Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Polymer
network
materials
are
gaining
significance
in
daily
life
and
industrial
applications.
Improving
polymer
materials’
mechanical
properties
has
long
been
a
focus
for
chemists
scientists.
Generally,
rings
networks
viewed
as
adverse
elements
leading
to
reduced
performance.
In
this
conceptual
article,
recent
advancements
related
strategies
utilizing
specially
designed
enhance
the
of
summarized
discussed.
The
article
concludes
by
discussing
current
challenges
future
prospects
field.
We
aim
offer
readers
an
overview
ring‐toughened
catalyze
swift
progress
burgeoning
area.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(32)
Published: May 6, 2024
Abstract
Conductive
hydrogels
are
gaining
significant
attention
as
promising
candidates
for
the
fabrication
materials
flexible
electronics.
Nevertheless,
improving
tensile
properties,
hysteresis,
durability,
adhesion,
and
electrochemical
properties
of
these
remains
challenging.
This
work
reports
development
a
novel
semi‐interpenetrating
network
poly(ionic
liquid)
hydrogel
named
PATV,
via
in
situ
polymerization
acrylamide,
N
‐[Tris(hydroxymethyl)methyl]
1‐vinyl‐3‐butylimidazolium
tetrafluoroborate.
The
density
functional
theory
calculations
reveal
that
acts
physical
cross–linking
points
to
construct
hydrogen‐bond
networks.
Furthermore,
networks
dissipate
energy
efficiently
quickly,
thus
stress
concentration
hysteresis
avoided.
prepared
has
low
(9%),
high
(900%),
fast
response
(180
ms),
sensitivity
(gauge
factor
=
10.4,
pressure
0.14
kPa
−1
),
wide
sensing
range
(tensile
range:
1–600%,
compression
0.1–20
kPa).
A
multifunctional
sensor
designed
based
on
enables
real‐time,
rapid,
stable
response‐ability
detection
human
movement,
facial
expression
recognition,
pronunciation,
pulse,
handwriting,
Morse
code
encryption.
assembled
triboelectric
nanogenerator
displays
an
excellent
harvesting
capability,
highlighting
its
potential
application
self‐powered
wearable
electronic
devices.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(22), P. 14629 - 14639
Published: May 22, 2024
Natural
bouligand
structures
enable
crustacean
exoskeletons
and
fruits
to
strike
a
combination
of
exceptional
mechanical
robustness
brilliant
chiroptical
properties
owing
multiscale
structural
hierarchy.
However,
integrating
such
high
strength-stiffness-toughness
photonic
functionalities
into
synthetic
hydrogels
still
remains
grand
challenge.
In
this
work,
we
report
simple
yet
general
biomimetic
strategy
construct
an
ultrarobust
hydrogel
by
closely
mimicking
the
natural
structure
at
multilength
scale.
The
hierarchical
engineering
long-range
ordered
cellulose
nanocrystals'
structure,
well-defined
poly(vinyl
alcohol)
nanocrystalline
domains,
dynamic
interfacial
interaction
synergistically
contributes
integration
strength
(23.3
MPa),
superior
modulus
(264
toughness
(54.7
MJ
m
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Cephalopod
skins
evolve
multiple
functions
in
response
to
environmental
adaptation,
encompassing
nonlinear
mechanoreponse,
damage
tolerance
property,
and
resistance
seawater.
Despite
tremendous
progress
skin-mimicking
materials,
the
integration
of
these
desirable
properties
into
a
single
material
system
remains
an
ongoing
challenge.
Here,
drawing
inspiration
from
structure
reflectin
proteins
cephalopod
skins,
long-term
anti-salt
elastomer
with
skin-like
mechanical
extraordinary
is
presented.
Cation-π
interaction
incorporated
induce
geometrically
confined
nanophases
hydrogen
bond
domains,
resulting
elastomers
exceptional
true
tensile
strength
(456.5
±
68.9
MPa)
unprecedently
high
fracture
energy
(103.7
45.7
kJ
m
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(28), P. 35887 - 35897
Published: July 4, 2024
Surgical
operations
are
the
preferred
treatment
for
gastric
perforation
(GP)
but
incur
postoperative
complications
such
as
gastrointestinal
adhesions
and
bacterial
infections,
leading
to
inefficient
wound
healing
serious
that
may
even
threaten
life
of
patient.
Developing
hydrogel
dressings
capable
adapting
environment
(acid)
decreasing
visceral
infections
after
GP
is
crucial.
In
this
article,
we
developed
an
injectable,
self-healing
using
cation–π
interactions
between
protonated
amines
aromatic
rings
under
acidic
conditions
explored
it
repair.
The
hydrogels
demonstrate
exceptional
capabilities
can
be
effectively
tailored
environment.
addition,
demonstrated
significant
efficacy
in
preventing
adhesion,
reducing
inflammation,
promoting
angiogenesis,
facilitating
a
rat
model.
This
novel
demonstrates
adaptability
environment,
rendering
highly
promising
potential
applications
trauma
healing.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
The
cation-π
interaction
is
an
important
noncovalent
binding
force
that
impacts
all
areas
of
chemistry
and
biology.
Extensive
computational
gas
phase
experimental
studies
have
established
the
potential
strength
essential
nature
interaction.
Previous
reviews
emphasized
model
systems
a
variety
biological
examples.
This
work
includes
discussion
those
but
emphasizes
other
are
perhaps
less
well
appreciated.
These
include
novel
ability
alkali
metals
in
water;
application
to
organic
synthesis
chemical
biology;
cooperative
behaviors
multiple
interactions,
including
adhesive
proteins
from
mussels
similar
organisms
formation
modulation
biomolecular
condensates
(phase
separation);
interactions
involved
recognizing
DNA/RNA.
Hydrogel-based
sensors
typically
demonstrate
conspicuous
swelling
behavior
in
aqueous
environments,
which
can
severely
compromise
the
mechanical
integrity
and
distort
sensing
signals,
thereby
considerably
constraining
their
widespread
applicability.
Drawing
inspiration
from
multilevel
heterogeneous
structures
biological
tissues,
an
antiswelling
hydrogel
sensor
endowed
with
high
strength,
rapid
self-recovery,
low
ratio
was
fabricated
through
a
water-induced
phase
separation
coordination
cross-linking
strategy.
A
dense
architecture
developed
by
integration
of
"rigid"
quadridentate
carboxyl-Zr4+
bonds
"soft"
hydrophobic
unit-rich
regions
featuring
π-π
stacking
cation-π
interactions
into
hydrogels.
This
unique
structural
design
facilitated
progressive
breaking
cross-links
within
network
to
under
external
loads,
effectively
dissipating
energy
imparting
hydrogels
exceptional
characteristics,
evidenced
strength
1.42
MPa,
complete
self-recovery
3
min.
Simultaneously,
dynamic
synergistically
conferred
augmented
elastic
retractive
forces
on
enhancing
density,
providing
prominent
capabilities
water
(with
only
-2.49%),
solutions
diverse
pH
(1-9),
seawater.
Moreover,
manifested
favorable
strain-sensitivity
(gauge
factor
up
2.45)
frequency
response
virtue
collaborative
contribution
ions
(Cl-
Zr4+).
Consequently,
were
utilized
assemble
underwater
capacity
transmit
information
using
Morse
code.
bioinspired
methodology
achieved
desired
mechanical,
swelling-resistant,
performance
hydrogels,
contributing
innovative
insights
toward
advancement
technology.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
Liquid
crystal
networks
(LCN)
have
attracted
surging
interest
as
extraordinary
energy-dissipation
materials
owning
to
their
unique
dissipation
mechanism
based
on
the
re-orientation
of
mesogens.
However,
how
integrate
high
Young's
modulus,
good
efficiency
and
wide
effective
damping
temperature
range
in
LCN
remains
a
challenge.
Here,
we
report
strategy
resolve
this
challenge
by
fabricating
robust
liquid
semi-interpenetrating
polymer
network
(LC-semi-IPN)
consisting
crystalline
LC
polymers
(c-LCP).
LC-semi-IPN
demonstrates
superior
synergistic
performance
both
mechanical
properties,
surpassing
all
currently
reported
LCNs.
The
crystallinity
c-LCP
endows
with
substantial
leap
modulus
(1800%
higher
than
single
network).
chain
reptation
also
promotes
an
enhanced
200%.
Moreover,
its
reaches
up
130
°C,
which
is
widest
for
By
leveraging
exceptional
performance,
can
be
further
utilized
functional
architected
structure
density
deformation-resistance.
design
energy
achieving
simultaneously
properties
challenging.
authors
fabricate
properties.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 12, 2024
Abstract
Intelligent
impact‐protection
wearable
devices
often
require
intricate
circuitry
to
operate,
which
hinders
the
timely
display
of
impact‐related
injuries.
Consequently,
it
is
imperative
develop
intelligent
protective
materials
that
are
self‐sufficient
and
capable
visualization.
In
this
work,
impact
protection
material
shear‐stiffening
gel
(SSG)
combined
with
mechanoluminescent
(ML)
ZnS:Cu/PDMS@SiO
2
create
ML‐SSG.
This
embodies
various
features,
including
protection,
force
visualization,
flame
resistance,
long‐distance
passive
control,
making
ideal
for
devices.
light
significant
shear
stiffening
effect
SSG,
ML‐SSG
effectively
dissipates
up
80%
energy
exhibits
excellent
resistance.
Concurrently,
also
visualizing
injuries,
displaying
warning
in
real‐time
via
mechanoluminescence,
assessing
based
on
intensity
mechanoluminescence.
The
incorporation
SiO
ZnS:Cu
has
resulted
remarkable
flame‐retardant
property.
innovative
significantly
improves
performance
complex
environments.
addition,
realizes
human–computer
interaction
through
neural
network
mechanoluminescence
characteristics.
research
expands
potential
applications
multifunctional
complicated
environments,
thereby
promoting
development
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(47)
Published: Oct. 6, 2024
Abstract
Smart
textiles
with
a
high
level
of
personal
protection,
health
monitoring,
physical
comfort,
and
wearing
durability
are
highly
demanded
in
clothing
for
harsh
application
scenarios,
such
as
modern
sportswear.
However,
seamlessly
integrating
smart
system
has
been
long‐sought
but
challenging
goal.
Herein,
based
on
coaxial
electrospinning
techniques,
non‐woven
textile
(Smart‐NT)
integrated
impact
resistance
is
developed,
multisensory
functions,
radiative
cooling
effects.
This
Smart‐NT
comprised
core‐shell
nanofibers
an
ionic
conductive
polymer
sheath
impact‐stiffening
core.
The
soft
textile,
thickness
only
800
µm,
can
attenuate
over
60%
force,
sense
pressure
stimulus
sensitivity
up
to
201.5
kPa
−1
,
achieve
temperature
sensing
resolution
0.1
°C,
reduce
skin
by
≈17
°C
under
solar
intensity
1
kW
m
−2
.
In
addition,
the
stretchable
durable
robust,
retaining
its
multifunction
features
10
000
bending
multiple
washing
cycles.
Finally,
scenarios
demonstrated
real‐time
body
comfort
sportswear
outdoor
sports.
strategy
opens
new
avenue
seamless
integration
systems.