Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are innovative materials distinguished by gradual variations in composition and structure, offering exceptional properties for diverse applications. Poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs), mer...Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are innovative materials distinguished by gradual variations in composition and structure, offering exceptional properties for diverse applications. Poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs), merging the characteristics of polymers and ionic liquids, have emerged as viable options for the development of FGMs given their tunable skeleton, ionic conductivity, and compatibility with various functional materials. This review highlights the latest advancements in the design strategies of FGMs based on porous PILs, focusing on single and multi-gradient structures. Furthermore, we also highlight their emerging applications in molecular recognition, sensing, adsorption, separation, and catalysis. By exploring the interplay between porosity, ionic functionality, and gradient architecture, this review offers perspectives on the prospects of PIL-based FGMs for tackling global challenges in energy, environment, and healthcare.展开更多
Dimethyl carbonate(DMC)is an important chemical raw material extensively used in organic synthesis,lithium-ion battery electrolytes,etc.The primary method for industrial synthesis of DMC involves transesterification b...Dimethyl carbonate(DMC)is an important chemical raw material extensively used in organic synthesis,lithium-ion battery electrolytes,etc.The primary method for industrial synthesis of DMC involves transesterification between ethylene carbonate and MeOH but faces issues with difficult catalyst separation and low catalytic activity.Based on the synergistic catalytic activity of cation and anion,this study develops poly(ionic liquid)s of[N_(X)PIL][PHO]and[N_(3)PIL][Y]with varying alkaline sites and alkalinity levels.This is accomplished by constructing functional polymer monomers containing free radical polymerization sites and nitrogencontaining alkaline groups,and by polymerizing them with suitable crosslinking monomers in a specific ratio before exchanging the resulting polymers with different anions.Results show that doping with nitrogen-containing alkaline groups leads to enhanced basic functional sites while appropriate anions provide intensified alkalinity levels.The[N_(3)PIL][PHO]obtained exhibits superior catalytic activity in transesterification synthesis of DMC,with a yield of 91.43%and selectivity of 99.96%at a reaction time of 2 h.The study also investigates the impact of poly(ionic liquid)cationic structure and anion types,as well as their interactions,on catalytic performance.The findings reveal that the catalytic activity of poly(ionic liquid)is restricted by the interactions between cation and anion.Based on these findings,a possible reaction mechanism was proposed,providing theoretical support for the high-efficiency production of DMC.展开更多
In the context of peaking carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality,development of feasible methods for converting CO_(2)into high value-added chemicals stands out as a hot subject.In this study,P[D+COO^(−)][Br^(...In the context of peaking carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality,development of feasible methods for converting CO_(2)into high value-added chemicals stands out as a hot subject.In this study,P[D+COO^(−)][Br^(−)][DBUH^(+)],a series of novel heterogeneous dual-ionic poly(ionic liquid)s(PILs)were synthesized readily from 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate(DMAEMA),bromo-substituted aliphatic acids,organic bases and divinylbenzene(DVB).The structures,compositions and morphologies were characterized or determined by nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR),thermal gravimetric analysis(TGA),infrared spectroscopy(IR),scanning electron microscopes(SEM),and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis(BET),etc.Application of the P[D+COO^(−)][Br^(−)][DBUH^(+)]series as catalysts in converting CO_(2)into cyclic carbonates showed that P[D+COO^(−)][Br^(−)][DBUH^(+)]-2/1/0.6was able to catalyze epiclorohydrin-CO_(2)cycloaddition the most efficiently.This afforded chloropropylene carbonate(CPC)in 98.4%yield with≥99%selectivity in 24 hr under solvent-and additive-free conditions at atmospheric pressure.Reusability experiments showed that recycling of the catalyst 6 times only resulted in a slight decline in the catalytic performance.In addition,it could be used for the synthesis of a variety of differently substituted cyclic carbonates in good to excellent yields.Finally,key catalytic active sites were probed,and a reasonable mechanism was proposed accordingly.In summary,this work poses an efficient strategy for heterogenization of dual-ionic PILs and provides amild and environmentally benign approach to the fixation and utilization of carbon dioxide.展开更多
As a kind of ionic artificial muscle material,Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites(IPMCs)have the advantages of a low drive current,light weight,and significant flexibility.IPMCs are widely used in the fields of biomedicine...As a kind of ionic artificial muscle material,Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites(IPMCs)have the advantages of a low drive current,light weight,and significant flexibility.IPMCs are widely used in the fields of biomedicine,soft robots,etc.However,the displacement and blocking force of the traditional sheet-type Nafion-IPMC need to be improved,and it has the limitation of unidirectional actuation.In this paper,a new type of short side chain Aquivion material is used as the polymer in the IPMC.The cylindrical IPMC is prepared by extrusion technology to improve its actuation performance and realize multi-degree-of-freedom motion.In comparison to the traditional Nafion-IPMC,the ion exchange capacity,specific capacitance,and conductivity of Aquivion-IPMC are improved by 28%,27%,and 32%,respectively,and the displacement and blocking force are improved by 57%and 25%,respectively.The cylindrical actuators can be deflected in eight directions.This indicates that Aquivion,as a polymer membrane for IPMC,holds significant application potential.By designing a cylindrical IPMC electrode distribution,the multi-degree-of-freedom deflection of IPMC can be realized.展开更多
Developing efficient and stable non-precious metal catalysts is essential for replacing platinum-based catalysts in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs).The transition metal and nitrogen co-doped carbon ele...Developing efficient and stable non-precious metal catalysts is essential for replacing platinum-based catalysts in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs).The transition metal and nitrogen co-doped carbon electrocatalyst(M-N-C)is considered an effective alternative to precious metal catalysts.However,its relatively poor performance in acidic environments has always been a problem plaguing its practical application in PEMFCs.This study presents a sequential deposition methodology for constructing a composite catalytic system of Fe-N-C and ionic liquid(IL),which exhibits improved performance at both half-cell and membrane electrode assembly scales.The presence of IL significantly inhibits H_(2)O_(2)production,preferentially promoting the 4e–O_(2)reduction reaction,resulting in improved electrocatalytic activity and stability.Additionally,the enhanced PEMFC performance of IL containing electrodes is a direct result of the improved ionic and reactant accessibility of the pore confined Fe-N-C catalysts where the IL minimizes local resistive transport losses.This study establishes a strategic foundation for the practical utilization of non-precious metal catalysts in PEMFCs and other energy converting technologies.展开更多
Conventional liquid electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)pose significant safety risks and interfacial instability,hindering the development of high-energy-density systems.Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs),partic...Conventional liquid electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)pose significant safety risks and interfacial instability,hindering the development of high-energy-density systems.Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs),particularly polyethylene oxide(PEO)-based systems,offer enhanced safety but suffer from low room-temperature ionic conductivity due to high crystallinity,alongside limitations such as poor lithium-ion transference numbers and dendrite growth.To address these challenges,this study develops a novel composite solid electrolyte(PSPH)by synthesizing a polystyrene-polyethylene oxide-polystyrene(PSPEO-PS)triblock copolymer and blending it with poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)(PVDF-HFP)and lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide(LiTFSI).The rigid PS segments suppress PEO crystallization,while PVDF-HFP enhances amorphous domain content,promotes LiTFSI dissociation via its high dielectric constant,and improves mechanical strength.The optimized PSPH composition(M_(w,PEO)=35 kg·mol^(-1),w_(PS)=15%,w_(PVDF-HFP)=30%)exhibits a high ionic conductivity of 1.05×10^(-4) S·cm^(-1)at 25℃,a Li^(+)transference number of 0.46,and an extended electrochemical stability window up to 4.8 V.PSPH demonstrates excellent thermal stability(decomposition onset at about 340℃),flexibility,and interfacial compatibility.LiFePO_(4)/PSPH/Li cells delivere a high discharge capacity of 163.7 mAh·g^(-1) at 0.1 C,with 96.2%capacity retention and 99.83%average coulombic efficiency after 200 cycles.Furthermore,Li/PSPH/Li symmetric cells exhibit stable cycling for over 1500 h at 0.05 mA·cm^(-2) with low overpotential(about 0.15 V).These results demonstrate that PSPH is a highly promising electrolyte for enhancing the safety and electrochemical performance of all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries(LMBs).展开更多
The potential of organic coatings in antifouling applications has been well-documented.Beyond their exceptional antifouling effects,these coatings should also possess good mechanical strength and self-healing capabili...The potential of organic coatings in antifouling applications has been well-documented.Beyond their exceptional antifouling effects,these coatings should also possess good mechanical strength and self-healing capabilities.Herein,a novel vinyl-based ionic liquid[VEMIM^(+)][Cl^(−)](IL)was in situ polymerized and then assembled onto the surface of liquid metal(GLM)nanodroplets to prepare GLM-IL.Subsequently,Ti_(3)C_(2)Tx(MXene)was modified with GLM-IL nanodroplets to obtain GLM-IL/MXene composite,which acts as an efficient photon captor and photothermal converters and can be further composited with PU film(GLM-IL/MXene/PU).Notably,the composite film significantly increases by∼117℃after exposure to 200 mW/cm2 light irradiation.This increase is attributed to the high photothermal conversion efficiency of MXene and the excellent plasma effect of GLM-IL.Compared with pure PU,the GLM-IL/MXene/PU film shows a 50%improvement in tensile strength and above 85.8%healing efficiency with a local temperature increase.Additionally,the as-prepared GLM-IL/MXene/PU film reveals satisfactory antifouling properties,achieving a 99.7%reduction in bacterial presence and an 80.3%reduction in microalgae.This work introduces a novel coating with antifouling and self-healing properties,offering a wide range of applications in the fields of marine antifouling and biomedicine.展开更多
A novel composite material,Poly(IL-AA)@MIL-101(Cr),combining metal-organic framework,polymeric ionic liquid and acrylic acid,was synthesized for the selective and efficient adsorption of rare earths europium(Ⅲ)(Eu3+)...A novel composite material,Poly(IL-AA)@MIL-101(Cr),combining metal-organic framework,polymeric ionic liquid and acrylic acid,was synthesized for the selective and efficient adsorption of rare earths europium(Ⅲ)(Eu3+).Characterization of the materials was carried out using techniques such as X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared(FTIR),scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDS),thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET).The results demonstrate successful incorporation of the polymeric ionic liquid onto the material surface while preserving the crystal structure and mo rphology of MIL-101(Cr).Adsorption experiments were conducted to explore parameters including equilibrium pH,initial Eu3+concentration,and duration,with comprehensive analyses of adsorption kinetics,isotherms,and mechanisms.Findings reveal that Poly(IL1-AA)@MIL-101(Cr),Poly(IL3-AA)@MIL-101(Cr),and Poly(IL5-AA)@MIL-101(Cr)achieve adsorption equilibrium for Eu3+at approximately 9 h with an equilibrium pH of 6.2.The adso rption of Eu^(3+)predominantly follows a pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm adsorption model.Moreover,the prepared composite material exhibits superior adsorption selectivity for Eu^(3+)over other metal ions in the mixture(K^(+),Mg^(2+),Ni^(2+),Co^(2+),Zn^(2+),La^(3+),and Nd^(3+)).Even after five adsorption-desorption cycles,the composite material maintains satis factory adsorption performance.展开更多
Harvesting energy from humid air to generate electricity represents a promising strategy for sustainable power generation.However,achieving high output and long-term stability in moisture-driven power generators(MPGs)...Harvesting energy from humid air to generate electricity represents a promising strategy for sustainable power generation.However,achieving high output and long-term stability in moisture-driven power generators(MPGs)remains a significant challenge.Here,we develop an efficient MPG by incorporating polymerized ionic liquid(PIL)and MXene through in-situ polymerization of cationic long chains within the MXene layers.This structural design enhances the hydrophilicity and ion dynamics,ensuring stable and sustained electrical output.A single MPG device delivers an open-circuit voltage of 0.65 V and a power density of 14.87 mW·cm^(-2),operating continuously for over 36 h.Surface characterization and quantum chemistry calculations elucidate that the mobile anions within the MPG move directionally under moisture gradients,while polymerized cations remain stationary,driving power generation.The MPG exhibits exceptional long-term stability,retaining about 80%of its initial voltage output after 30 days.Moreover,these MPGs demonstrate scalability for practical applications,capable of efficiently charging capacitors and powering LEDs through simple series-parallel configurations.This work offers a promising strategy to simultaneously enhance the performance and operational stability of MPGs,offering a sustainable solution for the direct conversion of low-grade thermal energy from moisture into clean electricity.展开更多
The development of actuators based on ionic polymers as soft robotics,artificial muscles,and sensors is currently considered one of the most urgent topics.They are lightweight materials,in addition to their high effic...The development of actuators based on ionic polymers as soft robotics,artificial muscles,and sensors is currently considered one of the most urgent topics.They are lightweight materials,in addition to their high efficiency,and they can be controlled by a low power source.Nevertheless,the most popular ionic polymers are derived from fossil-based resources.Hence,it is now deemed crucial to produce these actuators using sustainable materials.In this review,the use of ionic polymeric materials as actuators is reviewed through the emphasis on their role in the domain of renewablematerials.The reviewencompasses recent advancements inmaterial formulation and performance enhancement,alongside a comparative analysis with conventional actuator systems.It was found that renewable polymeric actuators based on ionic gels and conductive polymers are easier to prepare compared to ionic polymermetal composites.In addition,the proportion of actuator manufacturing utilizing renewable materials rose to 90%,particularly for ion gel actuators,which was related to the possibility of using renewable polymers as ionic or conductive substances.Moreover,the possible improvements in biopolymeric actuators will experience an annual rise of at least 10%over the next decade,correlating with the growth of their market,which aligns with the worldwide goal of reducing global warming.Additionally,compared to fossil-derived polymers,the decomposition rate of renewable materials reaches 100%,while biodegradable fossil-based substances can exceed 60%within several weeks.Ultimately,this review aims to elucidate the potential of ionic polymeric materials as a viable and sustainable solution for future actuator technologies.展开更多
The recovery of ionic liquids(ILs)has attracted growing attention as an indispensable process in“green”industrial applications.Forward osmosis(FO)has proven to be a sustainable method for concentrating the very dilu...The recovery of ionic liquids(ILs)has attracted growing attention as an indispensable process in“green”industrial applications.Forward osmosis(FO)has proven to be a sustainable method for concentrating the very dilute aqueous solutions of ILs at ambient temperature,in which semi-permeable membranes play a vital role in determining the recovery efficiency.Herein,we use interfacial polymerization method to prepare thin-film composite membranes consisting of polyamide skin layer and electrospun nanofibrous substrate with tunable water permeability and IL selectivity for osmotic enrichment of imidazolium ILs from their dilute aqueous solutions through FO process.The resulting FO membrane shows a compact polyamide layer with a thickness of 30-200 nm,guranteeing a high selectivity to ILs and water.Meanwhile,the nanofibrous substrate with large and interconnect pores as well as low tortuosity,providing mechanical and permeable support for the composite membranes.IL structure influences the osmotic pressure difference as well as the interactions with polyamide layer of the membrane and thus determines the whole concentration process.First,the alkyl chain growth augments the osmosis pressure difference between the ILs solution and draw solution,resulting in an enhancement in driving force of water osmosis and IL enrichment.Moreover,alkyl length aggravates external concentration polarization caused by the enhanced adsorption of ILs onto the skin layer via electrostatic and alkyl-πinteractions.Meanwhile,such adsorbed ILs further enhance the IL retention but decrease the reverse salt diffusion.Therefore,imidazolium ILs with varied alkyl lengths are ultimately enriched with a 100-fold increase in concentration from their dilute aqueous solutions with high IL/NaCl rejection and low IL loss.Remarkably,the final concentration of IL with longest alkyl length reaches the highest(6.4 mol·L^(-1)).This work provides the insights in respect to material preparation and process amelioration for IL recovery with high scalability at mild conditions.展开更多
Fiber-shaped energy storage devices(FSESDs)with exceptional flexibility for wearable power sources should be applied with solid electrolytes over liquid electrolytes due to short circuits and leakage issue during defo...Fiber-shaped energy storage devices(FSESDs)with exceptional flexibility for wearable power sources should be applied with solid electrolytes over liquid electrolytes due to short circuits and leakage issue during deformation.Among the solid options,polymer electrolytes are particularly preferred due to their robustness and flexibility,although their low ionic conductivity remains a significant challenge.Here,we present a redox polymer electrolyte(HT_RPE)with 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl(HT)as a multi-functional additive.HT acts as a plasticizer that transforms the glassy state into the rubbery state for improved chain mobility and provides distinctive ion conduction pathway by the self-exchange reaction between radical and oxidized species.These synergetic effects lead to high ionic conductivity(73.5 mS cm−1)based on a lower activation energy of 0.13 eV than other redox additives.Moreover,HT_RPE with a pseudocapacitive characteristic by HT enables an outstanding electrochemical performance of the symmetric FSESDs using carbon-based fiber electrodes(energy density of 25.4 W h kg^(−1) at a power density of 25,000 W kg^(−1))without typical active materials,along with excellent stability(capacitance retention of 91.2%after 8,000 bending cycles).This work highlights a versatile HT_RPE that utilizes the unique functionality of HT for both the high ionic conductivity and improved energy storage capability,providing a promising pathway for next-generation flexible energy storage devices.展开更多
To study the behavior of structural dynamics,ionic conductivity and ion transport properties,the gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs)was developed using polyvinyl alcohol in combination with potassium iodide,dimethyl sulfox...To study the behavior of structural dynamics,ionic conductivity and ion transport properties,the gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs)was developed using polyvinyl alcohol in combination with potassium iodide,dimethyl sulfoxide,ethylene carbonate,propylene carbonate and tetra-N-propylammonium iodide(C12H28IN),The GPEs were synthesized via a solution mixing technique,systematically varying the tetra-N-propylammonium iodide concentration to optimize ionic transport properties.The gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs)preparation was initially dissolving the potassium iodide and tetra-N-propylammonium iodide in a measured combination of ethylene carbonate,propylene carbonate,and dimethyl sulfoxide within a glass container.Subsequently,polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)was introduced into the salt solution and continuously stirred at 100℃until a uniform mixture was formed.The solution was then allowed to cool to 30℃and resulting GPE exhibited a gel-like consistency.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)was employed to evaluate ionic conductivity,dielectric behavior,and ion transport properties at the temperature of 25℃.X-ray diffraction(XRD)was utilized to investigate the structure of the gel polymer electrolyte.Fourier-transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy was applied to describe the structural interactions between salts and polymer in the GPEs.Notably,the gel polymer electrolytes containing 30 wt.%tetra-N-propylammonium iodides exhibited a remarkable ionic conductivity of approximately 9.70 mS cm^(-1)at the temperature of 25℃.展开更多
In recent years,flexible ionic conductors have made remarkable progress in the fields of energy storage devices and flexible sensors.However,most of these materials still face challenges such as the difficult trade-of...In recent years,flexible ionic conductors have made remarkable progress in the fields of energy storage devices and flexible sensors.However,most of these materials still face challenges such as the difficult trade-off between stretchability and high mechanical strength,as well as insufficient ionic conductivity.Among them,polymerizable deep eutectic solvents(PDES),which possess both hydrogen bond network construction capabilities and ionic conduction properties,have demonstrated great advantages in the synthesis of flexible ionic conductors.Herein,we report an ionic conductive elastomer(ICE)named PCHS-X based on PDES composed of 2-(methacryloyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethylammonium methyl sulfate(MA-MS),choline chloride(ChCl),and 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate(HEA).The introduction of MA-MS enabled the polymer network to form abundant hydrogen bonds,endowing PCHS-X with excellent mechanical strength,high transparency,favorable ionic conductivity,self-adhesiveness,and self-healing efficiency.When used as a strain sensor,the PCHS-X exhibits highly sensitive strain response,along with good stability and durability,allowing it to accurately monitor the movement of human body parts such as fingers,wrists,elbows,and knees.Additionally,owing to the enhanced ionic mobility at higher temperatures,this material also possesses excellent temperature sensing performance,enabling the fabrication of simple temperature sensors that can sensitively respond to temperature changes.This research provides new strategies for the practical applications of flexible electronic devices in fields such as wearable health monitoring and intelligent human-machine interaction.展开更多
In this work,we proposed a strategy for the hydrolysis of native corn starch after the treatment of corn starch in an ionic liquid aqueous solution,and it is an awfully“green”and simple means to obtain starch with l...In this work,we proposed a strategy for the hydrolysis of native corn starch after the treatment of corn starch in an ionic liquid aqueous solution,and it is an awfully“green”and simple means to obtain starch with low molecular weight and amorphous state.X-ray diffraction results revealed that the natural starch crystalline region was largely disrupted by ionic liquid owing to the broken intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds.After hydrolysis,the morphology of starch changed from particles of native corn starch into little pieces,and their molecular weight could be effectively regulated during the hydrolysis process,and also the hydrolyzed starch samples exhibited decreased thermal stability with the extension of hydrolysis time.This work would counsel as a powerful tool for the development of native starch in realistic applications.展开更多
Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)have attracted much attention for their safety,ease of packaging,costeffectiveness,excellent flexibility and stability.Poly-dioxolane(PDOL)is one of the most promising matrix materials ...Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)have attracted much attention for their safety,ease of packaging,costeffectiveness,excellent flexibility and stability.Poly-dioxolane(PDOL)is one of the most promising matrix materials of SPEs due to its remarkable compatibility with lithium metal anodes(LMAs)and suitability for in-situ polymerization.However,poor thermal stability,insufficient ionic conductivity and narrow electrochemical stability window(ESW)hinder its further application in lithium metal batteries(LMBs).To ameliorate these problems,we have successfully synthesized a polymerized-ionic-liquid(PIL)monomer named DIMTFSI by modifying DOL with imidazolium cation coupled with TFSI^(-)anion,which simultaneously inherits the lipophilicity of DOL,high ionic conductivity of imidazole,and excellent stability of PILs.Then the tridentate crosslinker trimethylolpropane tris[3-(2-methyl-1-aziridine)propionate](TTMAP)was introduced to regulate the excessive Li^(+)-O coordination and prepare a flame-retardant SPE(DT-SPE)with prominent thermal stability,wide ESW,high ionic conductivity and abundant Lit transference numbers(t_(Li+)).As a result,the LiFePO_(4)|DT-SPE|Li cell exhibits a high initial discharge specific capacity of 149.60 mAh g^(-1)at 0.2C and 30℃with a capacity retention rate of 98.68%after 500 cycles.This work provides new insights into the structural design of PIL-based electrolytes for long-cycling LMBs with high safety and stability.展开更多
It is well known that cationic polymers have excellent antimicrobial capacity accompanied with high biotoxicity,to reduce biotoxicity needs to decrease the number of cationic groups on polymers,which will influence an...It is well known that cationic polymers have excellent antimicrobial capacity accompanied with high biotoxicity,to reduce biotoxicity needs to decrease the number of cationic groups on polymers,which will influence antimicrobial activity.It is necessary to design a cationic polymer mimic natural antimicrobial peptide with excellent antibacterial activity and low toxicity to solve the above dilemma.Here,we designed and prepared a series of cationic poly(β-amino ester)s(PBAEs)with different cationic contents,and introducing hydrophobic alkyl chain to adjust the balance between antimicrobial activity and biotoxicity to obtain an ideal antimicrobial polymer.The optimum one of synthesized PBAE(hydrophilic cationic monomer:hydrophobic monomer=5:5)was screened by testing cytotoxicity and minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC),which can effectively kill S.aureus and E.coli with PBAE concentration of15μg/m L by a spread plate bacteriostatic method and dead and alive staining test.The way of PBAE killing bacterial was destroying the membrane like natural antimicrobial peptide observed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM).In addition,PBAE did not exhibit hemolysis and cytotoxicity.In particular,from the result of animal tests,the PBAE was able to promote healing of infected wounds from removing mature S.aureus and E.coli on the surface of infected wound.As a result,our work offers a viable approach for designing antimicrobial materials,highlighting the significant potential of PBAE polymers in the field of biomedical materials.展开更多
Herein,manganese(Mn)‑doped poly(1,5‑diaminonaphthalene)(PN)electrode material(Mn@PN)was synthesized via chemical oxidative polymerization.The material′s distinctive vesicular architecture enables rapid ion transport ...Herein,manganese(Mn)‑doped poly(1,5‑diaminonaphthalene)(PN)electrode material(Mn@PN)was synthesized via chemical oxidative polymerization.The material′s distinctive vesicular architecture enables rapid ion transport while maintaining the structural stability of the electrode under continuous charge‑discharge cycles.Electrochemical characterization under a three‑electrode system revealed exceptional rate capability:Mn@PN delivered an ultrahigh specific capacitance of 10318 F·g^(-1) at a low current density of 3 A·g^(-1) and retained 9415 F·g^(-1)(91.2%retention compared to the value at 3 A·g^(-1))even at an ultrahigh current density of 50 A·g^(-1).Moreover,the material exhibited 97.4%capacitance retention after 9000 cycles at 30 A·g^(-1),corresponding with a low capacitance decay rate of 0.003‰per cycle,significantly outperforming conventional conductive polymers like polyaniline(PANI).An asymmetric supercapacitor assembled with Mn@PN as the positive electrode(Mn@PN||AC)achieved an energy density of 328 Wh·kg^(-1) at 15 A·g^(-1) and retained 80.7%of its initial specific capacitance after 4000 cycles at 20 A·g^(-1).展开更多
As the global textile industry has accelerated its transition to a circular economy,iterative innovation in regenerated cellulose fibers has become a key industry focus.With viscose fiber having been industrialized fo...As the global textile industry has accelerated its transition to a circular economy,iterative innovation in regenerated cellulose fibers has become a key industry focus.With viscose fiber having been industrialized for over a century and lyocell fiber gaining market recognition because of its environmentally friendly process,which is the next regenerated cellulose fiber.Herein,ionic liquids with low vapor pressure,nonflammability,relatively simple recovery,and high dissolution efficiency were used to fabricate regenerated cellulose fibers.The viscose and lyocell properties of the fibers were systematically compared,including microscopic morphology,dyeing behavior,fibrillation resistance,mechanical properties,yarn-forming capacity,and fabric performance.The ionic liquid(IL)fiber exhibited a smooth surface and circular cross-section,with the highest tensile strength,moderate dyeing and fibrillation properties,and similar spinning and weaving performance.This work can provide a reference for the commercial application of regenerated cellulose fibers fabricated from ionic liquid.展开更多
Converting body heat into electricity presents an appealing route for sustainably powering wearable electronics;however,conventional thermoelectric materials face significant drawbacks,including high ionic concentrati...Converting body heat into electricity presents an appealing route for sustainably powering wearable electronics;however,conventional thermoelectric materials face significant drawbacks,including high ionic concentrations,toxicity,and limited thermoelectric efficiency.Here,we report an ionic thermoelectric hydrogel designed through precise supramolecular chemistry,utilizing dual molecular interactions,host-vip complexation ofα-cyclodextrin(α-CD)with I_(3)^(-)ions and hydrogen bonding between polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)polymer chains and I_(3)^(-).This molecularly tailored approach markedly amplifies thermoelectric performance,achieving a high thermopower of 2.21 mV/K and a tenfold enhancement in peak power output at an exceptionally low iodine concentration(10 mmol/L I^(-)+2.5 mmol/L I_(3)^(-)).The hydrogel maintains excellent biocompatibility and mechanical robustness,suitable for direct skin contact.Demonstrated applications include flexible thermoelectric devices generating nearly 100 mV from body heat and sensor arrays capable of motion and spatial temperature sensing.These results underscore the substantial potential of supramolecularly designed ionic thermoelectric hydrogels for wearable energy harvesting,personalized healthcare monitoring,and advanced human-computer interfaces.展开更多
基金support provided by National Natural Science Foundation of China(22471018,22071008,22208018)support provided by the Shenzhen Science and Technology Program(JCYJ20220818100012025).
文摘Functionally graded materials (FGMs) are innovative materials distinguished by gradual variations in composition and structure, offering exceptional properties for diverse applications. Poly(ionic liquid)s (PILs), merging the characteristics of polymers and ionic liquids, have emerged as viable options for the development of FGMs given their tunable skeleton, ionic conductivity, and compatibility with various functional materials. This review highlights the latest advancements in the design strategies of FGMs based on porous PILs, focusing on single and multi-gradient structures. Furthermore, we also highlight their emerging applications in molecular recognition, sensing, adsorption, separation, and catalysis. By exploring the interplay between porosity, ionic functionality, and gradient architecture, this review offers perspectives on the prospects of PIL-based FGMs for tackling global challenges in energy, environment, and healthcare.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.22278077,22408209 and 22108040)National Key Research and Development Program of China(Grant No.2022YFB4101800)+2 种基金Key Program of Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory(Grant No.00221004)Research Program of Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory(Grant No.00523006)Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(Grant No.2022J02019,2024J011550).
文摘Dimethyl carbonate(DMC)is an important chemical raw material extensively used in organic synthesis,lithium-ion battery electrolytes,etc.The primary method for industrial synthesis of DMC involves transesterification between ethylene carbonate and MeOH but faces issues with difficult catalyst separation and low catalytic activity.Based on the synergistic catalytic activity of cation and anion,this study develops poly(ionic liquid)s of[N_(X)PIL][PHO]and[N_(3)PIL][Y]with varying alkaline sites and alkalinity levels.This is accomplished by constructing functional polymer monomers containing free radical polymerization sites and nitrogencontaining alkaline groups,and by polymerizing them with suitable crosslinking monomers in a specific ratio before exchanging the resulting polymers with different anions.Results show that doping with nitrogen-containing alkaline groups leads to enhanced basic functional sites while appropriate anions provide intensified alkalinity levels.The[N_(3)PIL][PHO]obtained exhibits superior catalytic activity in transesterification synthesis of DMC,with a yield of 91.43%and selectivity of 99.96%at a reaction time of 2 h.The study also investigates the impact of poly(ionic liquid)cationic structure and anion types,as well as their interactions,on catalytic performance.The findings reveal that the catalytic activity of poly(ionic liquid)is restricted by the interactions between cation and anion.Based on these findings,a possible reaction mechanism was proposed,providing theoretical support for the high-efficiency production of DMC.
基金supported by the Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province(No.2019A1515110551)the Science Foundation for Distinguished Scholars of Dongguan University of Technology(No.196100041051).
文摘In the context of peaking carbon dioxide emissions and carbon neutrality,development of feasible methods for converting CO_(2)into high value-added chemicals stands out as a hot subject.In this study,P[D+COO^(−)][Br^(−)][DBUH^(+)],a series of novel heterogeneous dual-ionic poly(ionic liquid)s(PILs)were synthesized readily from 2-(dimethylamino)ethyl methacrylate(DMAEMA),bromo-substituted aliphatic acids,organic bases and divinylbenzene(DVB).The structures,compositions and morphologies were characterized or determined by nuclear magnetic resonance(NMR),thermal gravimetric analysis(TGA),infrared spectroscopy(IR),scanning electron microscopes(SEM),and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller analysis(BET),etc.Application of the P[D+COO^(−)][Br^(−)][DBUH^(+)]series as catalysts in converting CO_(2)into cyclic carbonates showed that P[D+COO^(−)][Br^(−)][DBUH^(+)]-2/1/0.6was able to catalyze epiclorohydrin-CO_(2)cycloaddition the most efficiently.This afforded chloropropylene carbonate(CPC)in 98.4%yield with≥99%selectivity in 24 hr under solvent-and additive-free conditions at atmospheric pressure.Reusability experiments showed that recycling of the catalyst 6 times only resulted in a slight decline in the catalytic performance.In addition,it could be used for the synthesis of a variety of differently substituted cyclic carbonates in good to excellent yields.Finally,key catalytic active sites were probed,and a reasonable mechanism was proposed accordingly.In summary,this work poses an efficient strategy for heterogenization of dual-ionic PILs and provides amild and environmentally benign approach to the fixation and utilization of carbon dioxide.
基金financial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.U1637101)The Research Fund of State Key Laboratory of Mechanics and Control for Aerospace Structures(1005-ZAG23011).
文摘As a kind of ionic artificial muscle material,Ionic Polymer-Metal Composites(IPMCs)have the advantages of a low drive current,light weight,and significant flexibility.IPMCs are widely used in the fields of biomedicine,soft robots,etc.However,the displacement and blocking force of the traditional sheet-type Nafion-IPMC need to be improved,and it has the limitation of unidirectional actuation.In this paper,a new type of short side chain Aquivion material is used as the polymer in the IPMC.The cylindrical IPMC is prepared by extrusion technology to improve its actuation performance and realize multi-degree-of-freedom motion.In comparison to the traditional Nafion-IPMC,the ion exchange capacity,specific capacitance,and conductivity of Aquivion-IPMC are improved by 28%,27%,and 32%,respectively,and the displacement and blocking force are improved by 57%and 25%,respectively.The cylindrical actuators can be deflected in eight directions.This indicates that Aquivion,as a polymer membrane for IPMC,holds significant application potential.By designing a cylindrical IPMC electrode distribution,the multi-degree-of-freedom deflection of IPMC can be realized.
基金国家自然科学基金(22202124,22208376)山西省科技创新团队专项资金(202304051001023)+3 种基金山西省重点研发计划(202302060301009)山西省国家留学基金委(2023-008,2023-009)山东省自然科学基金(ZR2023LFG005)青岛新能源山东实验室开放项目(QNESL OP 202303).
文摘Developing efficient and stable non-precious metal catalysts is essential for replacing platinum-based catalysts in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs).The transition metal and nitrogen co-doped carbon electrocatalyst(M-N-C)is considered an effective alternative to precious metal catalysts.However,its relatively poor performance in acidic environments has always been a problem plaguing its practical application in PEMFCs.This study presents a sequential deposition methodology for constructing a composite catalytic system of Fe-N-C and ionic liquid(IL),which exhibits improved performance at both half-cell and membrane electrode assembly scales.The presence of IL significantly inhibits H_(2)O_(2)production,preferentially promoting the 4e–O_(2)reduction reaction,resulting in improved electrocatalytic activity and stability.Additionally,the enhanced PEMFC performance of IL containing electrodes is a direct result of the improved ionic and reactant accessibility of the pore confined Fe-N-C catalysts where the IL minimizes local resistive transport losses.This study establishes a strategic foundation for the practical utilization of non-precious metal catalysts in PEMFCs and other energy converting technologies.
基金supported by the 2024 Capital Construction Funds within the Provincial Budget of Jilin Provincial Development and Reform Commission[2024C018-2].
文摘Conventional liquid electrolytes in lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)pose significant safety risks and interfacial instability,hindering the development of high-energy-density systems.Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs),particularly polyethylene oxide(PEO)-based systems,offer enhanced safety but suffer from low room-temperature ionic conductivity due to high crystallinity,alongside limitations such as poor lithium-ion transference numbers and dendrite growth.To address these challenges,this study develops a novel composite solid electrolyte(PSPH)by synthesizing a polystyrene-polyethylene oxide-polystyrene(PSPEO-PS)triblock copolymer and blending it with poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene)(PVDF-HFP)and lithium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide(LiTFSI).The rigid PS segments suppress PEO crystallization,while PVDF-HFP enhances amorphous domain content,promotes LiTFSI dissociation via its high dielectric constant,and improves mechanical strength.The optimized PSPH composition(M_(w,PEO)=35 kg·mol^(-1),w_(PS)=15%,w_(PVDF-HFP)=30%)exhibits a high ionic conductivity of 1.05×10^(-4) S·cm^(-1)at 25℃,a Li^(+)transference number of 0.46,and an extended electrochemical stability window up to 4.8 V.PSPH demonstrates excellent thermal stability(decomposition onset at about 340℃),flexibility,and interfacial compatibility.LiFePO_(4)/PSPH/Li cells delivere a high discharge capacity of 163.7 mAh·g^(-1) at 0.1 C,with 96.2%capacity retention and 99.83%average coulombic efficiency after 200 cycles.Furthermore,Li/PSPH/Li symmetric cells exhibit stable cycling for over 1500 h at 0.05 mA·cm^(-2) with low overpotential(about 0.15 V).These results demonstrate that PSPH is a highly promising electrolyte for enhancing the safety and electrochemical performance of all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries(LMBs).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.U21A2046)the Western Light Project of CAS(No.xbzg-zdsys-202118)+1 种基金the Shaanxi Provincial Science and Technology Innovation Team(No.2024RS-CXTD-63)the Research Fund of the State Key Laboratory of Solidification Processing(NPU),China(No.2023-TS-03).
文摘The potential of organic coatings in antifouling applications has been well-documented.Beyond their exceptional antifouling effects,these coatings should also possess good mechanical strength and self-healing capabilities.Herein,a novel vinyl-based ionic liquid[VEMIM^(+)][Cl^(−)](IL)was in situ polymerized and then assembled onto the surface of liquid metal(GLM)nanodroplets to prepare GLM-IL.Subsequently,Ti_(3)C_(2)Tx(MXene)was modified with GLM-IL nanodroplets to obtain GLM-IL/MXene composite,which acts as an efficient photon captor and photothermal converters and can be further composited with PU film(GLM-IL/MXene/PU).Notably,the composite film significantly increases by∼117℃after exposure to 200 mW/cm2 light irradiation.This increase is attributed to the high photothermal conversion efficiency of MXene and the excellent plasma effect of GLM-IL.Compared with pure PU,the GLM-IL/MXene/PU film shows a 50%improvement in tensile strength and above 85.8%healing efficiency with a local temperature increase.Additionally,the as-prepared GLM-IL/MXene/PU film reveals satisfactory antifouling properties,achieving a 99.7%reduction in bacterial presence and an 80.3%reduction in microalgae.This work introduces a novel coating with antifouling and self-healing properties,offering a wide range of applications in the fields of marine antifouling and biomedicine.
基金Project supported by the State Key Laboratory of Geohazard Prevention and Geoenvironment Protection(SKLGP2020Z003)。
文摘A novel composite material,Poly(IL-AA)@MIL-101(Cr),combining metal-organic framework,polymeric ionic liquid and acrylic acid,was synthesized for the selective and efficient adsorption of rare earths europium(Ⅲ)(Eu3+).Characterization of the materials was carried out using techniques such as X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared(FTIR),scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(SEM-EDS),thermogravimetric analysis(TGA)and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET).The results demonstrate successful incorporation of the polymeric ionic liquid onto the material surface while preserving the crystal structure and mo rphology of MIL-101(Cr).Adsorption experiments were conducted to explore parameters including equilibrium pH,initial Eu3+concentration,and duration,with comprehensive analyses of adsorption kinetics,isotherms,and mechanisms.Findings reveal that Poly(IL1-AA)@MIL-101(Cr),Poly(IL3-AA)@MIL-101(Cr),and Poly(IL5-AA)@MIL-101(Cr)achieve adsorption equilibrium for Eu3+at approximately 9 h with an equilibrium pH of 6.2.The adso rption of Eu^(3+)predominantly follows a pseudo-second-order kinetic model and Langmuir isotherm adsorption model.Moreover,the prepared composite material exhibits superior adsorption selectivity for Eu^(3+)over other metal ions in the mixture(K^(+),Mg^(2+),Ni^(2+),Co^(2+),Zn^(2+),La^(3+),and Nd^(3+)).Even after five adsorption-desorption cycles,the composite material maintains satis factory adsorption performance.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22278401 and 92163209)the ANSO Collaborative Research Program(ANSO-CR-KP-2022-12)+2 种基金Beijing Natural Science Foundation(2252011 and JQ22004)Beijing Nova Program(20230484478)for financial supportsupported by Public Computing Cloud,Renmin University of China.
文摘Harvesting energy from humid air to generate electricity represents a promising strategy for sustainable power generation.However,achieving high output and long-term stability in moisture-driven power generators(MPGs)remains a significant challenge.Here,we develop an efficient MPG by incorporating polymerized ionic liquid(PIL)and MXene through in-situ polymerization of cationic long chains within the MXene layers.This structural design enhances the hydrophilicity and ion dynamics,ensuring stable and sustained electrical output.A single MPG device delivers an open-circuit voltage of 0.65 V and a power density of 14.87 mW·cm^(-2),operating continuously for over 36 h.Surface characterization and quantum chemistry calculations elucidate that the mobile anions within the MPG move directionally under moisture gradients,while polymerized cations remain stationary,driving power generation.The MPG exhibits exceptional long-term stability,retaining about 80%of its initial voltage output after 30 days.Moreover,these MPGs demonstrate scalability for practical applications,capable of efficiently charging capacitors and powering LEDs through simple series-parallel configurations.This work offers a promising strategy to simultaneously enhance the performance and operational stability of MPGs,offering a sustainable solution for the direct conversion of low-grade thermal energy from moisture into clean electricity.
基金funded by the Russian Science Foundation(RSF),grantNo.24-23-00558,https://rscf.ru/en/project/24-23-00558/(accessed on 04 February 2025).
文摘The development of actuators based on ionic polymers as soft robotics,artificial muscles,and sensors is currently considered one of the most urgent topics.They are lightweight materials,in addition to their high efficiency,and they can be controlled by a low power source.Nevertheless,the most popular ionic polymers are derived from fossil-based resources.Hence,it is now deemed crucial to produce these actuators using sustainable materials.In this review,the use of ionic polymeric materials as actuators is reviewed through the emphasis on their role in the domain of renewablematerials.The reviewencompasses recent advancements inmaterial formulation and performance enhancement,alongside a comparative analysis with conventional actuator systems.It was found that renewable polymeric actuators based on ionic gels and conductive polymers are easier to prepare compared to ionic polymermetal composites.In addition,the proportion of actuator manufacturing utilizing renewable materials rose to 90%,particularly for ion gel actuators,which was related to the possibility of using renewable polymers as ionic or conductive substances.Moreover,the possible improvements in biopolymeric actuators will experience an annual rise of at least 10%over the next decade,correlating with the growth of their market,which aligns with the worldwide goal of reducing global warming.Additionally,compared to fossil-derived polymers,the decomposition rate of renewable materials reaches 100%,while biodegradable fossil-based substances can exceed 60%within several weeks.Ultimately,this review aims to elucidate the potential of ionic polymeric materials as a viable and sustainable solution for future actuator technologies.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52173095)the MOE Key Laboratory of Macromolecular Synthesis and Functionalization,Zhejiang University(No.2023MSF05)。
文摘The recovery of ionic liquids(ILs)has attracted growing attention as an indispensable process in“green”industrial applications.Forward osmosis(FO)has proven to be a sustainable method for concentrating the very dilute aqueous solutions of ILs at ambient temperature,in which semi-permeable membranes play a vital role in determining the recovery efficiency.Herein,we use interfacial polymerization method to prepare thin-film composite membranes consisting of polyamide skin layer and electrospun nanofibrous substrate with tunable water permeability and IL selectivity for osmotic enrichment of imidazolium ILs from their dilute aqueous solutions through FO process.The resulting FO membrane shows a compact polyamide layer with a thickness of 30-200 nm,guranteeing a high selectivity to ILs and water.Meanwhile,the nanofibrous substrate with large and interconnect pores as well as low tortuosity,providing mechanical and permeable support for the composite membranes.IL structure influences the osmotic pressure difference as well as the interactions with polyamide layer of the membrane and thus determines the whole concentration process.First,the alkyl chain growth augments the osmosis pressure difference between the ILs solution and draw solution,resulting in an enhancement in driving force of water osmosis and IL enrichment.Moreover,alkyl length aggravates external concentration polarization caused by the enhanced adsorption of ILs onto the skin layer via electrostatic and alkyl-πinteractions.Meanwhile,such adsorbed ILs further enhance the IL retention but decrease the reverse salt diffusion.Therefore,imidazolium ILs with varied alkyl lengths are ultimately enriched with a 100-fold increase in concentration from their dilute aqueous solutions with high IL/NaCl rejection and low IL loss.Remarkably,the final concentration of IL with longest alkyl length reaches the highest(6.4 mol·L^(-1)).This work provides the insights in respect to material preparation and process amelioration for IL recovery with high scalability at mild conditions.
基金supported by Korea Institute of Science and Technology(KIST)Institutional Program and Open Research Program(ORP)This work was also supported by grant from the National Research Foundation(NRF)of Korea government(RS-2024-00433159 and RS-2023-00208313)from ITECH R&D program of MOTIE/KEIT(RS-2023-00257573).
文摘Fiber-shaped energy storage devices(FSESDs)with exceptional flexibility for wearable power sources should be applied with solid electrolytes over liquid electrolytes due to short circuits and leakage issue during deformation.Among the solid options,polymer electrolytes are particularly preferred due to their robustness and flexibility,although their low ionic conductivity remains a significant challenge.Here,we present a redox polymer electrolyte(HT_RPE)with 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl(HT)as a multi-functional additive.HT acts as a plasticizer that transforms the glassy state into the rubbery state for improved chain mobility and provides distinctive ion conduction pathway by the self-exchange reaction between radical and oxidized species.These synergetic effects lead to high ionic conductivity(73.5 mS cm−1)based on a lower activation energy of 0.13 eV than other redox additives.Moreover,HT_RPE with a pseudocapacitive characteristic by HT enables an outstanding electrochemical performance of the symmetric FSESDs using carbon-based fiber electrodes(energy density of 25.4 W h kg^(−1) at a power density of 25,000 W kg^(−1))without typical active materials,along with excellent stability(capacitance retention of 91.2%after 8,000 bending cycles).This work highlights a versatile HT_RPE that utilizes the unique functionality of HT for both the high ionic conductivity and improved energy storage capability,providing a promising pathway for next-generation flexible energy storage devices.
基金funding from Universiti Sains Malaysia under the Bridging Grant(Project No:R501-LR-RND003-0000002095-0000)to support this study.
文摘To study the behavior of structural dynamics,ionic conductivity and ion transport properties,the gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs)was developed using polyvinyl alcohol in combination with potassium iodide,dimethyl sulfoxide,ethylene carbonate,propylene carbonate and tetra-N-propylammonium iodide(C12H28IN),The GPEs were synthesized via a solution mixing technique,systematically varying the tetra-N-propylammonium iodide concentration to optimize ionic transport properties.The gel polymer electrolytes(GPEs)preparation was initially dissolving the potassium iodide and tetra-N-propylammonium iodide in a measured combination of ethylene carbonate,propylene carbonate,and dimethyl sulfoxide within a glass container.Subsequently,polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)was introduced into the salt solution and continuously stirred at 100℃until a uniform mixture was formed.The solution was then allowed to cool to 30℃and resulting GPE exhibited a gel-like consistency.Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS)was employed to evaluate ionic conductivity,dielectric behavior,and ion transport properties at the temperature of 25℃.X-ray diffraction(XRD)was utilized to investigate the structure of the gel polymer electrolyte.Fourier-transform infrared(FTIR)spectroscopy was applied to describe the structural interactions between salts and polymer in the GPEs.Notably,the gel polymer electrolytes containing 30 wt.%tetra-N-propylammonium iodides exhibited a remarkable ionic conductivity of approximately 9.70 mS cm^(-1)at the temperature of 25℃.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of the Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(No.20KJA150009)a Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development(PAPD)of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions。
文摘In recent years,flexible ionic conductors have made remarkable progress in the fields of energy storage devices and flexible sensors.However,most of these materials still face challenges such as the difficult trade-off between stretchability and high mechanical strength,as well as insufficient ionic conductivity.Among them,polymerizable deep eutectic solvents(PDES),which possess both hydrogen bond network construction capabilities and ionic conduction properties,have demonstrated great advantages in the synthesis of flexible ionic conductors.Herein,we report an ionic conductive elastomer(ICE)named PCHS-X based on PDES composed of 2-(methacryloyloxy)-N,N,N-trimethylammonium methyl sulfate(MA-MS),choline chloride(ChCl),and 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate(HEA).The introduction of MA-MS enabled the polymer network to form abundant hydrogen bonds,endowing PCHS-X with excellent mechanical strength,high transparency,favorable ionic conductivity,self-adhesiveness,and self-healing efficiency.When used as a strain sensor,the PCHS-X exhibits highly sensitive strain response,along with good stability and durability,allowing it to accurately monitor the movement of human body parts such as fingers,wrists,elbows,and knees.Additionally,owing to the enhanced ionic mobility at higher temperatures,this material also possesses excellent temperature sensing performance,enabling the fabrication of simple temperature sensors that can sensitively respond to temperature changes.This research provides new strategies for the practical applications of flexible electronic devices in fields such as wearable health monitoring and intelligent human-machine interaction.
文摘In this work,we proposed a strategy for the hydrolysis of native corn starch after the treatment of corn starch in an ionic liquid aqueous solution,and it is an awfully“green”and simple means to obtain starch with low molecular weight and amorphous state.X-ray diffraction results revealed that the natural starch crystalline region was largely disrupted by ionic liquid owing to the broken intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds.After hydrolysis,the morphology of starch changed from particles of native corn starch into little pieces,and their molecular weight could be effectively regulated during the hydrolysis process,and also the hydrolyzed starch samples exhibited decreased thermal stability with the extension of hydrolysis time.This work would counsel as a powerful tool for the development of native starch in realistic applications.
基金financially supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFE0207300)National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.22179142 and 22075314)+1 种基金Jiangsu Funding Program for Excellent Postdoctoral Talent(Grant No.2024ZB051 and 2023ZB836)the technical support for Nano-X from Suzhou Institute of Nano-Tech and Nano-Bionics,Chinese Academy of Sciences(SINANO).
文摘Solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)have attracted much attention for their safety,ease of packaging,costeffectiveness,excellent flexibility and stability.Poly-dioxolane(PDOL)is one of the most promising matrix materials of SPEs due to its remarkable compatibility with lithium metal anodes(LMAs)and suitability for in-situ polymerization.However,poor thermal stability,insufficient ionic conductivity and narrow electrochemical stability window(ESW)hinder its further application in lithium metal batteries(LMBs).To ameliorate these problems,we have successfully synthesized a polymerized-ionic-liquid(PIL)monomer named DIMTFSI by modifying DOL with imidazolium cation coupled with TFSI^(-)anion,which simultaneously inherits the lipophilicity of DOL,high ionic conductivity of imidazole,and excellent stability of PILs.Then the tridentate crosslinker trimethylolpropane tris[3-(2-methyl-1-aziridine)propionate](TTMAP)was introduced to regulate the excessive Li^(+)-O coordination and prepare a flame-retardant SPE(DT-SPE)with prominent thermal stability,wide ESW,high ionic conductivity and abundant Lit transference numbers(t_(Li+)).As a result,the LiFePO_(4)|DT-SPE|Li cell exhibits a high initial discharge specific capacity of 149.60 mAh g^(-1)at 0.2C and 30℃with a capacity retention rate of 98.68%after 500 cycles.This work provides new insights into the structural design of PIL-based electrolytes for long-cycling LMBs with high safety and stability.
基金financially supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province Science and Technology Department(No.20230101221JC)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52173115,52073278,52203189)the Research Foundation for Advanced Talents of Xiamen University of Technology(Nos.5010423019,YKJ22052R)。
文摘It is well known that cationic polymers have excellent antimicrobial capacity accompanied with high biotoxicity,to reduce biotoxicity needs to decrease the number of cationic groups on polymers,which will influence antimicrobial activity.It is necessary to design a cationic polymer mimic natural antimicrobial peptide with excellent antibacterial activity and low toxicity to solve the above dilemma.Here,we designed and prepared a series of cationic poly(β-amino ester)s(PBAEs)with different cationic contents,and introducing hydrophobic alkyl chain to adjust the balance between antimicrobial activity and biotoxicity to obtain an ideal antimicrobial polymer.The optimum one of synthesized PBAE(hydrophilic cationic monomer:hydrophobic monomer=5:5)was screened by testing cytotoxicity and minimum inhibitory concentration(MIC),which can effectively kill S.aureus and E.coli with PBAE concentration of15μg/m L by a spread plate bacteriostatic method and dead and alive staining test.The way of PBAE killing bacterial was destroying the membrane like natural antimicrobial peptide observed by scanning electron microscopy(SEM).In addition,PBAE did not exhibit hemolysis and cytotoxicity.In particular,from the result of animal tests,the PBAE was able to promote healing of infected wounds from removing mature S.aureus and E.coli on the surface of infected wound.As a result,our work offers a viable approach for designing antimicrobial materials,highlighting the significant potential of PBAE polymers in the field of biomedical materials.
文摘Herein,manganese(Mn)‑doped poly(1,5‑diaminonaphthalene)(PN)electrode material(Mn@PN)was synthesized via chemical oxidative polymerization.The material′s distinctive vesicular architecture enables rapid ion transport while maintaining the structural stability of the electrode under continuous charge‑discharge cycles.Electrochemical characterization under a three‑electrode system revealed exceptional rate capability:Mn@PN delivered an ultrahigh specific capacitance of 10318 F·g^(-1) at a low current density of 3 A·g^(-1) and retained 9415 F·g^(-1)(91.2%retention compared to the value at 3 A·g^(-1))even at an ultrahigh current density of 50 A·g^(-1).Moreover,the material exhibited 97.4%capacitance retention after 9000 cycles at 30 A·g^(-1),corresponding with a low capacitance decay rate of 0.003‰per cycle,significantly outperforming conventional conductive polymers like polyaniline(PANI).An asymmetric supercapacitor assembled with Mn@PN as the positive electrode(Mn@PN||AC)achieved an energy density of 328 Wh·kg^(-1) at 15 A·g^(-1) and retained 80.7%of its initial specific capacitance after 4000 cycles at 20 A·g^(-1).
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.22005226 and 52203124)Center for Carbon Neutral Chemistry,Institute of Chemistry,Chinese Academy of Sciences(No.CCNC-202402)+1 种基金the Basic and Advanced Research Project from Wuhan Science and Technology Bureau(No.2022013988065201)Hubei Integrative Technology and Innovation Center for Advanced Fiberous Materials,project(No.XC2024G3013)。
文摘As the global textile industry has accelerated its transition to a circular economy,iterative innovation in regenerated cellulose fibers has become a key industry focus.With viscose fiber having been industrialized for over a century and lyocell fiber gaining market recognition because of its environmentally friendly process,which is the next regenerated cellulose fiber.Herein,ionic liquids with low vapor pressure,nonflammability,relatively simple recovery,and high dissolution efficiency were used to fabricate regenerated cellulose fibers.The viscose and lyocell properties of the fibers were systematically compared,including microscopic morphology,dyeing behavior,fibrillation resistance,mechanical properties,yarn-forming capacity,and fabric performance.The ionic liquid(IL)fiber exhibited a smooth surface and circular cross-section,with the highest tensile strength,moderate dyeing and fibrillation properties,and similar spinning and weaving performance.This work can provide a reference for the commercial application of regenerated cellulose fibers fabricated from ionic liquid.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22271110)the Natural Science Founda-tion of Hubei Province(2022CFA031)。
文摘Converting body heat into electricity presents an appealing route for sustainably powering wearable electronics;however,conventional thermoelectric materials face significant drawbacks,including high ionic concentrations,toxicity,and limited thermoelectric efficiency.Here,we report an ionic thermoelectric hydrogel designed through precise supramolecular chemistry,utilizing dual molecular interactions,host-vip complexation ofα-cyclodextrin(α-CD)with I_(3)^(-)ions and hydrogen bonding between polyvinyl alcohol(PVA)polymer chains and I_(3)^(-).This molecularly tailored approach markedly amplifies thermoelectric performance,achieving a high thermopower of 2.21 mV/K and a tenfold enhancement in peak power output at an exceptionally low iodine concentration(10 mmol/L I^(-)+2.5 mmol/L I_(3)^(-)).The hydrogel maintains excellent biocompatibility and mechanical robustness,suitable for direct skin contact.Demonstrated applications include flexible thermoelectric devices generating nearly 100 mV from body heat and sensor arrays capable of motion and spatial temperature sensing.These results underscore the substantial potential of supramolecularly designed ionic thermoelectric hydrogels for wearable energy harvesting,personalized healthcare monitoring,and advanced human-computer interfaces.
