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Wetting of crossed fibers: multiple steady states and symmetry breaking

open access: yes, 2014
We investigate the wetting properties of the simplest element of an array of random fibers: two rigid fibers crossing with an inclination angle and in contact with a droplet of a perfectly wetting liquid.
Bick, Alison D.   +3 more
core   +3 more sources

Bioorthogonal Engineering of Cellular Microenvironments Using Isonitrile Ligations

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Highly selective chemistries are required for fabrication and post‐cross–linking modification of cell‐encapsulating hydrogels used in tissue engineering applications. Isonitrile ligation reactions represent a promising class of bioorthogonal chemistries for engineering hydrogel‐based cellular microenvironments. Isonitrile‐based hydrogels are stable and
Ping Zhou   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

On the Modeling of Droplet Evaporation on Superhydrophobic Surfaces

open access: yes, 2015
When a drop of water is placed on a rough surface, there are two possible extreme regimes of wetting: the one called Cassie-Baxter (CB) with air pockets trapped underneath the droplet and the one characterized by the homogeneous wetting of the surface ...
Brito, Carolina   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Electricity Generation From Ambient Water Evaporation in the Absence of Sunlight via PVA‐Based Porous Hydrogels

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In this article, a water‐evaporation driven energy harvester is devised that works even in the absence of sunlight. This is achieved by combining PVA hydrogel with thermoelectrics (TEG) to directly capture energy from water evaporation. Under mild conditions (RH 40%, T of 26 °C, and 2.8 m s−1 wind), 1.71 mW (1.02 W m−2) power can be generated, >3 fold ...
Zichen Gong, Ady Suwardi, Jing Cao
wiley   +1 more source

Wetting and Capillary Condensation in Symmetric Polymer Blends: A comparison between Monte Carlo Simulations and Self-Consistent Field Calculations

open access: yes, 1998
We present a quantitative comparison between extensive Monte Carlo simulations and self-consistent field calculations on the phase diagram and wetting behavior of a symmetric, binary (AB) polymer blend confined into a film.
Binder, K., Mueller, M.
core   +2 more sources

Stable and Dendrite‐Free Zinc Metal Anodes Via Interface Nanoarchitectonics for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores Zn anode challenges in aqueous ZIBs, including dendrites, corrosion, and side reactions, and discusses strategies for improvement through Zn anode, electrolyte, and separator modifications to enhance stability and efficiency. Abstract Aqueous rechargeable zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) are emerging as promising candidates for next ...
Pragati A. Shinde   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dual‐Mode Film Based on Highly Scattering Nanofibers and Upcycled Chips‐Bags for Year‐Round Thermal Management

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Intelligent radiative cooling devices, adaptable to various weather conditions, have the potential for year‐round energy savings. This study introduces a sustainable dual‐mode film made from polycaprolactone nanofibers and upcycled chip bags for effective thermal management.
Qimeng Song   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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