ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Supramolecular
Oleogel
lubricants
provide
a
versatile
and
reliable
strategy
for
optimizing
the
long-term
dispersion
stability
of
nanoadditives
in
base
oils.
In
this
work,
GLM-based
ionic
gelators
constructing
supramolecular
oleogels
were
prepared
by
adding
ultrasonically
treated
gallium-based
liquid
metal
(GLM)
nanodroplets
carrying
free
radicals
vinyl-containing
liquids
(ILs)
directly
to
radical
polymerization
system
polymer
gelators.
The
electrostatic
interactions
between
GLM
enhanced
cross-linking
degree
gels
formed
denser
self-assembled
structures.
as-prepared
as
thermoreversible
exhibit
exceptional
thixotropic
properties.
Compared
oil
PAO10,
coefficient
friction
(COF)
both
GLM@IGel-1
GLM@IGel-2
decreased
significantly
from
0.192
0.097,
while
wear
volume
dropped
100.10
×
104
μm3
13.28
GLM@IGel-1,
9.69
GLM@IGel-2.
addition,
demonstrates
higher
load-bearing
capacity
550
N
due
further
chemical
liquids.
outstanding
lubrication
performance
is
achieved
synergy
gel
lubricants,
promoting
formation
stable
tribo-chemical
reaction
film.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 817 - 817
Published: March 20, 2025
Ionogels,
as
emerging
stretchable
conductor
materials,
have
garnered
significant
attention
for
their
potential
applications
in
flexible
electronics,
particularly
wearable
strain
sensors.
However,
a
persistent
challenge
optimizing
ionogels
lies
achieving
balance
between
enhanced
mechanical
properties
and
electrical
conductivity.
In
this
study,
we
successfully
addressed
by
incorporating
carbon
nanotubes
(CNTs)
into
ionogels,
simultaneous
improvement
the
conductivity
(2.67
mS/cm)
(400.83
kPa).
The
CNTs
served
dual
purposes,
acting
continuous
conductive
pathway
to
facilitate
signal
transmission
reinforcing
bolster
robustness
of
ionogels.
Additionally,
polymer
network,
composed
acrylic
acid
(AA)
2-hydroxyethyl
acrylate
(HEA),
established
purely
physical
cross-linking
network
characterized
dense
hydrogen
bonding,
which
ensured
sufficient
toughness
within
Notably,
assembled
when
utilized
wireless
sensors,
demonstrated
exceptional
sensitivity
detecting
subtle
finger
movements,
with
significantly
amplifying
response.
This
work
provides
new
insights
integration
expanding
pioneering
fresh
approach
functionalized
ionogel
design.
Polymers,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(8), P. 1093 - 1093
Published: April 18, 2025
This
paper
reviews
the
research
progress
on
ionogels
in
flexible
pressure
sensors.
Ionogels
comprise
solid
carrier
networks
and
ionic
liquids
(ILs)
dispersed
therein
have
good
non-volatility,
high
conductivity,
thermal
stability,
a
wide
electrochemical
window,
mechanical
properties.
These
characteristics
give
broad
application
prospects
wearable
electronic
devices,
intelligent
robots,
healthcare.
The
article
first
introduces
classification
of
ionogels,
including
based
ILs
networks.
Then,
preparation
methods
processing
technologies
such
as
direct
mixing
method,
situ
polymerization/gel
solvent
exchange
are
discussed.
Subsequently,
expounds
detail
properties
modification
toughness,
hydrophobicity,
self-healing,
adhesiveness.
Finally,
focuses
sensors
points
out
challenges
faced
future
research.
language
this
mini-review
is
academic
but
not
overly
technical,
making
it
accessible
to
even
researchers
new
field
establishing
an
overall
impression
We
believe
serves
introductory
resource
for
niche
topic,
with
large
clear
references
further
ACS Macro Letters,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(8), P. 1050 - 1055
Published: July 31, 2024
Polymerization-induced
self-assembly
(PISA)
during
the
synthesis
of
diblock
copolymers
has
garnered
considerable
interest;
however,
architectures
beyond
have
scarcely
been
explored.
Here,
we
studied
PISA
using
4-
and
8-arm
star
polyethylene
glycol
(PEG),
as
well
2-arm
(linear)
PEG,
wherein
each
terminus
PEG
was
functionalized
with
a
chain-transfer
agent,
holding
constant
molar
mass
for
arm.
Styrene
polymerized
from
through
reversible
addition-fragmentation
(RAFT)
polymerization
in
an
ionic
liquid
(1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium
hexafluorophosphate,
[BMIM][PF
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 25, 2024
Supramolecular
Oleogel
lubricants
provide
a
versatile
and
reliable
strategy
for
optimizing
the
long-term
dispersion
stability
of
nanoadditives
in
base
oils.
In
this
work,
GLM-based
ionic
gelators
constructing
supramolecular
oleogels
were
prepared
by
adding
ultrasonically
treated
gallium-based
liquid
metal
(GLM)
nanodroplets
carrying
free
radicals
vinyl-containing
liquids
(ILs)
directly
to
radical
polymerization
system
polymer
gelators.
The
electrostatic
interactions
between
GLM
enhanced
cross-linking
degree
gels
formed
denser
self-assembled
structures.
as-prepared
as
thermoreversible
exhibit
exceptional
thixotropic
properties.
Compared
oil
PAO10,
coefficient
friction
(COF)
both
GLM@IGel-1
GLM@IGel-2
decreased
significantly
from
0.192
0.097,
while
wear
volume
dropped
100.10
×
104
μm3
13.28
GLM@IGel-1,
9.69
GLM@IGel-2.
addition,
demonstrates
higher
load-bearing
capacity
550
N
due
further
chemical
liquids.
outstanding
lubrication
performance
is
achieved
synergy
gel
lubricants,
promoting
formation
stable
tribo-chemical
reaction
film.
