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Mussel‐Inspired Molecular Strategies for Fabricating Functional Materials With Underwater Adhesion and Self‐Healing Properties

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review systematically examines the nanomechanical mechanisms of mussel‐inspired molecular interactions, primarily investigated by direct force measurement techniques such as surface forces apparatus and atomic force microscopy. The macroscopic adhesive and self‐healing performances of mussel‐inspired functional materials, including coacervates ...
Pan Huang, Hongjian Zhang, Hongbo Zeng
wiley   +1 more source

The role of atomic level steric effects and attractive forces in protein folding. [PDF]

Proteins, 2012
Lammert H, Wolynes PG, Onuchic JN.
europepmc   +1 more source

Harnessing Photo‐Energy Conversion in Nanomaterials for Precision Theranostics

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Harnessing photo‐energy conversion in nanomaterials enables precision theranostics through light‐driven mechanisms such as photoluminescence, photothermal, photoelectric, photoacoustic, photo‐triggered surface‐enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and photodynamic processes. This review explores six fundamental principles of photo‐energy conversion, recent
Jingyu Shi, Yadi Fan, Qin Zhang, Yingying Huang, Mo Yang   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Theoretical Investigation of Steric and Electronic Effects of meso-Phenyl on Co-Porphyrin Catalyzed Activation of Dioxygen

, 2014
Nian Liu, Wei Deng, Guo‐Fang Jiang, Can‐Cheng Guo   +3 more
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Designing the Next Generation of Biomaterials through Nanoengineering

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Nanoengineering enables precise control over biomaterial interactions with living systems by tuning surface energy, defects, porosity, and crystallinity. This review highlights how these nanoscale design parameters drive advances in regenerative medicine, drug delivery, bioprinting, biosensing, and bioimaging, while outlining key translational ...
Ryan Davis Jr., Ishaan Duggal, Nicholas A. Peppas, Akhilesh K. Gaharwar   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Engineering Framework Materials in Water Systems for Targeted Ion Extraction and Spontaneous Energy Harvesting

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Through comprehensive analysis of framework materials in ion extraction, osmotic energy conversion, and evaporative energy harvesting, this review establishes interdisciplinary connections centered on ion‐selective transport mechanisms across these applications and identifies critical challenges and knowledge gaps in existing studies.
Zhengyun Wang, Miao Zhang, Hongfang Liu, Wai‐Yeung Wong   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Correction: Electrochromic sensing platform based on steric hindrance effects for CEA detection

, 2016
Qingfeng Zhai, Xiaowei Zhang, Yong Xia, Jing Li, Erkang Wang   +4 more
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Harnessing Synergistic Cooperation of Neighboring Active Motifs in Heterogeneous Catalysts for Enhanced Catalytic Performance

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review examines the critical role of neighboring active motifs in heterogeneous catalysts, emphasizing how their synergistic cooperativity can be rationally designed to modulate catalytic properties. The discussion centers on the modulation of electronic and geometric structures, categorizing the catalytic systems into metal‐acid (Brønsted/Lewis ...
Peng Yuan, Ching Kit Tommy Wun, Tsz Woon Benedict Lo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Advancing Self‐Assembled Molecules Toward Interface‐Optimized Perovskite Solar Cells: from One to Two

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
In the past few years, self‐assembled molecules (SAMs) have ushered in a new era of interface engineering for perovskite solar cells. Herein, the recent progresses of co‐SAM, namely two SAMs with synergy, are comprehensively summarized and analyzed, focusing on topics including deposition methods and design principles, while further challenges about ...
Tanghao Liu, Chuanyao Luo, Ruiqin He, Zhuoqiong Zhang, Xiaohui Lin, Yimu Chen, Tom Wu   +6 more
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Designing Physical Unclonable Functions From Optically Active Materials

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Assigning unforgeable “fingerprints” to manufactured goods is a key strategy to fight global counterfeiting. Optical physical unclonable functions (PUFs) are chemically generated random patterns of optically active materials serving as unique authenticators.
Maxime Klausen, Junfang Zhang, Molly M. Stevens   +2 more
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