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Surface‐Embedded Ag@Multilayer Graphene for Photothermal‐Enhanced Superhydrophobic Anti‐Icing Coatings

Rare Metals, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Harnessing solar energy for self‐heating presents an effective strategy to suppress surface ice formation. In this paper, we fabricated nano‐silver‐modified multilayer graphene sheets (Ag@MGs) that integrate photothermal and superhydrophobic properties for anti‐icing applications.
Yihan Zhang, Xiaoqiang Fan, Xinrui Li, Jiaxin Xu, Zhongpan Zhang, Yunyun Duan, Minhao Zhu, Binbin Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Topological‐defect‐featured order evolution of liquid crystals

Responsive Materials, EarlyView.
This review provides a comprehensive introduction to the recent advances in the topological‐defect‐featured order evolution of liquid crystal (LCs), including the stimulus‐driven dynamics of defects in nematic LCs, topological defect morphological transformation during phase transitions, advanced strategies for regulating and applications of ...
Jin‐Bing Wu, Daoxing Luo, Zhenghao Guo, Yan‐Qing Lu, Wei Hu   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Plant and soil communities are associated with the response of soil water repellency to environmental stress.

Science of the Total Environment, 2019
F. Seaton, Davey L. Jones, S. Creer, P. George, S. Smart, I. Lebron, G. Barrett, B. Emmett, D. Robinson   +8 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Combination of 3D Micro Contact Printing and Scraping Technique for Site Selective Cocultivation Across a Porous Micro Structured Scaffold

Small, EarlyView.
The study by Brauer et al. presents an operationally simple scraping technique in combination with 3D‐µCP to generate 3D cell patterns on both, front and the reverse side of a micro thermoformed substrate. It can be used to study cell‐to‐cell crosstalk at the microlevel with topographies similar to real tissue. Abstract 3D‐microcontact printing (3D‐µCP)
Dana Brauer, Anni Peng, Justyna Borowiec, Jörg Hampl, Shannon Prehl, Maren Klett, Merle Johanna Küstner, Frank Weise, Andreas Schober, Sukhdeep Singh   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transforming Fragile Hydrogel Chips Into Standardized Cartridges via Contact Line Pinning for Robust Microfluidics

Small, EarlyView.
Hydrogel‐based microfluidic chips revolutionize drug delivery, tissue engineering, and biosensing, yet face challenges due to fragility and connection difficulty. This study introduces a novel cartridge design that enhances usability through a hydrogel–plastic hybrid design and a contactless connection method.
Sin‐Yung Siu, Chiu‐Wing Chan, Yisu Wang, Langcheng Feng, Yichen Su, Yin Chen, Christopher K C LAI, Pingan Zhu, Kangning Ren   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Topography‐Free Dual‐Lubricant Patterned Slippery Surfaces for Programmable Droplet Control and High‐Performance Water Harvesting

Small, EarlyView.
A patterned dual‐lubricant SLIPS creates interfacial energy asymmetry, guiding droplet migration without external actuation. Condensed droplets formed on the fluorinated‐oil‐infused regions migrate to the silicone‐oil‐infused domains, where rapid growth and coalescence occur.
Jinchul Yang, Eonji Kim, Doo Young Choi, Jineun Lee, Hwanhui Yun, Jinhee Lee, Kyuyoung Heo, In Hwan Jung, Yong‐Jae Jin, Joon Heon Kim, Giseop Kwak, Wang‐Eun Lee   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Multifunctional Superwetting Sea‐Urchin‐Mimetic Nanosheet‐Based Interface for Remote Oil‐Water Separation

Small, EarlyView.
A fluorine‐free, FBC–rGO coating‐based robust superhydrophobic/superoleophilic sorbent (WCA >154°), enabling rapid, selective oil uptake and efficient oil/water separation. Integrated into a dolphin‐inspired Wi‐Fi mini‐bot with onboard pumping and storage, the platform enables remote, contactless, on‐site oil recovery from hazardous spill zones ...
Surya Kanta Ghadei, Madhu Bhaskaran, Sharath Sriram, Ramasamy Sakthivel, Md. Ataur Rahman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Selective Wettability–Driven Evaporation‐Enhanced Redox Cycling for Robust and Ultrasensitive Detection of Viral Particles

Small Methods, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Timely detection of viral infections, particularly in settings outside centralized laboratories, is essential for controlling outbreaks. Small electrochemical biosensors are appealing because they are fast, require microliter sample volumes, and can be integrated into portable devices.
Pouya Soltan Khamsi, Shubhada K Chothe, Suresh V Kuchipudi, Aida Ebrahimi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Micropatterned Surfaces with Unidirectional Wetting Properties for Liquid Transport

Small Structures, EarlyView.
Micropatterned surfaces that guide droplets in a single direction are gaining attention for their role in liquid transport. This review explores how surface designs enable such behavior, from gravity‐driven flow to stimulus‐responsive movement. It also discusses fabrication techniques, design challenges, and emerging strategies to advance directional ...
Elham Lori Zoudani, Prabuddha De Saram, Stefanie Feih, Hoang Huy Vu, Nam‐Trung Nguyen, Navid Kashaninejad   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cabomba caroliniana and Schoenoplectus californicus as Antifouling Candidates: Anti‐Attachment and Toxicological Effects in Aurelia coerulea (Cnidaria, Scyphozoa)

Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Biofouling on artificial surfaces in aquatic ecosystems leads to significant economic losses. Current antifouling paints, while effective, often harm the aquatic environment. This study explores ecologically safe antifouling alternatives derived from plants, focusing on the aquatic macrophytes Cabomba caroliniana (CC) and Schoenoplectus ...
Mikael Luiz Pereira Morales, Laís Olivera das Neves, Ayman Shaik, Hafizah Chenia, Maximiliano Manuel Maronna, Sanye Soroldoni, Renato Mitsuo Nagata, Ng Haig They, Vanessa Ochi Agostini, Grasiela Lopes Leães Pinho   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source