Advanced Optical Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
11(7)
Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2023
Abstract
Endowing
advanced
3D
photonic
nanoarchitectures
with
dynamic
controllability
is
currently
in
the
spotlight
of
soft‐matter
photonics
research.
Herein,
a
well‐defined
photopatterned
polymer‐stabilized
blue
phase
(PSBP)
film
electrically
tunable
bandgap
fabricated
by
liquid
crystalline
thiol–acrylate
monomers
system.
Remarkably,
addition
thiol
can
effectively
improve
electrical
tuning
performance
PSBP
and
maintain
excellent
thermal
stability
simultaneously.
The
proportions
acrylate
are
proved
to
be
key
factor
on
morphology
structure
polymer
network
By
masked
UV
photopolymerization,
patterned
sample
high‐quality
image
reversible
nonsynergistic
electrochromism
obtained.
With
increasing
electric
field,
region
changes
from
initial
green
reflection
color
red
one,
while
no
obvious
visual
change
occurs
for
shading
color.
distinct
responsive
behaviors
mainly
caused
microstructural
difference
networks,
which
engendered
migration
polymerizable
during
polymerization.
research
disclosed
herein
may
provide
new
insights
into
development
self‐assembled
crystal
toward
anticounterfeiting,
displays,
colorimetric
sensors,
labeling
technology,
programming
photonics.
Light Science & Applications,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
11(1)
Опубликована: Июль 14, 2022
Chiral
nanomaterials
with
intrinsic
chirality
or
spatial
asymmetry
at
the
nanoscale
are
currently
in
limelight
of
both
fundamental
research
and
diverse
important
technological
applications
due
to
their
unprecedented
physicochemical
characteristics
such
as
intense
light-matter
interactions,
enhanced
circular
dichroism,
strong
circularly
polarized
luminescence.
Herein,
we
provide
a
comprehensive
overview
state-of-the-art
advances
liquid
crystal-templated
chiral
nanomaterials.
The
chiroptical
properties
touched,
design
principles
bottom-up
synthesis
strategies
discussed.
Different
functional
based
on
liquid-crystalline
soft
templates,
including
plasmonic
luminescent
nanomaterials,
systematically
introduced,
underlying
mechanisms,
properties,
potential
emphasized.
This
review
concludes
perspective
emerging
applications,
challenges,
future
opportunities
fascinating
can
not
only
deepen
our
understanding
fundamentals
soft-matter
chirality,
but
also
shine
light
development
advanced
toward
versatile
optics,
biology,
catalysis,
electronics,
beyond.
Abstract
Circularly
polarized
luminescent
(CPL)
materials
have
received
significant
attention
in
the
field
of
fundamental
science
recently.
These
offer
substantial
advancement
technological
applications,
such
as
optical
data
storage,
displays,
and
quantum
communication.
Various
strategies
been
proposed
self‐assembled
consisting
inorganic,
organic,
hybrid
systems,
particularly
chiral
orientationally
ordered
soft
matter
systems
(e.g.,
liquid
crystals
(LCs)
LC
polymers).
However,
developing
scientific
approaches
to
achieve
pronounced
steerable
circularly
light
emission
remains
challenging.
Herein,
we
present
a
comprehensive
review
on
recent
development
CPL
based
LCs,
including
thermotropic
LCs
(cholesteric
bent‐core
LCs),
lyotropic
(nanocellulose
polyacetylene‐based
polymers
LC‐based
polymers,
helical
nanofibers,
network).
In
addition,
mechanisms,
design
principles,
potential
applications
these
are
systematically
reviewed.
This
summarizes
with
prospect
latent
challenges,
which
can
strengthen
our
understanding
basic
principles
provide
new
insight
into
progress
several
fields,
chemistry,
science,
optics,
electronics,
biology.
Advances in Colloid and Interface Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
321, С. 103013 - 103013
Опубликована: Окт. 7, 2023
Hydroxyapatite
(HAp),
a
well-known
biomaterial,
has
witnessed
remarkable
evolution
over
the
years,
transforming
from
simple
biocompatible
substance
to
an
advanced
functional
material
with
wide
range
of
applications.
This
abstract
provides
overview
significant
advancements
in
field
HAp
and
its
journey
towards
becoming
multifunctional
material.
Initially
recognized
for
exceptional
biocompatibility
bioactivity,
gained
prominence
bone
tissue
engineering
dental
Its
ability
integrate
surrounding
tissues,
promote
cellular
adhesion,
facilitate
osseointegration
made
it
ideal
candidate
various
biomedical
implants
coatings.
As
understanding
grew,
researchers
explored
potential
beyond
traditional
biomaterial
With
advances
synthesis
engineering,
began
exhibit
unique
properties
that
extended
utility
other
disciplines.
Researchers
successfully
tailored
composition,
morphology,
surface
characteristics
HAp,
leading
enhanced
mechanical
strength,
controlled
drug
release
capabilities,
improved
biodegradability.
These
modifications
enabled
utilization
delivery
systems,
biosensors,
scaffolds,
regenerative
medicine
Moreover,
biomineralization
allowed
incorporation
ions
molecules
during
synthesis,
development
bioactive
coatings
composites
specific
therapeutic
functionalities.
functionalized
materials
have
demonstrated
promising
results
antimicrobial
coatings,
systems
growth
factors
agents,
even
as
catalysts
chemical
reactions.
In
recent
nanoparticles
nanostructured
emerged
focal
point
research
due
their
physicochemical
targeted
delivery,
imaging,
theranostic
The
manipulate
size,
shape,
chemistry
at
nanoscale
paved
way
innovative
approaches
personalized
therapies.
highlights
exploration
novel
methods,
modifications,
nanoengineering
techniques
expanded
horizon
applications,
enabling
integration
into
diverse
fields
ranging
biomedicine
catalysis.
Additionally,
this
manuscript
discusses
emerging
prospects
HAp-based
photocatalysis,
sensing,
energy
storage,
showcasing
realm
progresses,
future
holds
tremendous
revolutionize
medical
treatments
contribute
advancement
science
technology.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
35(36)
Опубликована: Май 26, 2023
Liquid
crystal
is
a
state
of
matter
being
intermediate
between
solid
and
liquid.
materials
exhibit
both
orientational
order
fluidity.
While
liquid
crystals
have
long
been
highly
recognized
in
the
display
industry,
recent
decades,
provide
new
opportunities
into
cross-field
material
science
biomedicine
due
to
their
biocompatibility,
multifunctionality,
responsiveness.
In
this
review,
latest
achievements
applied
biomedical
fields
are
summarized.
The
start
made
by
introducing
basic
concepts
crystals,
then
shifting
components
as
well
functional
derived
therefrom.
After
that,
ongoing
foreseeable
applications
field
with
emphasis
put
on
several
cutting-edge
aspects,
including
drug
delivery,
bioimaging,
tissue
engineering,
implantable
devices,
biosensing,
wearable
devices
discussed.
It
hoped
that
review
will
stimulate
ingenious
ideas
for
future
generation
crystal-based
development,
artificial
implants,
disease
diagnosis,
health
status
monitoring,
beyond.
Nano-Micro Letters,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Ноя. 18, 2024
Polymeric
microwave
actuators
combining
tissue-like
softness
with
programmable
microwave-responsive
deformation
hold
great
promise
for
mobile
intelligent
devices
and
bionic
soft
robots.
However,
their
application
is
challenged
by
restricted
electromagnetic
sensitivity
intricate
sensing
coupling.
In
this
study,
a
sensitized
polymeric
actuator
fabricated
hybridizing
liquid
crystal
polymer
Ti
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2024
Abstract
Responsive
materials
possess
the
inherent
capacity
to
autonomously
sense
and
respond
various
external
stimuli,
demonstrating
physical
intelligence.
Among
diverse
array
of
responsive
materials,
liquid
crystalline
polymers
(LCPs)
stand
out
for
their
remarkable
reversible
stimuli‐responsive
shape‐morphing
properties
potential
creating
soft
robots.
While
numerous
reviews
have
extensively
detailed
progress
in
developing
LCP‐based
actuators
robots,
there
exists
a
need
comprehensive
summaries
that
elucidate
underlying
principles
governing
actuation
how
intelligence
is
embedded
within
these
systems.
This
review
provides
overview
recent
advancements
robots
endowed
with
using
LCPs.
structured
around
stimulus
conditions
categorizes
studies
involving
LCPs
based
on
fundamental
control
stimulation
logic
approach.
Specifically,
three
main
categories
are
examined:
systems
changing
those
operating
under
constant
equip
learning
capabilities.
Furthermore,
persisting
challenges
be
addressed
outlined
discuss
future
avenues
research
this
dynamic
field.
Progress in Polymer Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
153, С. 101829 - 101829
Опубликована: Май 10, 2024
Liquid
crystal
elastomers
(LCEs)
have
long
held
significant
promise
as
materials
for
artificial
muscles
and
smart
actuators.
Recent
advancements
in
this
field
introduced
innovative
LCE
structures
at
various
scales,
resulting
novel
properties
functionalities
that
further
accentuate
their
actuation
advantages,
bolstering
potential
future
soft
systems.
The
ongoing
pursuit
of
enhanced
performance
functionality
actuators,
essential
advancing
them
towards
superior
material-based
machines
devices,
is
intricately
linked
to
the
understanding
fundamental
structure-property-function
relationships.
This
review
provides
a
perspective
on
these
relationships
across
multiple
structural
levels,
encompassing
chemical
structures,
mesophase
micro-to-macroscale
programmed
structures.
It
delves
into
impact
key
actuation-related
properties,
features,
functionalities.
aspires
provide
valuable
insights
design
high-performance
development
exceptional
modes
behaviors,
expansion
achievable
functionality.
Chemical Communications,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
59(21), С. 3050 - 3066
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2023
This
feature
article
highlights
the
recent
contributions
of
self-assembled
discotic
liquid
crystals
(DLCs)
as
efficient
charge
transport
systems
in
organic
electronics,
focusing
on
their
molecular
design
and
carrier
mobilities.
