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Lignocellulosic Triboelectric Materials for Energy Harvesting and Emerging Applications: A Review on Lignin‐Molecular Engineering toward Improved Performance

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
Contrasting sustainable biomass with depleting petroleum resources, this review charts the evolutionary timeline of lignin‐based TENGs. We systematically evaluate their fundamental mechanisms, enhancement strategies, and applications in green self‐powered electronics.
Yuxin Yang, Boyu Du, Yuwen Wang, Tian Tang, Yuxuan Xie, Jiajun Zhang, Yajun Zhang, Jingyu Xu, Xing Wang, Chuanyin Xiong   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

An energy-free strategy to elevate anti-icing performance of superhydrophobic materials through interfacial airflow manipulation

Nature Communications
Superhydrophobic surfaces demonstrate excellent anti-icing performance under static conditions. However, they show a marked decrease in icing time under real flight conditions. Here we develop an anti-icing strategy using ubiquitous wind field to improve
Jiawei Jiang, Yizhou Shen, Yangjiangshan Xu, Zhen Wang, Jie Tao, Senyun Liu, Weilan Liu, Haifeng Chen   +7 more
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Construction of Robust Electrothermal Superhydrophobic Surface via Femtosecond Laser for Anti-Icing and Deicing

Molecules
Electrothermal superhydrophobic surfaces are regarded as possessing significant potential in anti-icing applications. However, their limited mechanical durability has constrained practical implementation.
Xuqiao Peng, Daqing Tian, Jingyang Li, Wenxuan Li, Ruisong Jiang, Chaolang Chen   +5 more
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Comparison of barrier properties for a superhydrophobic epoxy coating under different simulated corrosion environments

, 2016
Using soft lithography, a superhydrophobic epoxy coating was prepared with lotus leaf-like surface microstructures. Electrochemical measurements were performed to compare barrier properties of the superhydrophobic coating with a regular smooth coating ...
Li, Xiaogang, Zhang, Dawei, Wang, Luntao, Qian, Hongchang   +3 more
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Study of the Effects of Microgroove Geometry on Frost Structure [PDF]

, 2012
The variation in the frost structure on a number of microgrooved brass surfaces is examined through an experimental study. The microgrooved samples are 45 mm x 45 mm in dimension with a broad range of groove dimensions.
Jacobi, Anthony M., Rahman, Md Ashiqur
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Fire‐Safe Polymeric Insulation Foams for Energy‐Efficient and Low‐Carbon Buildings

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
This review systematically summarizes recent advances in fire‐safe polymeric insulation foams, emphasizing the balance among flame retardancy, thermal insulation, mechanical reliability, and long‐term durability. By linking material‐level thermophysical properties with building cooling‐energy demand and operational carbon emissions, it establishes a ...
Qinhe Guo, Jiayi Pan, Dehui Jia, Min Chen, Danni Pan, Yao Yuan, Ying Pan, Yan Zhang, Lulu Xu, Kate Nguyen, Wei Wang   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Programmable crack dynamics engineering enables flexible strain sensors with high linearity

FlexMat, EarlyView.
First‐decoupling theoretical framework of crack evolution elucidating the control methods, mechanistic insights, and structure‐activity relationships is established. Crack propagation from uncontrollable randomness systematically evolves into spatially ordered states.
Chunjin Wu, Shaolong Wang, Xu Wang, Heng Zhu, Yongliang Tian, Xinchen Jiang, Xin Rao, Yutong Han, Changrun Wang, Wen‐Yong Lai   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Flexible photocatalytic materials: From substrate engineering to multi‐field synergistic enhancement

FlexMat, EarlyView.
This review examines flexible photocatalytic systems, covering substrate evolution from polymers to biomass, fabrication methods like electrospinning, and key mechanical and optoelectrochemical metrics under deformation. Enhancement strategies are critically discussed, followed by applications in energy conversion, environmental remediation, and ...
Weiqi Wang, Xinrong Zhang, Jing Zhao, Songcan Wang   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Architecting nano‐Al/HMX/CuO energetic micro‐units unlocks superior interface and highly efficient combustion

InfoMat, EarlyView.
Improving the dispersion of nano‐aluminum is of great importance in explosives and propellants. The spherical Al/HMX/CuO energetic micro‐units were prepared using microchannel technology, which significantly improved the uniformity and dispersion of nano‐Al. It also enhanced the mass and heat transfer efficiency between the fuel and oxidizer components,
Gazi Hao, Tianxu Xi, Yong Kou, Cheng Zhang, Ronghuan Yang, Jiahao Yu, Qiangqiang Lu, Hongyu Yang, Chong Chen, Lei Xiao, Jun Di, Fengqi Zhao, Wei Jiang   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Durable superhydrophobic surface in wearable sensors: From nature to application

Exploration
The current generation of wearable sensors often experiences signal interference and external corrosion, leading to device degradation and failure. To address these challenges, the biomimetic superhydrophobic approach has been developed, which offers ...
Ziyi Dai, Ming Lei, Sen Ding, Qian Zhou, Bing Ji, Mingrui Wang, Bingpu Zhou   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source