Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(19), P. 2632 - 2632
Published: Sept. 24, 2023
Double
bandgap
photonic
crystals
(PCs)
exhibit
significant
potential
for
applications
in
various
color
display-related
fields.
However,
they
show
low
saturation
and
inadequate
modulation
capabilities.
This
study
presents
a
viable
approach
to
the
fabrication
of
double
inks
diffracting
typical
secondary
colors
other
composite
by
simply
mixing
two
nanochains
(PNCs)
different
primary
as
pigments
an
appropriate
percentage
following
conventional
RGB
matching
method.
In
this
approach,
PNCs
are
magnetically
responsive
display
three
that
can
be
synthesized
combining
hydrogen
bond-guided
magnetic
field
(H)-assisted
template
polymerization.
The
as-prepared
present
high
due
fixed
narrow
full-width
at
half-maxima
parent
with
suitable
chain
length.
Furthermore,
used
easily
produce
flexible
PC
film
embedding
into
gel,
such
polyacrylamide,
facilitating
fast
steady
performance
without
requirement
external
field.
research
not
only
unique
advantages
constructing
multi-bandgap
PCs
but
also
establishes
feasibility
utilizing
practical
within
fields
anti-counterfeiting
wearable
devices.
Sustainable Energy Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Feb. 4, 2024
Abstract
Solar
energy
has
emerged
as
a
pivotal
player
in
the
transition
towards
sustainable
and
renewable
power
sources.
However,
efficiency
longevity
of
solar
cells,
cornerstone
harnessing
this
abundant
source,
are
intrinsically
linked
to
their
operating
temperatures.
This
comprehensive
review
delves
into
intricate
relationship
between
thermal
effects
cell
performance,
elucidating
critical
role
that
temperature
plays
overall
efficacy
photovoltaic
systems.
The
primary
objective
is
provide
examination
how
influences
with
focus
on
its
impact
efficiency,
voltage,
current
output,
stability.
By
synthesizing
existing
knowledge
exploring
recent
advances
field,
we
aim
elucidate
underlying
mechanisms
offer
insights
mitigating
adverse
consequences.
Our
encompasses
thorough
discussion
fundamentals
including
operation
various
types,
before
delving
intricacies
effects.
We
present
an
overview
experimental
techniques
for
analysis,
factors
influencing
variations,
strategies
alleviate
stresses.
Additionally,
real-world
case
studies
discuss
future
trends
research
directions,
providing
roadmap
advancing
technology.
In
era
where
become
increasingly
vital,
understanding
addressing
imperative
maximize
cells.
article
serves
valuable
resource
researchers,
engineers,
policymakers
by
shedding
light
significance
performance
guiding
pursuit
innovative
solutions
quest
more
efficient
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(46)
Published: June 28, 2024
Abstract
Hydrogels
hold
great
promise
in
the
field
of
flexible
electronics.
Attempts
this
area
tend
to
microstructure
design
hydrogels,
giving
them
specific
adhesion
and
multi‐sensing
functions.
Here,
a
novel
phase
separation‐derived
anisotropic
adhesive
structural
color
hydrogel
film
is
presented
for
visually
The
generated
by
template
replicating
colloidal
crystal
using
separation
emulsions
hydrophilic
monomer
(acrylic
acid,
AA),
hydrophobic
(lauryl
methacrylate,
LMA),
co‐monomer
([2‐(methacryloyloxy)
ethyl]
dimethyl‐(3‐sulfopropyl)
ammonium
hydroxide
(SBMA)),
surfactants
(hexadecyl
trimethyl
bromide,
CTAB)
initiator
(ammonium
persulphate
(APS)).
appearance
results
asymmetric
morphologies
film,
imparting
with
performance.
Attributed
formation
inverse
opal
scaffold
structure,
featured
vivid
color,
showing
superior
capability
self‐reporting
mechanical
behavior.
Additionally,
benefitting
from
presence
abundant
ions,
exhibits
conductivity.
Thus,
resultant
demonstrated
stable
dual‐signal
sensing
properties
involving
color‐changing
conductivity
feedback
ability
respond
human
activities.
These
features
make
proposed
highly
potential
electronic
field.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: June 4, 2024
Abstract
One
of
the
long‐sought‐after
goals
in
responsive
material
development
is
to
generate
and
tune
colors
for
advanced
emerging
applications
such
as
dynamic
displays,
light‐emitting
diodes,
lasers,
smart
windows,
chromic
fabrics,
high‐security
encryption,
visual
sensors.
Benefiting
from
atomically
thin
nature
well
strong
optical
interaction,
two‐dimensional
(2D)
materials
can
serve
color‐generating
centers
both
chemical
pigment
physical
interference
solution,
gels,
films,
matrix
interface
systems,
offer
new
promises
color
science
applications.
Concerning
tunability,
2D
systems
have
been
demonstrated
one
ideal
achieve
desired
goals,
including
change
composition,
layer
thickness,
strain,
magic
angle,
thermally/photically/chemically
responsive,
magnetically‐responsive,
electrically‐responsive,
mechanically‐responsive.
This
makes
it
an
attractive
prospect
device
optoelectronics,
nanomedicine.
However,
best
our
knowledge,
no
comprehensive
review
has
reported
specifically
on
color‐centered
aspects
materials.
In
this
review,
we
highlight
experimental
approaches
related
tuning
colors,
reflective
structural
transmissive
refine
challenges
propose
opportunities
future
studies
further
system.
Eventually,
anticipated
that
will
a
resource
source
inspiration
scientists,
open
up
avenues
advancement
fields
systems.
Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(11), P. 2564 - 2564
Published: May 27, 2024
Bioinspired
structural
color
represents
a
burgeoning
field
that
draws
upon
principles,
strategies,
and
concepts
derived
from
biological
systems
to
inspire
the
design
of
novel
technologies
or
products
featuring
reversible
changing
mechanisms,
with
significant
potential
applications
for
camouflage,
sensors,
anticounterfeiting,
etc.
This
mini-review
focuses
specifically
on
research
progress
bioinspired
in
realm
camouflage.
Firstly,
it
discusses
fundamental
mechanisms
coloration
systems,
encompassing
pigmentation,
coloration,
fluorescence,
bioluminescence.
Subsequently,
delineates
three
modulation
strategies—namely,
photonic
crystals,
film
interference,
plasmonic
modulation—that
contribute
development
materials
devices.
Moreover,
review
critically
assesses
integration
environmental
contexts,
particular
emphasis
their
application
Finally,
paper
outlines
persisting
challenges
suggests
future
trends
camouflage
via
color.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(3)
Published: Oct. 3, 2023
Abstract
Magnetically
responsive
optical
modulation
has
emerged
as
a
promising
application
in
various
fields
such
smart
windows,
anti‐counterfeiting,
and
colorimetric
sensors,
due
to
its
unique
advantages
remote
nondestructive
control,
well
precise
high‐contrast
response.
Compared
isotropic
counterparts,
anisotropic
magnetic
nanostructures
(AMNs)
take
advantage
of
the
interplay
among
dipoles,
magnetocrystalline
anisotropy,
shape
crystal
facets
control
diverse
dimensions
light
propagation.
By
manipulating
frequency,
amplitude,
polarization,
plasmonic
resonance,
AMNs
can
provide
variety
functional
applications.
A
comprehensive
overview
recent
developments
based
on
with
focus
their
emerging
applications
design
strategies
is
presented.
It
starts
brief
introduction
typical
AMN
building
blocks,
highlighting
modes,
including
tunable
transmission,
diffraction,
resonance.
The
primary
discuss
for
applications,
i.e.,
anti‐counterfeiting
labels,
multifunctional‐driven
devices.
concludes
challenges
perspectives
magneto‐optical
structures.
Overall,
this
review
provides
in‐depth
insight
into
strategies,
property
AMNs,
thereby
accelerating
practical
these
structures
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: July 11, 2024
Abstract
Structurally
colored
objects
with
3D
geometries
are
intriguing
in
optical
devices
and
visual
sensors,
but
their
preparation
is
bottlenecked
by
complicated
procedures
limited
material
choices.
Herein,
a
facile
supramolecular
printing
strategy
proposed
via
direct
ink
writing
(DIW)
colloidal
inks
(SCIs)
consisting
of
polymers
colloids
based
on
interactions
to
construct
healable
recyclable
structurally
objects.
Optimized
balance
the
rheological
requirements
for
DIW
high
particle
volume
fraction
one‐step
immediate
generation
structural
color.
The
shear‐thinning
thixotropy
features
SCIs,
characterized
two‐order‐of‐magnitude
decrease
viscosity
during
process
50%
storage
modulus
recovery
thereafter,
ensure
reversible
solid–liquid
transition
extrusion
deposition
process.
short‐range
ordered
arrangements
within
matrix
give
rise
angle‐independent
Moreover,
from
SCIs
and,
more
importantly,
can
be
closed‐looped
recycled
thanks
reversibility
interactions.
Leveraging
optimized
interactions,
various
wide
range
choices
meeting
extended
directly.
This
study
paves
way
constructing
advanced
materials
strategy.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Abstract
Structural
color
coatings
with
brilliant
is
important
in
practical
applications,
such
as
aesthetic
decoration,
bionic
skins,
colorimetric
sensors,
and
other
color‐related
fields.
However,
the
intrinsic
conflict
between
fast
self‐assembly
bright
structural
hinders
their
widespread
applications.
Here,
cholesteric
liquid
crystal
elastomer
(CLCE)
mechanochromic
response
are
developed
by
spraying
(CLC)
paints
followed
evaporation‐induced
(EISA)
photocuring.
The
Marangoni
flow
within
paints,
which
drives
orientation
of
molecules
along
track
EISA
process,
found
to
be
crucial
for
achieving
both
rapid
time
(60
s)
high
reflectivity
(42%).
as‐prepared
CLCE
present
uniform
colors,
circularly
polarized
reflection,
response.
Several
proofofconcept
applications
also
demonstrated,
including
patterned
on
flat
substrates,
fully
covered
3D
objects,
non‐spectral
colors
via
additive
mixing
method.
research
disclosed
herein
provides
unprecedented
levels
efficiency
reliability
preparing
coatings.
Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 14
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Traditionally,
food
packaging
was
used
to
extend
the
shelf
life
of
or
monitor
its
condition.
Inspired
by
many
biological
structures
found
in
nature,
bio-inspired
functional
materials
for
bio-based
have
been
shown
significantly
improved
capabilities
over
traditional
various
aspects
and
attract
consumers
through
novel
freshness
preservation
features.
This
review
synthesizes
recent
advances
that
mimic
structure
natural
organisms
with
specific
functionalities,
examples
biomimetics
different
enhancement
areas.
In
general,
certain
disadvantages
compared
polymer
materials,
so
there
is
an
urgent
need
improvement
Biomimicry
further
inspires
realization
enhancing
some
basic
functions
(hydrophobicity,
mechanical
strength,
antimicrobial
properties,
optical
properties)
endowing
more
new
responsiveness
other
functions.
What
interesting
inspiration
bionics
taken
from
such
a
perspective
can
also
promote
progress
innovation
materials.
