Gels,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(11), P. 689 - 689
Published: Oct. 24, 2024
Stimuli-responsive
nanocomposite
gels
combine
the
unique
properties
of
hydrogels
with
those
nanoparticles,
thus
avoiding
suboptimal
results
single
components
and
creating
versatile,
multi-functional
platforms
for
therapeutic
diagnostic
applications.
These
hybrid
materials
are
engineered
to
respond
various
internal
external
stimuli,
such
as
temperature,
pH,
light,
magnetic
fields,
enzymatic
activity,
allowing
precise
control
over
drug
release,
tissue
regeneration,
biosensing.
Their
responsiveness
environmental
cues
permits
personalized
medicine
approaches,
providing
dynamic
interventions
real-time
capabilities.
This
review
explores
recent
advances
in
stimuli-responsive
gels'
synthesis
application,
including
delivery,
engineering,
diagnostics.
Overall,
these
have
significant
clinical
potential,
future
research
is
expected
lead
solutions
address
unmet
medical
needs.
Bioactive Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32, P. 222 - 241
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
Microneedles
(MNs)
is
an
emerging
technology
that
employs
needles
ranging
from
10
to
1000
μm
in
height,
as
a
minimally
invasive
technique
for
various
procedures
such
therapeutics,
disease
monitoring
and
diagnostics.
The
commonly
used
method
of
fabrication,
micromolding,
has
the
advantage
scalability,
however,
micromolding
unable
achieve
rapid
customizability
dimensions,
geometries
architectures,
which
are
pivotal
factors
determining
functionality
efficacy
MNs.
3D
printing
offers
promising
alternative
by
enabling
MN
fabrication
with
high
dimensional
accuracy
required
precise
applications,
leading
improved
performance.
Furthermore,
enabled
its
one-step
process,
there
propitious
potential
growth
3D-printed
MNs
especially
field
personalized
on-demand
medical
devices.
This
review
provides
overview
considerations
key
parameters
designing
MNs,
introduction
on
3D-printing
techniques
fabricating
this
new
generation
well
highlighting
advancements
biomedical
applications
facilitated
Lastly,
we
offer
some
insights
into
future
prospects
specifically
progress
towards
translation
entry
market.
Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
18(14)
Published: June 1, 2023
Phase
Change
Materials
(PCMs)
are
utilized
to
regulate
temperature
and
store
thermal
energy
in
various
industries
such
as
infrastructure,
electronics,
solar
power,
more.
However,
they
face
several
limitations,
leakage,
poor
properties,
incompatibility,
well
high
flammability.
Polyethylene
(PE)
is
one
of
many
polymers
explored
enhance
the
desirable
properties
PCMs,
due
their
versatile
strength,
durability,
chemical
resistance,
low
cost.
The
combination
PCMs
PE
can
be
used
create
composite
materials,
through
micro/nano-
encapsulation,
melt-blending,
formation
composites
with
proper
additives.
They
enhanced
storage
meantime,
benefited
from
mechanical
PE.
This
review
provides
a
concise
summary
recent
developments
regarding
PE-enhanced
insights
into
possible
topics
for
further
investigation.
We
summarised
enhancement
methods
based
on
commonly
adopted
types
PEs,
hot
pressing,
extrusion,
3D
printing.
then
elaborate
how
these
PE-PCM
effectively
utilised
heat
management
applications
potential
future
directions
energy-saving
buildings,
electronic
devices,
systems.
Macromolecular Rapid Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(14)
Published: April 10, 2024
Abstract
Polyethylene
(PE),
a
highly
prevalent
non‐biodegradable
polymer
in
the
field
of
plastics,
presents
waste
management
issue.
To
alleviate
this
issue,
bio‐based
PE
(bio‐PE),
derived
from
renewable
resources
like
corn
and
sugarcane,
offers
an
environmentally
friendly
alternative.
This
review
discusses
various
production
methods
bio‐PE,
including
fermentation,
gasification,
catalytic
conversion
biomass.
Interestingly,
bio‐PE
volumes
market
are
expanding
due
to
growing
environmental
concerns
regulatory
pressures.
Additionally,
biocomposites
using
agricultural
as
filler
materials,
highlights
demand
for
sustainable
alternatives
conventional
plastics.
According
previous
studies,
addition
≈50%
defibrillated
abaca
fibers
into
matrix
compatibilizer,
results
highest
Young's
modulus
4.61
5.81
GPa,
respectively.
These
have
potential
applications
automotive,
building
construction,
furniture
industries.
Moreover,
advancement
made
abiotic
biotic
degradation
is
elucidated
address
their
impacts.
Finally,
paper
concludes
with
insights
opportunities,
challenges,
future
perspectives
utilization
biocomposites.
In
summary,
can
contribute
cleaner
future.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
18(32), P. 20934 - 20956
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
The
electrochemical
reduction
of
nitrogen
to
produce
ammonia
is
pivotal
in
modern
society
due
its
environmental
friendliness
and
the
substantial
influence
that
has
on
food,
chemicals,
energy.
However,
current
reaction
(NRR)
mechanism
still
imperfect,
which
seriously
impedes
development
NRR.
In
situ
characterization
techniques
offer
insight
into
alterations
taking
place
at
electrode/electrolyte
interface
throughout
NRR
process,
thereby
helping
us
explore
in-depth
ultimately
promote
efficient
catalytic
systems
for
Herein,
we
introduce
popular
theories
mechanisms
provide
an
extensive
overview
application
various
approaches
on-site
detection
intermediates
catalyst
transformations
during
electrocatalytic
processes,
including
different
optical
techniques,
X-ray-based
electron
microscopy,
scanning
probe
microscopy.
Finally,
some
major
challenges
future
directions
these
are
proposed.
Chemistry - An Asian Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(12)
Published: April 23, 2024
Abstract
This
review
explores
the
potential
of
using
different
types
ash,
namely
fly
biomass
and
coal
ash
etc.,
as
mediums
for
CO
2
capture
sequestration.
The
diverse
origins
these
–
municipal
waste,
organic
biomass,
combustion
impart
unique
physicochemical
properties
that
influence
their
suitability
efficiency
in
absorption.
first
discusses
environmental
economic
implications
wastes,
emphasizing
reduction
landfill
usage
transformation
waste
into
value‐added
products.
Then
chemical/physical
treatments
wastes
inherent
capabilities
binding
or
reacting
with
are
introduced,
along
current
methodologies
utilize
ashes
sequestration,
including
mineral
carbonation
direct
air
techniques.
application
highlighted,
followed
by
discussion
regarding
challenges
associated
ash‐based
absorption
approach.
Finally,
article
projects
future,
proposing
innovative
approaches
technological
advancements
needed
to
enhance
efficacy
combating
increasing
levels.
By
providing
a
comprehensive
analysis
strategies
envisioning
future
prospects,
this
aims
contribute
field
sustainable
management.
Energy Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(4)
Published: Jan. 23, 2025
This
review
paper
examines
the
innovative
use
of
liquid
crystals
(LCs)
as
phase
change
materials
in
thermal
energy
storage
systems.
With
rising
demand
for
efficient
storage,
LCs
offer
unique
opportunities
owing
to
their
tunable
transitions,
high
latent
heat,
and
favorable
conductivity.
covers
various
types
LCs,
such
nematic,
smectic,
cholesteric
phases,
roles
enhancing
storage.
It
discusses
mechanisms
LC
transitions
impact
on
efficiency.
Strategies
improve
conductivities
polymers
have
also
been
explored.
One
method
involves
embedding
units
within
molecular
structure
promote
orderly
arrangement,
facilitate
heat
flow,
reduce
phonon
scattering.
Aligning
polymer
chains
through
external
fields
or
mechanical
processes
significantly
improves
intrinsic
The
inclusion
thermally
conductive
fillers
optimization
filler-matrix
interactions
further
boost
performance.
Challenges
related
scalability,
cost-effectiveness,
long-term
stability
LC-based
are
addressed,
along
with
future
research
directions.
synthesizes
current
knowledge
identifies
gaps
literature,
providing
a
valuable
resource
researchers
engineers
develop
advanced
technologies,
contributing
sustainable
solutions.
