Advanced Intelligent Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
6(9)
Опубликована: Апрель 16, 2024
Textiles
are
promising
candidates
for
use
in
soft
robots
and
wearable
devices
due
to
their
inherent
compliance,
high
versatility,
skin
comfort.
Planar
fluidic
textile‐based
actuators
exhibit
low
profile
conformability,
can
seamlessly
integrate
additional
components
(e.g.,
sensors
or
variable
stiffness
structures
[VSSs])
create
advanced,
multifunctional
smart
textile
actuators.
In
this
article,
a
new
class
of
programmable,
muscles
(STMs)
that
incorporate
multilayered
silicone
sheets
with
embedded
channels
is
introduced.
The
STMs
scalable
fabricated
by
apparel
engineering
techniques,
offering
fabrication
approach
able
large‐scaled
be
challenging
current
microfluidic
bonding
methods.
They
also
highly
automation
compatible
no
manual
insertion
elastic
tubes/bladders
into
structures.
Liquid
metal
employed
creating
channels.
It
not
only
used
actuation
but
as
features
such
piezoresistive
enhanced
sensitivity
STMs’
pressure‐induced
elongation,
VSSs
either
low‐melting‐point
alloys
thermo‐responsive
epoxy
viscosity
transition
temperature.
hold
prospects
robotic
applications,
which
demonstrated
an
example
3D
skin‐stretch
haptic
interface.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
34(38)
Опубликована: Апрель 23, 2024
Abstract
Currently,
microbial
infections
have
posed
an
arduous
challenge
to
global
public
health,
whereas
the
rise
of
antibiotic
resistance
is
rendering
traditional
therapies
futile,
prompting
development
new
antimicrobial
technologies.
Photoactive
nanomaterials
thus
garnered
a
thriving
interest
for
disinfection
owing
their
superior
antibacterial
efficaciousness,
favorable
biosafety,
and
rapidness
spatiotemporal
precision
in
excreting
bactericidal
actions.
The
review
summarizes
recent
advances
emerging
trends
design,
nanoengineering,
bioapplications
photoactive
antimicrobials.
It
commences
by
elaborating
fundamental
theories
on
bacterial
resistance,
mechanisms
phototherapy.
Subsequently,
regulation
effectiveness
comprehensively
discussed,
centering
criteria
strategies
tuning
photoabsorption
spectra,
photothermal
conversion,
photocatalytic
efficiency,
alongside
tactics
enabling
synergistic
therapies.
This
followed
comparative
analyses
techniques
modalities
synthesizing
engineering
with
diverse
structures,
forms,
functionalities.
Thereafter,
state‐of‐the‐art
applications
phototherapies
across
various
medical
sectors
are
portrayed,
key
challenges
opportunities
finally
discussed
spur
future
innovations
translation.
envisaged
provide
useful
guidance
devising
developing
nanomaterials‐based
photoresponsive
antimicrobials
application‐specific
materials
properties
biological
functions.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 21, 2024
Lignocellulose-mediated
liquid
metal
(LM)
composites,
as
emerging
functional
materials,
show
tremendous
potential
for
a
variety
of
applications.
The
abundant
hydroxyl,
carboxyl,
and
other
polar
groups
in
lignocellulose
facilitate
the
formation
strong
chemical
bonds
with
LM
surfaces,
enhancing
wettability
adhesion
improved
interface
compatibility.
Beyond
serving
supportive
matrix,
can
be
tailored
to
optimize
microstructure
adapting
them
diverse
This
review
comprehensively
summarizes
fundamental
principles
recent
advancements
lignocellulose-mediated
highlighting
advantages
composite
fabrication,
including
facile
synthesis,
versatile
interactions,
inherent
functionalities.
Key
modulation
strategies
LMs
innovative
synthesis
methods
functionalized
composites
are
discussed.
Furthermore,
roles
structure-performance
relationships
these
electromagnetic
shielding,
flexible
sensors,
energy
storage
devices
systematically
summarized.
Finally,
obstacles
prospective
pertaining
thoroughly
scrutinized
deliberated
upon.
is
expected
provide
basic
guidance
researchers
boost
popularity
applications
useful
references
design
state-of-the-art
LMs.
Bioactive Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
38, С. 225 - 257
Опубликована: Май 7, 2024
The
number
of
multi-drug-resistant
bacteria
has
increased
over
the
last
few
decades,
which
caused
a
detrimental
impact
on
public
health
worldwide.
In
resolving
antibiotic
resistance
development
among
different
bacterial
communities,
new
antimicrobial
agents
and
nanoparticle-based
strategies
need
to
be
designed
foreseeing
slow
discovery
functioning
antibiotics.
Advanced
research
studies
have
revealed
significant
disinfection
potential
two-dimensional
nanomaterials
(2D
NMs)
severed
as
effective
antibacterial
due
their
unique
physicochemical
properties.
This
review
covers
current
progress
2D
NMs-based
based
an
inclusive
explanation
NMs'
agents,
including
detailed
introduction
each
possible
well-known
mechanism.
properties
NMs
activities
been
deliberated
while
explaining
toxic
effects
discussing
biomedical
significance,
dysbiosis,
cellular
nanotoxicity.
Adding
challenges,
we
also
discussed
major
issues
regarding
quality
availability
nanotoxicity
data.
However,
smart
advancements
are
required
fabricate
biocompatible
exploit
combat
clinically.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
34(31)
Опубликована: Ноя. 5, 2023
Abstract
Bacterial
infections
account
for
countless
deaths
globally.
Antibiotics
are
the
primary
countermeasure;
however,
alarming
spread
of
antibiotic‐resistant
strains
necessitates
alternative
solutions.
Silver
and
silver
compounds
have
emerged
as
promising
antibacterial
agents.
However,
issues
related
to
cytotoxicity
genotoxicity
remain
concern.
To
overcome
these
challenges,
this
proposes
an
easy‐to‐control
straightforward
method
synthesize
novel
Silver─gallium
(Ag─Ga)
nano‐amalgamated
particles.
Gallium
liquid
metal
(GaLM)
is
used
facilitate
galvanic
deposition
nanocrystals
(Ag)
on
oxide
layer.
The
GaLM
not
only
serves
a
carrier
through
replacement
process,
but
also
provides
controlled‐release
mechanism
silver,
in
way
improving
biocompatibility,
reducing
inflammation,
stimulating
bone
growth.
Notably,
Ag─Ga
suspensions
can
be
conveniently
deposited
by
spray‐coating
range
devices
material
surfaces,
effectively
eliminating
pathogenic
bacteria
with
efficacy
comparable
that
ions.
In
vivo
studies
rat
models
affirm
capabilities,
especially
against
methicillin‐resistant
Staphylococcus
aureus
Escherichia
coli
,
when
placed
implants
such
titanium
rods
magnesium
discs.
Furthermore,
promotes
matrix
formation
collagen
growth
without
eliciting
inflammatory
response,
indicating
major
promise
coatings
wide
variety
biomedical
materials.
Abstract
Phase
change
materials
that
can
absorb
or
release
large
amounts
of
heat
during
phase
transition,
play
a
critical
role
in
many
important
processes,
including
dissipation,
thermal
energy
storage,
and
solar
utilization.
In
general,
are
usually
encapsulated
passive
modules
to
provide
assurance
for
management.
The
shape
mechanical
changes
these
greatly
ignored.
An
emerging
class
materials,
liquid
metals
(LMs)
have
attracted
significant
interest
beyond
management,
transformable
robots,
flexible
electronics,
soft
actuators,
biomedicine.
Interestingly,
the
melting
point
LM
is
highly
tunable
around
body
temperature,
allowing
it
experience
considerable
stiffness
when
interacting
with
human
organisms
solid–liquid
change,
which
brings
about
novel
phenomena,
applied
technologies,
therapeutic
methods,
such
as
destruction
tumors,
neural
electrode
implantation
technique,
embolization
therapy.
This
review
focuses
on
technology,
regulation,
application
process
along
diverse
facilitate
biomedical
applications
based
influences
versatile
regulation
strategies.
Typical
will
also
be
categorized
summarized.
Lastly,
advantages
challenges
using
unique
reversible
biomedicine
discussed.
Advanced Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Сен. 19, 2024
Abstract
This
review
offers
an
illuminating
journey
through
the
historical
evolution
and
modern‐day
applications
of
liquid
metals,
presenting
a
comprehensive
view
their
significance
in
diverse
fields.
Tracing
trajectory
from
mercury
to
contemporary
innovations,
paper
explores
pivotal
role
industry
research.
The
analysis
spans
electrical
switches,
mechanical
applications,
electrodes,
chemical
synthesis,
energy
storage,
thermal
transport,
electronics,
biomedicine.
Each
section
examines
intricacies
metal
integration,
elucidating
contributions
technological
advancements
societal
progress.
Moreover,
critically
appraises
challenges
prospects
inherent
addressing
issues
recycling,
corrosion
management,
device
stability,
economic
feasibility,
translational
hurdles,
market
dynamics.
By
delving
into
these
complexities,
advances
scholarly
understanding
actionable
insights
for
researchers,
engineers,
policymakers.
It
aims
catalyze
innovation,
foster
interdisciplinary
collaboration,
promote
metal‐enabled
solutions
needs.
Through
its
forward‐looking
perspective,
this
serves
as
guide
navigating
landscape
bridging
legacies
with
challenges,
highlighting
transformative
potential
metals
shaping
future
technologies.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(23), С. 30453 - 30461
Опубликована: Июнь 4, 2024
Hydrogels
are
ideal
for
antifouling
materials
due
to
their
high
hydrophilicity
and
low
adhesion
properties.
Herein,
poly(ionic
liquid)
hydrogels
integrated
with
zwitterionic
copolymer-functionalized
gallium-based
liquid
metal
(PMPC-GLM)
microgels
were
successfully
prepared
by
a
one-pot
reaction.
Poly(ionic
(IL-Gel)
obtained
chemical
cross-linking
the
copolymer
of
ionic
liquid,
acrylic
acid,
acrylamide,
introduction
(IL)
significantly
increased
density;
this
approach
consequently
enhanced
mechanical
antiswelling
properties
hydrogels.
The
swelling
ratio
IL-Gel
decreased
eight
times
compared
original
PMPC-GLM
through
grafting
polymer
PMPC
onto
GLM
nanodroplet
surface,
which
exhibited
efficient
performance
attributed
bactericidal
effect
Ga3+
antibacterial
layer
PMPC.
Based
on
synergistic
IL,
composite
PMPC-GLM@IL-Gel
not
only
excellent
but
also
showed
outstanding
Consequently,
achieved
inhibition
rates
over
90%
against
bacteria
more
than
85%
microalgae.
