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Environmental Stability Stretchable Organic Hydrogel Humidity Sensor for Respiratory Monitoring with Ultrahigh Sensitivity

Yimeng Ni, Xuerui Zang, Yue Yang, Zehua Gong, more

Advanced Functional Materials > 34 > 38 > n/a - n/a

Real‐time monitoring of respiration plays a very important role in human health assessment, especially in monitoring and analyzing respiration during exercise and sleep. However, traditional humidity sensors still have problems in flexibility, sensitivity, and durability, so there is an urgent need to develop humidity sensors with high sensitivity, stretchability, and environmental resistance as respiratory...

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Conductive Hydrogel for Flexible Bioelectronic Device: Current Progress and Future Perspective

Qinhong He, Yan Cheng, Yijia Deng, Feng Wen, more

Advanced Functional Materials > 34 > 1 > n/a - n/a

Conductive hydrogels (CHs) for flexible bioelectronic devices have raised great attention due to their tunable mechanical performances, adhesion, anti‐swelling, and biocompatibility. This review summarizes the current development of conductive hydrogel‐based flexible bioelectronic devices in the aspect of classifications and applications. Firstly, the conductive hydrogels are classified into two kinds...

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Flexible MXene‐Based Hydrogel Enables Wearable Human–Computer Interaction for Intelligent Underwater Communication and Sensing Rescue

Yimeng Ni, Xuerui Zang, Jiajun Chen, Tianxue Zhu, more

Advanced Functional Materials > 33 > 49 > n/a - n/a

Conductive hydrogels have recently attracted extensive attention in the field of smart wearable electronics. Despite the current versatility of conductive hydrogels, the balance between mechanical properties (tensile properties, strength, and toughness) and electrical properties (electrical conductivity, sensitivity, and stability) still faces great challenges. Herein, a simplified method for constructing...

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Programmable Water/Light Dual‐Responsive Hollow Hydrogel Fiber Actuator for Efficient Desalination with Anti‐Salt Accumulation

Hui Liu, Huan Luo, Jianying Huang, Zhong Chen, more

Advanced Functional Materials > 33 > 33 > n/a - n/a

An intelligent fiber actuator that can sense, adapt, and interact with environmental stimuli is highly desirable for numerous applications. However, conventional fiber sensors have difficulty in responding to complex environments with fast sensing and actuation. Herein, water/light dual‐responsive double‐twisted RGO@HHF (hollow hydrogel fiber loaded with reduced graphene oxide) actuators are successfully...

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Bio‐inspired Copper Kirigami Motifs Leading to a 2D–3D Switchable Structure for Programmable Fog Harvesting and Water Retention

Zhihua Yu, Jichao Zhang, Shuhui Li, Zhijuan Zhou, more

Advanced Functional Materials > 33 > 5 > n/a - n/a

Bio‐inspired fog harvesting devices (FHDs) have been exploited to address water shortages. Despite the advances achieved, efficient and continuous fog harvesting is still hindered by some challenges: 1) a single mechanism appears to be insufficient to achieve optimal water collection efficiency; 2) the re‐evaporation of the harvested water results in decreased water collection. In this study, inspired...

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Judicious Design and Rapid Manufacturing of a Flexible, Mechanically Resistant Liquid‐Like Coating with Strong Bonding and Antifouling Abilities

Weiwei Zheng, Jianying Huang, Xuerui Zang, Xuanfei Xu, more

Advanced Materials > 34 > 42 > n/a - n/a

Fluorine‐free liquid‐repellent coatings have been highly demanded for a variety of applications. However, rapid formation of coatings possessing outstanding oil repellency and strong bonding ability as well as good mechanical strength (e.g., bendability, impact resistance, and scratch resistance) remains a grand challenge. Herein, a robust strategy to rapidly create fluorine‐free oil‐repellent coatings...

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Deformation and breakup of water droplets containing polymer under a DC electric field

Xin Huang, Xiaoming Luo, Yunrui Han, Weidong Li, more

AIChE Journal > 68 > 10 > n/a - n/a

The deformation and breakup behaviors of droplets containing polymer are investigated by high‐speed photography to reveal the mechanism of electric field collapse when treating the emulsion containing polymer. The results show the electric field collapse process caused by droplet breakup consists of three steps. First, the droplet containing polymer ejects liquid filament under strong electric field...

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Fog Harvesting Devices Inspired from Single to Multiple Creatures: Current Progress and Future Perspective (Adv. Funct. Mater. 26/2022)

Zhihua Yu, Tianxue Zhu, Jichao Zhang, Mingzheng Ge, more

Advanced Functional Materials > 32 > 26 > n/a - n/a

Fog Harvesting Devices Freshwater scarcity is increasingly becoming a global systemic risk. In article number 2200359, Tianxue Zhu, Shaohai Fu, Yuekun Lai, and co‐workers summarize the innovative fabrication strategies and fundamental fog harvesting mechanism of bioinspired surfaces with special wettability that can pioneer a promising development direction on the construction of fog harvesting devices...

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Fog Harvesting Devices Inspired from Single to Multiple Creatures: Current Progress and Future Perspective

Zhihua Yu, Tianxue Zhu, Jichao Zhang, Mingzheng Ge, more

Advanced Functional Materials > 32 > 26 > n/a - n/a

The increasing demand for clean water driven by the rapid growth of the population and the pollution of water necessitates the development of direct and rapid water harvesting methods. Fog harvesting is proven as a highly efficient water capture method in dry but foggy areas. Herein, the state‐of‐the‐art developments on the multiple biomimetic fog harvesting devices (FHDs) are presented. First, the...

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In Operando Neutron Scattering Multiple‐Scale Studies of Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Huibo Wang, De Ning, Litong Wang, Heng Li, more

Small > 18 > 19 > n/a - n/a

Real‐time observation of the electrochemical mechanistic behavior at various scales offers new insightful information to improve the performance of lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs). As complementary to the X‐ray‐based techniques and electron microscopy‐based methodologies, neutron scattering provides additional and unique advantages in materials research, owing to the different interactions with atomic...

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Recent Advances in Silicon‐Based Electrodes: From Fundamental Research toward Practical Applications

Mingzheng Ge, Chunyan Cao, Gill M. Biesold, Christopher D. Sewell, more

Advanced Materials > 33 > 16 > n/a - n/a

The increasing demand for higher‐energy‐density batteries driven by advancements in electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, and portable electronic devices necessitates the development of alternative anode materials with a specific capacity beyond that of traditional graphite anodes. Here, the state‐of‐the‐art developments made in the rational design of Si‐based electrodes and their progression...

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Silicon Anodes: Recent Advances in Silicon‐Based Electrodes: From Fundamental Research toward Practical Applications (Adv. Mater. 16/2021)

Mingzheng Ge, Chunyan Cao, Gill M. Biesold, Christopher D. Sewell, more

Advanced Materials > 33 > 16 > n/a - n/a

In article number 2004577, Jianying Huang, Yuekun Lai, Zhiqun Lin, and co‐workers review silicon anodes for next‐generation energy‐storage devices and outline some potential solutions to solve the critical challenges regarding the huge volume changes, unstable solid‐electrolyte‐interface growth, safety issues, etc, for their practical applications in electric vehicles/hybrid electric vehicles.

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Mechanically Reinforced Localized Structure Design to Stabilize Solid–Electrolyte Interface of the Composited Electrode of Si Nanoparticles and TiO₂ Nanotubes

Mingzheng Ge, Yuxin Tang, Oleksandr I. Malyi, Yanyan Zhang, more

Small > 16 > 30 > n/a - n/a

Silicon anode with extremely high theoretical specific capacity (≈4200 mAh g⁻¹), experiences huge volume changes during Li‐ion insertion and extraction, causing mechanical fracture of Si particles and the growth of a solid–electrolyte interface (SEI), which results in a rapid capacity fading of Si electrodes. Herein, a mechanically reinforced localized structure is designed for carbon‐coated Si nanoparticles...

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Silicon‐Based Anode Materials: Mechanically Reinforced Localized Structure Design to Stabilize Solid–Electrolyte Interface of the Composited Electrode of Si Nanoparticles and TiO₂ Nanotubes (Small 30/2020)

Mingzheng Ge, Yuxin Tang, Oleksandr I. Malyi, Yanyan Zhang, more

Small > 16 > 30 > n/a - n/a

In article number 2002094, Yuxin Tang, Yuekun Lai, Xiaodong Chen, and co‐workers report a mechanically reinforced localized structure with ultralong titania nanotubes to alleviate the mechanical strain and stabilize the solid–electrolyte interface layer for silicon‐based anode materials, delivering low electrode thickness swelling and excellent cycling performance.

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Oxygen Evolution Reaction Kinetics: Reducing Oxygen Evolution Reaction Overpotential in Cobalt‐Based Electrocatalysts via Optimizing the “Microparticles‐in‐Spider Web” Electrode Configurations (Small 8/2020)

Qi Guo, Jiajun Mao, Jianying Huang, Zixi Wang, more

Small > 16 > 8 > n/a - n/a

In article number 1907029, Jianying Huang, Jun Hu, Yuekun Lai, Yuxin Tang, and co‐workers reveal a correlation between the oxygen evolution reaction overpotential and the cobalt‐based electrode composition in an electrospinning “Microparticles‐in‐Spider Web” superstructure electrode, leading to remarkable electrocatalytic activity.

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Reducing Oxygen Evolution Reaction Overpotential in Cobalt‐Based Electrocatalysts via Optimizing the “Microparticles‐in‐Spider Web” Electrode Configurations

Qi Guo, Jiajun Mao, Jianying Huang, Zixi Wang, more

Small > 16 > 8 > n/a - n/a

Sluggish kinetics of the multielectron transfer process is still a bottleneck for efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) activity, and the reduction of reaction overpotential is crucial to boost reaction kinetics. Herein, a correlation between the OER overpotential and the cobalt‐based electrode composition in a “Microparticles‐in‐Spider Web” (MSW) superstructure electrode is revealed. The overpotential...

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Robust amphiprotic konjac glucomannan cross-linked chitosan aerogels for efficient water remediation

Jiajun Mao, Shuhui Li, Chenglin He, Yuxin Tang, more

Cellulose > 2019 > 26 > 11 > 6785-6796

Robust amphiprotic-konjac glucomannan/chitosan (AP-KGM/CS) aerogels were prepared by modification of KGM with carboxymethyl and quaternary ammonium groups, and then cross-linked with chitosan. The adsorption performance of AP-KGM/CS aerogels on the anionic dyes everacid Orange N-G (C.I. Acid Orange O56), cationic dyes methylene blue (MB) and heavy metal ions (Pb²⁺, Cu²⁺, Cd²⁺) was investigated. The...

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Crafting Mussel‐Inspired Metal Nanoparticle‐Decorated Ultrathin Graphitic Carbon Nitride for the Degradation of Chemical Pollutants and Production of Chemical Resources

Jingsheng Cai, Jianying Huang, Shanchi Wang, James Iocozzia, more

Advanced Materials > 31 > 15 > n/a - n/a

The development of efficient photocatalysts for the degradation of organic pollutants and production of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is an attractive two‐in‐one strategy to address environmental remediation concerns and chemical resource demands. Graphitic carbon nitride (g‐C₃N₄) possesses unique electronic and optical properties. However, bulk g‐C₃N₄ suffers from inefficient sunlight absorption and low...

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Environmental Remediation: Crafting Mussel‐Inspired Metal Nanoparticle‐Decorated Ultrathin Graphitic Carbon Nitride for the Degradation of Chemical Pollutants and Production of Chemical Resources (Adv. Mater. 15/2019)

Jingsheng Cai, Jianying Huang, Shanchi Wang, James Iocozzia, more

Advanced Materials > 31 > 15 > n/a - n/a

Silver‐decorated ultrathin graphitic carbon nitride nanosheets (Ag@U‐g‐C₃N₄‐NS), through a post‐gasetching treatment of bulk g‐C₃N₄ in conjunction with the uniform growth of Ag nanoparticles on its surface, are crafted by Yuekun Lai, Zhiqun Lin, and co‐workers, as described in article number 1806314. The optimum Ag@U‐g‐C₃N₄‐NS photocatalyst exhibits excellent electrochemical properties and performance...

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Superamphiphobicity: Bioinspired Surfaces with Superamphiphobic Properties: Concepts, Synthesis, and Applications (Adv. Funct. Mater. 19/2018)

Hui Liu, Yandong Wang, Jianying Huang, Zhong Chen, more

Advanced Functional Materials > 28 > 19 > n/a - n/a

Inspired by nature, Yandong Wang, Jianying Huang, Yuekun Lai, and co‐workers summarize a detailed account of the innovative fabrication strategies and fundamental mechanisms of superamphiphobicity in article number 1707415. New functions introduced by the superamphiphobic surfaces are reviewed, which involve droplets manipulation, antifouling, patterning, and fluid carrier devices. Finally, an outlook,...

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Search results for: Yuekun Lai

Environmental Stability Stretchable Organic Hydrogel Humidity Sensor for Respiratory Monitoring with Ultrahigh Sensitivity

Conductive Hydrogel for Flexible Bioelectronic Device: Current Progress and Future Perspective

Flexible MXene‐Based Hydrogel Enables Wearable Human–Computer Interaction for Intelligent Underwater Communication and Sensing Rescue

Programmable Water/Light Dual‐Responsive Hollow Hydrogel Fiber Actuator for Efficient Desalination with Anti‐Salt Accumulation

Bio‐inspired Copper Kirigami Motifs Leading to a 2D–3D Switchable Structure for Programmable Fog Harvesting and Water Retention

Judicious Design and Rapid Manufacturing of a Flexible, Mechanically Resistant Liquid‐Like Coating with Strong Bonding and Antifouling Abilities

Deformation and breakup of water droplets containing polymer under a DC electric field

Fog Harvesting Devices Inspired from Single to Multiple Creatures: Current Progress and Future Perspective (Adv. Funct. Mater. 26/2022)

Fog Harvesting Devices Inspired from Single to Multiple Creatures: Current Progress and Future Perspective

In Operando Neutron Scattering Multiple‐Scale Studies of Lithium‐Ion Batteries

Recent Advances in Silicon‐Based Electrodes: From Fundamental Research toward Practical Applications

Silicon Anodes: Recent Advances in Silicon‐Based Electrodes: From Fundamental Research toward Practical Applications (Adv. Mater. 16/2021)

Mechanically Reinforced Localized Structure Design to Stabilize Solid–Electrolyte Interface of the Composited Electrode of Si Nanoparticles and TiO₂ Nanotubes

Silicon‐Based Anode Materials: Mechanically Reinforced Localized Structure Design to Stabilize Solid–Electrolyte Interface of the Composited Electrode of Si Nanoparticles and TiO₂ Nanotubes (Small 30/2020)

Oxygen Evolution Reaction Kinetics: Reducing Oxygen Evolution Reaction Overpotential in Cobalt‐Based Electrocatalysts via Optimizing the “Microparticles‐in‐Spider Web” Electrode Configurations (Small 8/2020)

Reducing Oxygen Evolution Reaction Overpotential in Cobalt‐Based Electrocatalysts via Optimizing the “Microparticles‐in‐Spider Web” Electrode Configurations

Robust amphiprotic konjac glucomannan cross-linked chitosan aerogels for efficient water remediation

Crafting Mussel‐Inspired Metal Nanoparticle‐Decorated Ultrathin Graphitic Carbon Nitride for the Degradation of Chemical Pollutants and Production of Chemical Resources

Environmental Remediation: Crafting Mussel‐Inspired Metal Nanoparticle‐Decorated Ultrathin Graphitic Carbon Nitride for the Degradation of Chemical Pollutants and Production of Chemical Resources (Adv. Mater. 15/2019)

Superamphiphobicity: Bioinspired Surfaces with Superamphiphobic Properties: Concepts, Synthesis, and Applications (Adv. Funct. Mater. 19/2018)

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