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Mussel‐Inspired Molecular Strategies for Fabricating Functional Materials With Underwater Adhesion and Self‐Healing Properties

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review systematically examines the nanomechanical mechanisms of mussel‐inspired molecular interactions, primarily investigated by direct force measurement techniques such as surface forces apparatus and atomic force microscopy. The macroscopic adhesive and self‐healing performances of mussel‐inspired functional materials, including coacervates ...
Pan Huang, Hongjian Zhang, Hongbo Zeng
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Ionic Conductive Textiles for Wearable Technology

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Recent advances in ionic conductive textiles for wearable technology are summarized, with a focus on soft ionic conductors that exhibit skin‐like flexibility and tissue‐like ion dynamics. Their structures, key characteristics, manufacturing methods, and diverse applications are reviewed.
Lingtao Fang, Yunlu Zhou, Qiyao Huang
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Aramid Nanofiber Aerogels: Preparation, Modification, Composite Fabrication, and Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Different forms of aramid nanofibers (ANFs) and especially aerogels from them, offer a sustainable route to high‐performance biomimetic nanocomposites. Due to the cartilage‐like architecture, ANF‐based materials enable breakthroughs in energy, electromagnetic, biomedical, and water purification technologies.
Mingqiang Wang, Shuhan Hu, Sangwok Bae, Volkan Cecen, Ahmet E. Emre, Zhengxiang Zhong, Li Liu, Carl Heltzel, Yudong Huang, Nicholas A. Kotov   +9 more
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Biomimetic 3D‐Printed Adaptive Hydrogel Bioadhesives Featuring Superior Infection Resistance for Challenging Tissue Adhesion, Hemostasis, and Healthcare

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Biomimetic 3D‐printed hydrogel bioadhesives (PTLAs) are designed to address the limitations of existing bioadhesives, offering solutions for challenging tissue adhesion and enhanced healthcare. These PTLAs feature robust wet/underwater tissue adhesion/sealing, superior freeze/pressure and infection resistance, and adaptive self‐healing/gelling capacity,
Qi Wu, Meenakshi Chauhan, Bassma Khamaisi, Eid Nassar‐Marjiya, Shady Farah   +4 more
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Halogen‐Bonded Liquid Crystal Elastomers as Initiator‐Free Photochemical Actuators

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
The combination of dynamic disulfide bonds and halogen bonds in chain‐extended liquid crystal elastomers enables the fabrication of photochemical actuators without the need for a photoinitiator, advancing the design of multimodal soft actuators that can be reprogrammed and reprocessed through supramolecular functionalization.
Hongshuang Guo, Roshan Nasare, Chen Liang, Kim Kuntze, Eugene M. Terentjev, Arri Priimagi   +5 more
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Electrochemical Cell Designs for Efficient Carbon Dioxide Reduction and Water Electrolysis: Status and Perspectives

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review discusses recent innovations in electrochemical CO2 reduction reactions (eCO2RR) and hydrogen evolution reaction cell designs. The latest advancements in in situ cells for operando characterization are also presented. Optimizations in flow patterns, membrane electrode assemblies, electrolyte engineering, and counter‐anodic reactions provide
Zhangsen Chen, Lei Zhang, Shuhui Sun, Gaixia Zhang   +3 more
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Self‐Spiking Linear Neuromorphic Soft Pressure Sensor for Underwater Sensing Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This study presents a novel design of a neuromorphic pressure sensor that can generate self‐spiking symmetric signals with direct event‐based encoding through the integration of magnetic spheres and alternating coil circuits. The key advantages of this work include high linearity up to 200 kPa (R2 = 0.997), self‐spiking behavior for simplified signal ...
Jingyi Yang, Si Li, Hian Hian See, Kelu Yu, Aeree Kim, Jacob Kaihong Lim, Benjamin Tse, Shiwei Yang, Yan Zhi Tan, Xinzhi Zhang, Xuanyi Zhou, Quan Xiong, Yi En Kou, Linkun Liu, Eng Wei Goh, Marcelo H. Ang, Raye Chen‐Hua Yeow, Benjamin C. K. Tee   +17 more
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Bioinspired Smart Nanogels for Rapid Blue Laser‐Activated Hemostasis in Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Waxberry‐inspired branched‐silica nanogel can swiftly stop bleeding upon blue laser endoscopy for gastrointestinal hemostasis in the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum of mini‐pigs. Abstract Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a critical condition that requires rapid and effective intervention.
Ruijue Dan, Yu Huang, Shali Tan, Kaige Xu, Yuchen Zhang, Zhaohui Luan, Paipai Qi, Xingyue Zhang, Donghui Zhu, Wen Zhong, Chaoqiang Fan, Malcolm Xing, Shiming Yang   +12 more
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Biopolymer Membranes for Osmotic Power Generation in Bionic Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review provides an overview of biopolymer‐based osmotic power generation for bionic applications. It uniquely bridges biopolymer membranes, reverse electrodialysis(RED), and bionic applications, addressing a critical research gap by integrating biopolymer membranes with RED technologies for biomedical use.
Changchun Yu, Fenghuan Jia, Dong Chen, Ziyi Wang, Pawel Wagner, Yong Liu, Caiyun Wang   +6 more
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Recent Advances in Reactive Microdroplets for Clean Water and Energy

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Reactive microdroplets enable precise and sustainable chemistry at small scales. This review explores their role as confined reactors and dynamic interfaces for synthesizing functional materials, fuels, and microdevices. It offers a critical perspective on how droplet‐based platforms can drive next‐generation technologies in clean energy, environmental
Qiuyun Lu, Boubakar Sanogo, Tanay Kumar, Ben Bin Xu, Xuehua Zhang   +4 more
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