Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 2, 2024
Abstract
Biomass‐based
functional
polymers
have
received
significant
attention
across
various
fields,
in
view
of
eco‐friendly
human
society
and
sustainable
growth.
In
this
context,
there
are
efforts
to
functionalize
the
biomass
for
next‐generation
polymer
materials.
Here,
stretchable
heat
transfer
materials
focused
on
which
essential
electronics
future
robotics.
To
achieve
goal,
natural
rubber
(NR)
is
chemically
modified
with
a
thiol‐terminated
phenylnaphthalene
(TTP),
then
utilized
as
thermally
conductive
NR
(TCNR)
matrix.
Hexagonal
boron
nitride
(h‐BN),
renowned
its
high
thermal
conductivity
low
electrical
conductivity,
incorporated
filler
develop
eco‐materials.
The
optimized
TCNR/h‐BN
composite
elongates
140%
due
great
elasticity
NR,
exhibits
excellent
dielectric
properties
(a
constant
2.26
loss
0.006).
Furthermore,
synergetic
phonon
crystallites
h‐BN
particles
results
0.87
W
m
−1
K
.
outstanding
thermal,
mechanical,
newly
developed
enable
successful
demonstration
shape‐adaptable
management
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Abstract
Bio‐based
adhesives
are
promising
alternatives
to
petroleum‐based
ones
but
often
hindered
by
low
performance,
limited
application
range,
or
high
cost.
This
research
draws
inspiration
from
skin
structure,
using
a
soy
protein
meal
(SM)
matrix
and
gelatin
backbone
develop
supramolecular
adhesive
system.
In
this
system,
globulins
polysaccharides
uniformly
dispersed,
enhancing
interfacial
adhesion
load‐bearing
capacity,
while
the
chains
interwoven,
constructing
network
strengthening
cohesion
of
adhesive.
The
dissipates
strain
energy
improves
capacity
allowing
molecular
slide
under
stress,
achieving
performance
comparable
commercially
available
polyvinyl
acetate
(PVAC)
at
an
ultra‐low
cost
(≈58%
PVAC)
negative
carbon
footprint.
tensile
strength
fracture
toughness
≈2.9
8.4
times
higher
than
those
SM,
respectively.
Furthermore,
system
exhibits
superior
adjustable
extreme
environmental
adaptability,
with
stable
bonding
over
temperature
range
−196
150
°C,
hydratable
separation
boiling
water
resistance.
Overall,
study
proposes
strategy
inspired
skin,
leveraging
properties
plant
proteins
sustainable,
high‐performance,
cost‐effective
for
both
consumer
industrial
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
Dragonfly
wings
possess
exceptionally
high
strength,
toughness,
and
fatigue
resistance
due
to
their
unique
hierarchical
structure
from
the
micro
macro
scale.
Inspired
by
this,
mismatched
supramolecular
interactions
(MMSIs)
are
introduced
into
dynamic
acylsemicarbazide
groups,
constructing
an
interconnected
hybrid
network
of
soft
hard
segments
in
SPUU‐DS
elastomer.
This
design,
featuring
a
dense
array
hydrogen
bonds,
achieves
exceptional
mechanical
properties:
true
stress
at
breaks
1.1
GPa
comparable
that
typical
spider
silk
(0.8–1.5
GPa);
toughness
325.54
MJ
m
−3
,
twice
(≈160
);
fracture
energy
232.83
kJ
−2
surpassing
many
metals
alloys.
Furthermore,
monitoring
device
with
“hamburger”
is
developed
integrating
conductive
graphene
film.
When
placed
inside
tire,
this
enhances
tire's
puncture
approximately
twofold.
By
correlating
signals
angles,
system
enables
detection
damage
various
locations
on
allowing
for
timely
repair
preventing
traffic
accidents.
novel
biomimetic
approach,
inspired
dragonfly
wings,
provides
valuable
insights
designing
healable
elastomers
superior
properties.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 15, 2025
Aqueous
wood
adhesives
with
both
water
retention
and
strong
bonding
strength
are
essential
for
industrial
applications.
However,
the
enhanced
of
adhesive
often
suffers
from
low
resistance
due
to
its
increased
hydrophilicity.
Inspired
by
mechanical
support
in
plant
cell,
we
develop
a
multifunctional
biomass
soybean
meal
(SM)
combining
rigid
internal
boron-nitrogen
coordinated
boronic
esters
structure
reinforcement
flexible
zwitterionic
polymer
retention.
Such
design
provides
good
dry
(2.03
MPa)
wet
shear
(1.14
strengths
demonstrates
durable
adhesion
various
harsh
environments
up
80
days.
The
exhibits
anticipated
property,
extending
plywood
shaping
manufacturing
time
60
min
ability
water-retaining
convert
free
into
bound
state
suppress
evaporation.
Additionally,
10-fold
increase
mildew
compared
SM
flame
retardancy.
This
study
presents
versatile
efficient
approach
developing
durable,
water-retaining,
sustainable
aqueous
techniques
materials.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 25, 2025
Abstract
The
increasing
demand
for
environmentally
benign
materials
has
driven
significant
interest
in
water‐based
adhesives
due
to
their
low
toxicity
and
ecological
advantages.
However,
conventional
formulations
face
persistent
challenges
including
limited
bonding
strength,
complex
manufacturing
processes,
compromised
storage
stability.
To
address
these
limitations,
a
polyacrylic
acid‐based
aqueous
adhesive
(PAA)
is
developed
through
novel
visible‐light
catalytic
platform.
This
approach
ensures
mild
cycle,
thereby
promoting
sustained
strategic
integration
of
hydrogen
bonding,
electrostatic
interactions,
mechanical
interlocking
enhances
interfacial
adhesion.
Notably,
the
demonstrates
an
adhesion
strength
up
20.86
MPa
on
wood
12.91
bamboo
substrates.
Its
composition
confers
stability
across
diverse
environmental
conditions,
extreme
temperature
variations
(−196
°C–200
°C),
prolonged
(>
270
days),
resistance
stress
solvent
exposure.
Furthermore,
PAA
exhibits
full
recyclability
water‐mediated
dissociation
recovery
process.
study
represents
pioneering
application
catalysis
synthesis,
advancing
development
sustainable
high‐performance
systems.
