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A Termite‐Inspired Alternative to Cement
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A termite‐inspired composite of clay, cellulose, and lignin forms a dense fibrous network with concrete‐like strength (32 MPa) and superior elasticity, processed at ambient temperature. Abstract Clay combined with organic materials is used by termites as a strong and durable construction material for their mounds with minimal environmental impact. Here,
Oren Regev +3 more
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Chemoselective Sequential Polymerization: An Approach Toward Mixed Plastic Waste Recycling
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Inspired by biological protein metabolism, this study demonstrates the closed‐loop recycling of mixed synthetic polymers via ring‐closing depolymerization followed by a chemoselective sequential polymerizations process. The approach recovers pure polymers from mixed feedstocks, even in multilayer formats, highlighting a promising strategy to overcome a
Gadi Slor +5 more
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Shipin gongye ke-jiShrimp shells are currently the primary source of chitin, and demineralization of shrimp shells is a key step in the preparation of chitin. In this study, two acid-producing strains, GXUN-XS3 and GXUN-XS8, were isolated from abandoned shrimp ponds.
Xiaozhuo PAN +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Bioinspired bromination of a resilin‐derived peptide enables the fabrication of electrospun nanofibrous scaffolds that uniquely combine strain‐stiffening elasticity, proteolytic stability, and antioxidant functionality. These brominated peptide–gelatin hybrids mimic the extensibility of natural elastomers, demonstrating tunable mechanical resilience ...
Elisa Marelli +6 more
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Preparation and Optimization of Vermiculite @ Starch Carbide Composites
Kuangchan zonghe liyongVermiculite@starch carbide composites were prepared by hydrothermal carbonization of vermiculite and starch. The prepared composites were washed alternately with deionized water and absolute ethanol.
Huicong DU +6 more
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Microplastics from Wearable Bioelectronic Devices: Sources, Risks, and Sustainable Solutions
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.Bioelectronic devices (e.g., e‐skins) heavily rely on polymers that at the end of their life cycle will generate microplastics. For research, a holistic approach to viewing the full impact of such devices cannot be overlooked. The potential for devices as sources for microplastics is raised, with mitigation strategies surrounding polysaccharide and ...
Conor S. Boland
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Interconnected Porous Hydrogels with Tunable Anisotropy Through Aqueous Emulsion Bioprinting
Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A 3D bioprintable microporous bioink is developed using an aqueous two‐phase system (ATPS) composed of extracellular matrix (ECM) mimetic biopolymers. The ATPS bioink enables the fabrication of interconnected porous architectures with up to 70% porosity, supporting long‐term cell viability and 3D cell alignment, enabling a simultaneous generation of ...
Hugo Edgar‐Vilar +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.The ultrahard teeth of mollusks that feed on rocky substrates contain a wear‐resistant coating on their surfaces consisting of densely packed mesocrystalline magnetic nanoparticles within an organic matrix. These coatings display significant hardness and toughness through their highly controlled mesocrystalline architectures.
Taifeng Wang +7 more
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Transcriptomic Insights into Caffeine Degradation Pathways in Desarmillaria tabescens
MicroorganismsCaffeine contamination threatens ecosystems and human health, with conventional remediation methods facing limitations. This study identified Desarmillaria tabescens as a potent caffeine-degrading fungus, achieving efficient degradation under optimized ...
Junrui Wang +7 more
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