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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From Plastic Pollution to Remediation Solutions: Micro/Nanofiber-Based Strategies for Microplastic and Nanoplastic Removal. [PDF]
Membranes (Basel)Nguyen D, Nguyen MK, Nguyen DD.
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A multicomponent supramolecular hydrogel integrating cell‐adhesive and antibacterial peptides within an alginate‐cellulose nanofibril matrix is developed. Peptide co‐assembly simultaneously strengthens the hydrogel network, improves extrusion printability, and imparts cell‐adhesive and antibacterial functions, offering a versatile platform for ...
Mor Tsuriano‐Zernichov +4 more
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Taking sustainability of cardiac catheterization to the next level: the Hartplastic showcase. [PDF]
Neth Heart JSinkeler SJ +8 more
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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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Ingested plastics reduce recruitment and survival of an Australian seabird. [PDF]
Proc Natl Acad Sci U S ALavers JL, Worthington H, Bond AL.
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Mono‐Material Polydisulfides for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes With Closed‐Loop Recyclability
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A high‐performance pressure‐sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape is developed where both the adhesive layer and plastic backing layer can be recycled back to monomer in a closed‐loop cycle. Both layers of the tape are composed of analogous polydisulfide copolymers using only two unique monomers, thus giving it a mono‐material design and enabling recycling of ...
Woojung Ham +3 more
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Functional dynamics and interactions within the bacterial community responsible for biodegradable plastic degradation during aerobic composting. [PDF]
BiodegradationLee SY +7 more
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Memristive‐Gated RC‐Delay Synaptic Transistors for Time‐Encoded Analog in‐Memory Computing
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A Memristive‐Gated Transistor for Time‐Encoded Analog In‐Memory Computing — By exploiting the RC delay of a self‐rectifying interface‐type memristor, nonlinear I–V distortion is structurally bypassed, enabling 3‐bit nonvolatile memory, spike‐timing‐based analog encoding, and hardware‐calibrated reservoir‐computing validation within a unified device ...
Yun‐Seo Shin +7 more
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Reinventing Cellulose into Sustainable and Versatile Bioplastics via Molecular-Scale Design. [PDF]
Research (Wash D C)Wang M, Jiang G, Zeng S, Zhao D, Yu H.
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