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Kawakami C, Hara M, Nagano S, Shimomoto H, Yorimoto Y, Yamada T, Oda S, Ihara E, Seki T. Assembly Structure Formation in Bulk and Ultrathin Films of Poly(substituted methylene) Having an Azobenzene Side Chain. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:11297-11306. [PMID: 38755745 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.4c01168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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The density of the side chain introduced to a polymer main chain greatly influences the properties and functions of the polymer. This work first reports on the packing structure and properties at an interface of a poly(substituted methylene) where an azobenzene side chain is introduced at every carbon atom in the main chain (C1PAz). The structure and properties are compared with those of a conventional vinyl polymer [poly(methacrylate)] possessing an identical side-chain structure (C2PAz). The packing structure in the bulk state analyzed by X-ray measurements revealed that C1PAz adopts a highly ordered rectangular unit cell structure, whereas C2PAz shows a less ordered lamellar one. Langmuir film balance experiments indicated that both polymers with the trans-azobenzene give essentially the identical 2D side-chain occupying area on water, which agrees well with the smectic B (hexatic packing) model based on the X-ray data. Upon transfer onto a solid substrate, only C1PAz shows a conformational transformation to a spread bilayer-type layer, most probably due to conformational frustration stemming from the crowding of the side chains. This study proposes new insights into the effects of side-chain density on the self-assembly and photoreaction of azobenzene-containing polymers, which are expected to expand the possibilities of polymer design for various applications.
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- Chikara Kawakami
- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Faculty of Engineering and Design, Kagawa University, 2217-20, Hayashi-cho, Takamatsu 761-0396, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, Rikkyo University, 3-34-1, Nishiikebukuro, Toyoshima-ku, Tokyo 171-8501, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University, 3 Bunko-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8577, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University, 3 Bunko-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8577, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University, 3 Bunko-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8577, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University, 3 Bunko-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8577, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Science and Engineering, Ehime University, 3 Bunko-cho, Matsuyama, Ehime 790-8577, Japan
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- Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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Ji Y, Yang B, Cai F, Song T, Yu H. Steerable mass transport in a photoresponsive system for advanced anticounterfeiting. iScience 2024; 27:108790. [PMID: 38292421 PMCID: PMC10826315 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.108790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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Numerous anticounterfeiting platforms using photoresponsive materials have been designed to improve information security, enabling applications in anticounterfeiting technology. However, fabricating sophisticated micro/nanostructures using bidirectional mass transport to achieve advanced anticounterfeiting remains challenging. Here, we propose one strategy to achieve steerable mass transport in a photoresponsive system with the assistance of solvent vapor at room temperature. Upon optimizing the host-guest ratio and the width of photoisomerized areas, wettability gradient is acquired just photo-patterning once, then bidirectional mass transport is realized due to the competition of mass transport induced by surface energy gradient of the material itself and flow of the solvent on the film surface with wettability gradient. Taking advantage of the interaction between solvent and film surface with wettability gradient, this bidirectional polymer flow has been successfully applied in multi-mode anticounterfeiting. This work paves a promising avenue toward high-level information storage in soft materials, demonstrating the potential applications in anticounterfeiting.
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- Yufan Ji
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Tao Y, Liu H, Wang X, Liu Z, Li X, Miao J, Fu S, Zhang X. Semi-spontaneous temporal evolution of relief/fluorescence hybrid gratings for holographic encryption. OPTICS LETTERS 2023; 48:6308-6311. [PMID: 38039254 DOI: 10.1364/ol.505557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/30/2023] [Indexed: 12/03/2023]
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Holographic systems can reconstruct the entire wavefront of light which are developed as an excellent platform of information encryption. Although holography has utilized multiple modulation dimensions, little attention is given to its combination with fluorescence emitting. Herein, we propose a semi-spontaneous time-dependent encryption strategy of hybrid holographic fringes with surface relief and fluorescent emission mediated by a plasmonic polymer doped with fluorescent dyes. It is found that the two kinds of optical characteristic regions exhibit unique temporal evolution from the overlapped mode to the staggered one. The mode switching is closely related to the strong quenching effect of gold ions and nanoparticles which are dominant at the early and later recording stages, respectively. Thus, the real and deceptive information are recorded at different holographic writing periods. High-secret information of texts or images is constructed by the array of different sets of holographic fringes and is identified by comparing the dual-channel results of confocal laser scanning microscopes. This work puts a bright way to dynamic holographic encryption.
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Yang B, Ji Y, Cai F, Yu H. Surface Morphing of Azopolymers toward Advanced Anticounterfeiting Enabled by a Two-Step Method: Light Writing and Then Reading in Liquid. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:23804-23812. [PMID: 37145983 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c03807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/07/2023]
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Surface morphing of organic materials is necessary for advances in semiconductor processing, optical gratings, anticounterfeiting etc., but it is still challenging, especially for its fundamental explanation and further applications like advanced anticounterfeiting. Here, we report one strategy to acquire surface deformation of the liquid-crystalline azopolymer film using a two-step method: selective photoisomerization of azopolymers and then solvent development. In the first step, surface tension of the polymer film can be patterned by the selective photoisomerization of azopolymers, and then in the second step, the flowing solvent drags the underlying polymer to transport, leading to the formation of surface deformation. Interestingly, the direction of mass transport is opposite to the traditional Marangoni flow, and the principle of solvents' choice is the matching of surface tensions between the azopolymer and the solvent. The two-step method shows characteristics of efficient surface morphing, which could be applied in advanced anticounterfeiting by the way of photomask-assistant information writing or microscale direct writing, and then reading in a specific liquid environment. This paves a new way for understanding the mechanism of mass transport toward numerous unprecedented applications using various photoresponsive materials.
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- Bowen Yang
- School of Material Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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- School of Material Science and Engineering, Key Laboratory of Polymer Chemistry and Physics of Ministry of Education, Peking University, Beijing 100871, China
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Zhang D, Peixoto J, Zhan Y, Astam MO, Bus T, van der Tol JJB, Broer DJ, Liu D. Reversible Perspiring Artificial "Fingertips". ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2023; 35:e2209729. [PMID: 36745861 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202209729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 01/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Fingertip perspiration is a vital process within human predation, to which the species owes its survival and its biological success. In this paper, the unique human ability of extensive perspiration and controlled friction in self-assembled cholesteric liquid crystals is recreated, mimicking the natural processes that occur in the dermis and epidermis of human skin. This is achieved by inducing porosity in responsive, liquid-bearing material through the controlled-polymerization phase-separation process. The unique topography of human fingerprints is further emulated in the materials by balancing the parallel chirality-induced force and the perpendicular substrate-anchoring force during synthesis. As a result, artificial fingertips are capable of secreting and re-absorbing liquid upon light illumination. By demonstrating the function of the soft material in a tribological aspect, it exhibits a controllable anti-sliding property comparable to human fingertips and subsequently attains a higher degree of biomimicry. This biomimetic fingertip is envisioned being applied in a multitude of fields, ranging from biomedical instruments to interactive, human-like soft robotic devices.
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- Dongyu Zhang
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
- Joint Research Lab of Devices Integrated Responsive Materials, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven, 5612 AE, Netherlands
- Joint Research Lab of Devices Integrated Responsive Materials, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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Yamaguchi T, Ogawa M. Photoinduced movement: how photoirradiation induced the movements of matter. SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY OF ADVANCED MATERIALS 2022; 23:796-844. [PMID: 36465797 PMCID: PMC9718566 DOI: 10.1080/14686996.2022.2142955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Pioneered by the success on active transport of ions across membranes in 1980 using the regulation of the binding properties of crown ethers with covalently linked photoisomerizable units, extensive studies on the movements by using varied interactions between moving objects and environments have been reported. Photoinduced movements of various objects ranging from molecules, polymers to microscopic particles were discussed from the aspects of the driving for the movements, materials design to achieve the movements and systems design to see and to utilize the movements are summarized in this review.
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- Tetsuo Yamaguchi
- Department of Energy and Materials Engineering, Dongguk University-Seoul, Seoul, South Korea
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- School of Energy Science and Engineering, Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), Rayong, Thailand
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Zhan Y, Calierno S, Peixoto J, Mitzer L, Broer DJ, Liu D. Light‐ and Field‐Controlled Diffusion, Ejection, Flow and Collection of Liquid at a Nanoporous Liquid Crystal Membrane. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022; 61:e202207468. [PMID: 35789038 PMCID: PMC9542808 DOI: 10.1002/anie.202207468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Liquid manipulation at solid surfaces has attracted plenty of interest yet most of them are limited to one or two direction(s), while transport in three dimensions is largely unexplored. Here, we demonstrate three‐dimensionally steered dynamic liquid mobility at nanoporous liquid crystal polymer coatings. To this end, we orchestrate liquid motion via sequential triggers of light and/or electric field. Upon a primary flood exposure to UV light, liquid is ejected globally over the entire coating surfaces. We further reallocate the secreted liquid by applying a secondary electric field stimulus. By doing so, the liquid is transported and collected at pre‐set positions as determined by the electrode positions. We further monitor this process in real‐time and perform precise analysis. Interestingly, when applying those two triggers simultaneously, we discover a UV‐gated liquid‐release effect, which decreases threshold voltage as well as threshold frequency.
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- Yuanyuan Zhan
- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology Groene Loper 3 5612 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS) Eindhoven University of Technology Groene Loper 3 5612 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering University of Naples Federico II Corso Umberto I, 40 80138, NA Napoli Italy
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology Groene Loper 3 5612 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS) Eindhoven University of Technology Groene Loper 3 5612 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology Groene Loper 3 5612 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology Groene Loper 3 5612 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS) Eindhoven University of Technology Groene Loper 3 5612 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands
- Joint Research Lab of Devices Integrated Responsive Materials South China Normal University Guangzhou 510006 China
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Eindhoven University of Technology Groene Loper 3 5612 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands
- Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS) Eindhoven University of Technology Groene Loper 3 5612 AE Eindhoven The Netherlands
- Joint Research Lab of Devices Integrated Responsive Materials South China Normal University Guangzhou 510006 China
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Zhang X, Liu F, Du B, Huang R, Zhang S, He Y, Wang H, Cui J, Zhang B, Yu T, Huang W. Construction of Photoresponsive 3D Structures Based on Triphenylethylene Photochromic Building Blocks. Research (Wash D C) 2022; 2022:9834140. [PMID: 36157512 PMCID: PMC9484832 DOI: 10.34133/2022/9834140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Photoresponsive materials have been widely used in sensing, bioimaging, molecular switches, information storage, and encryption nowadays. Although a large amount of photoresponsive materials have been reported, the construction of these smart materials into precisely prescribed complex 3D geometries is rarely studied. Here we designed a novel photoresponsive material methyl methacrylate containing triphenylethylene (TrPEF2-MA) that can be directly used for digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing. Based on TrPEF2-MA, a series of photoresponsive 3D structures with reversible color switching under ultraviolet/visible light irradiations were fabricated. These complex photoresponsive 3D structures show high resolutions (50 μm), excellent repeatability (25 cycles without fatigue), and tunable saturate color degrees. Multicomponent DLP 3D printing processes were also carried out to demonstrate their great properties in information hiding and information-carrying properties. This design strategy for constructing photoresponsive 3D structures is attractive in the area of adaptive camouflage, information hiding, information storage, and flexible electronics.
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- Xiayu Zhang
- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
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- Frontiers Science Center for Flexible Electronics, Shaanxi Institute of Flexible Electronics & Shaanxi Institute of Biomedical Materials and Engineering, Northwestern Polytechnical University, 127 West Youyi Road, Xi’an 710072, China
- Key Laboratory of Flexible Electronics & Institute of Advanced Materials, Nanjing Tech University, 30 South Puzhu Road, Nanjing 211816, China
- State Key Laboratory of Organic Electronics and Information Displays & Institute of Advanced Materials (IAM), Nanjing University of Posts & Telecommunications, 9 Wenyuan Road, Nanjing 210023, China
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Zhan Y, Calierno S, Peixoto J, Mitzer L, Broer DJ, Liu D. Light‐ and Field‐Controlled Diffusion, Ejection, Flow and Collection of Liquid at a Nanoporous Liquid Crystal Membrane. Angew Chem Int Ed Engl 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/ange.202207468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Yuanyuan Zhan
- Eindhoven University of Technology: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Chemical Engineering and Chemistry NETHERLANDS
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- University of Naples Federico II Faculty of Engineering: Universita degli Studi di Napoli Federico II Chemial Engineering ITALY
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- Eindhoven University of Technology: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven CE&E NETHERLANDS
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- Eindhoven University of Technology: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Chemical Engineering and Chemistry NETHERLANDS
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- Eindhoven University of Technology: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Chemical Engineering and Chemistry NETHERLANDS
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- Eindhoven University of Technology: Technische Universiteit Eindhoven Chemical Engineering and Chemistry Den Dolech 2 Eindhoven NETHERLANDS
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Astam MO, Zhan Y, Slot TK, Liu D. Active Surfaces Formed in Liquid Crystal Polymer Networks. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2022; 14:22697-22705. [PMID: 35142206 PMCID: PMC9136844 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.1c21024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Accepted: 02/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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There is an increasing interest in animating materials to develop dynamic surfaces. These dynamic surfaces can be utilized for advanced applications, including switchable wetting, friction, and lubrication. Dynamic surfaces can also improve existing technologies, for example, by integrating self-cleaning surfaces on solar cells. In this Spotlight on Applications, we describe our most recent advances in liquid crystal polymer network (LCN) dynamic surfaces, focusing on substrate-based topographies and dynamic porous networks. We discuss our latest insights in the mechanisms of deformation with the "free volume" principle. We illustrate the scope of LCN technology through various examples of photo-/electropatterning, free-volume channeling, oscillating/programmable network distortion, and porous LCNs. Finally, we close by discussing prominent applications of LCNs and their outlook.
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- Mert O. Astam
- Laboratory
of Stimuli-Responsive Functional Materials and Devices (SFD), Department
of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven AE 5612, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven
University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven AE 5612, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
of Stimuli-Responsive Functional Materials and Devices (SFD), Department
of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven AE 5612, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven
University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven AE 5612, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
of Stimuli-Responsive Functional Materials and Devices (SFD), Department
of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven AE 5612, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven
University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven AE 5612, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory
of Stimuli-Responsive Functional Materials and Devices (SFD), Department
of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven
University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven AE 5612, The Netherlands
- Institute
for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven
University of Technology, Groene Loper 3, Eindhoven AE 5612, The Netherlands
- SCNU-TUE
Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM), National
Center for International Research on Green Optoelectronics, South China Normal University, Guangzhou 510006, P. R. China
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Oliveira ON, Caseli L, Ariga K. The Past and the Future of Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett Films. Chem Rev 2022; 122:6459-6513. [PMID: 35113523 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.1c00754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 122] [Impact Index Per Article: 61.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) technique, through which monolayers are transferred from the air/water interface onto a solid substrate, was the first method to allow for the controlled assembly of organic molecules. With its almost 100 year history, it has been the inspiration for most methods to functionalize surfaces and produce nanocoatings, in addition to serving to explore concepts in molecular electronics and nanoarchitectonics. This paper provides an overview of the history of Langmuir monolayers and LB films, including the potential use in devices and a discussion on why LB films are seldom considered for practical applications today. Emphasis is then given to two areas where these films offer unique opportunities, namely, in mimicking cell membrane models and exploiting nanoarchitectonics concepts to produce sensors, investigate molecular recognitions, and assemble molecular machines. The most promising topics for the short- and long-term prospects of the LB technique are also highlighted.
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- Osvaldo N Oliveira
- São Carlos Institute of Physics, University of Sao Paulo, CP 369, 13560-970 Sao Carlos, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Chemistry, Federal University of São Paulo, 09913-030 Diadema, SP, Brazil
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- World Premier International (WPI) Research Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics (MANA), National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), 305-0044 Tsukuba, Japan.,Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo, Kashiwa, Chiba 277-0827, Japan
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Doi T, Rozhanskii I, Nakamura T, Shimokawa T. Nonreversible surface relief formation in thin films of cinnamate derivatives containing benzoxazine structure. J Appl Polym Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/app.52173] [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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- Takashi Doi
- Yokkaichi Research Center JSR Corporation Yokkaichi Mie Japan
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- Yokkaichi Research Center JSR Corporation Yokkaichi Mie Japan
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Zhang D, Liu D, Ubukata T, Seki T. Unconventional Approaches to Light-promoted Dynamic Surface Morphing on Polymer Films. BULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN 2021. [DOI: 10.1246/bcsj.20210348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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- Dongyu Zhang
- Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Helix building STO 0.41, Het Kranenveld 14, 5612AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology, Helix building STO 0.41, Het Kranenveld 14, 5612AZ Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Chemistry and Life Science, Graduate School of Engineering Science, Yokohama National University, 79-5 Tokiwadai, Hodogaya, Yokohama 240-8501, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Macromolecular Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Furo-cho, Chikusa, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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Zhang YS, Wang ZQ, Lin JD, Yang PC, Lee CR. Light-Switching Surface Wettability of Chiral Liquid Crystal Networks by Dynamic Change in Nanoscale Topography. Macromol Rapid Commun 2021; 43:e2100736. [PMID: 34837422 DOI: 10.1002/marc.202100736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Nano- and microscale morphology endows surfaces that play conspicuous roles in natural or artificial objects with unique functions. Surfaces with dynamic regulating features capable of switching the structures, patterns, and even dimensions of their surface profiles can control friction and wettability, thus having potential applications in antibacterial, haptics, and fluid dynamics. Here, a freestanding film with light-switchable surface based on cholesteric liquid crystal networks is presented to translate 2D flat plane into a 3D nanometer-scale topography. The wettability of the interface can be controlled by hiding or revealing the geometrical features of the surfaces with light. This reversible dynamic actuation is obtained through the order parameter change of the periodic cholesteric organization under a photoalignment procedure and lithography-free mode. Complex tailored structures can be used to encrypt tactile information and improve wettability by predesigning the orientation distribution of liquid crystal director. This rapid switching nanoprecision smart surface provides a novel platform for artificial skin, optics, and functional coatings.
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- Yan-Song Zhang
- Department of Photonics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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- Department of Photonics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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- Department of Opto-Electronic Engineering, National Dong Hwa University, Hualien, 974, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Yuan Ze University, Taoyuan, 320, Taiwan
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- Department of Photonics, National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, 701, Taiwan
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Yamakado R, Kitamura I, Hara M, Nagano S, Seki T, Maeda H. Photoisomerization-induced patterning of ion-pairing materials based on anionic azobenzene and its complex with a fluorescent π-electronic system. Chem Commun (Camb) 2021; 57:4287-4290. [PMID: 33913948 DOI: 10.1039/d0cc07640f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Large mass transport driven by the difference in the photoisomerization-induced surface tension was demonstrated in ion pairs of anionic azobenzene and a cationic polymer. This material motion enabled fluorescence patterning using a trace amount of photoisomerized azobenzenes in complex form with a π-electronic system.
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- Ryohei Yamakado
- Department of Organic Materials Science, Graduate School of Organic Materials Science, Yamagata University, Yonezawa 992-8510, Japan.
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- Department of Molecular and Macromolecular Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Macromolecular Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Rikkyo University, Tokyo 171-8501, Japan
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- Department of Molecular and Macromolecular Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Nagoya University, Nagoya 464-8603, Japan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Life Sciences, Ritsumeikan University, Kusatsu 525-8577, Japan.
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Lv P, You Y, Li J, Zhang Y, Broer DJ, Chen J, Zhou G, Zhao W, Liu D. Translating 2D Director Profile to 3D Topography in a Liquid Crystal Polymer. ADVANCED SCIENCE (WEINHEIM, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, GERMANY) 2021; 8:2004749. [PMID: 33898203 PMCID: PMC8061370 DOI: 10.1002/advs.202004749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
Abstract
Morphological properties of surfaces play a key role in natural and man-made objects. The development of robust methods to fabricate micro/nano surface structures has been a long pursuit. Herein, an approach based on molecular self-assembling of liquid crystal polymers (LCPs) is presented to directly translate 2D molecular director profiles obtained by a photoalignment procedure into 3D topographies, without involving further multi-step lithographic processes. The principle of surface deformation from a flat morphology into complex topographies is based on the coupling between electrostatic interactions and the anisotropic flow in LCPs. When activated by an electric field, the LCP melts and is driven by electrohydrodynamic instabilities to connect the electrode plates of a capacitor, inducing topographies governed by the director profile of the LCP. Upon switching off the electric field, the formed structures vitrify as the temperature decreases below the glass transition. When heated, the process is reversible as the formed topographies disappear. By pre-programming the molecular director a variety of structures could be made with increasing complexity. The height, pitch, and the aspect ratio of the textures are further regulated by the conditions of the applied electric field. The proposed approach will open new opportunities for optical and electrical applications.
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- Pengrong Lv
- SCNU‐TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM)National Center for International Research on Green OptoelectronicsSouth China Normal UniversityNo 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega CenterGuangzhou510006China
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- SCNU‐TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM)National Center for International Research on Green OptoelectronicsSouth China Normal UniversityNo 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega CenterGuangzhou510006China
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- Molecular Materials and Nanosystems and Institute of Complex Molecular SystemsEindhoven University of TechnologyP.O. Box 513Eindhoven5600 MBThe Netherlands
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- Solar Energy Research InstituteYunnan Normal UniversityKunming650500China
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- SCNU‐TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM)National Center for International Research on Green OptoelectronicsSouth China Normal UniversityNo 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega CenterGuangzhou510006China
- Institute for Complex Molecular SystemsEindhoven University of TechnologyDen Dolech 2Eindhoven5612 AZThe Netherlands
- Department of Chemical Engineering and ChemistryEindhoven University of TechnologyDen Dolech 2Eindhoven5612 AZThe Netherlands
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- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology & Institute of Electronic Paper DisplaysSouth China Academy of Advanced OptoelectronicsSouth China Normal UniversityGuangzhou510006P. R. China
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- SCNU‐TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM)National Center for International Research on Green OptoelectronicsSouth China Normal UniversityNo 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega CenterGuangzhou510006China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology & Institute of Electronic Paper DisplaysSouth China Academy of Advanced OptoelectronicsSouth China Normal UniversityGuangzhou510006P. R. China
- Shenzhen Guohua Optoelectronics Tech. Co. Ltd.Shenzhen518110China
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- SCNU‐TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM)National Center for International Research on Green OptoelectronicsSouth China Normal UniversityNo 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega CenterGuangzhou510006China
- Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Optical Information Materials and Technology & Institute of Electronic Paper DisplaysSouth China Academy of Advanced OptoelectronicsSouth China Normal UniversityGuangzhou510006P. R. China
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- SCNU‐TUE Joint Lab of Device Integrated Responsive Materials (DIRM)National Center for International Research on Green OptoelectronicsSouth China Normal UniversityNo 378, West Waihuan Road, Guangzhou Higher Education Mega CenterGuangzhou510006China
- Institute for Complex Molecular SystemsEindhoven University of TechnologyDen Dolech 2Eindhoven5612 AZThe Netherlands
- Department of Chemical Engineering and ChemistryEindhoven University of TechnologyDen Dolech 2Eindhoven5612 AZThe Netherlands
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