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Photo‐Switching Thermal and Lithium‐Ion Conductivity in Azobenzene Polymers

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Light‐responsive azobenzene polymers control thermal and ionic transport simultaneously through structural transitions. UV illumination disrupts π–π stacking, converting crystalline trans states to amorphous cis configurations. Thermal conductivity drops from 0.45 to 0.15 W·m−1·K−1 while Li+ diffusivity increases 100 fold. This dual transport switching
Jaeuk Sung, Jungwoo Shin, Qiujie Zhao, Minjee Kang, Christopher Evans, Cecilia Leal, Paul V. Braun, David G. Cahill   +7 more
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Mechanotransducing Organic Electrochemical Diode for Crosstalk‐Inhibited Artificial Skin

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
An innovative approach is presented to a stretchable mechanotransducing diode that unifies rectification and tactile‐sensing functionality. This approach enables to fabricate the diode that maintains a large rectification ratio (5 × 102) at a high operational frequency (100 Hz).
Taeyeong Kim, Seunggoo Baek, Garrett Lecroy, Hyeongseok Choi, Wonjeong Suh, Woosung Cho, Alberto Salleo, Unyong Jeong   +7 more
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Anomalous Stiffening of a Conjugated Polymer During Electrochemical Oxidation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
The electromechanical response of a thienothiophene‐based conjugated polymer with triethylene glycol side chains is investigated. Electrochemical nanoindentation and atomic force microscopy reveal a modest and reversible increase in elastic modulus at room temperature upon electrochemical oxidation.
Judith Pons i Tarrés, Di Zhu, Chiara Musumeci, Youngseok Kim, Dilara Meli, Hang Yu, Meghna Jha, Bryan D. Paulsen, Ruiheng Wu, Joost Kimpel, Zachary Laswick, Sri Harish Kumar Paleti, Yadong Zhang, Stephen Barlow, Seth R. Marder, Jenny Nelson, Jonathan Rivnay, Christian Müller   +17 more
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Synchronized Electro‐Chromo‐Emissive Devices Using a Mixed Ionic‐Electronic Conductive Layer for XR Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A single cell type Electro‐chromo‐emissive (ECECL) device integrating synchronized electrochromic (EC) and electrochemiluminescent (ECL) functions is developed using a mixed ionic‐electronic conductor (MIEC). A MIEC layer reduces ionic/electronic resistance, enabling ultrafast switching and enhanced optical contrast.
Hwandong Jang, Sienoh Park, Won‐Jae Joo, Jinbo Kim, Nori Kobayashi, Eunkyoung Kim   +5 more
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Shape‐Morphing Nanoengineered Hydrogel Ribbons as Hemostats

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study introduces a self‐assembling, shape‐morphing nanoengineered hydrogel ribbon system that rapidly forms porous aggregates in situ for efficient hemostasis in trauma and surgical applications. Abstract Rapid and effective hemorrhage control remains a major challenge in trauma and surgical care, particularly for complex or noncompressible wounds.
Ryan Davis Jr, Saptarshi Biswas, Jacob Aragon, Asaf Dana, Jasmine Sureka, Vaaridhi Ramanuja, Jeevika Thazhaiselvam, Sarah E. Miller, Taylor H. Ware, Akhilesh K. Gaharwar   +9 more
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Selection Strategies for Flexible Pressure Sensor Electrode Materials Toward Ultrafast Response

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study reveals, for the first time, how the electrode–organic interface governs the temporal performance of flexible pressure sensors. By pairing high‐conductivity CVD PEDOT with commonly used metal electrodes, the authors demonstrate that interfacial energy alignment dictates microsecond‐scale response, providing a straightforward design strategy ...
Jinwook Baek, Yuxuan Zhang, Hyeondong Yang, Minyoung Kim, Pavlos P. Vlachos, Jeongok Choe, Bo‐Gyu Bok, Kejie Zhao, Han‐Wook Song, Min‐Seok Kim, Martin Byung‐Guk Jun, Sunghwan Lee   +11 more
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Robust and Reversible Thermofluorescence in Solvent‐Free Thermoplastic Polyurethane Composites

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Thermofluorescent polymer composites with high‐contrast optical outputs are prepared by solvent‐free blending of indenoquinacridone dye into a thermoplastic polyurethane matrix. The temperature‐dependent fluorescence originates from aggregation–dissociation of the dye molecules, regulated by competing hydrogen bonds from the polymer matrix.
Guanghua Yu, Bowen Tian, Jazmine Aiya Marquez, Chia‐Min Hsieh, Qingsheng Wang, Hung‐Jue Sue, Mohammed Al‐Hashimi, Peiran Wei, Lei Fang   +8 more
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Viscoelasticity‐Induced Controllable Periodic Meso‐Textures of Liquid Crystal Polymers in Additive Manufacturing

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Viscoelasticity‐driven instabilities are harnessed to create tunable, periodic textures in 3D‐printed liquid crystalline polymers. This study illustrates how processing parameters control these spontaneous meso‐scale patterns. These unique structural architectures unlock new possibilities for functional devices, ranging from photonic components to ...
Miaomiao Zou, Jiongyi Yan, Dick F. Firdaus, Amy Jin, Jiaxuan Li, Shushan Wang, Ran Chen, Xudong Tao, Zehao Ji, Yi Liu, Zichen Wang, Christos Margadji, Mark Kotter, J. Axel Zeitler, George G. Malliaras, Ronan Daly, Andrew Gleadall, Sebastian W. Pattinson   +17 more
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Controlled Movement of Soft Actuators using Multi‐Responsive Microgel Arrays and Microcirculatory Systems

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Microscale hydrogels (microgels) feature improved mass transport characteristics supportive of fast actuation and chemical tunability amenable to programmed stimuli response. A unique soft actuator architecture is realized by encapsulating microgels in soft microcirculatory systems which enable the convenient delivery of liquid stimuli for powering and
Nengjian Huang, Brennan P. Watts, Stephen A. Morin   +2 more
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Adaptive 4D‐Printed Vascular Stents With Low‐Temperature‐Activated and Intelligent Deployment

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Microarchitected coronary artery stents were fabricated using a polycaprolactone (PCL)‐based shape memory polymer (SMP) composite via projection micro‐stereolithography (PµSL) 4D printing. By incorporating diethyl phthalate (DEP) as a plasticizer, the thermal transition temperature (Ttran) was modulated to about 37°C, enabling rapid and autonomous ...
Yannan Li, Yifan Pan, Chikahiro Imashiro, Chaolun Xu, Jianxian He, Jingao Xu, Kewei Song, Ze Zhang, Chen Gao, Junbo Jiang, Runhuai Yang, Kayo Hirose, Shinjiro Umezu   +12 more
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