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3D Printed Materials with Nanovoxelated Elastic Moduli

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
A novel 3D printing method enables the fabrication of materials with precisely controlled mechanical properties at nanoscale resolution. A volume‐conserving photoresist combined with the free and open‐source software, OpenScribe, achieves mechanical transitions over 770 nanometers ‐ representing a 130‐fold improvement over existing approaches.
Peter L. H. Newman, Mohammad Mirkhalaf, Steven C. Gauci, Iman Roohani, Maté Biro, Christopher Barner‐Kowollik, Hala Zreiqat   +6 more
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Multi‐Dimensional Nano‐Additives for Their Superlubricity: Tribological Behaviors and Lubrication Mechanisms

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This paper systematically introduces the characteristics and functions of 0D‐3D nanomaterials in super‐lubrication, analyzes the lubrication mechanism of these nanomaterials, and prospects the energy‐saving and environmental benefits brought by their progress in this field.
Kang Yang, Yahui Xiong, Guijun Wu, Haibo Lin, Jun Tang, Chao Wu, Hongliang Chen, Yaqiong Wang   +7 more
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Stress Response of Aspergillus niger Spores to Copper Surfaces and the Implications for Antifungal Surface Functionalization

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This study investigates the antifungal efficacy of ultrashort pulsed laser‐induced periodic surface structures (USP‐DLIP) on copper, brass, and steel surfaces. Using Aspergillus niger as a model, the research highlights a 99% reduction in spore viability on 9 µm structured copper surfaces due to enhanced copper ion release. Scanning electron microscopy
Stella Marie Timofeev, Katharina Siems, Daniel Wyn Müller, Aisha Saddiqa Ahmed, Alessa Schiele, Kristina Brix, Carolin Luisa Krämer, Franca Arndt, Ralf Kautenburger, Frank Mücklich, Stefan Leuko   +10 more
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Electroless Plating on Polymer Surfaces: Comprehensive Review of Mechanism, Process, Analysis, and Future Applications

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
This article provides a comprehensive overview of electroless plating, covering its basic mechanisms, bath composition, operating parameters, and metal layer characterization. It also addresses recent advancements, current limitations, and potential improvements, as well as the technology's applications in various industries.
Na Kyoung Kim, Seung Min Kang, Taegyun Kim, Suhyeon Kim, Geon Hwee Kim   +4 more
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Heating Simulation of Film Heaters Fabricated by EHD Inkjet Printing for Satellite Applications

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
New processes utilizing next‐generation printing technology are proposed to manufacture film heaters for satellite applications. In addition, the material properties of composite inks produced for application to this printing technology are derived. Film heaters are manufactured using the inks produced in this way, and heater verification is performed ...
Ju‐Hun Ahn, Chae‐Rim Yoon, Chang‐Yull Lee   +2 more
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Durable Bio‐Based Nanocomposite Coating on Urinary Catheters Prevents Early‐Stage CAUTI‐Associated Pathogenicity

Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.
A stable bio‐based nanocomposite coating for urinary catheters is developed using a simple, environmentally‐friendly sonochemical process. The coating, integrating antimicrobial, antibiofilm, and antioxidant properties, effectively tackled multiple early‐stage pathogenic factors associated with catheter‐associated urinary tract infections.
Antonio Puertas‐Segura, Kristina Ivanova, Leonardo Martín Pérez, Bzazou El Ouazzani Zine El Abidine, Aleksandra Ivanova, Barış Gökalsın, Gianluca Ciardelli, Tzanko Tzanov   +7 more
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Transition Metal Dichalcogenide‐Based Composites in Powder Bed Additive Manufacturing for Electrochemical Applications—A Review

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
The robust electrochemical sustainability of additively manufactured high‐performance nanocomposites is substantially dependent on overcoming material selection, process optimization, operational scalability, and design flexibility challenges. Integrating transition metal dichalcogenides into metal‐matrix composites, laser powder bed fusion directly ...
Navid Alinejadian, Inger Odnevall, Martina Meisnar, Davoud Jafari   +3 more
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A Bistable Assistive Device for Wireless Control of a Dysfunctional Bladder Under Minimal Stress

Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.
This paper presents a wireless system designed to restore bladder function in patients with an underactive bladder (UAB). The system features a multilayered structure, combining a pre‐shaped restoration layer with a spring‐based actuator. The system delivers 95–100% voiding efficiency within a 10‐s activation while ensuring minimal stress on the ...
Shujun Xiao, Kieran Holmes‐Martin, Lichang Zhu, Alberto Pirrera, Faezeh Arab Hassani   +4 more
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Electro‐Thermal Response of Thin Film Heaters Based on Embedded Periodic Metallic Mesh

Advanced Theory and Simulations, EarlyView.
“This study systematically investigates the effect of periodic metallic mesh topology on electrical and electro‐thermal behaviours of thin thermal heaters. The derived closed‐form expressions capture the dependence of sheet resistance on design parameters, providing a crucial tool for rapidly exploring a vast design space and accelerating design and ...
Dimitrios Charaklias, Dayuan Qiang, Robert Dorey, Iman Mohagheghian   +3 more
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A Silk Fibroin Nanoparticle Hydrogel Loaded With NK1R Antagonist Has Synergistic Anti‐Inflammatory and Reparative Effects on Dry Eye Disease

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This study develops a silk fibroin (SF) nanoparticles hydrogel targeting neurokinin 1 receptor with CP‐99994 (CP). Combining CP and SF to form stable nanoparticles while incorporating a flexible hydrogel material results in a sustained‐release ophthalmic drop formulation (SF@CP@Gel), which provides a long‐lasting ophthalmic formulation with anti ...
Bo Gong, Yi Liu, Huan Li, Xueming Ju, Dongfeng Li, Yuhao Zou, Xiaoxin Guo, Kai Dong, Jialing Xiao, Weijia Wu, Renjie Chai, Ruifan Zhang, Man Yu   +12 more
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