Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A new class of sulfur‐free, oxygen‐bridged dibenzofuran‐based polymers is developed for ultrahigh‐refractive‐index applications. The rigid π‐extended architecture and enhanced molecular polarizability enable exceptional optical performance, combining refractive indices up to 1.848 with high Abbe numbers and full visible transparency. This work offers a
Hend A. Hegazy +5 more
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Modeling the radiolysis in H<sub>2</sub>O : HCOOH ice: connecting laboratory experiments with astronomical measurements. [PDF]
RSC AdvFargnoli CMF, Moraes L, Pilling S.
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Coordinated Architectural and Chemical Reinforcement in the Crushing Mandible of a Soldier Termite
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.The crushing mandible of a soldier termite withstands substantial biting loads despite lacking mineral. Its cuticle is partitioned: convex teeth pair hardness and zinc enrichment with aligned chitin fibers for contact durability, while stiffer concave regions between teeth carry bending loads.
Andrew Tran Nguyen +16 more
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Non-equilibrium formation of the elusive dibridged diboranyl (B<sub>2</sub>H<sub>5</sub>) radical and boranes in low-temperature diborane ices. [PDF]
Chem SciWang J +6 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.We present a scalable EC/TC hybrid smart window using a DCPE that enables tunable solar modulation (ΔTsol:15–43%), fast electrochromic switching (<90 s), and strong thermal blocking (10–14°C reduction). HPMC improves thermal stability, while an optimized ISL enhances EC performance.
Soyeon Kim +4 more
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Morphology-driven anti-icing performance of fluorine-free alkylsilane coatings fabricated <i>via</i> candle soot templating. [PDF]
RSC AdvAtaseven I +3 more
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Water Organization and Hydration‐Dependent Hydroxide Transport in Anion Exchange Membranes (AEM)
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Hydroxide transport in anion exchange membranes is governed by the organization of water within the polymer rather than by hydration alone. A hydration‐window framework is presented to unify transport, swelling, and mechanical stability, providing guidance for designing durable membranes for fuel cells and other hydroxide‐based electrochemical ...
Phumlani F. Msomi
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Salinity-controlled laboratory production of ice
Publisher Copyright: © 2024, International Association for Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research. All rights reserved.A 2 m by 4 m basin was constructed to grow saline ice.
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Hydrogen-Bond Scalar Couplings as Covalency-Sensitive NMR Fingerprints of Amorphous Ice. [PDF]
J Phys Chem BElgabarty H, Kühne TD.
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Engineered Nanotopography to Modulate Growth and Signaling of Neuronal Networks
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.This study examines the interaction between neurons and nanoscale topographies on engineered substrates. Neurons cultured on nanowires, nanopillars and nanoneedles exhibit enhanced neurite outgrowth, form more organized neuronal circuits, and display improved synaptic connectivity, compared to flat substrates.
Hao Nguyen Tran +8 more
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