Chromogenic Photonic Crystal Detectors for Monitoring Small Molecule Diffusion at Solid–Solid Interfaces Using Stimuli-Responsive Shape Memory Polymers DOI

Sin‐Yen Leo,

Calen J. Leverant, Yifan Zhang

et al.

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1), P. 2238 - 2249

Published: Dec. 17, 2024

In situ monitoring of small molecule diffusion at solid–solid interfaces is challenging, even with sophisticated equipment. Here, novel chromogenic photonic crystal detectors enabled by integrating bioinspired structural color stimuli-responsive shape memory polymer (SMP) for detecting trace amounts interfacial are reported. Colorless macroporous SMP membranes deformed macropores can recover back to the "memorized" microstructures and corresponding iridescent colors when triggered diffused molecules. Systematic experimental theoretical investigations using various microscopes, optical spectroscopy modeling, spatio-resolved energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, calculations confirm diffusion-induced mechanisms. Importantly, proof-of-concept sensing temporospatial-resolved bioactive ingredients used in drug delivery, including anti-inflammatory methyl salicylate pain relieving patches vitamin E barriers loaded contact lens, phthalates plasticizers commercial PVC products has been demonstrated. These innovative inexpensive, reusable, easy operate deploy both qualitative quantitative analyses, promising opening new avenues biomedical research, threat detection, plastics, food, environmental safety. Moreover, reconfigurable crystals micrometer-scale resolution, which great importance tunable integrated nanooptics, be fabricated diffusion-enabled microcontact printing.

Language: Английский

Shape-memory and self-healing properties of sustainable cellulosic nanofibers-based hybrid materials for novel applications DOI Creative Commons
Muhammad Yasir Khalid, Zia Ullah Arif, Ans Al Rashid

et al.

Giant, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19, P. 100299 - 100299

Published: June 5, 2024

In the era of smart and sustainable technology driven by naturally occurring materials, various nanocellulose-based materials play a crucial role. Shape memory behaviour self-healing capabilities nanocelluloses are emerging as focal points in numerous research domains. Nanocellulose its derivatives such cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) nanofibers (CNF), currently limelight due to their excellent shape-memory properties, making them suitable for multifunctional devices. this regard, CNF, cutting-edge material, has spurred researchers explore potential developing contemporary personalized health Therefore, timely comprehensive review is essential gain deep insights into effectiveness CNF Herein, we first provide succinct introduction all nanocellulose materials. This also depicts recent advancements breakthroughs large effective synthesis CNF-based hybrid Next, focusing on performance, sheds new light advanced applications Finally, perspectives current challenges opportunities field summarized future an in-depth understanding "CNF-based materials."

Language: Английский

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Programmable and Shape–Color Synchronous Dual-Response Wood with Thermal Stimulus DOI
Yi Tan, Kaili Wang, Youming Dong

et al.

ACS Nano, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(8), P. 6718 - 6730

Published: Jan. 26, 2024

Stimuli-responsive materials exhibit huge potential in sensors, actuators, and electronics; however, their further development for reinforcement, visualization, biomass-incorporation remains challenging. Herein, based on the impregnation of thermochromic microcapsule (TCM)-doped dynamic covalent vitrimers, a programmable shape-color dual-responsive wood (SRW-TC) was demonstrated with robust anisotropic structures exchangeable adaptable networks. Under mild conditions, resultant SRW-TC displays feasible shape memorability programmability, resulting from rigidity–flexibility shift induced by glass-transition temperature (34.99 °C) transesterification reaction triggered topology freezing transition (149.62 °C). Furthermore, obtained possesses satisfactory mechanical performance (tensile strength 45.70 MPa), thermal insulation (thermal conductivity 0.27 W/m K), light management, benign optical properties (transmittance 51.73% haze 99.67% at 800 nm). Importantly, incorporation compatible TCM enables to visualize memory feasibility rigidity/flexibility switching respond external stimulus through thermal-induced shape–color synchronous dual-responsiveness, which successfully demonstrates applications sensing temperature, grasping objects, encrypting/decoding icon messages, so on. The proposed facile highly effective strategy could serve as guideline developing high-performance multifunctional composite promising intelligent environmental sensing, interactivity, information dual-encryption, local precision color regulation, etc.

Language: Английский

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Patterned Photonic Actuators with Dynamic Shape‐Morphing and Color‐Changing Capabilities Fabricated by Athermal Embossing Technology DOI

Nina Qian,

Jun Hu, Shuai Huang

et al.

Angewandte Chemie International Edition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 63(29)

Published: May 2, 2024

Abstract Stimuli‐responsive patterned photonic actuators, characterized by their nano/microscale structures and capacity to demonstrate synergistic color changes shape morphing in response external stimuli, have attracted intense scientific attention. However, traditional actuator systems still face limitations such as cumbersome time‐consuming preparation processes small‐scale deformations. Herein, we introduce a facile approach involving an athermal embossing technique rapidly fabricate actuators based on near‐infrared (NIR) light‐responsive liquid crystal elastomers. The resulting remarkable features, including brilliant angle‐dependent structural color, complex three‐dimensional actuation, good durability under NIR light stimulation. As illustrative demonstrations of the proof‐of‐concept, two light‐fuelled soft actuators: butterfly‐inspired that can produce wing‐flapping dynamic origami crane‐shaped with memory, information storage, display properties. This strategy provides distinct insights into design fabrication various robotic devices intelligent actuators.

Language: Английский

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Super‐adaptive electroactive programmable adhesive materials to challenging surfaces: From intelligent soft robotics to XR haptic interfaces DOI Creative Commons
Seung Hwan Jeon,

Gui Won Hwang,

Jinhyung Kim

et al.

InfoMat, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 17, 2024

Abstract Recently, the intelligent strategies for adapting to multiple challengeable surfaces of electroactive programmable materials integrated with bio‐inspired architectures offer expanded directions beyond traditional limitations in soft grippers, medical mobile robots, and XR (Extended Reality) interfaces. These adhesive are adaptively designed a variety complex surfaces, including soft, wet, non‐flat, or contamination‐susceptible feature such as bio‐surfaces vulnerable objects. They can be produced via solution‐based methods replica coating 3/4‐dimensional printing. The integration architecture enables super‐adaptive switchable adhesion through control physical deformation mechanical properties at interface, presenting breakthrough electro‐robotics extended reality (XR) Haptic interfaces technology. surface‐adaptive platform provide functionalities that efficiently deformations bioinspired transfer energy (heat, vibration, pressure) into engaged lightweight human‐friendly form. This review focuses on strategies, principles, design, fabrication intelligently combined adhesives next‐generation human–robot interaction devices, along current challenges prospects. image

Language: Английский

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Synthesis of azobenzene liquid crystal elastomers with photo-thermo synergistic response and reversible bidirectional shape memory DOI
Jianfeng Ban,

Zilong Yang,

Lulu Pan

et al.

Iranian Polymer Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 12, 2025

Language: Английский

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Bio-inspired multifunctional flexible visual sensors based on structural color materials DOI
Long Bai, Yong Jin, Liangjie Shi

et al.

Chemical Engineering Journal, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 161344 - 161344

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Liquid directional transport surface applied to the spacecraft fluid management system: Fundamentals and prospect analysis DOI Creative Commons
Yifan He, Wenshuai Xu,

Kuo Yan

et al.

Droplet, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 5, 2025

Abstract Liquid directional transport surfaces have the ability to control movement of liquids in specific directions, making them highly applicable various fields such as heat transfer, fluid management, microfluidics, and chemical engineering. This review aims summarize research progress on liquid spacecraft management devices. Among different technologies available, certain surface design methods based principles dynamics under microgravity show remarkable potential for space management. Precise is crucial in‐orbit operation spacecraft. Utilizing tension effects represents most direct effective approach achieve space. The intrinsic flow characteristics two‐dimensional plane are advantageous managing fluids confined spaces By analyzing functional these surfaces, we assess their feasibility integration into Considering features environment, this also provides guidelines suitable use devices, serving a significant reference future research.

Language: Английский

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4D Printing: A Comprehensive Review of Technologies, Materials, Stimuli, Design, and Emerging Applications DOI
Aixiang Ding, Fang Tang, Eben Alsberg

et al.

Chemical Reviews, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 19, 2025

4D printing is a groundbreaking technology that seamlessly integrates additive manufacturing with smart materials, enabling the creation of multiscale objects capable changing shapes and/or functions in controlled and programmed manner response to applied energy inputs. Printing technologies, mathematical modeling, responsive stimuli, structural design constitute blueprint printing, all which have seen rapid advancement past decade. These advancements opened up numerous possibilities for dynamic adaptive structures, finding potential use healthcare, textiles, construction, aerospace, robotics, photonics, electronics. However, current primarily focuses on proof-of-concept demonstrations. Further development necessary expand range accessible materials address fabrication complexities widespread adoption. In this paper, we aim deliver comprehensive review state-of-the-art probing into shape programming, exploring key aspects resulting constructs including design, morphing mechanisms, stimuli-responsiveness, elaborating prominent applications across various fields. Finally, discuss perspectives limitations, challenges, future developments realm printing. While undoubtedly vast, continued research innovation are essential unlocking its full capabilities maximizing real-world impact.

Language: Английский

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Fabrication of Smart Materials Using Laser Processing: Analysis and Prospects DOI Creative Commons
Serguei P. Murzin,

Christian Stiglbrunner

Applied Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 85 - 85

Published: Dec. 21, 2023

Laser processing is a versatile tool that enhances smart materials for diverse industries, allowing precise changes in material properties and customization of surface characteristics. It drives the development with adaptive through laser modification, utilizing photothermal reactions functional additives meticulous control. These laser-processed form foundation 4D printing enables dynamic shape depending on external influences, significant potential aerospace, robotics, health care, electronics, automotive sectors, thus fostering innovation. also advances photonics optoelectronics, facilitating control over optical promoting responsive device various applications. The application computer-generated diffractive elements (DOEs) precision, predetermined temperature distribution showcasing substantial promise enhancing properties. This comprehensive overview explores applications technology nanotechnology involving DOEs, underscoring their transformative realms optoelectronics. growing further research practical this field suggests promising prospects near future.

Language: Английский

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Patterned Photonic Actuators with Dynamic Shape‐Morphing and Color‐Changing Capabilities Fabricated by Athermal Embossing Technology DOI

Nina Qian,

Jun Hu, Shuai Huang

et al.

Angewandte Chemie, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 136(29)

Published: May 2, 2024

Abstract Stimuli‐responsive patterned photonic actuators, characterized by their nano/microscale structures and capacity to demonstrate synergistic color changes shape morphing in response external stimuli, have attracted intense scientific attention. However, traditional actuator systems still face limitations such as cumbersome time‐consuming preparation processes small‐scale deformations. Herein, we introduce a facile approach involving an athermal embossing technique rapidly fabricate actuators based on near‐infrared (NIR) light‐responsive liquid crystal elastomers. The resulting remarkable features, including brilliant angle‐dependent structural color, complex three‐dimensional actuation, good durability under NIR light stimulation. As illustrative demonstrations of the proof‐of‐concept, two light‐fuelled soft actuators: butterfly‐inspired that can produce wing‐flapping dynamic origami crane‐shaped with memory, information storage, display properties. This strategy provides distinct insights into design fabrication various robotic devices intelligent actuators.

Language: Английский

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