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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
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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
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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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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
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Recent Advances in Conductive Rubber Composites: Progress, Challenges, and Emerging Opportunities

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.
This study reviews the recent advances in conductive rubber composites, focusing on key aspects such as material selection, conductive mechanisms, interfacial engineering, processing methods, vulcanization strategies, and practical applications. It also discusses current challenges and highlights emerging directions that are shaping the development of ...
Lu Yin, Ali Vahidifar, Steven Yu, Boxin Zhao   +3 more
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Recent Advances in Fabrication of Durable, Transparent, and Superhydrophobic Surfaces. [PDF]

Nanomaterials (Basel), 2023
Luo W, Li M.
europepmc   +1 more source

Sustainable Utilization and Fire Protection of Wood‐Based Composites in Buildings: Innovations, Challenges, and Future Directions

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The increasing use of wood and wood‐based composites in construction reflects a global shift toward renewable materials that support sustainable development objectives, including carbon reduction and responsible resource use. While wood offers substantial environmental benefits compared to conventional materials such as concrete and steel, its
Qaisar Munir, Marko Hyvärinen, Timo Kärki   +2 more
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Challenges and strategies for commercialization and widespread practical applications of superhydrophobic surfaces. [PDF]

Sci Adv, 2023
Li L, Wei J, Zhang J, Li B, Yang Y, Zhang J.   +5 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Robotic Palpation for Spatiotemporal Arterial Pulse Quantification and Mapping Using Multilevel Microdome‐Based Soft Pressure Sensors

Small, EarlyView.
This study presents the development of multilevel pressure‐sensitive layers replicated from liquid‐metal‐based structures for optimizing soft pressure sensors in robotic palpation. This approach enhances sensitivity and range for subtle arterial displacement detection.
Seong‐Min Im, Jaehwan Jang, Byeong‐Sun Park, Jiwon Choi, Kyeong Taek Oh, Min‐gu Kim   +5 more
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Tailoring MXene Flake Morphology via Aerosol Jet Printing for Biological and Strain Sensor Applications

Small, EarlyView.
Aerosol Jet Printing (AJP), coupled with a novel in situ monitoring method, enabled the controlled fabrication of aligned and crumpled Ti3C2Tx MXenes for diverse applications. Demonstrated across multiple 2D materials, this scalable strategy stablishes flake morphology as a controllable design parameter for engineering application‐specific material ...
Javier Gutierrez‐Gonzalez, Dahnan Spurling, Cian O'Connor, Eoin Caffrey, Tara McGuire, Jack Maughan, Tian Carey, Jose Munuera, Ilias M. Oikonomou, Julian Carolan, Luke Doolan, Ian Woods, Giulio Brunetti, Maeve A. Caldwell, Adrian Dervan, Richard G. Hobbs, Jonathan N. Coleman, Valeria Nicolosi, Fergal J. O'Brien   +18 more
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