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Starch benzoylation in supercritical CO2. A novel sustainable route towards biodegradable hydrophobic polymeric materials

Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications
Starch is one of the best candidates to replace non-renewable plastics thanks to its plentiful availability in nature, and low cost. Food industry produces large amount of starch-containing waste, which are not utilizable as nutrients, therefore have ...
Mattia Lenti, Daniele Parisi, Patrizio Raffa   +2 more
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Functionalizing Micro‐to‐Mesoscopic Electrode Architectures for Regulating Electron Transfer Behaviors in Electrocatalysis

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A systematic review is conducted to assess the influence of electrode architecture across micro‐ to mesoscopic length scales on electron‐transfer pathways in electrocatalysis. We discuss the structure‐activity relationships in electrocatalytic applications, including resource recovery and environmental remediation, and provide cost‐effective, efficient
Manshu Zhao, Jiaojiao Zhang, Shideng Yuan, Xinmeng Yu, Keming Wan, Xiaoguang Duan, Zhining Wang   +6 more
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Ultrafast Thermal Shock Synthesis of CuNiSnLa Medium‐Entropy Metallic Glass for Sustainable Nitrogen Fixation via Plasma‐Coupled Electrocatalysis

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This work introduces an ultrafast thermal shock strategy to synthesize a CuNiSnLa medium‐entropy metallic glass (MEMG). The rapid heating and cooling process generates a robust, highly active catalyst for electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia (NRA).
Hongbo Chen, Peng‐Jun Deng, Yang Liu, Shenglong Huang, Shuo Sun, Haoxuan Li, Jiajia Lu, Panagiotis Tsiakaras   +7 more
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Multifunctional Solid Polymer Electrolyte Films Integrating Intrinsic Self‐Healing and Dual Photo‐/pH‐Responsive Ionic Sensing for Intelligent Flexible Electronics

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Multifunctional solid polymer electrolyte (SPE) films integrating intrinsic self‐healing, mechanical stretchability, and dual photo‐ and pH‐responsive ionic conductivity are developed. Constructed from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and hydrogen‐bonded poly(thiourea triethylene glycol) (PTUEG3), these films form a dynamic supramolecular network ...
Mei‐Li Li, Tse‐Yu Lo, Chia‐Wei Chang, Yen‐Shen Hsu, Chen‐Yi Chien, Yu‐Yao Huang, Chia‐Ti Wu, Chun‐Chi Chang, Bo‐Chen Chen, Heng‐Hsuan Su, Chin‐Hua Liu, Che‐Ning Yeh, Jiun‐Tai Chen   +12 more
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Fine droplet misting and stage-specific nutrient formulation enhance bed-area biomass productivity and nutrient solution use efficiency in closed-loop aeroponic Centella asiatica

Frontiers in Plant Science
Closed-loop aeroponics exposes suspended roots to repeated pulses of nutrient solution and humid air, so nozzle and misting settings shape the root-zone water, nutrient, and gas environment.
Ju Young Lee, Jeong Do Kim, Jai-Eok Park
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Smart Materials Applications in Ceramics Product Design [PDF]

Journal of Architecture, Art & Humanistic Science
Ceramic products are important products that reflect multiple uses, and the use of these products has expanded inside and outside architecture, as these products include special uses such as ceilings, floors, and architectural facades. Natural, urban and
Marwa Zakria
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Interaction‐Driven Assembly Pathways in Heterogeneous Active Microrobotic Systems

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Peanut‐ and cube‐shaped light‐powered microrobots exhibit distinct magnetic and photocatalytic responses that determine their heterogeneous self‐assembly. In the dark, magnetic dipole interactions drive colloidal copolymerization with cubes acting as nucleation centers, whereas under light irradiation, phoretic interactions compete with magnetic ...
Domenico Calabrò, Roshan Velluvakandy, Martin Pumera, Francesco Priolo, Salvo Mirabella, Mario Urso   +5 more
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Snap‐Through–Driven Liquid Crystal Elastomers for High‐Power Remote Microneedle Actuation Toward Smart Livestock Systems

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
A magnetically assisted snap‐through liquid crystal elastomer transforms photochemical deformation into a high‐power mechanical impulse, enabling remote microneedle actuation and highlighting its potential for future smart livestock intervention systems.
Chae Won Lee, Nankyung Kim, SeungHyun Park, Dae Seok Kim   +3 more
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Copper- or Zinc-Fortified Nutrient Solution in Vertical Farming System Enriches Copper or Zinc and Elevates Phenolic Acid and Flavonoid Contents in Artemisia annua L.

Agronomy
Artemisia annua L. is a well-known therapeutic herb that is widely used in folk medicine in Asian and African countries. A. annua can alleviate fever, wounds, and inflammation and is also popular as an anti-malarial agent.
Yang-Ju Son, Jai-Eok Park, Nakhyun Lee, Young-Woong Ju, Su-Hyeon Pyo, Changmin Oh, Gyhye Yoo, Chu Won Nho   +7 more
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An Edible Chitosan‐Based Acoustic Sensor for Sound‐Responsive Actuation in Edible Robots

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study introduces an edible acoustic sensor for robotic food and edible robotics. Built from a chitosan piezoelectric film between gold electrodes, the sensor enables acoustic communication through ON/OFF keying. Integrated into an edible robot with pneumatically actuated arms and neck, it responds to high‐frequency tones.
Valerio Francesco Annese, Bokeon Kwak, Gaia de Marzo, Giulia Coco, Valentina Antonaci, Leonardo Lamanna, Massimo De Vittorio, Dario Floreano, Mario Caironi   +8 more
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