ACS Applied Nano Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(16), P. 19473 - 19480
Published: Aug. 14, 2024
Two
supramolecular
ionic
nanomaterials
(SINs)
were
successfully
prepared
by
multidentate
imidazolium
organic
salts
and
acid
via
self-assembly
(ISA),
which
is
formed
tetraphenylethylene
(TPE)-based
(TPE-COS
TPE-C16OS)
4,4′,4″,4‴-(ethene-1,1,2,2-tetrayl)tetrabenzenesulfonic
(TPE-SO3H)
in
MeOH.
These
SINs
exhibited
high
thermal
stability
are
insoluble
solvents.
Furthermore,
as
fluorescence
sensors,
they
showed
sensitivity
selectivity
the
detection
of
nitroaromatic
explosives,
especially
for
trinitrophenol
(TNP);
linear
range
SIN-1
SIN-2
was
0.4–128
μM
1–128
μM;
their
λex
set
340
350
nm;
λem
489
458
related
limit
0.87
0.42
μM,
respectively.
The
quenching
mechanism
TNP
synergistic
effect
energy
transfer,
inner
filter,
photoelectron
transfer.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(35)
Published: July 14, 2024
Carbon
fiber
(CF)-reinforced
polymers
(CFRPs)
demonstrate
potential
for
use
in
personal
protective
equipment.
However,
existing
CFRPs
are
typically
rigid,
nonrecyclable,
and
lack
of
tearing
resistance.
In
this
study,
flexible,
recyclable,
resistant
polyurethane
(PU)-CF
composites
fabricated
through
complexation
reversibly
cross-linked
PU
elastomer
binders
with
CF
fabrics.
The
PU-CF
possess
a
high
strength
767
MPa
record-high
fracture
energy
2012
kJ
m
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 19, 2025
Abstract
The
hardness
of
thermoplastic
elastomers
(TPEs)
significantly
influences
their
suitability
for
various
applications,
but
traditionally,
enhancing
reduces
toughness.
Herein
a
method
is
introduced
that
leverages
hybrid
soft
segments
to
fine‐tune
the
TPEs
without
compromising
exceptional
Through
selective
copolymerization
polytetramethylene
ether
glycols
(PTMEGs)
at
molecular
weights,
supramolecular
poly(urethane‐urea)
are
molecularly
engineered
cover
wide
spectrum
while
retaining
good
It
achieved
through
formation
graded
functional
zones—densely
packed
enhanced
and
strength,
loosely
greater
extensibility
toughness—driven
by
variations
in
PTMEG
chain
length
mismatched
interactions.
establishment
systematic
investigation
TPE
library,
intricate
interplay
between
design,
structure,
performance
these
materials
elucidated,
refining
optimization
techniques.
demonstrate
mechanical
properties,
including
variant
with
Shore
86A
toughness
819
MJ
m
−3
,
alongside
softer
59A
786
innovation
extends
scalable
solvent‐based
production
line,
promising
widespread
industrial
application.
This
advancement
reimagines
potential
high‐performance
composites,
offering
versatile
demanding
applications.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 16, 2024
Abstract
Advancing
the
development
of
eco‐friendly
waterborne
polyurethane
elastomers
(WPUEs)
can
significantly
reduce
reliance
on
organic
solvents,
which
is
crucial
for
environmental
conservation.
Nevertheless,
achieving
superior
mechanical
properties
and
self‐healing
capabilities
in
WPUEs
presents
a
considerable
challenge.
Drawing
inspiration
from
hierarchical
dynamic
structures
observed
scallop
byssal
threads,
high‐strength
supramolecular
elastomer
(SWPUE),
designated
SWPU‐DESH‐Zn,
developed
this
study.
Owing
to
precise
regulation
hydrogen
bonding
state
acylsemicarbazide
(ASC)
fragments
via
disulfide
bonds,
formation
coordination
interactions
between
carboxyl
zinc
ions,
as‐prepared
exhibited
robust
strength
52.07
MPa,
comparable
that
solvent‐based
elastomers.
Additionally,
it
notable
capability
excellent
reprocessability.
Meanwhile,
high‐performance
ionic
skins
electromagnetic
interference
(EMI)
shielding
materials
are
also
fabricated
using
SWPU‐DESH‐Zn
as
matrix,
further
illustrating
its
potential
applications.
This
novel
biomimetic
approach,
inspired
by
offers
valuable
insights
designing
healable
polymers
with
enhanced
properties.
Macromolecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
In
this
study,
we
introduce
an
innovative
one-step,
solvent-free
approach
for
preparing
lignin-containing
polyurethane
elastomers
(LPUes)
with
nanomicro
phase-separated
structure
and
dynamic
dual-cross-linking
networks
comprising
both
phenol-carbamate
bonds
(PCBs)
hydrogen
bonds.
This
distinctive
structural
design
imparted
exceptional
mechanical
properties
to
the
LPUes.
The
sample
containing
22.9
wt
%
phenolized
lignin
exhibited
tensile
strength
of
44.6
MPa,
elongation
at
break
714.6%,
toughness
148.0
MJ/m3.
abundance
PCBs
also
conferred
remarkable
reprocessing
capabilities,
these
LPUes
retaining
over
98%
94.4%
after
two
hot-pressing
cycles.
Moreover,
incorporation
endowed
photothermal
properties,
facilitating
efficient
light-controlled
self-healing
shape-memory
functionalities.
work
offers
pathway
harmonize
thermal
adaptability
in
development
sustainable
high-performance
LPUes,
thereby
opening
their
avenues
diverse
potential
applications.
Small,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 22, 2025
Abstract
Nowadays,
much
attention
is
paid
to
the
development
of
high‐performance
and
multifunctional
materials,
but
it
still
a
great
challenge
obtain
polymer
materials
with
high
mechanical
properties,
self‐healing
multifunctionality
in
one.
Herein,
an
innovative
strategy
proposed
satisfactory
waterborne
polyurethane
(PMWPU‐Bx)
by
situ
anchoring
3‐aminophenylboronic
acid
(3‐APBA)
pyrene‐capped
(PMWPU)
via
supramolecular
interactions.
The
multiple
functional
sites
inherent
3‐APBA
can
produce
interactions
groups
on
PMWPU,
promoting
aggregation
hard
domains
network,
which
confers
PMWPU‐Bx
strength
(7.9
MPa)
modulus
(243.2
MPa).
Meanwhile,
dynamic
natures
boronic
ester
bonds
formed
condensation
endow
efficiency.
Additionally,
exhibits
fluorescence
tunability
due
controlled
π–π
stacking.
In
this
research,
molecules
onto
polymers
through
synchronously
achieves
performance
multi‐functionality
polyurethanes,
also
broadens
their
potential
applications
fields
optical
anticounterfeiting
encrypted
information
transmission.
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(38)
Published: Aug. 5, 2024
Developing
advanced
engineering
polymers
that
combine
high
strength
and
toughness
represents
not
only
a
necessary
path
to
excellence
but
also
major
technical
challenge.
Here
for
the
first
time
rigid-flexible
interlocking
polymer
(RFIP)
is
reported
featuring
remarkable
mechanical
properties,
consisting
of
flexible
polyurethane
(PU)
rigid
polyimide
(PI)
chains
cleverly
woven
together
around
copper(I)
ions
center.
By
rationally
weaving
PI,
PU
chains,
ions,
RFIP
exhibits
ultra-high
(twice
unwoven
polymers,
91.4
±
3.3
MPa),
(448.0
14.2
MJ
m
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 14, 2024
Abstract
The
rapid
advancement
of
smart,
flexible
electronic
devices
has
paralleled
a
surge
in
waste
(e‐waste),
exacerbating
massive
resource
depletion
and
serious
environmental
pollution.
Recyclable
materials
are
extensively
investigated
to
address
these
challenges.
Herein,
this
study
designs
unique
polyurethane
(SPPUs)
with
ultra‐high
strength
up
60
MPa
toughness
360
MJ
m
−3
.
This
synthetic
SPPUs
can
be
fully
recycled
at
room
temperature
by
using
green
solvents
ethanol.
Accordingly,
the
resultant
SPPU‐Ni
composites,
created
mixing
ethanol‐dissolved
solution
nickel
(Ni)
powder,
effectively
combine
flexibility
recyclability
electrical
conductivity
filler.
Notably,
work
develops
printable
capacitive
sensors
(PCBS)
through
transcribing
paste
SPPUs‐Ni
slurry
onto
PET
film
paper
screen‐printing
technology.
devised
PCBS
have
fast
response
time
≈50
ms,
high
resolution,
multiple
signal
recognition
capabilities.
Remarkably,
Ni
powder
only
dissolving
offers
sustainable
growing
e‐waste
problem
recyclable
electronics.
Developing
damping
materials
that
are
both
optically
transparent
and
mechanically
robust,
while
offering
broad
frequency
capacity,
is
a
significant
challenge─particularly
for
devices
require
protection
without
compromising
visual
clarity.
Conventional
methods
often
either
fail
to
maintain
transparency
or
involve
complex
designs
difficult
implement.
Here,
we
present
an
ionogel
system
integrates
physically
cross-linked
elastic
copolymer
network
with
viscous
ionic
liquid.
The
competitive
interactions
between
the
liquid
polymer
enable
fine-tuning
of
mechanical
stability
capacity.
resulting
robust
exhibits
excellent
over
wide
range.
Remarkably,
thin
layer
(0.15
mm)
absorbs
nearly
60%
impact
force
retains
its
performance
after
exposure
extreme
conditions.
This
approach
offers
straightforward
method
designing
advanced
meet
aesthetic
functional
demands
modern
technologies.