki H. MXene-Integrated Silk Fibroin-Based Self-Assembly-Driven 3D-Printed Theragenerative Scaffolds for Remotely Photothermal Anti-Osteosarcoma Ablation and Bone Regeneration. ACS MATERIALS AU 2023; 3:711-726. [PMID: 38089660 PMCID: PMC10636780 DOI: 10.1021/acsmaterialsau.3c00040] [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: 05/16/2023] [Revised: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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Aiming to address the bone regeneration and cancer therapy functionalities in one single material, in this study, we developed a dual-functional theragenerative three-dimensional (3D) aerogel-based composite scaffold from hybridization of photo-cross-linked silk fibroin (SF) biopolymer with MXene (Ti3C2) two-dimensional (2D) nanosheets. To fabricate the scaffold, we first develop a dual-cross-linked SF-based aerogel scaffold through 3D printing and photo-cross-linking of the self-assembly-driven methacrylate-modified SF (SF-MA) gel with controlled pore size, macroscopic geometry, and mechanical stability. In the next step, to endow a remotely controlled photothermal antiosteosarcoma ablation function to fabricated aerogel scaffold, MXene 2D nanosheets with strong near-infrared (NIR) photon absorption properties were integrated into the 3D-printed scaffolds. While 3D-printed MXene-modified dual-cross-linked SF composite scaffolds can mediate the in vitro growth and proliferation of preosteoblastic cell lines, they also endow a strong photothermal effect upon remote irradiation with NIR laser but also significantly stimulate bone mineral deposition on the scaffold surface. Additionally, besides the local release of the anticancer model drug, the generated heat (45-53 °C) mediated the photothermal ablation of cancer cells. The developed aerogel-based composites and chosen therapeutic techniques are thought to render a significant breakthrough in biomaterials' future clinical applications.
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- Hadice
Kübra Pektas
- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
- Department
of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20054, Italy
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- Experimental
Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
- Center
for Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, University
of Cologne, Cologne 50923, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano, Milano 20054, Italy
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- Experimental
Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
- Center
for Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, University
of Cologne, Cologne 50923, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
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- Department
of Chemistry, Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Cologne, Cologne 50939, Germany
- Center
for Molecular Medicine Cologne, CMMC Research Center, Robert-Koch-Str. 21, Cologne 50931, Germany
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Machnicki CE, DuBois EM, Fay M, Shrestha S, Saleeba ZSSL, Hruska AM, Ahmed Z, Srivastava V, Chen PY, Wong IY. Graphene oxide nanosheets augment silk fibroin aerogels for enhanced water stability and oil adsorption. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:6078-6092. [PMID: 37941955 PMCID: PMC10628998 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00350g] [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: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Nanocomposite aerogels exhibit high porosity and large interfacial surface areas, enabling enhanced chemical transport and reactivity. Such mesoporous architectures can be prepared by freeze-casting naturally-derived biopolymers such as silk fibroin, but often form mechanically weak structures that degrade in water, which limits their performance under ambient conditions. Adding 2D material fillers such as graphene oxide (GO) or transition metal carbides (e.g. MXene) could potentially reinforce these aerogels via stronger intermolecular interactions with the polymeric binder. Here, we show that freeze-casting of GO nanosheets with silk fibroin results in a highly water-stable, mechanically robust aerogel, with considerably enhanced properties relative to silk-only or silk-MXene aerogels. These silk-GO aerogels exhibit high contact angles with water and are highly water stable. Moreover, aerogels can adsorb up 25-35 times their mass in oil, and can be used robustly for selective oil separation from water. This increased stability may occur due to strengthened intermolecular interactions such as hydrogen bonding, despite the random coil and α-helix conformation of silk fibroin, which is typically more soluble in water. Finally, we show these aerogels can be prepared at scale by freeze-casting on a copper mesh. Ultimately, we envision that these multicomponent aerogels could be widely utilized for molecular separations and environmental sensing, as well as for thermal insulation and electrical conductivity.
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- Catherine E Machnicki
- School of Engineering, Brown University 184 Hope St, Box D. Providence RI 02912 USA
- Department of Chemistry, Brown University 324 Brook St, Box H. Providence RI 02912 USA
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- School of Engineering, Brown University 184 Hope St, Box D. Providence RI 02912 USA
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- School of Engineering, Brown University 184 Hope St, Box D. Providence RI 02912 USA
- Department of Chemistry, Brown University 324 Brook St, Box H. Providence RI 02912 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland 4418 Stadium Dr College Park MD 20742 USA
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- School of Engineering, Brown University 184 Hope St, Box D. Providence RI 02912 USA
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- School of Engineering, Brown University 184 Hope St, Box D. Providence RI 02912 USA
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- School of Engineering, Brown University 184 Hope St, Box D. Providence RI 02912 USA
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Maryland 4418 Stadium Dr College Park MD 20742 USA
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- School of Engineering, Brown University 184 Hope St, Box D. Providence RI 02912 USA
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Xing L, Wang Y, Cheng J, Chen G, Xing T. Robust and flexible smart silk/PEDOT conductive fibers as wearable sensor for personal health management and information transmission. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 248:125870. [PMID: 37473889 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.125870] [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: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 07/01/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 07/22/2023]
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Flexible highly conductive fibers have attracted much attention due to their great potential in the field of wearable electronic devices. In this work, silk/PEDOT conductive fibers with a resistivity of 1.73 Ω·cm were obtained by oxidizing Ce3+ with H2O2 under alkaline conditions to produce CeO2 and further promote the in-situ polymerization of 3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene (EDOT) on the surface of silk fibers. The morphology and chemical composition of the silk/PEDOT conductive fibers were characterized and the results confirmed that a large amount of polythiophene was synthesized and deposited on the surface of silk fibers. The conductivity and electrochemical property stability of the silk/PEDOT conductive fibers were evaluated by soaping and organic solvent immersion, and the conductive silk fibers exhibited excellent environmental stability and durability. The silk/PEDOT conductive fibers show good pressure sensing and strain sensing performance, which exhibits high sensitivity, fast response and cyclability, and have excellent applications in personal health monitoring, human-machine information transmission, etc.
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- Lili Xing
- National Engineering Laboratory of Modern Silk, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Textile Dyeing and Printing for Energy Conservation, Discharge Reduction and Cleaner Production (ERC), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory of Modern Silk, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Textile Dyeing and Printing for Energy Conservation, Discharge Reduction and Cleaner Production (ERC), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory of Modern Silk, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Textile Dyeing and Printing for Energy Conservation, Discharge Reduction and Cleaner Production (ERC), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory of Modern Silk, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Textile Dyeing and Printing for Energy Conservation, Discharge Reduction and Cleaner Production (ERC), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China
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- National Engineering Laboratory of Modern Silk, Jiangsu Engineering Research Center of Textile Dyeing and Printing for Energy Conservation, Discharge Reduction and Cleaner Production (ERC), Soochow University, Suzhou 215123, China.
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Karamikamkar S, Yalcintas EP, Haghniaz R, de Barros NR, Mecwan M, Nasiri R, Davoodi E, Nasrollahi F, Erdem A, Kang H, Lee J, Zhu Y, Ahadian S, Jucaud V, Maleki H, Dokmeci MR, Kim H, Khademhosseini A. Aerogel-Based Biomaterials for Biomedical Applications: From Fabrication Methods to Disease-Targeting Applications. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2023; 10:e2204681. [PMID: 37217831 PMCID: PMC10427407 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202204681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2023] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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Aerogel-based biomaterials are increasingly being considered for biomedical applications due to their unique properties such as high porosity, hierarchical porous network, and large specific pore surface area. Depending on the pore size of the aerogel, biological effects such as cell adhesion, fluid absorption, oxygen permeability, and metabolite exchange can be altered. Based on the diverse potential of aerogels in biomedical applications, this paper provides a comprehensive review of fabrication processes including sol-gel, aging, drying, and self-assembly along with the materials that can be used to form aerogels. In addition to the technology utilizing aerogel itself, it also provides insight into the applicability of aerogel based on additive manufacturing technology. To this end, how microfluidic-based technologies and 3D printing can be combined with aerogel-based materials for biomedical applications is discussed. Furthermore, previously reported examples of aerogels for regenerative medicine and biomedical applications are thoroughly reviewed. A wide range of applications with aerogels including wound healing, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and diagnostics are demonstrated. Finally, the prospects for aerogel-based biomedical applications are presented. The understanding of the fabrication, modification, and applicability of aerogels through this study is expected to shed light on the biomedical utilization of aerogels.
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI)Los AngelesCA90024USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI)Los AngelesCA90024USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI)Los AngelesCA90024USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI)Los AngelesCA90024USA
- Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics EngineeringUniversity of WaterlooWaterlooONN2L 3G1Canada
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI)Los AngelesCA90024USA
- Department of BioengineeringUniversity of California‐Los Angeles (UCLA)Los AngelesCA90095USA
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- Department of Biomedical EngineeringKocaeli UniversityUmuttepe CampusKocaeli41001Turkey
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringKorea UniversitySeoul02841Republic of Korea
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- Department of Materials Science and EngineeringPohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)Pohang37673Republic of Korea
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI)Los AngelesCA90024USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI)Los AngelesCA90024USA
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI)Los AngelesCA90024USA
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- Institute of Inorganic ChemistryDepartment of ChemistryUniversity of CologneGreinstraße 650939CologneGermany
- Center for Molecular Medicine CologneCMMC Research CenterRobert‐Koch‐Str. 2150931CologneGermany
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI)Los AngelesCA90024USA
- College of PharmacyKorea UniversitySejong30019Republic of Korea
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- Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI)Los AngelesCA90024USA
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Han R, Ren J, Zhou Z, Chen GX, Li Q. Preparation of High-k Polymeric Composites Based on Low-k Boron Nitride Nanosheets with High-Connectivity Lamellar Structure. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023. [PMID: 37392424 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c06143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2023]
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Typically, the basic method to enhance the dielectric response of polymer-based composites is to fill giant dielectric ceramic fillers, such as BaTiO3 and CaCu3Ti4O12, into the polymer matrix. Here, by using low-k boron nitride (BN) with well-controlled microstructure and surface, we successfully prepared a high-k polymeric composite, where the improvement in the dielectric constant of the composite even exceeds that of composites containing BaTiO3 and CaCu3Ti4O12 particles at the same weight percent. First, a lamellar boron nitride nanosheet (BNNS) aerogel was prepared by bidirectional freezing and freeze drying, respectively, and then the aerogel was calcined at 1000 °C to obtain the lamellar BNNS skeleton with some hydroxyl groups. Finally, the epoxy resin (EP) was vacuum impregnated into the BNNS skeleton and cured inside to prepare the lamellar-structured BNNSs/EP (LBE) composites. Interestingly, the dielectric constants of LBE with a 10 wt % BNNS content reached 8.5 at 103 Hz, which was higher by 2.7 times than that of pure EP. The experimental data and the finite element simulations suggested that the increased dielectric constants of LBE resulted from the combination of two factors, namely, the lamellar microstructure and the hydroxyl groups. The stacking of the BNNS phase into a highly connected lamellar skeleton significantly increased the internal electric field and the polarization intensity, while the introduction of hydroxyl groups on the BNNS surface further improved the polarization of the composite, resulting in a significant increase in the dielectric constant of the LBE. This work provides a new strategy for improving the dielectric constant through the microstructure design of composites.
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- Ruolin Han
- College of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- College of Material Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Carbon Fiber and Functional Polymers, Ministry of Education, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, P. R. China
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Huang CY, Yang G, Huang P, Hu JM, Tang ZH, Li YQ, Fu SY. Flexible Pressure Sensor with an Excellent Linear Response in a Broad Detection Range for Human Motion Monitoring. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:3476-3485. [PMID: 36621816 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c19465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Pressure sensing is highly demanding in wearable devices, robotics, and artificial intelligence, whereas it is still a big challenge to develop a pressure sensor with an excellent linear response in a broad detection range. Herein, a flexible and porous carbon nanotube (CNT)/carbon black (CB)/carbonyl iron powder (CIP)/silicone composite is proposed by a simple strategy of mixing, curing, and washing. Due to the porous structure induced by the sacrifice of sugar particles, an excellent linear response (R2 = 0.999) is achieved for the composite sensor by manipulating the contributions of contact resistance and tunnel resistance to the sensing performance via the alternation of CB and CNT contents. Moreover, the porous structure donates the composite sensor a low compressive modulus at a low pressure level, while the CIPs introduced lead to a high compressive modulus at a high pressure level with the assistance of an external magnetic field. As a result, the sensor produced has a wide linear response range of 80 Pa to 220 kPa, much wider than most of the linear response pressure sensors reported previously. The wide detection range is demonstrated by cyclic pressure tests in the frequency range of 0.1-5 Hz, durability tests, and monitoring human or robot motions including breathing, walking, lifting, and boxing, etc. Taking the advantages of low cost, high sensitivity, and excellent linear response in a wide pressure range, the current composite sensor is promising for precise monitoring of human motions and delicate controlling of robots.
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- Cheng-Yi Huang
- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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- College of Aerospace Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing400044, China
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Jain S, Vedavyas V, Prajwal RV, Shaji M, Nath VG, Angappane S, Achutharao G. Silk and its composites for humidity and gas sensing applications. Front Chem 2023; 11:1141259. [PMID: 37021147 PMCID: PMC10067913 DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2023.1141259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Silk fibroin (SF) is a natural protein largely used in the textile industry with applications in bio-medicine, catalysis as well as in sensing materials. SF is a fiber material which is bio-compatible, biodegradable, and possesses high tensile strength. The incorporation of nanosized particles into SF allows the development of a variety of composites with tailored properties and functions. Silk and its composites are being explored for a wide range of sensing applications like strain, proximity, humidity, glucose, pH and hazardous/toxic gases. Most studies aim at improving the mechanical strength of SF by preparing hybrids with metal-based nanoparticles, polymers and 2D materials. Studies have been conducted by introducing semiconducting metal oxides into SF to tailor its properties like conductivity for use as a gas sensing material, where SF acts as a conductive path as well as a substrate for the incorporated nanoparticles. We have reviewed gas and humidity sensing properties of silk, silk with 0D (i.e., metal oxide), 2D (e.g., graphene, MXenes) composites. The nanostructured metal oxides are generally used in sensing applications, which use its semiconducting properties to show variation in the measured properties (e.g., resistivity, impedance) due to analyte gas adsorption on its surface. For example, vanadium oxides (i.e., V2O5) have been shown as candidates for sensing nitrogen containing gases and doped vanadium oxides for sensing CO gas. In this review article we provide latest and important results in the gas and humidity sensing of SF and its composites.
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- Shubhanth Jain
- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Centre for Nano Science and Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
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- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, Bengaluru, India
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- Solid State and Structural Chemistry Unit, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru, India
- *Correspondence: Govindaraj Achutharao,
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Gan Y, Pan X, Li J, Liu M, Liu B, Gao M, Ma N, Wei H. CaCO 3 Crystals with Unique Morphologies Controlled by the Hydrogen-Bonded Supramolecular Assemblies of Ureido-Pyrimidinone-Amino Acid Derivatives. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2022; 38:13253-13260. [PMID: 36256960 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.2c02307] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Biomineral materials such as nacre of shells exhibit high mechanical strength and toughness on account of their unique "brick-mortar" multilayer structure. 2-Ureido-4[1H]-pyrimidinone (UPy) derivatives with different types of end groups, due to the self-complementary quadruple hydrogen bonds and abundant Ca2+ binding sites, can easily self-assemble into supramolecular aggregates and act as templates and skeleton in the process of inducing mineral crystallization. In this work, UPy derivatives were used as templates to induce the mineralization and growth of CaCO3 through a CO2 diffusion method. The morphology of CaCO3 crystals was modulated and analyzed by adjusting the synthesizing parameters including Ca2+ concentration, pH, and end groups. The results showed that, by the regulatory role of the mineralization template, it was easier to realize the multilayer crystal structure at a lower concentration of Ca2+ (less than 0.01 mol L-1). Under alkaline regulation, the quadruple hydrogen bonds would be destroyed, and the template's regulation effect on the morphology of CaCO3 crystals would be weakened. Moreover, by comparing different types of end groups, it was proven that the UPy derivatives with carboxylic acid groups (-COOH) played a crucial role in the process of CaCO3 crystallization with unique morphologies.
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- Yuanjing Gan
- College of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300222, China
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- College of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300222, China
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- College of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300222, China
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- College of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300222, China
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- School of Environmental and Municipal Engineering, Tianjin Chengjian University, Tianjin 300384, China
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- College of Light Industry Science and Engineering, Tianjin University of Science and Technology, Tianjin 300222, China
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- Qingdao Innovation and Development Center, Harbin Engineering University, Qingdao 266400, China
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- Qingdao Innovation and Development Center, Harbin Engineering University, Qingdao 266400, China
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Zheng X, Tang J, Wang P, Wang Z, Zou L, Li C. Interfused core-shell heterogeneous graphene/MXene fiber aerogel for high-performance and durable electromagnetic interference shielding. J Colloid Interface Sci 2022; 628:994-1003. [PMID: 35973264 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.08.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 07/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Flexible, lightweight, and durable electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials are urgently required to solve the increasingly serious electromagnetic radiation pollution. Transition metal carbides/nitrides (MXenes) are promising candidates for EMI shielding materials because of their excellent metallic electrical conductivity. However, MXenes are highly susceptible to oxidization when exposed to wet environments, leading to the loss of their functional properties and degradation of reliability and stability. Herein, an interfused core-shell heterogeneous reduced graphene oxide (rGO)/MXene aerogel (GMA) is designed for the first time via coaxial wet spinning and freeze-drying. The fabricated GMAs exhibit excellent EMI shielding performance, and the EMI shielding effectiveness (SE) and specific EMI SE can be up to 83.3 dB and 3119 dB·cm3/g, respectively, which is higher than most carbon-based and MXene-based aerogels and foams. More importantly, GMAs have only a 17.4 % degradation in EMI shielding performance after 120 days due to the protection of hydrophobic graphene sheath, exhibiting superior EMI shielding durability to its MXene film counterpart. Moreover, the hydrophobic GMAs exhibit good oil/water separation and thermal insulation performance. The interfused core-shell GMAs are highly promising for applications in durable EMI shielding, thermal insulation, oil/water separation and sensors, etc.
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- Xianhong Zheng
- School of Textile and Garment, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China; College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, Donghua University, Shanghai 201620, China.
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- School of Textile and Garment, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China
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- School of Textile and Garment, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China
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- School of Textile and Garment, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China.
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- School of Textile and Garment, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China
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- School of Textile and Garment, Anhui Polytechnic University, Wuhu, Anhui 241000, China
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Guan H, Li H, Lai X, Zeng X. Facile fabrication of flame‐retardant and conductive cotton fabric via layer‐by‐layer assembly for human motion detection. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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- Hang Guan
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong Province for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials South China University of Technology Guangzhou China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong Province for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials South China University of Technology Guangzhou China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong Province for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials South China University of Technology Guangzhou China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Lab of Guangdong Province for High Property and Functional Polymer Materials South China University of Technology Guangzhou China
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Veeramuthu L, Cho CJ, Liang FC, Venkatesan M, Kumar G R, Hsu HY, Chung RJ, Lee CH, Lee WY, Kuo CC. Human Skin-Inspired Electrospun Patterned Robust Strain-Insensitive Pressure Sensors and Wearable Flexible Light-Emitting Diodes. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:30160-30173. [PMID: 35748505 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.2c04916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Wearable skin-inspired electronic skins present remarkable outgrowth in recent years because their promising comfort device integration, lightweight, and mechanically robust durable characteristics led to significant progresses in wearable sensors and optoelectronics. Wearable electronic devices demand real-time applicability and factors such as complex fabrication steps, manufacturing cost, and reliable and durable performances, severely limiting the utilization. Herein, we nominate a scalable solution-processable electrospun patterned candidate capable of forming ultralong mechanically robust nano-microdimensional fibers with higher uniformity. Nanofibrous patterned substrates present surface energy and silver nanoparticle crystallization shifts, contributing to strain-sensitive and -insensitive conductive electrodes (10 000 cycles of 50% strain). Synergistic robust stress releasing and durable electromechanical behavior engenders stretchable durable health sensors, strain-insensitive pressure sensors (sensitivity of ∼83 kPa-1 and 5000 durable cycles), robust alternating current electroluminescent displays, and flexible organic light-emitting diodes (20% improved luminescence and 300 flex endurance of 2 mm bend radius).
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- Loganathan Veeramuthu
- Institute of Organic and Polymeric Materials, Research and Development Center of Smart Textile Technology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Institute of Organic and Polymeric Materials, Research and Development Center of Smart Textile Technology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
- Institute of Biotechnology and Chemical Engineering, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung 84001, Taiwan
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- Institute of Organic and Polymeric Materials, Research and Development Center of Smart Textile Technology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Institute of Organic and Polymeric Materials, Research and Development Center of Smart Textile Technology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- International Graduate Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital-Linkou, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Tao-Yuan 33305, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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- Institute of Organic and Polymeric Materials, Research and Development Center of Smart Textile Technology, National Taipei University of Technology, Taipei 10608, Taiwan
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Komaba K, Goto H. Preparation of bagworm silk/polyaniline composite. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Kyoka Komaba
- Department of Material Science, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences University of Tsukuba Tsukuba Japan
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- Department of Material Science, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences University of Tsukuba Tsukuba Japan
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Natural biological materials provide a rich source of inspiration for building high-performance materials with extensive applications. By mimicking their chemical compositions and hierarchical architectures, the past decades have witnessed the rapid development of bioinspired materials. As a very promising biosourced raw material, silk is drawing increasing attention due to excellent mechanical properties, favorable versatility, and good biocompatibility. In this review, we provide an overview of the recent progress in silk-based bioinspired structural and functional materials. We first give a brief introduction of silk, covering its sources, features, extraction, and forms. We then summarize the preparation and application of silk-based materials mimicking four typical biological materials including bone, nacre, skin, and polar bear hair. Finally, we discuss the current challenges and future prospects of this field.
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- Zongpu Xu
- Institute of Applied Bioresources, College of Animal Sciences, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
- Key Laboratory of Utilization and Innovation of Silkworm and Bee Resources of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310058, China
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- MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization, Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Adsorption and Separation Materials & Technologies of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Corresponding author
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- State Key Laboratory of Chemical Engineering, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310027, China
- Corresponding author
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Wang Y, Zhang Y, Zhang Z, Li T, Jiang J, Zhang X, Liu T, Qiao J, Huang J, Dong W. Pistachio-Inspired Bulk Graphene Oxide-Based Materials with Shapeability and Recyclability. ACS NANO 2022; 16:3394-3403. [PMID: 35129948 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.2c00281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
Nowadays, despite the fact that recent progress has been reported to mimic natural structural materials (especially nacre), designing bioinspired ultrastrong composites in a universal, viable, and scalable manner still remains a long-standing challenge. In particular, pistachio shells show high tissue strength attributed to the cellulose sheet laminated microstructures. Compared with nacre, pistachio shells own interlocking mortise-tenon joints in their structure, which offer higher energy dissipation and deformability. Here we present a strategy to produce nanocomposites with pistachio-mimetic structures through repeated kneading of graphene oxide (GO) in a dynamic covalent and supramolecular poly(sodium thioctic) (pST) system. The dynamic nature of the polymeric backbones endows the resultant GO-based composite with full recyclability and three-dimensional shapeability. The superior mechanical properties of the pistachio-mimetic composite can be attributed to the mortise-tenon joints design in the structure, which has not been achieved in the nacre-mimetic composite. The resulting composite also exhibits high thermal conductivity (15.6 W/(m·K)), yielding an alternative approach to design in engineered and thermal management materials.
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- Yang Wang
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- SINOPEC, Beijing Research Institute of Chemical Industry, Beijing, 100013, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Biological Colloids, Ministry of Education, School of Chemical and Material Engineering, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214122, P. R. China
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Ng P, Pinho AR, Gomes MC, Demidov Y, Krakor E, Grume D, Herb M, Lê K, Mano J, Mathur S, Maleki H. Fabrication of Antibacterial, Osteo-Inductor 3D Printed Aerogel-Based Scaffolds by Incorporation of Drug Laden Hollow Mesoporous Silica Microparticles into the Self-Assembled Silk Fibroin Biopolymer. Macromol Biosci 2022; 22:e2100442. [PMID: 35029037 DOI: 10.1002/mabi.202100442] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
In this study, the novel biomimetic aerogel-based composite scaffolds through a synergistic combination of wet chemical synthesis and advanced engineering approaches have successfully designed. To this aim, initially the photo-crosslinkable methacrylated silk fibroin (SF-MA) biopolymer and methacrylated hollow mesoporous silica microcapsules (HMSC-MA) as the main constituents of the novel composite aerogels were synthesized. Afterward, by incorporation of drug-loaded HMSC-MA into the self-assembled SF-MA, printable gel-based composite inks are developed. By exploiting micro-extrusion-based three-dimensional (3D) printing, SF-MA-HMSC composite gels are printed by careful controlling their viscosity to provide a means to control the shape fidelity of the resulted printed gel constructs. The developed scaffold has shown a multitude of interesting biophysical and biological performances. Namely, thanks to the photo-crosslinking of the gel components during the 3D printing, the scaffolds become mechanically more stable than the pristine SF scaffolds. Also, freeze-casting the printed constructs generates further interconnectivity in the printed pore struts resulting in the scaffolds with hierarchically organized porosities necessary for cell infiltration and growth. Importantly, HMSC incorporated scaffolds promote antibacterial drug delivery, cellular ingrowth and proliferation, promoting osteoblastic differentiation by inducing the expression of osteogenic markers and matrix mineralization. Finally, the osteoconductive, -inductive, and anti-infective composite aerogels are expected to act as excellent bone implanting materials with an extra feature of local and sustained release of drug for efficient therapy of bone-related diseases.
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- Philipp Ng
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cologne, Greinstraße 6, 50939, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cologne, Greinstraße 6, 50939, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cologne, Greinstraße 6, 50939, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, 50935, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, Immunology and Hygiene, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, 50935, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cologne, Greinstraße 6, 50939, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro, Campus Universitário de Santiago, Aveiro, 3810-193, Portugal
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cologne, Greinstraße 6, 50939, Cologne, Germany
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Department of Chemistry, University of Cologne, Greinstraße 6, 50939, Cologne, Germany
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