Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(11)
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Abstract
Camouflage
skin
holds
immense
potential
for
a
variety
of
advanced
applications,
such
as
artificial
intelligence,
soft
robotics,
and
flexible/wearable
electronics.
Currently,
most
existing
materials
constructing
camouflage
are
mainly
based
on
inorganic
with
an
inverse
opal
scaffold,
which
significantly
limits
their
further
development
because
the
poor
mechanical
properties
environmental
instability.
Inspired
by
rana
slvaticas
,
new
type
one‐dimentional
(1D)
photonic
crystal
(PC)
gel
is
designed
synthesized,
combines
advantages
1D
PC
structures
3D
flexible
gels
in
single
device.
Taking
advantage
unique
structures,
resulting
skins
demonstrated
attractive
properties,
including
excellent
performance,
self‐adaptive
capabilities,
long‐term
stability
ambient
conditions.
Specifically,
can
quickly
recognize
match
background
modulating
optical
signals
external
stimuli.
The
synergistic
effect
glycerol,
dodecyl
glycerol
itaconate
(DGI),
nano‐space
altogether
contribute
to
outstanding
skin.
Overall,
combining
bio‐inspired
concept
molecular
engineering
strategy,
greatly
enriched
application
smart
field.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
124(9), P. 5930 - 6050
Published: April 30, 2024
Since
the
last
century,
we
have
witnessed
development
of
molecular
magnetism
which
deals
with
magnetic
materials
based
on
species,
i.e.,
organic
radicals
and
metal
complexes.
Among
them,
broadest
attention
was
devoted
to
molecule-based
ferro-/ferrimagnets,
spin
transition
materials,
including
those
exploring
electron
transfer,
nanomagnets,
such
as
single-molecule
magnets
(SMMs),
qubits,
stimuli-responsive
materials.
Their
physical
properties
open
application
horizons
in
sensors,
data
storage,
spintronics,
quantum
computation.
It
found
that
various
optical
phenomena,
thermochromism,
photoswitching
characteristics,
luminescence,
nonlinear
chiroptical
effects,
well
responsivity
external
stimuli,
can
be
implemented
into
Moreover,
fruitful
interactions
these
effects
provide
new
cross-effects
multifunctionality,
enriching
applications
optical,
electronic,
devices.
This
Review
aims
show
scope
phenomena
generated
recent
advances
areas
high-temperature
photomagnetism,
thermometry
utilizing
SMMs,
addressability
magneto-chiral
dichroism,
opto-magneto-electric
multifunctionality.
These
findings
are
discussed
context
types
accessible
for
classes
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(1)
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Abstract
Bio‐enabled
and
bio‐mimetic
nanomaterials
represent
functional
materials,
which
use
bio‐derived
materials
synthetic
components
to
bring
the
better
of
two,
natural
synthetic,
worlds.
Prospective
broad
applications
are
flexibility
mechanical
strength
lightweight
structures,
adaptive
photonic
functions
chiroptical
activity,
ambient
processing
sustainability,
potential
scalability
along
with
sensing/communication
abilities.
Here,
we
summarize
recent
results
on
relevant
responsive
behavior
under
stresses,
magnetic
field,
changing
chemical
environment.
We
focus
achievements
trends
in
tuning
optical
materials'
properties
such
as
light
scattering,
absorption
reflection,
emission,
structural
colors,
birefringence,
linear
circular
polarization
for
prospective
biosensing,
communication,
encoding,
fast
actuation,
biomedical
fields,
tunable
appearance.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(23)
Published: March 6, 2024
Abstract
As
counterfeit
techniques
continue
to
evolve,
ensuring
the
security
of
conventional
“static”
encryption
methods
becomes
increasingly
challenging.
Here,
viscoelasticity‐controlled
relaxation
is
introduced
for
first
time
in
a
bilayer
wrinkling
system
by
regulating
density
hydrogen
bond
networks
polymer
construct
“dynamic”
material.
The
surface
can
manipulate
light
during
dynamic
process,
exhibiting
three
stages
with
frosted
glass,
structural
color,
and
mirror
reflection.
By
viscoelasticity
skin
layer
through
UV
irradiation,
wavelength
rate
wrinkles
be
controlled.
result,
anti‐counterfeiting
patterns
time‐resolved
multistage
information
are
achieved.
Crucially,
material
developed
as
an
label
packing
boxes
daily
applications,
allowing
encrypted
activated
manually
identified
naked
eyes,
surpassing
existing
materials
utilization
potential.
Besides,
extended
various
interaction
networks,
demonstrating
versatility
strategy.
This
work
not
only
provides
additional
dimension
practical
use,
but
also
offers
theoretical
guidance
development
advanced
optical
smart
display
future.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 17, 2024
Abstract
Stimuli‐responsive
structural‐color
materials
have
received
widespread
attention
in
information
encryption
due
to
the
significant
color
changes
under
different
stimuli.
However,
trade‐off
between
capacity
of
input,
security
level,
cost,
and
large‐area
manufacturing
greatly
limits
application
structural
colors
encryption.
Herein,
dynamic
high‐capacity
high‐resolution
are
achieved
by
implementing
printed
total
internal
reflection
(TIR)
computer‐aided
image
recognition.
The
TIR
microstructures
prepared
with
relative
humidity
(RH)
responsive
polymer,
which
form
a
heterogeneous
wettability
system,
can
exhibit
vibrant
variation
humidity.
As
implemented
RH
is
changed,
will
expand
or
shrink
precisely,
enabling
full‐color
modulation
across
visible
light
range.
With
change,
each
pixel
be
specifically
encoded,
allowing
for
this
encrypt
within
same
pattern
at
RHs.
Furthermore,
This
study
precisely
integrates
tremendous
pixels
easily
prepare
various
encrypted
patterns,
guarantee
input
low‐cost
way.
Moreover,
through
computer
programming
algorithm
reading,
patterns
decoded
decrypted
real‐time,
thus
offering
great
potential
further
encryption,
anti‐counterfeiting,
multiplexing
encoding,
data
storage.
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(30)
Published: Feb. 17, 2024
Abstract
Thermochromic
photonic
crystal
(PC)
is
a
promising
material
for
anti‐counterfeiting
applications,
but
there
are
still
challenges
to
further
improve
the
performance
and
practicability
in
usage.
Here,
disposable
thermally
triggered
PC
tag
with
irreversible
response
multi‐step
color
changes
developed
based
on
thermochromic
Silica/(Polyethylene
glycol‐Ethoxylated
trimethylolpropane
triacrylate)
(SiO
2
/(PEG‐ETPTA))
double‐layer
film.
The
fast
thermal
come
from
quick
melting
infiltration
of
PEG‐ETPTA
into
PCs
upon
heating.
change
at
different
temperatures
originated
regioselective
control
UV
curing
degree
layer
resulting
temperature
Therefore,
invisible
pattern
can
be
revealed
part
by
heating
became
again
after
overheating,
which
offered
diversified
visual
effects
enhanced
performances.
Interdisciplinary materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3(1), P. 54 - 73
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Abstract
Reflective
displays
have
the
advantages
of
energy
efficiency,
high
brightness,
eye
protection,
and
good
readability,
making
them
an
attractive
display
technology.
Photonic
crystal
(PhC)
structural
color
is
highly
regarded
as
ideal
choice
for
reflective
its
ecofriendliness,
colorfastness,
adjustability.
In
this
review,
we
introduce
fundamental
classification
manufacturing
methods
PhC
displays.
We
systematically
summarize
principles
PhC‐based
driven
by
various
stimuli.
Furthermore,
present
latest
research
advancements
in
based
on
smart
actuators.
Additionally,
offer
a
detailed
overview
current
status
application
prospects
liquid
three‐dimensional
Finally,
discuss
challenges
faced
provide
insights
into
their
prospects.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(6), P. 7883 - 7893
Published: Feb. 1, 2024
Effective
heat
dissipation
and
real-time
temperature
monitoring
are
crucial
for
ensuring
the
long-term
stable
operation
of
modern,
high-performance
electronic
products.
This
study
proposes
a
silicon
rubber
polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS)-based
nanocomposite
with
rapid
thermal
response
high
conductivity.
enables
both
The
reported
material
primarily
consists
thermally
conductive
layer
(Al2O3/PDMS
composites)
reversible
thermochromic
(organic
material,
graphene
oxide,
PDMS
nanocoating;
OTM-GO/PDMS).
conductivity
OTM-GO/Al2O3/PDMS
nanocomposites
reached
4.14
W
m–1
K–1,
reflecting
an
increase
2200%
relative
to
that
pure
PDMS.
When
operating
35,
45,
65
°C,
surface
turned
green,
yellow,
red,
respectively,
time
was
only
30
s.
also
exhibited
outstanding
repeatability
maintained
excellent
color
stability
over
20
repeated
applications.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(19)
Published: March 14, 2024
Abstract
1D
photonic
crystals
(1DPCs)
with
hierarchically
structured
lamellar
periodic
frameworks
that
enable
precise
control
of
light‐matter
interactions
and
contribute
robust
structural
colors
represent
a
groundbreaking
advancement
in
optical
materials.
The
microstructural
characteristics
the
constituent
material
properties
these
materials
play
pivotal
roles
determining
their
performance
functionality.
In
recent
years,
diverse
array
novel
structures
crafted
from
various
emerged,
showcasing
tremendous
potential
advanced
applications.
This
article
provides
an
in‐depth
review
developments
1DPCs,
emphasizing
morphological
designs,
fabrication
strategies,
detail,
1DPCs
featuring
distinct
geometrical
morphologies,
including
lamellar,
helical,
fibrous,
spherical,
nanochained
are
systematically
introduced,
highlighting
unique
arising
microstructures.
Then,
methods,
involving
some
innovative
techniques
utilizing
standing‐wave
optics,
UV
dual
photopolymerization,
inkjet
printing,
succinctly
summarized
for
constructing
different
by
using
building
Subsequently,
typical
application
examples
listed
discussed
visual
sensing,
intelligent
displays,
anti‐counterfeiting
technology,
pigments,
devices.
Finally,
passage
addresses
current
challenges
presents
forward‐looking
perspective
on
future
1DPCs.
