Nanotechnology offers innovative solutions for addressing the challenges posed by biofilm-forming bacteria,which are highly resistant to conventional antimicrobial therapies.This review explores the integration of pha...Nanotechnology offers innovative solutions for addressing the challenges posed by biofilm-forming bacteria,which are highly resistant to conventional antimicrobial therapies.This review explores the integration of pharmaceutical nanotechnology with antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)to enhance the treatment of biofilmrelated infections.The use of various nanoparticle systems—including inorganic/metallic,polymeric,lipid-based,and dendrimer nanostructures—provides promising avenues for improving drug delivery,targeting,and biofilm disruption.These nanocarriers facilitate the penetration of biofilms,down-regulate biofilm-associated genes,such as ALS1,ALS3,EFG1,and HWP1,and inhibit bacterial defense mechanisms through membrane disruption,reactive oxygen species generation,and intracellular targeting.Furthermore,nanoparticle formulations such as NZ2114-NPs demonstrate enhanced efficacy by reducing biofilm bacterial counts by several orders of magnitude.This review highlights the potential of combining nanotechnology with AMPs to create novel,targeted therapeutic approaches for combatting biofilm-related infections and overcoming the limitations of traditional antimicrobial treatments.展开更多
The blood-brain barrier(BBB)is a substantial impediment to effectively delivering central nervous system(CNS)therapies.In this review,we provide a compre-hensive dissection of the BBB's elaborate structure and fun...The blood-brain barrier(BBB)is a substantial impediment to effectively delivering central nervous system(CNS)therapies.In this review,we provide a compre-hensive dissection of the BBB's elaborate structure and function and discuss the inherent limitations of conventional dnug delivery mechanisms due to its imper-meability.We summarized the creativedeployment of nanocarriers,the astute modification of small molecules to bolster theirCNS penetration capabilities as well as the burgeoning potential of magnetic nanoparticles and optical techniques that are positioned to enable more precise and targeted drug delivery across the BBB and we discuss the current clinical application of some nanomedicines.In addition,we emphasize the indispensable role of artificial intelligence in designing novel materials and the paramount significance of interdisciplinaryresearch in surmounting clinical challenges associated withBBBpenetration.Our review meticulously integrates these insights to accentuate the impact of nano-technological innovations in BBB research and CNS disease management.It presents a promising trajectory for the evolution of patient care in neurological disorders and suggests that these scientific strides could lead to more efficacious treatments and improved outcomes for those afflicted with such conditions.展开更多
Ischemic stroke therapy has long been dominated by strategies aimed at restoring cerebral blood flow. Yet, accumulating evidence suggests that neuronal survival and functional recovery depend not only on reperfusion, ...Ischemic stroke therapy has long been dominated by strategies aimed at restoring cerebral blood flow. Yet, accumulating evidence suggests that neuronal survival and functional recovery depend not only on reperfusion, but also on the resolution of postischemic immune dysregulation. This study(Chen et al., Prog Biochem Biophys, 2026, 53(3): 697-710. DOI:10.3724/j.pibb.2025.0541) a dvances this emerging paradigm by proposing a therapeutic strategy that integrates lesion-specific delivery with active modulation of the inflammatory microenvironment.展开更多
Nanotechnology has revolutionized drug delivery,particularly through nanoformulations of phytoconstituents,enhancing their therapeutic potential.Despite their broad bioactivities,plant-based compounds often suffer fro...Nanotechnology has revolutionized drug delivery,particularly through nanoformulations of phytoconstituents,enhancing their therapeutic potential.Despite their broad bioactivities,plant-based compounds often suffer from poor bioavailability and stability.Nanoformulations address these limitations by improving solubility,targeted delivery,and controlled release.This approach opens new possibilities for treating chronic diseases like cancer,diabetes,and neurodegenerative disorders.This review aims to examine recent advancements in nanotechnology-based formulation strategies designed to enhance the delivery,stability,and therapeutic efficacy of phytochemicals and also discusses regulatory issues,safety concerns,scalability,and cost-effectiveness.Emphasis was placed on nanoformulation techniques employed for key phytoconstituents such as curcumin,resveratrol,epigallocatechin gallate,and quercetin.The most commonly employed nanocarriers included polymeric nanoparticles,solid lipid nanoparticles,and liposomes.These formulations significantly improved the solubility,stability,and controlled release profiles of phytochemicals.In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated enhanced anti-inflammatory,anticancer,and antioxidant activities.Moreover,surface-modified and targeted nanoparticles showed promise in increasing site-specific targeting and enhancing bioavailability of the encapsulated compounds.Nanoformulations present a promising strategy for overcoming the pharmacokinetic limitations of phytochemicals.Despite encouraging preclinical results,further studies are needed to address issues related to long-term safety,clinical efficacy,and regulatory approval for successful clinical translation.展开更多
Micro/nanoplastics(M/NPs)have become pervasive environmental pollutants,posing significant risks to human health through various exposure routes,including ingestion,inhalation,and direct contact.This review systematic...Micro/nanoplastics(M/NPs)have become pervasive environmental pollutants,posing significant risks to human health through various exposure routes,including ingestion,inhalation,and direct contact.This review systematically examined the potential impacts of M/NPs on ocular health,focusing on exposure pathways,toxicological mechanisms,and resultant damage to the eye.Ocular exposure to M/NPs can occur via direct contact and oral ingestion,with the latter potentially leading to the penetration of particles through ocular biological barriers into ocular tissues.The review highlighted that M/NPs can induce adverse effects on the ocular surface,elevate intraocular pressure,and cause abnormalities in the vitreous and retina.Mechanistically,oxidative stress and inflammation are central to M/NP-induced ocular damage,with smaller particles often exhibiting greater toxicity.Overall,this review underscored the potential risks of M/NPs to ocular health and emphasized the need for further research to elucidate exposure mechanisms,toxicological pathways,and mitigation strategies.展开更多
Micro/nanorobots represent a groundbreaking advancement in nanotechnology,with applications spanning medicine,envi-ronmental remediation,and industrial processes.A major challenge in their development is achieving eff...Micro/nanorobots represent a groundbreaking advancement in nanotechnology,with applications spanning medicine,envi-ronmental remediation,and industrial processes.A major challenge in their development is achieving efficient and bio-compatible propulsion.Enzyme-driven propulsion,particularly using catalase,offers a promising solution due to its ability to decompose hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)into water and oxygen,generating thrust for autonomous movement.Compared to metal-based catalysts,catalase-powered systems exhibit superior biocompatibility and lower toxicity,making them ideal for biomedical applications.This review explores the role of catalase in micro/nanorobot propulsion,highlighting self-propulsion mechanisms,different nanorobot types,and their applications in drug delivery,infection treatment,cancer therapy,and biosensing.Additionally,recent advancements in biodegradable enzyme-powered nanorobots and their poten-tial in overcoming biological barriers are discussed.With further research,catalase-driven nanorobots could revolutionize targeted therapy and diagnostic techniques,paving the way for innovative solutions in nanomedicine.展开更多
Micro silicon(mSi)is a promising anode candidate for all-solid-state batteries due to its high specific capacity,low side reactions,and high tap density.However,silicon suffers from its poor electronic and ionic condu...Micro silicon(mSi)is a promising anode candidate for all-solid-state batteries due to its high specific capacity,low side reactions,and high tap density.However,silicon suffers from its poor electronic and ionic conductivity,which is particularly severe on a micro scale and in solid-state systems,leading to increased polarization and inferior electrochemical performance.Doping can broaden the transmission pathways and reduce the diffusion energy barrier for electrons and lithium ions.However,achieving effective,uniform doping in mSi is challenging due to its longer diffusion paths and higher energy barriers.Therefore,current doping research is primarily limited to nanosilicon.In this study,we successfully used a Joule-heating activated staged thermal treatment to achieve full-depth doping of germanium(Ge)in the mSi substrate.The Joule-heating process activated the mSi substrate,resulting in abundant vacancy defects that reduced the diffusion barrier of Ge into the silicon lattice and facilitated full-depth Ge doping.Surprisingly,the resulting Si-Ge anode exhibited significantly enhanced electrical conductivity(70 times).Meanwhile,the improved Li-ion conductivity in mSi and the reduced Young’s modulus enhance the electrode reaction kinetics and integrity after cycling.Ge-doped silicon anodes demonstrate excellent electrochemical performance when applied in sulfide solid-state half-cells and full-cells.This work provides substantial insights into the rational structural design of mSi alloyed anode materials,paving the way for the development of high-performance solid-state Li-ion batteries.展开更多
Extreme cold weather seriously harms human thermoregulatory system,necessitating high-performance insulating garments to maintain body temperature.However,as the core insulating layer,advanced fibrous materials always...Extreme cold weather seriously harms human thermoregulatory system,necessitating high-performance insulating garments to maintain body temperature.However,as the core insulating layer,advanced fibrous materials always struggle to balance mechanical properties and thermal insulation,resulting in their inability to meet the demands for both washing resistance and personal protection.Herein,inspired by the natural spring-like structures of cucumber tendrils,a superelastic and washable micro/nanofibrous sponge(MNFS)based on biomimetic helical fibers is directly prepared utilizing multiple-jet electrospinning technology for high-performance thermal insulation.By regulating the conductivity of polyvinylidene fluoride solution,multiple-jet ejection and multiple-stage whipping of jets are achieved,and further control of phase separation rates enables the rapid solidification of jets to form spring-like helical fibers,which are directly entangled to assemble MNFS.The resulting MNFS exhibits superelasticity that can withstand large tensile strain(200%),1000 cyclic tensile or compression deformations,and retain good resilience even in liquid nitrogen(-196℃).Furthermore,the MNFS shows efficient thermal insulation with low thermal conductivity(24.85 mW m^(-1)K^(-1)),close to the value of dry air,and remains structural stability even after cyclic washing.This work offers new possibilities for advanced fibrous sponges in transportation,environmental,and energy applications.展开更多
The deployment of flexible zinc-ion batteries is impeded by dendrite growth from random anode defects.Conventional defect-elimination strategies often compromise flexibility and fail to achieve uniform interfaces.We p...The deployment of flexible zinc-ion batteries is impeded by dendrite growth from random anode defects.Conventional defect-elimination strategies often compromise flexibility and fail to achieve uniform interfaces.We propose a paradigm shift:reconfiguring random defects into engineered,monodisperse artificial micro-curves to homogenize electric fields and guide aligned zinc(Zn)deposition.Using moisture-assisted flash heating,we transform zincophilic silver(Ag)coatings on carbon fibers into uniformly dispersed micro-curved particles(Ag Particles@CC),creating identical nucleation sites with optimal zinc ion(Zn^(2+))adsorption energetics.Theoretical simulations confirm these structures eliminate localized field concentrations,enabling homogeneous plating/stripping.This design demonstrates remarkable performance,with ultrastable 1500 cycles at 10 mA cm^(-2)(98.6%avg.Coulombic efficiency)and symmetric cell operation>650 h(57.7 mV hysteresis).Crucially,interparticle discontinuities preserve intrinsic flexibility,enabling flexible pouch cells(Ag Particles@CC-Zn//NaV_(3)O_(8)·1,5H_(2)O)to successfully power wearable devices such as smartwatches and smartphones.This work establishes defect reconfiguration via artificial micro-curvature engineering as a universal strategy toward dendritesuppressed,flexible energy storage.展开更多
Aluminum scandium nitride(AlScN),an emergingⅢ-nitride semiconductor material,has attracted significant atten-tion in recent years due to its exceptional piezoelectric properties,high thermal stability,tunable bandgap...Aluminum scandium nitride(AlScN),an emergingⅢ-nitride semiconductor material,has attracted significant atten-tion in recent years due to its exceptional piezoelectric properties,high thermal stability,tunable bandgap,and excellent com-patibility with micro/nano fabrication.This paper systematically reviews the crystal structure,fundamental properties,and prop-erty modulation mechanisms of AlScN.It also summarizes recent progress in micro/nano fabrication technologies,including deposition,etching,and device integration.Furthermore,the applications of AlScN in diverse fields such as micro-electrome-chanical systems(MEMS),RF communications,energy conversion,optoelectronics and sensors are discussed.Finally,current challenges and promising future research directions for AlScN are outlined.展开更多
Nanotechnology has provided thousands of novel nano-antimicrobials possessing features uncommon in clinically available antimicrobials.Here,nanocarriers loaded with conventional antimicrobials and responding to enviro...Nanotechnology has provided thousands of novel nano-antimicrobials possessing features uncommon in clinically available antimicrobials.Here,nanocarriers loaded with conventional antimicrobials and responding to environmental changes upon entry into oral biofilms are reviewed.Supra-gingival biofilms are characterized by acidic pH,the presence of bacterial enzymes,and the development of hypoxia in deeper layers.Sub-gingival biofilms are slightly alkaline,with hypoxia occurring over their entire depth.Upon entering biofilms,negatively charged,pH-and/or hypoxia-responsive nanocarriers become positively charged.This charge reversal leads to electrostatic double-layer attraction between positively charged nanocarriers towards negatively charged,waterfilled channel walls in biofilms,enhancing their accumulation in a biofilm.Degradation of bacterial enzyme-responsive nanocarriers causes in-biofilm release of antimicrobial cargo,yielding higher local antimicrobial concentrations than can be achieved through their direct,oral administration without harming soft tissues.Enhanced antibiofilm activity after in-biofilm antimicrobial release from biofilm-responsive micelles and liposomes has been demonstrated in vitro towards single-species Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus biofilms or in vivo using specific-pathogen-free rodents inoculated with selected pathogens.This preferential antibacterial activity regulated the microbial composition of ex vivo human oral biofilm towards a more healthy microbiome composition.Although clinical confirmation is limited,the potential benefits of stimuli-responsive,antimicrobial-loaded nanocarriers for oral biofilm control and microbiome restoration are worth further investigation towards clinical translation.展开更多
Micro/nano devices(MNDs)are characterized by miniaturization,high precision,and multifunctional integration,making them highly suitable for use in areas such as microrobotics,biomedical devices and electronic sensors....Micro/nano devices(MNDs)are characterized by miniaturization,high precision,and multifunctional integration,making them highly suitable for use in areas such as microrobotics,biomedical devices and electronic sensors.Their fabrication requires exceptional precision in structural integrity,material control,and functional integration.Traditional micro/nano fabrication techniques face inherent limitations in constructing complex three-dimensional(3D)architectures and integrating multiple materials.While additive manufacturing(AM)provides flexibility,challenges remain in material alignment control,microstructural organization,and multifunctional integration.To overcome these limitations,field-assisted additive manufacturing(FAM)has emerged as a promising approach that combines magnetic,acoustic,or electric fields to regulate material alignment,microstructural organization,and spatial alignment.This capability improves fabrication precision,enhances material anisotropy and facilitates functional integration.This review systematically explores the mechanisms,fabrication process,and functional integration of FAM in the framework of nozzle-based and vat photopolymerization-based,while further exploring their applications in microrobotics,biomedical devices,and electronic sensors.Moreover,this review provides a comparative overview of different FAM approaches,highlighting their respective characteristics,typical applications,and unique advantages.In addition,the major challenges facing FAM research are comprehensively assessed and future directions are explored,including advances in spatial precision control capability,intelligent control for process integration,and multi-field coupling optimization.This review establishes a foundational theoretical framework that can serve as a systematic reference for micro/nano manufacturing researchers to promote the development of FAM for high-performance micro/nano device fabrication.展开更多
Strategically coupling nanoparticle hybrids and internal thermosensitive molecular switches establishes an innovative paradigm for constructing micro/nanoscale-reconfigurable robots,facilitating energyefficient CO_(2)...Strategically coupling nanoparticle hybrids and internal thermosensitive molecular switches establishes an innovative paradigm for constructing micro/nanoscale-reconfigurable robots,facilitating energyefficient CO_(2) management in life-support systems of confined space.Here,a micro/nano-reconfigurable robot is constructed from the CO_(2) molecular hunters,temperature-sensitive molecular switch,solar photothermal conversion,and magnetically-driven function engines.The molecular hunters within the molecular extension state can capture 6.19 mmol g^(−1) of CO_(2) to form carbamic acid and ammonium bicarbonate.Interestingly,the molecular switch of the robot activates a molecular curling state that facilitates CO_(2) release through nano-reconfiguration,which is mediated by the temperature-sensitive curling of Pluronic F127 molecular chains during the photothermal desorption.Nano-reconfiguration of robot alters the amino microenvironment,including increasing surface electrostatic potential of the amino group and decreasing overall lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy level.This weakened the nucleophilic attack ability of the amino group toward the adsorption product derivatives,thereby inhibiting the side reactions that generate hard-to-decompose urea structures,achieving the lowest regeneration temperature of 55℃ reported to date.The engine of the robot possesses non-contact magnetically-driven micro-reconfiguration capability to achieve efficient photothermal regeneration while avoiding local overheating.Notably,the robot successfully prolonged the survival time of mice in the sealed container by up to 54.61%,effectively addressing the issue of carbon suffocation in confined spaces.This work significantly enhances life-support systems for deep-space exploration,while stimulating innovations in sustainable carbon management technologies for terrestrial extreme environments.展开更多
基金supported by the Sao Paulo Research Foundation(FAPESP):Research Grant:2023/01664-1 and Fellowships:2023/15838-1,2020/16573-3,2021/14603-5This study was financed in part by the Coordenaçao de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior-Brasil(CAPES).
文摘Nanotechnology offers innovative solutions for addressing the challenges posed by biofilm-forming bacteria,which are highly resistant to conventional antimicrobial therapies.This review explores the integration of pharmaceutical nanotechnology with antimicrobial peptides(AMPs)to enhance the treatment of biofilmrelated infections.The use of various nanoparticle systems—including inorganic/metallic,polymeric,lipid-based,and dendrimer nanostructures—provides promising avenues for improving drug delivery,targeting,and biofilm disruption.These nanocarriers facilitate the penetration of biofilms,down-regulate biofilm-associated genes,such as ALS1,ALS3,EFG1,and HWP1,and inhibit bacterial defense mechanisms through membrane disruption,reactive oxygen species generation,and intracellular targeting.Furthermore,nanoparticle formulations such as NZ2114-NPs demonstrate enhanced efficacy by reducing biofilm bacterial counts by several orders of magnitude.This review highlights the potential of combining nanotechnology with AMPs to create novel,targeted therapeutic approaches for combatting biofilm-related infections and overcoming the limitations of traditional antimicrobial treatments.
基金support from National Natural Science Foundation of China(22077038 and 52325304)Wuhan Science and Technology Bureau Shuguang Project Fund(NO.2022020801020592)+1 种基金Wuhan Pulmonary Hospital Fund(NO.YNZZ2203)support of the Texas Engineering Experiment Station(TEES)through a professorship to AG-E(TEES-246413).
文摘The blood-brain barrier(BBB)is a substantial impediment to effectively delivering central nervous system(CNS)therapies.In this review,we provide a compre-hensive dissection of the BBB's elaborate structure and function and discuss the inherent limitations of conventional dnug delivery mechanisms due to its imper-meability.We summarized the creativedeployment of nanocarriers,the astute modification of small molecules to bolster theirCNS penetration capabilities as well as the burgeoning potential of magnetic nanoparticles and optical techniques that are positioned to enable more precise and targeted drug delivery across the BBB and we discuss the current clinical application of some nanomedicines.In addition,we emphasize the indispensable role of artificial intelligence in designing novel materials and the paramount significance of interdisciplinaryresearch in surmounting clinical challenges associated withBBBpenetration.Our review meticulously integrates these insights to accentuate the impact of nano-technological innovations in BBB research and CNS disease management.It presents a promising trajectory for the evolution of patient care in neurological disorders and suggests that these scientific strides could lead to more efficacious treatments and improved outcomes for those afflicted with such conditions.
文摘Ischemic stroke therapy has long been dominated by strategies aimed at restoring cerebral blood flow. Yet, accumulating evidence suggests that neuronal survival and functional recovery depend not only on reperfusion, but also on the resolution of postischemic immune dysregulation. This study(Chen et al., Prog Biochem Biophys, 2026, 53(3): 697-710. DOI:10.3724/j.pibb.2025.0541) a dvances this emerging paradigm by proposing a therapeutic strategy that integrates lesion-specific delivery with active modulation of the inflammatory microenvironment.
文摘Nanotechnology has revolutionized drug delivery,particularly through nanoformulations of phytoconstituents,enhancing their therapeutic potential.Despite their broad bioactivities,plant-based compounds often suffer from poor bioavailability and stability.Nanoformulations address these limitations by improving solubility,targeted delivery,and controlled release.This approach opens new possibilities for treating chronic diseases like cancer,diabetes,and neurodegenerative disorders.This review aims to examine recent advancements in nanotechnology-based formulation strategies designed to enhance the delivery,stability,and therapeutic efficacy of phytochemicals and also discusses regulatory issues,safety concerns,scalability,and cost-effectiveness.Emphasis was placed on nanoformulation techniques employed for key phytoconstituents such as curcumin,resveratrol,epigallocatechin gallate,and quercetin.The most commonly employed nanocarriers included polymeric nanoparticles,solid lipid nanoparticles,and liposomes.These formulations significantly improved the solubility,stability,and controlled release profiles of phytochemicals.In vitro and in vivo studies demonstrated enhanced anti-inflammatory,anticancer,and antioxidant activities.Moreover,surface-modified and targeted nanoparticles showed promise in increasing site-specific targeting and enhancing bioavailability of the encapsulated compounds.Nanoformulations present a promising strategy for overcoming the pharmacokinetic limitations of phytochemicals.Despite encouraging preclinical results,further studies are needed to address issues related to long-term safety,clinical efficacy,and regulatory approval for successful clinical translation.
基金Supported by the Guangdong Provincial Natural Science Foundation(No.2114050001527).
文摘Micro/nanoplastics(M/NPs)have become pervasive environmental pollutants,posing significant risks to human health through various exposure routes,including ingestion,inhalation,and direct contact.This review systematically examined the potential impacts of M/NPs on ocular health,focusing on exposure pathways,toxicological mechanisms,and resultant damage to the eye.Ocular exposure to M/NPs can occur via direct contact and oral ingestion,with the latter potentially leading to the penetration of particles through ocular biological barriers into ocular tissues.The review highlighted that M/NPs can induce adverse effects on the ocular surface,elevate intraocular pressure,and cause abnormalities in the vitreous and retina.Mechanistically,oxidative stress and inflammation are central to M/NP-induced ocular damage,with smaller particles often exhibiting greater toxicity.Overall,this review underscored the potential risks of M/NPs to ocular health and emphasized the need for further research to elucidate exposure mechanisms,toxicological pathways,and mitigation strategies.
基金The Large Research Group Project under grant number RGP.02/516/45.
文摘Micro/nanorobots represent a groundbreaking advancement in nanotechnology,with applications spanning medicine,envi-ronmental remediation,and industrial processes.A major challenge in their development is achieving efficient and bio-compatible propulsion.Enzyme-driven propulsion,particularly using catalase,offers a promising solution due to its ability to decompose hydrogen peroxide(H2O2)into water and oxygen,generating thrust for autonomous movement.Compared to metal-based catalysts,catalase-powered systems exhibit superior biocompatibility and lower toxicity,making them ideal for biomedical applications.This review explores the role of catalase in micro/nanorobot propulsion,highlighting self-propulsion mechanisms,different nanorobot types,and their applications in drug delivery,infection treatment,cancer therapy,and biosensing.Additionally,recent advancements in biodegradable enzyme-powered nanorobots and their poten-tial in overcoming biological barriers are discussed.With further research,catalase-driven nanorobots could revolutionize targeted therapy and diagnostic techniques,paving the way for innovative solutions in nanomedicine.
基金financially supported by the National Key Research and Development Program(2022YFE0127400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52172040,52202041,and U23B2077)+1 种基金Taishan Scholar Project of Shandong Province(tsqn202211086,ts202208832,tsqnz20221118)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(23CX06055A).
文摘Micro silicon(mSi)is a promising anode candidate for all-solid-state batteries due to its high specific capacity,low side reactions,and high tap density.However,silicon suffers from its poor electronic and ionic conductivity,which is particularly severe on a micro scale and in solid-state systems,leading to increased polarization and inferior electrochemical performance.Doping can broaden the transmission pathways and reduce the diffusion energy barrier for electrons and lithium ions.However,achieving effective,uniform doping in mSi is challenging due to its longer diffusion paths and higher energy barriers.Therefore,current doping research is primarily limited to nanosilicon.In this study,we successfully used a Joule-heating activated staged thermal treatment to achieve full-depth doping of germanium(Ge)in the mSi substrate.The Joule-heating process activated the mSi substrate,resulting in abundant vacancy defects that reduced the diffusion barrier of Ge into the silicon lattice and facilitated full-depth Ge doping.Surprisingly,the resulting Si-Ge anode exhibited significantly enhanced electrical conductivity(70 times).Meanwhile,the improved Li-ion conductivity in mSi and the reduced Young’s modulus enhance the electrode reaction kinetics and integrity after cycling.Ge-doped silicon anodes demonstrate excellent electrochemical performance when applied in sulfide solid-state half-cells and full-cells.This work provides substantial insights into the rational structural design of mSi alloyed anode materials,paving the way for the development of high-performance solid-state Li-ion batteries.
基金supported by Young Elite Scientists Sponsorship Program by China Association for Science and Technology(No.2022QNRC001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52273053)the Chenguang Program of Shanghai Education Development Foundation and Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.21CGA41)。
文摘Extreme cold weather seriously harms human thermoregulatory system,necessitating high-performance insulating garments to maintain body temperature.However,as the core insulating layer,advanced fibrous materials always struggle to balance mechanical properties and thermal insulation,resulting in their inability to meet the demands for both washing resistance and personal protection.Herein,inspired by the natural spring-like structures of cucumber tendrils,a superelastic and washable micro/nanofibrous sponge(MNFS)based on biomimetic helical fibers is directly prepared utilizing multiple-jet electrospinning technology for high-performance thermal insulation.By regulating the conductivity of polyvinylidene fluoride solution,multiple-jet ejection and multiple-stage whipping of jets are achieved,and further control of phase separation rates enables the rapid solidification of jets to form spring-like helical fibers,which are directly entangled to assemble MNFS.The resulting MNFS exhibits superelasticity that can withstand large tensile strain(200%),1000 cyclic tensile or compression deformations,and retain good resilience even in liquid nitrogen(-196℃).Furthermore,the MNFS shows efficient thermal insulation with low thermal conductivity(24.85 mW m^(-1)K^(-1)),close to the value of dry air,and remains structural stability even after cyclic washing.This work offers new possibilities for advanced fibrous sponges in transportation,environmental,and energy applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52202218)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(CUSF-DH-T-2023044)。
文摘The deployment of flexible zinc-ion batteries is impeded by dendrite growth from random anode defects.Conventional defect-elimination strategies often compromise flexibility and fail to achieve uniform interfaces.We propose a paradigm shift:reconfiguring random defects into engineered,monodisperse artificial micro-curves to homogenize electric fields and guide aligned zinc(Zn)deposition.Using moisture-assisted flash heating,we transform zincophilic silver(Ag)coatings on carbon fibers into uniformly dispersed micro-curved particles(Ag Particles@CC),creating identical nucleation sites with optimal zinc ion(Zn^(2+))adsorption energetics.Theoretical simulations confirm these structures eliminate localized field concentrations,enabling homogeneous plating/stripping.This design demonstrates remarkable performance,with ultrastable 1500 cycles at 10 mA cm^(-2)(98.6%avg.Coulombic efficiency)and symmetric cell operation>650 h(57.7 mV hysteresis).Crucially,interparticle discontinuities preserve intrinsic flexibility,enabling flexible pouch cells(Ag Particles@CC-Zn//NaV_(3)O_(8)·1,5H_(2)O)to successfully power wearable devices such as smartwatches and smartphones.This work establishes defect reconfiguration via artificial micro-curvature engineering as a universal strategy toward dendritesuppressed,flexible energy storage.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(General Program,No.52473331).
文摘Aluminum scandium nitride(AlScN),an emergingⅢ-nitride semiconductor material,has attracted significant atten-tion in recent years due to its exceptional piezoelectric properties,high thermal stability,tunable bandgap,and excellent com-patibility with micro/nano fabrication.This paper systematically reviews the crystal structure,fundamental properties,and prop-erty modulation mechanisms of AlScN.It also summarizes recent progress in micro/nano fabrication technologies,including deposition,etching,and device integration.Furthermore,the applications of AlScN in diverse fields such as micro-electrome-chanical systems(MEMS),RF communications,energy conversion,optoelectronics and sensors are discussed.Finally,current challenges and promising future research directions for AlScN are outlined.
基金supported by the National Science Fund for Excellent Young Scholars (32322044)the CQMU Program for Youth Innovation in Future Medicine (W0077)+1 种基金the Program for Scientific and Technological Innovation Leader of Chongqing (CQYC20220303655)the Young Scientists Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (82301144)。
文摘Nanotechnology has provided thousands of novel nano-antimicrobials possessing features uncommon in clinically available antimicrobials.Here,nanocarriers loaded with conventional antimicrobials and responding to environmental changes upon entry into oral biofilms are reviewed.Supra-gingival biofilms are characterized by acidic pH,the presence of bacterial enzymes,and the development of hypoxia in deeper layers.Sub-gingival biofilms are slightly alkaline,with hypoxia occurring over their entire depth.Upon entering biofilms,negatively charged,pH-and/or hypoxia-responsive nanocarriers become positively charged.This charge reversal leads to electrostatic double-layer attraction between positively charged nanocarriers towards negatively charged,waterfilled channel walls in biofilms,enhancing their accumulation in a biofilm.Degradation of bacterial enzyme-responsive nanocarriers causes in-biofilm release of antimicrobial cargo,yielding higher local antimicrobial concentrations than can be achieved through their direct,oral administration without harming soft tissues.Enhanced antibiofilm activity after in-biofilm antimicrobial release from biofilm-responsive micelles and liposomes has been demonstrated in vitro towards single-species Streptococcus mutans and Staphylococcus aureus biofilms or in vivo using specific-pathogen-free rodents inoculated with selected pathogens.This preferential antibacterial activity regulated the microbial composition of ex vivo human oral biofilm towards a more healthy microbiome composition.Although clinical confirmation is limited,the potential benefits of stimuli-responsive,antimicrobial-loaded nanocarriers for oral biofilm control and microbiome restoration are worth further investigation towards clinical translation.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52205590,52575652,52322502,52175009)State Key Laboratory of Robotics and Systems(HIT)(No.SKLRS-2024-KF11)+3 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(No.BK20220834)the Taihu Lake Innovation Fund for the School of Future Technology of Southeast University,the Start-up Research Fund of Southeast University(No.RF1028623098)the National Heilongjiang Providence Nature Science Foundation of China(YQ2022E022)the European Research Council(ERC)under the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme(I-BOT Project,Grant Agreement No.101162939)。
文摘Micro/nano devices(MNDs)are characterized by miniaturization,high precision,and multifunctional integration,making them highly suitable for use in areas such as microrobotics,biomedical devices and electronic sensors.Their fabrication requires exceptional precision in structural integrity,material control,and functional integration.Traditional micro/nano fabrication techniques face inherent limitations in constructing complex three-dimensional(3D)architectures and integrating multiple materials.While additive manufacturing(AM)provides flexibility,challenges remain in material alignment control,microstructural organization,and multifunctional integration.To overcome these limitations,field-assisted additive manufacturing(FAM)has emerged as a promising approach that combines magnetic,acoustic,or electric fields to regulate material alignment,microstructural organization,and spatial alignment.This capability improves fabrication precision,enhances material anisotropy and facilitates functional integration.This review systematically explores the mechanisms,fabrication process,and functional integration of FAM in the framework of nozzle-based and vat photopolymerization-based,while further exploring their applications in microrobotics,biomedical devices,and electronic sensors.Moreover,this review provides a comparative overview of different FAM approaches,highlighting their respective characteristics,typical applications,and unique advantages.In addition,the major challenges facing FAM research are comprehensively assessed and future directions are explored,including advances in spatial precision control capability,intelligent control for process integration,and multi-field coupling optimization.This review establishes a foundational theoretical framework that can serve as a systematic reference for micro/nano manufacturing researchers to promote the development of FAM for high-performance micro/nano device fabrication.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22168008,22378085)the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(2024GXNSFDA010053)+1 种基金the Technology Development Project of Guangxi Bossco Environmental Protection Technology Co.,Ltd(202100039)Innovation Project of Guangxi Graduate Education(YCBZ2024065).
文摘Strategically coupling nanoparticle hybrids and internal thermosensitive molecular switches establishes an innovative paradigm for constructing micro/nanoscale-reconfigurable robots,facilitating energyefficient CO_(2) management in life-support systems of confined space.Here,a micro/nano-reconfigurable robot is constructed from the CO_(2) molecular hunters,temperature-sensitive molecular switch,solar photothermal conversion,and magnetically-driven function engines.The molecular hunters within the molecular extension state can capture 6.19 mmol g^(−1) of CO_(2) to form carbamic acid and ammonium bicarbonate.Interestingly,the molecular switch of the robot activates a molecular curling state that facilitates CO_(2) release through nano-reconfiguration,which is mediated by the temperature-sensitive curling of Pluronic F127 molecular chains during the photothermal desorption.Nano-reconfiguration of robot alters the amino microenvironment,including increasing surface electrostatic potential of the amino group and decreasing overall lowest unoccupied molecular orbital energy level.This weakened the nucleophilic attack ability of the amino group toward the adsorption product derivatives,thereby inhibiting the side reactions that generate hard-to-decompose urea structures,achieving the lowest regeneration temperature of 55℃ reported to date.The engine of the robot possesses non-contact magnetically-driven micro-reconfiguration capability to achieve efficient photothermal regeneration while avoiding local overheating.Notably,the robot successfully prolonged the survival time of mice in the sealed container by up to 54.61%,effectively addressing the issue of carbon suffocation in confined spaces.This work significantly enhances life-support systems for deep-space exploration,while stimulating innovations in sustainable carbon management technologies for terrestrial extreme environments.
