Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 7, 2025
Abstract
Simulating
the
characteristics
and
achieving
specific
functions
of
biological
systems
are
stirring
but
challenging.
Developing
biomimetic
leaves
(BLs)
with
such
as
photosynthesis,
transpiration,
solar
spectrum
similarity
receives
great
attention.
With
increasingly
developed
hyperspectral
imaging
techniques,
though
BLs
for
have
made
significant
strides,
they
still
grappling
low
single
function.
In
this
review,
first,
tissue
optical
path
natural
analyzed.
Then,
spectral
up‐to‐date
pigments
functional
multifunctional
summarized.
The
importance
is
highlighted.
Notably,
organic–inorganic
hybrid
vibrant
colors
multifunction,
show
boundless
promise.
At
last,
insights
into
perspectives
challenges
on
provided.
This
review
contributes
profound
materials
toward
plants.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(24)
Published: April 5, 2024
Abstract
Achieving
radar‐infrared
compatible
camouflage
with
dynamic
adaptability
has
been
a
long‐sought
goal,
but
faces
significant
challenges
owing
to
the
limited
dispersion
relations
of
conventional
material
systems
operating
in
different
wavelength
ranges.
Here,
this
work
proposes
concept
pneumatic
multiscale
shape
morphing
and
design
periodically
arranged
unit
consisting
MXene‐based
morphable
conductors
intake
platforms.
During
gas
actuation,
conductor
transforms
centimeter‐scale
2D
flat
sheets
into
3D
balloon
shapes
enhance
microwave
absorption
behavior,
also
reconfigures
micrometer‐scale
MXene
wrinkles
smooth
planes
combination
cavity‐induced
low
heat
transfer
minimize
infrared
(IR)
signatures.
Through
theory‐guided
reverse
engineering,
final
matrix
shows
remarkable
frequency
tunability
(2.64–18.0
GHz),
moderate
IR
emissivity
regulation
(0.14
at
7–16.5
µm),
rapid
responsiveness
(≈30
ms),
wide‐angle
operation
(>45
°
),
excellent
environmental
tolerance.
Additionally,
multiplexed
enables
over
14
programmable
coding
sequences
that
independently
alter
thermal
radiation
without
compromising
radar
stealth,
allows
multimodal
switching
between
three
distinct
states.
The
approach
may
facilitate
evolution
techniques
electromagnetic
functional
materials
toward
multispectral,
intelligence.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(44)
Published: May 21, 2024
Abstract
Anion
defect
engineering
is
proven
to
be
an
efficient
approach
reconstruct
the
electronic
configuration
of
carbon‐based
magnetoelectric
materials
for
targeted
modulation
electromagnetic
(EM)
performance.
However,
traditional
mono‐anionic
doping
suffers
from
low
concentration
and
lacks
diverse
polarization
mechanisms.
In
this
work,
multi‐anions
(N/S/F)
stepwise‐doped
carbon/Fe
3
C
composites
are
elaborately
constructed,
wherein
predesigned
N
defects
serve
as
activated
sites
anomalously
adopting
S
anions
(Step
I)
subsequent
F
II)
in
non‐marginal
areas
carbon
layer.
It
found
that
prefers
replace
pyrrolic
while
tends
form
dangling
bonds
with
site
adjacent
pyridinic
N.
Intriguingly,
besides
inherent
polarized
resonance
at
≈15
GHz,
customized
induce
new
resonances
≈10
GHz
≈15+
respectively.
Under
a
typical
multi‐polarization
effect
synergetic
magnetic
response,
N/S/F
harvest
broadest
bandwidth
8.28
(9.72–18
GHz)
2.55
mm,
covering
wide
frequency
range
almost
X
Ku
bands.
This
work
demonstrates
positive
impact
localized
multi‐defects
customization
on
expanding
microwave
absorption
bandwidth,
providing
valuable
insights
advanced
design
ultra‐broadband
absorbers.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Abstract
The
development
of
nanomaterials
is
crucial
to
upgrading
modern
industry.
MXene
nanosheets
have
attracted
significant
attention
due
their
superb
resistance
permeation,
diverse
surface
chemical
properties,
impressive
mechanical
and
metal‐like
electrical
thermal
conductivity,
etc.,
providing
unique
advantages
in
various
technical
fields.
When
are
combined
with
polymers
form
functional
coatings,
applications
span
multiple
fields,
including
anticorrosion,
wear
resistance,
flame‐retardancy,
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding,
de‐icing.
This
review,
conjunction
MXene's
barrier
property,
lubricity,
stability,
photothermal
conversion
discusses
detail
the
MXene‐based
polymer
coatings.
Additionally,
it
examines
dispersion
interaction
within
coatings
role
functionalized
polymers.
Finally,
based
on
current
research
status
emerging
needs,
challenges
future
opportunities
a
targeted
manner
discussed.
review
aims
summarize
existing
results
put
forward
an
objective
fair
point
view,
constructive
reference
for
nanofunctional
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 8, 2024
Abstract
Energy‐efficient
building
materials
are
eye‐catching
for
reducing
indoor
energy
consumption
via
eliminating
electromagnetic
interference
and
pollution,
controlling
the
thermal
transfer,
promoting
sunlight
harvesting
providing
a
comfortable
living
environment.
To
realize
broadband
microwave
shielding,
elaborate
control
of
microstructures
has
showed
great
potential
research
direction.
By
composition
regulation
structure
design
with
various
dimension,
synergistic
effects
including
conductive
networks,
interfacial
polarization,
magnetic
coupling,
dipole
dielectric‐magnetic
synergy,
can
significantly
improve
(EM)
shielding
capacity.
Thermal
management
conversion,
storage,
radiation,
conduction
enormous
in
enhancing
sustainability
efficiency
future
buildings.
Smart
windows
able
to
switch
optical
transmittance
colors,
which
is
contributed
saving
energy.
Herein,
this
review,
recent
progress
management,
smart
window
field
energy‐efficient
buildings
summarized,
from
aspects
materials,
mechanisms,
scenarios.
Further,
main
bottlenecks
problems
discussed,
opportunities
further
highlighted.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Since
their
discovery
over
a
decade
ago,
MXenes
have
transformed
the
field
of
"materials
for
healthcare",
stimulating
growing
interest
in
healthcare-related
applications.
These
developments
also
driven
significant
advancements
MXenes'
synthesis.
This
review
systematically
examines
synthesis
and
applications
sensing
biomedical
fields,
underscoring
pivotal
role
addressing
critical
challenges
modern
healthcare.
We
describe
experimental
by
combining
appropriate
laboratory
modules
with
mechanistic
principles
underlying
each
step.
In
addition,
we
provide
extensive
details
on
parameters,
considerations,
essential
instructions
successful
Various
healthcare
including
sensing,
imaging,
synergistic
therapies,
regenerative
medicine,
wearable
devices
been
explored.
further
highlight
emerging
trends
MXenes,
viz.,
as
nanovehicles
drug
delivery,
vectors
gene
therapy,
tools
immune
profiling.
By
identifying
important
parameters
that
define
utility
applications,
this
outlines
strategies
to
regulate
profile,
thereby
serving
valuable
guide
design
application-specific
properties.
The
final
section
integrates
research
theoretical
studies
comprehensive
understanding
field.
It
technologies,
such
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
machine
learning
(ML),
accelerating
material
discovery,
structure-property
optimization,
automation.
Complemented
detailed
supplementary
information
synthesis,
stability,
biocompatibility,
environmental
impact,
insights,
offers
profound
knowledge
base
diverse
family
2D
materials.
Finally,
compared
potential
other
materials
underscore
existing
prioritize
interdisciplinary
collaboration.
synthesizing
key
from
its
current
(especially
2018
onward),
provides
cohesive
assessment
MXene
foundations
prospects
sector.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 3, 2025
Abstract
Water
isotopologue
sieving
has
been
flagged
as
one
of
the
biggest
challenges
in
modern
separation
technologies
owing
to
their
extremely
similar
physicochemical
properties.
As
a
benchmark
candidate,
current
membrane
suffers
from
inferior
water
imposed
by
failure
size
exclusion
conventional
separation.
Herein,
facile
approach
is
presented
elaborate
MXene/Cellulose
nanofiber
(CNF)
membranes
featuring
confined
thermal‐recognized
hydrogen
bonding
nanochannels,
enabling
highly‐selective,
energy‐efficient
and
durable
deuterium
under
low‐grade
heat.
The
key
such
lies
meticulous
utilization
CNF‐enabled
rich
bonds
within
which
attract
more
via
bond
(─OD/─OH)
meanwhile
thermally
recognizing
with
stable
─OD
interaction
create
significant
diffusion
kinetic
differences
over
It
demonstrated
that
MXene/CNF
deliver
an
extraordinary
factor
high
5.2
yet
demanding
energy
consumption
low
2.9
GJ
kg
−1
,
outperforming
most
state‐of‐the‐art
technologies.
Moreover,
exhibits
performance
long‐term
operations
can
be
further
integrated
into
multi‐stage
device
for
augmenting
concentration
water,
making
it
step
closer
practical
applications.
