Temperature-sensitive hydrogel—poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPA) was prepared and applied to protein refolding. PNIPA gel disks and gel particles were synthesized by the solution polymerization and inverse suspens...Temperature-sensitive hydrogel—poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPA) was prepared and applied to protein refolding. PNIPA gel disks and gel particles were synthesized by the solution polymerization and inverse suspension polymerization respectively. The swelling kinetics of the gels was also studied. With these prepared PNIPA gels, the model protein lysozyme was renatured. Within 24h, PNIPA gel disks improved the yield of lysozyme activity by 49.3% from 3375.2U·mg^-1 to 5038.8U·mg^-1. With the addition of faster response PNIPA gel beads, the total lysozyme activity recovery was about 68.98% in 3h, as compared with 42.03% by simple batch dilution. The novel refolding system with PNIPA enables efficient refolding especially at high protein concentrations. Discussion about the mechanism revealed that when PNIPA gels were added into the refolding buffer, the hydrophobic interactions between denatured proteins and polymer gels could prevent the aggregation of refolding intermediates, thus enhanced the protein renaturation.展开更多
In this study,the hydrogels composites with coatings based on a temperature-sensitive linear copolymer of N-tert-butylacrylamide(NTBA)and acrylamide(AAm)on cotton fabrics have been developed.The cotton fabrics were co...In this study,the hydrogels composites with coatings based on a temperature-sensitive linear copolymer of N-tert-butylacrylamide(NTBA)and acrylamide(AAm)on cotton fabrics have been developed.The cotton fabrics were coated using aqueous solution of the linear copolymer,1,2,3,4-butanetertracarboxylic acid(BTCA)as a cross-linker and sodium hypophosphite(SHP)as a catalyst,followed by drying and curing.The effects of cross-linking reaction conditions in coating process on water-impermeable ability of coated cotton fabrics were investigated in detail.The results indicate that the coated fabrics have temperature sensitivity.The coatings of poly(NTBA-co-AAm)hydrogels were bonded on the surface of the cotton fabrics,as verified by SEM and optical microscopy,which gave the water-impermeable ability to the hydrogels composites.Moreover,the hydrogels formed in the coating process also identified that - COOH of BTCA reacted with -NH2 in the linear polymer and formed three-dimensional network hydrogels.FTIR and XPS were used to characterize the cross-linking reaction of - COOH of BTCA and - OH of cellulose.展开更多
The swelling behavior of a temperature-sensitive poly-N-isopropylacrylamide(PNIPAM) hydrogel circular cylinder is studied subjected to combined extension-torsion and varied temperature. In this regard, a semi-analytic...The swelling behavior of a temperature-sensitive poly-N-isopropylacrylamide(PNIPAM) hydrogel circular cylinder is studied subjected to combined extension-torsion and varied temperature. In this regard, a semi-analytical solution is proposed for general combined loading. A finite element(FE) analysis is conducted, subjecting a hydrogel cylinder to the combined extension-torsion and the varied temperature to evaluate the validity and accuracy of the solution. A user-defined UHYPER subroutine is developed and verified under free and constrained swelling conditions. The FE results illustrate excellent agreement with the semi-analytical solution. Due to the complexity of the problem, some compositions and applied loading factors are analyzed. It is revealed that for larger cross-linked density and larger ending temperature, the cylinder yields higher stresses and smaller radial swelling deformation. Besides, the radial and hoop stresses increase by applying larger twist and axial stretch. The hoop stresses intersect at approximately R/Rout = 0.58, where the hoop stress vanishes. Besides, the axial force has direct and inverse relationships with the axial stretch and the twist, respectively. However, the resultant torsional moment behavior is complex, and the position of the maximum point varies significantly by altering the axial stretch and the twist.展开更多
A kind of novel copolymer hydrogel of poly（N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate-co-N-isopropylacrylamide） （poly[DMAEMA/NIPAAm]） was synthesized by the initiation of K2S2O8, N, N＇-methylene-bis（acrylamide） （Bis...A kind of novel copolymer hydrogel of poly（N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate-co-N-isopropylacrylamide） （poly[DMAEMA/NIPAAm]） was synthesized by the initiation of K2S2O8, N, N＇-methylene-bis（acrylamide） （Bis） was used as the crosslinker. The effects of monomer content, pH and temperature on swelling ratio of the hydrogel were investigated; the thermo-sensitivity in deionized water and in physiological saline was determined. It showed that the swelling ratio of the hydrogel could be changed by changing the temperature or pH alternately. Both swelling ratio and LCST （Lower Critical Solution Temperature） of the hydrogel decreased with the increase of NIPAAm in the co-polymer content.展开更多
Nanoscale zero-valent iron(n ZVI) particles supported on a porous, semi-interpenetrating(semi-IPN), temperature-sensitive composite hydrogel(PNIPAm-PHEMA). n ZVI@PNIPAmPHEMA, was successfully synthesized and character...Nanoscale zero-valent iron(n ZVI) particles supported on a porous, semi-interpenetrating(semi-IPN), temperature-sensitive composite hydrogel(PNIPAm-PHEMA). n ZVI@PNIPAmPHEMA, was successfully synthesized and characterized by FT-IR, SEM, EDS, XRD and the weighing method. The loading of nZVI was 0.1548 ± 0.0015 g/g and the particle size was30–100 nm. NZVI was uniformly dispersed on the pore walls inside the PNIPAm-PHEMA.Because of the well-dispersed n ZVI, the highly porous structure, and the synergistic effect of PNIPAm-PHEMA, nZVI@PNIPAm-PHEMA showed excellent reductive activity and wide p H applicability. 95% of 4-NP in 100 m L of 400 mg/L 4-NP solution with initial p H 3.0–9.0 could be completely reduced into 4-AP by about 0.0548 g of fresh supported n ZVI at 18–25 °C under stirring(110 r/min) within 45 min reaction time. A greater than 99% 4-NP degradation ratio was obtained when the initial p H was 5.0–9.0. The reduction of 4-NP by nZVI@PNIPAm-PHEMA was in agreement with the pseudo-first-order kinetics model with Kobsvalues of 0.0885–0.101 min-1.NZVI@PNIPAm-PHEMA was able to be recycled, and about 85% degradation ratio of 4-NP was obtained after its sixth reuse cycle. According to the temperature sensitivity of PNIPAmPHEMA, n ZVI@PNIPAm-PHEMA exhibited very good storage stability, and about 88.9%degradation ratio of 4-NP was obtained after its storage for 30 days. The hybrid reducer was highly efficient for the reduction of 2-NP, 3-NP, 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol and 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol. Our results suggest that PNIPAm-PHEMA could be a good potential carrier, with n ZVI@PNIPAm-PHEMA having potential value in the application of reductive degradation of nitrophenol pollutants.展开更多
Hybrid-sterility-mediated reproductive isolation is pivotal for speciation,yet the underlying molecular mechanisms and environmental responses remain unclear.Here,we report a temperature-sensitive pollen killer-protec...Hybrid-sterility-mediated reproductive isolation is pivotal for speciation,yet the underlying molecular mechanisms and environmental responses remain unclear.Here,we report a temperature-sensitive pollen killer-protector system at a three-gene Sa locus for indica-japonica rice hybrid sterility.Genetic analyses identified SaFL^(+),a strong pollen protector from Sa-i(indica allele),and SaFL^(-),a weak japonica allele from Sa-j,which is exclusively functional under high temperatures.Protein interaction,ubiquitination,and degradation assays showed that SaF^(+)and SaM^(+)from Sa-i form a pollen-killer complex to bind and ubiquitinate the reactive oxygen species scavenger COX11 for degradation in mitochondria,causing male sterility of the Sa-j pollen.Protein affinity and competitive binding assays indicated that in the Sa-i pollen,SaFL^(+)binds SaM^(+)to disrupt the killer complex and restore fertility.However,the weak protector SaFL^(-)can bind SaM^(+)under high temperatures,sparing the Sa-j pollen from sterility.Synteny comparisons and haplotype analyses showed that the Sa locus originated in ancient wild rice and underwent divergence within the Oryza genus during expansion from tropical to temperate environments,which might have driven latitudinal adaptation and reproductive isolation in rice populations.Thus,Sa represents a temperature-sensitive reproductive-isolation system associated with domestication and environmental adaptation in rice.展开更多
Atherosclerosis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.Intraplaque neovascularization critically promotes atherosclerotic progression and instability.Vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGFA)stim...Atherosclerosis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.Intraplaque neovascularization critically promotes atherosclerotic progression and instability.Vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGFA)stimulates aberrant microvessel growth in plaques by inducing endothelial cell proliferation and migration.Pigment epithelium-derived factor(PEDF)potently inhibits VEGFA-dependent neovascularization.This study introduces a thermosensitive hydrogel(PFSgel)developed from poloxamer 407(F127)and sodium alginate(SA)to deliver PEDF locally to atherosclerotic lesions.The PFSgel demonstrated a suitable liquid-solid transition at body temperature(37°C),then forming a stable 3D network structure after SA gelling with the Ca2+in the physiological environment which contributed to the character of controlled release.Rheological analysis confirmed its phase transition temperature of 28.7°C and notable self-healing properties,making it ideal for dynamic vascular environments.In vitro experiments showed that PFSgel could suppress VEGFA-induced endothelial cells’proliferation and migration through modulation of CD31 and MMP-2/MMP-9 signaling.Notably,in vivo degradation test validated the controlled release pattern of PFSgel.In Apoedeficient atherosclerotic mice,ultrasound-guided PFSgel injection onto the abdominal aorta enabled gradual in situ release of encapsulated PEDF.This effectively reduced plaque burden,neovascularization,and luminal stenosis,even with exogenous VEGFA administration.Histological analyses confirmed reduced lipid deposition,plaque area,and neovascularization within plaques.Overall,this novel in situforming PEDF delivery platform enables targeted suppression of pathological neovascularization via CD31 and MMP-2/MMP-9 pathways,representing a promising approach to stabilize high-risk plaques by intervening against VEGFA-dependent neovascularization.展开更多
Flexible hydrogels have shown promise as strain sensors in medical monitoring,human motion detection and intelligent robotics.For a hydrogel strain sensor,certain challenges need to be urgently addressed for practical...Flexible hydrogels have shown promise as strain sensors in medical monitoring,human motion detection and intelligent robotics.For a hydrogel strain sensor,certain challenges need to be urgently addressed for practical applications,such as the damage caused by external effects,leading to equipment failure,and the inability to perceive ambient temperature,resulting in single functionality.Herein,a stretchable,self-healing and dual temperature-strain sensitive hydrogel,with a physically-crosslinked network,is designed by constructing multiple dynamic reversible bonds.Graphene oxide(GO)and iron ions(Fe^(3+))act as dynamic bridges in the cross-linked network and are mediated by the covalent and hydrogen bonding,rendering excellent stretchability to the hydrogel.The reversible features of coordination interactions and hydrogen interactions endow excellent recoverability and self-healing properties.Moreover,the incorporated N-isopropyl acrylamide(NIPAM)provides excellent temperature responsiveness to the hydrogel,facilitating the detection of external temperature changes.Meanwhile,the hydrogels exhibited strain-sensitivity,with a wide working range of 1%-300%,fast response and electrical stability,which can be used as flexible sensors to monitor body motions,e.g.,speaking and the bending of finger,wrist,elbow and knee.Overall,the hydrogel possesses dual sensory capabilities,combining external temperature and strain,for potential applications in wearable multifunctional sensing devices.展开更多
Post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)is a psychiatric disease that seriously affects brain function.Currently,selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs)are used to treat PTSD clinically but have decreased efficienc...Post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)is a psychiatric disease that seriously affects brain function.Currently,selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs)are used to treat PTSD clinically but have decreased efficiency and increased side effects.In this study,nasal cannabidiol inclusion complex temperature-sensitive hydrogels(CBD TSGs)were prepared and evaluated to treat PTSD.Mice model of PTSD was established with conditional fear box.CBD TSGs could significantly improve the spontaneous behavior,exploratory spirit and alleviate tension in open field box,relieve anxiety and tension in elevated plus maze,and reduce the freezing time.Hematoxylin and eosin and c-FOS immunohistochemistry slides showed that the main injured brain areas in PTSD were the prefrontal cortex,amygdala,and hippocampus CA1.CBD TSGs could reduce the level of tumor necrosis factor-a caused by PTSD.Western blot analysis showed that CBD TSGs increased the expression of the 5-HT1 A receptor.Intranasal administration of CBD TSGs was more efficient and had more obvious brain targeting effects than oral administration,as evidenced by the pharmacokinetics and brain tissue distribution of CBD TSGs.Overall,nasal CBD TSGs are safe and effective and have controlled release.There are a novel promising option for the clinical treatment of PTSD.展开更多
Semi-interpenetrating （semi-IPNs） hydrogels containing biocompatible silk sericin （SS） and poly（N-isopropylacrylamide）（PNIPAM） were prepared as novel cellular matrices. Their maximum swelling degree and basic ...Semi-interpenetrating （semi-IPNs） hydrogels containing biocompatible silk sericin （SS） and poly（N-isopropylacrylamide）（PNIPAM） were prepared as novel cellular matrices. Their maximum swelling degree and basic characteristics for biomedical applications such as mouse ？broblasts （L929） cell proliferation and desorption were investigated. The results showed that the incorporation of high hydrophilic SS into PNIPAM hydrogel increased the maximum swelling degree of the semi-IPNs hydrogels, and the adhesion and growth of the L929 on semi-IPNs hydrogels were at least comparable to, or even better than, that on conventional PNIPAM hydrogel. In addition, L929 cells were found to detach from the hydrogels surface naturally by controlling environmental temperature. These results suggest great potential of semi-IPNs hydrogels in tissue engineering.展开更多
Insulin is an essential and versatile protein taking part in the control of blood glucose levels and protein anabolism.However,under prolonged storage or high temperature stress,insulin tends to unfold and aggregate i...Insulin is an essential and versatile protein taking part in the control of blood glucose levels and protein anabolism.However,under prolonged storage or high temperature stress,insulin tends to unfold and aggregate into toxic amyloid fibrils,leading to loss of physiological function.Inspired by natural chaperones,a series of temperature-sensitive polycaprolactone-based micelles were designed to prevent insulin from deactivation.The micelles were fabricated through the self-assembly of amphiphilic copolymers of methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(4-diethylformamide caprolactone-co-caprolactone)(mPEG_(17)-P(DECL-co-CL)),which had a regular spherical morphology with particle sizes of about 100 nm.In addition,the lower critical solution temperature(LCST)of the micelles could be tuned to 9 and 29℃by changing the ratio of DECL to CL.Benefiting from the temperature-sensitivity of DECL segment,the binding ability of micelles to insulin could be modulated by changing the temperature.Above LCST,micelles effectively inhibited insulin aggregation and protected it from thermal inactivation due to the strong binding ability between the hydrophobic segment DECL and insulin.Below LCST,DECL segment returned to hydrophilic and bound weakly with insulin,leading to the release of insulin and assisting in its recovery of secondary structure.Thus,these temperature-sensitive micelles provided an effective strategy for insulin protection.展开更多
To get a sort of new scaffold material for soft tissue reconstruction,we have prepared XLHA-PNIPAAm and XLHA-MC injectable hydrogels through blending crosslinked HA(XLHA) and two temperature-sensitive materials differ...To get a sort of new scaffold material for soft tissue reconstruction,we have prepared XLHA-PNIPAAm and XLHA-MC injectable hydrogels through blending crosslinked HA(XLHA) and two temperature-sensitive materials differed in degradation poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAAm) and methylcellulose(MC),respectively.We tested the injectablility,enzymatic biodegradability,temperature-sensitivity,structure cytotoxicity and hemolysis of the two injectable hydrogels.Our research has successfully obtained the preparation condition of XLHA-PNIPAAm injectable hydrogel,and verified that adding non-degradable material PNIPAAm can postpone the degradation of HA more effectively than degradable material MC.PNIPAAm prepared with 5 kGy dose radiation,MBAAm/NIPAAm(M/M)=0.015,monomer concentration=3% produced XLHA-PNIPAAm with slowest enzymatic biodegradability.DSC results showed that temperature-sensitivity of the XLHA-PNIPAAm was more stable than that of XLHA-MC.Two composite hydrogels were qualified in cytotoxicity and hemolysis tests and the biocompatibility of XLHA-PNIPAAm hydrogel showed better than XLHA-MC hydrogel.展开更多
Conducting hydrogels have garnered significant interest in the field of wearable electronics.However,simultaneously achieving high transparency,high conductivity,strong adhesion,and self-healing ability within a short...Conducting hydrogels have garnered significant interest in the field of wearable electronics.However,simultaneously achieving high transparency,high conductivity,strong adhesion,and self-healing ability within a short time remains a major challenge.In this study,a multifunctional mussel-inspired hydrogel was synthesized in only 5 min,with polydopamine(PDA)-polypyrrole(Ppy)-polyaniline(PANi)and poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)nanoparticles incorporated into the polyacrylamide(PAM)network.The resulting hydrogel exhibited high transparency(about 90% light transmission in the range of 400-800 nm),high conductivity((95.4±0.4)×10^(-4)S/cm),tensile strength(32.60±1.03 k Pa),strain at break(904.46%±11.50%),and adhesive strength(30-60 k Pa).It also demonstrated rapid self-healing properties(about 48% strength recovery within 1h at 50℃)and water-dependent shape memory behavior.As a wearable strain sensor,the hydrogel successfully detected finger flexion,wrist movements,facial expression changes,and breathing with high sensitivity and stability.The calculated gauge factor(GF)was 7.44±0.31,which is higher than that of many previously reported hydrogels.Compared with previous oyster-inspired or Ppy-based hydrogels,our system showed a much shorter synthesis time,higher transparency,and enhanced multifunctionality.These findings highlight the potential of the proposed hydrogel for next-generation flexible electronics,e-skin,and biomedical monitoring devices.展开更多
Lignin,the most abundant natural aromatic polymer globally,has garnered considerable interest due to its rich and diverse active functional groups and its antioxidant,antimicrobial,and adhesive properties.Recent resea...Lignin,the most abundant natural aromatic polymer globally,has garnered considerable interest due to its rich and diverse active functional groups and its antioxidant,antimicrobial,and adhesive properties.Recent research has significantly improved the performance of lignin-based hydrogels,suggesting their substantial potential in fields such as biomedicine,environmental science,and agriculture.This paper reviews the process of lignin extraction,systematically introduces synthesis strategies for preparing lignin-based hydrogels,and discusses the current state of research on these hydrogels in biomedical and environmental protection fields.It concludes by identifying the existing challenges in lignin hydrogel research and envisioning future prospects and development trends.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
Early knee osteoarthritis(KOA)is characterized by progressive degeneration of the articular cartilage,synovial inflammation,and excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species(ROS).At present,intra-articular injecti...Early knee osteoarthritis(KOA)is characterized by progressive degeneration of the articular cartilage,synovial inflammation,and excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species(ROS).At present,intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid(HA)is widely used to alleviate symptoms;however,its lubrication persistence,antioxidant,and anti-inflammatory abilities are limited,and it is difficult to effectively delay the early process of cartilage degeneration.Based on this,hyaluronic acid-g-lipoic acid(HA-LA)was synthesized by esterification reaction,and HA-LA microspheres were prepared by a reversed-phase emulsion method,which was combined with a macromolecular HA-LA solution to form injectable hydrogels.The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an injectable hydrogel based on hyaluronic acid-g-lipoic acid microspheres(HA-LA MS)for the treatment of KOA and to verify its injectability,lubricity,reactive oxygen species(ROS)scavenging ability,and anti-inflammatory effects.The results show that the HA-LA MS hydrogel has excellent shear thinning characteristics and continuous injectability,and its microsphere structure significantly reduces the interfacial friction coefficient through the rolling effect.In vitro experiments have shown that the hydrogel can efficiently scavenge ROS,reduce the expression of inflammatory factors,and is non-cytotoxic.The HA-LA MS injectable hydrogel has excellent lubricity,ROS scavenging ability,and anti-inflammatory effects in vivo,which can effectively delay the degeneration of early KOA cartilage,and its efficacy is significantly better than that of traditional hyaluronic acid,making it a promising intra-articular injection preparation.展开更多
While biomaterials are endowed with sophisticated functions by the temporal dynamics and autonomy derived from non-equilibrium assemblies in biological systems,fabricating advanced materials counterparts with these fe...While biomaterials are endowed with sophisticated functions by the temporal dynamics and autonomy derived from non-equilibrium assemblies in biological systems,fabricating advanced materials counterparts with these features through kinetic control remains rare.Herein,we report a non-equilibrium hydrogel that exhibits autonomous time-dependent ultrabright fluorescence(quantum yield 0.90),achieved through the kinetically controlled incorporation of thermodynamic equilibrium host-vip complexes into a poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)(PHEMA)network.Transient complexes are programmed by coupling rapid assembly kinetics with the slow competitive binding of the polymer matrix.This kinetic mismatch converts a thermodynamic equilibrium supramolecular system into a non-equilibrium state,generating temporally dynamic fluorescence that cyclically shifts from yellow to green and self-reverts.The programmed temporal dynamics endow the hydrogel with high potential for information encryption applications.展开更多
Burn infection is one of the most common and severe complications in burn patients and a major factor contributing to high mortality rates.The loss of skin barrier function and the immunosuppressive state following bu...Burn infection is one of the most common and severe complications in burn patients and a major factor contributing to high mortality rates.The loss of skin barrier function and the immunosuppressive state following burns make patients highly susceptible to wound infections,which can progress to systemic sepsis.Although burn wounds are initially sterile,they are rapidly colonized by Gram-positive bacteria(e.g.,Staphylococcus aureus)within a short period,followed by colonization with Gram-negative bacteria(e.g.,Pseudomonas aeruginosa),thereby increasing therapeutic challenges.Current clinical management relies on a multidisciplinary collaborative approach,combining conventional antibiotics,emerging therapies,and comprehensive care strategies.Among these methods,early intervention,precise treatment administration,and prevention and control are critical to improving patient survival and prognosis.In recent years,drug-loaded hydrogels,as a class of wound repair materials characterized by biocompatibility,controlled drug release,and multifunctional integration,have demonstrated significant advantages in the treatment of burn infections.They can effectively inhibit pathogenic microorganisms,alleviate inflammation,and promote tissue regeneration.This review systematically summarizes recent research advances in the application of drug-loaded hydrogels for the treatment of infected burn wounds,aiming to provide a reference for their further development and clinical translation.展开更多
With the escalating demand for safe,sustainable,and high-performance energy storage systems,hydrogel electrolytes have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional liquid electrolytes in zinc-ion batteries.By int...With the escalating demand for safe,sustainable,and high-performance energy storage systems,hydrogel electrolytes have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional liquid electrolytes in zinc-ion batteries.By integrating the high ionic conductivity of liquid electrolytes with the mechanical robustness of solid frameworks,hydrogel electrolytes offer distinct advantages in suppressing zinc dendrite formation,enhancing interfacial stability,and enabling reliable operation under extreme environmental conditions.This review systematically summarizes the fundamental characteristics and design criteria of hydrogel electrolytes,including mechanical flexibility,ionic transport capabilities,and environmental adaptability.It further explores various compositional design strategies involving natural polymers,synthetic polymers,and composite systems,as well as the incorporation of electrolyte salts and functional additives.In addition,recent advances in functional optimization,such as anti-freezing properties,self-healing abilities,thermal responsiveness,and biocompatibility,are comprehensively discussed.Finally,the review outlines the current challenges and proposes potential directions for future research.展开更多
By combining the merits of radiative cooling(RC)and evaporation cooling(EC),radiative coupled evaporative cooling(REC)has attracted considerable attention for sub-ambient cooling purposes.However,for outdoor devices,t...By combining the merits of radiative cooling(RC)and evaporation cooling(EC),radiative coupled evaporative cooling(REC)has attracted considerable attention for sub-ambient cooling purposes.However,for outdoor devices,the interior heating power would increase the working temperature and fire risk,which would suppress their above-ambient heat dissipation capabilities and passive water cycle properties.In this work,we introduced a REC design based on an all-in-one photonic hydrogel for above-ambient heat dissipation and flame retardancy.Unlike conventional design RC film for heat dissipation with limited cooling power and fire risk,REC hydrogel can greatly improve the heat dissipation performance in the daytime with a high workload,indicating a 12.0℃lower temperature than the RC film under the same conditions in the outdoor experiment.In the nighttime with a low workload,RC-assisted adsorption can improve atmospheric water harvesting to ensure EC in the daytime.In addition,our REC hydrogel significantly enhanced flame retardancy by absorbing heat without a corresponding temperature rise,thus mitigating fire risks.Thus,our design shows a promising solution for the thermal management of outdoor devices,delivering outstanding performance in both heat dissipation and flame retardancy.展开更多
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 20276065).
文摘Temperature-sensitive hydrogel—poly(N-isopropyl acrylamide) (PNIPA) was prepared and applied to protein refolding. PNIPA gel disks and gel particles were synthesized by the solution polymerization and inverse suspension polymerization respectively. The swelling kinetics of the gels was also studied. With these prepared PNIPA gels, the model protein lysozyme was renatured. Within 24h, PNIPA gel disks improved the yield of lysozyme activity by 49.3% from 3375.2U·mg^-1 to 5038.8U·mg^-1. With the addition of faster response PNIPA gel beads, the total lysozyme activity recovery was about 68.98% in 3h, as compared with 42.03% by simple batch dilution. The novel refolding system with PNIPA enables efficient refolding especially at high protein concentrations. Discussion about the mechanism revealed that when PNIPA gels were added into the refolding buffer, the hydrophobic interactions between denatured proteins and polymer gels could prevent the aggregation of refolding intermediates, thus enhanced the protein renaturation.
基金Research Fund for the Doctoral Programof Higher Education of China(No.20050058006)
文摘In this study,the hydrogels composites with coatings based on a temperature-sensitive linear copolymer of N-tert-butylacrylamide(NTBA)and acrylamide(AAm)on cotton fabrics have been developed.The cotton fabrics were coated using aqueous solution of the linear copolymer,1,2,3,4-butanetertracarboxylic acid(BTCA)as a cross-linker and sodium hypophosphite(SHP)as a catalyst,followed by drying and curing.The effects of cross-linking reaction conditions in coating process on water-impermeable ability of coated cotton fabrics were investigated in detail.The results indicate that the coated fabrics have temperature sensitivity.The coatings of poly(NTBA-co-AAm)hydrogels were bonded on the surface of the cotton fabrics,as verified by SEM and optical microscopy,which gave the water-impermeable ability to the hydrogels composites.Moreover,the hydrogels formed in the coating process also identified that - COOH of BTCA reacted with -NH2 in the linear polymer and formed three-dimensional network hydrogels.FTIR and XPS were used to characterize the cross-linking reaction of - COOH of BTCA and - OH of cellulose.
文摘The swelling behavior of a temperature-sensitive poly-N-isopropylacrylamide(PNIPAM) hydrogel circular cylinder is studied subjected to combined extension-torsion and varied temperature. In this regard, a semi-analytical solution is proposed for general combined loading. A finite element(FE) analysis is conducted, subjecting a hydrogel cylinder to the combined extension-torsion and the varied temperature to evaluate the validity and accuracy of the solution. A user-defined UHYPER subroutine is developed and verified under free and constrained swelling conditions. The FE results illustrate excellent agreement with the semi-analytical solution. Due to the complexity of the problem, some compositions and applied loading factors are analyzed. It is revealed that for larger cross-linked density and larger ending temperature, the cylinder yields higher stresses and smaller radial swelling deformation. Besides, the radial and hoop stresses increase by applying larger twist and axial stretch. The hoop stresses intersect at approximately R/Rout = 0.58, where the hoop stress vanishes. Besides, the axial force has direct and inverse relationships with the axial stretch and the twist, respectively. However, the resultant torsional moment behavior is complex, and the position of the maximum point varies significantly by altering the axial stretch and the twist.
文摘A kind of novel copolymer hydrogel of poly（N, N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate-co-N-isopropylacrylamide） （poly[DMAEMA/NIPAAm]） was synthesized by the initiation of K2S2O8, N, N＇-methylene-bis（acrylamide） （Bis） was used as the crosslinker. The effects of monomer content, pH and temperature on swelling ratio of the hydrogel were investigated; the thermo-sensitivity in deionized water and in physiological saline was determined. It showed that the swelling ratio of the hydrogel could be changed by changing the temperature or pH alternately. Both swelling ratio and LCST （Lower Critical Solution Temperature） of the hydrogel decreased with the increase of NIPAAm in the co-polymer content.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51508233)the Jiangsu Collaborative Innovation Center of Technology and Material of Water Treatment
文摘Nanoscale zero-valent iron(n ZVI) particles supported on a porous, semi-interpenetrating(semi-IPN), temperature-sensitive composite hydrogel(PNIPAm-PHEMA). n ZVI@PNIPAmPHEMA, was successfully synthesized and characterized by FT-IR, SEM, EDS, XRD and the weighing method. The loading of nZVI was 0.1548 ± 0.0015 g/g and the particle size was30–100 nm. NZVI was uniformly dispersed on the pore walls inside the PNIPAm-PHEMA.Because of the well-dispersed n ZVI, the highly porous structure, and the synergistic effect of PNIPAm-PHEMA, nZVI@PNIPAm-PHEMA showed excellent reductive activity and wide p H applicability. 95% of 4-NP in 100 m L of 400 mg/L 4-NP solution with initial p H 3.0–9.0 could be completely reduced into 4-AP by about 0.0548 g of fresh supported n ZVI at 18–25 °C under stirring(110 r/min) within 45 min reaction time. A greater than 99% 4-NP degradation ratio was obtained when the initial p H was 5.0–9.0. The reduction of 4-NP by nZVI@PNIPAm-PHEMA was in agreement with the pseudo-first-order kinetics model with Kobsvalues of 0.0885–0.101 min-1.NZVI@PNIPAm-PHEMA was able to be recycled, and about 85% degradation ratio of 4-NP was obtained after its sixth reuse cycle. According to the temperature sensitivity of PNIPAmPHEMA, n ZVI@PNIPAm-PHEMA exhibited very good storage stability, and about 88.9%degradation ratio of 4-NP was obtained after its storage for 30 days. The hybrid reducer was highly efficient for the reduction of 2-NP, 3-NP, 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol and 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol. Our results suggest that PNIPAm-PHEMA could be a good potential carrier, with n ZVI@PNIPAm-PHEMA having potential value in the application of reductive degradation of nitrophenol pollutants.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(32030080 to L.C.and 31991222 to Y.-G.L.)the Open Competition Program of the Top Ten Critical Priorities of Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation for the 14th Five-Year Plan of Guangdong Province(2022SDZG05 to L.C.)+1 种基金the Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation(2022A1515110431 to G.L.and 2019B030302006 to Y.-G.L.)the Invigorate the Seed Industry of Guangdong Province(2024-NPY-00-044 to L.C.).
文摘Hybrid-sterility-mediated reproductive isolation is pivotal for speciation,yet the underlying molecular mechanisms and environmental responses remain unclear.Here,we report a temperature-sensitive pollen killer-protector system at a three-gene Sa locus for indica-japonica rice hybrid sterility.Genetic analyses identified SaFL^(+),a strong pollen protector from Sa-i(indica allele),and SaFL^(-),a weak japonica allele from Sa-j,which is exclusively functional under high temperatures.Protein interaction,ubiquitination,and degradation assays showed that SaF^(+)and SaM^(+)from Sa-i form a pollen-killer complex to bind and ubiquitinate the reactive oxygen species scavenger COX11 for degradation in mitochondria,causing male sterility of the Sa-j pollen.Protein affinity and competitive binding assays indicated that in the Sa-i pollen,SaFL^(+)binds SaM^(+)to disrupt the killer complex and restore fertility.However,the weak protector SaFL^(-)can bind SaM^(+)under high temperatures,sparing the Sa-j pollen from sterility.Synteny comparisons and haplotype analyses showed that the Sa locus originated in ancient wild rice and underwent divergence within the Oryza genus during expansion from tropical to temperate environments,which might have driven latitudinal adaptation and reproductive isolation in rice populations.Thus,Sa represents a temperature-sensitive reproductive-isolation system associated with domestication and environmental adaptation in rice.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (81972886 and 82172736)Shanghai Health and Family Planning Commission Fund (202240235)+1 种基金Natural Science Foundation of Shanghai (21ZR1451400)Shanghai Jiading District Health and Family Planning Commission Fund (2021-KY-10)。
文摘Atherosclerosis remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.Intraplaque neovascularization critically promotes atherosclerotic progression and instability.Vascular endothelial growth factor A(VEGFA)stimulates aberrant microvessel growth in plaques by inducing endothelial cell proliferation and migration.Pigment epithelium-derived factor(PEDF)potently inhibits VEGFA-dependent neovascularization.This study introduces a thermosensitive hydrogel(PFSgel)developed from poloxamer 407(F127)and sodium alginate(SA)to deliver PEDF locally to atherosclerotic lesions.The PFSgel demonstrated a suitable liquid-solid transition at body temperature(37°C),then forming a stable 3D network structure after SA gelling with the Ca2+in the physiological environment which contributed to the character of controlled release.Rheological analysis confirmed its phase transition temperature of 28.7°C and notable self-healing properties,making it ideal for dynamic vascular environments.In vitro experiments showed that PFSgel could suppress VEGFA-induced endothelial cells’proliferation and migration through modulation of CD31 and MMP-2/MMP-9 signaling.Notably,in vivo degradation test validated the controlled release pattern of PFSgel.In Apoedeficient atherosclerotic mice,ultrasound-guided PFSgel injection onto the abdominal aorta enabled gradual in situ release of encapsulated PEDF.This effectively reduced plaque burden,neovascularization,and luminal stenosis,even with exogenous VEGFA administration.Histological analyses confirmed reduced lipid deposition,plaque area,and neovascularization within plaques.Overall,this novel in situforming PEDF delivery platform enables targeted suppression of pathological neovascularization via CD31 and MMP-2/MMP-9 pathways,representing a promising approach to stabilize high-risk plaques by intervening against VEGFA-dependent neovascularization.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52173301)International Science and Technology Cooperation Project of Sichuan Province(No.2022YFH0019)Innovative Research Team of Southwest Petroleum University(No.2017CXTD01)。
文摘Flexible hydrogels have shown promise as strain sensors in medical monitoring,human motion detection and intelligent robotics.For a hydrogel strain sensor,certain challenges need to be urgently addressed for practical applications,such as the damage caused by external effects,leading to equipment failure,and the inability to perceive ambient temperature,resulting in single functionality.Herein,a stretchable,self-healing and dual temperature-strain sensitive hydrogel,with a physically-crosslinked network,is designed by constructing multiple dynamic reversible bonds.Graphene oxide(GO)and iron ions(Fe^(3+))act as dynamic bridges in the cross-linked network and are mediated by the covalent and hydrogen bonding,rendering excellent stretchability to the hydrogel.The reversible features of coordination interactions and hydrogen interactions endow excellent recoverability and self-healing properties.Moreover,the incorporated N-isopropyl acrylamide(NIPAM)provides excellent temperature responsiveness to the hydrogel,facilitating the detection of external temperature changes.Meanwhile,the hydrogels exhibited strain-sensitivity,with a wide working range of 1%-300%,fast response and electrical stability,which can be used as flexible sensors to monitor body motions,e.g.,speaking and the bending of finger,wrist,elbow and knee.Overall,the hydrogel possesses dual sensory capabilities,combining external temperature and strain,for potential applications in wearable multifunctional sensing devices.
基金funded by the Beijing Municipal Natural Science Foundation,China(7202147 and 7172072,China)
文摘Post-traumatic stress disorder(PTSD)is a psychiatric disease that seriously affects brain function.Currently,selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors(SSRIs)are used to treat PTSD clinically but have decreased efficiency and increased side effects.In this study,nasal cannabidiol inclusion complex temperature-sensitive hydrogels(CBD TSGs)were prepared and evaluated to treat PTSD.Mice model of PTSD was established with conditional fear box.CBD TSGs could significantly improve the spontaneous behavior,exploratory spirit and alleviate tension in open field box,relieve anxiety and tension in elevated plus maze,and reduce the freezing time.Hematoxylin and eosin and c-FOS immunohistochemistry slides showed that the main injured brain areas in PTSD were the prefrontal cortex,amygdala,and hippocampus CA1.CBD TSGs could reduce the level of tumor necrosis factor-a caused by PTSD.Western blot analysis showed that CBD TSGs increased the expression of the 5-HT1 A receptor.Intranasal administration of CBD TSGs was more efficient and had more obvious brain targeting effects than oral administration,as evidenced by the pharmacokinetics and brain tissue distribution of CBD TSGs.Overall,nasal CBD TSGs are safe and effective and have controlled release.There are a novel promising option for the clinical treatment of PTSD.
文摘Semi-interpenetrating （semi-IPNs） hydrogels containing biocompatible silk sericin （SS） and poly（N-isopropylacrylamide）（PNIPAM） were prepared as novel cellular matrices. Their maximum swelling degree and basic characteristics for biomedical applications such as mouse ？broblasts （L929） cell proliferation and desorption were investigated. The results showed that the incorporation of high hydrophilic SS into PNIPAM hydrogel increased the maximum swelling degree of the semi-IPNs hydrogels, and the adhesion and growth of the L929 on semi-IPNs hydrogels were at least comparable to, or even better than, that on conventional PNIPAM hydrogel. In addition, L929 cells were found to detach from the hydrogels surface naturally by controlling environmental temperature. These results suggest great potential of semi-IPNs hydrogels in tissue engineering.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52273009 and 21674037).
文摘Insulin is an essential and versatile protein taking part in the control of blood glucose levels and protein anabolism.However,under prolonged storage or high temperature stress,insulin tends to unfold and aggregate into toxic amyloid fibrils,leading to loss of physiological function.Inspired by natural chaperones,a series of temperature-sensitive polycaprolactone-based micelles were designed to prevent insulin from deactivation.The micelles were fabricated through the self-assembly of amphiphilic copolymers of methoxy poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(4-diethylformamide caprolactone-co-caprolactone)(mPEG_(17)-P(DECL-co-CL)),which had a regular spherical morphology with particle sizes of about 100 nm.In addition,the lower critical solution temperature(LCST)of the micelles could be tuned to 9 and 29℃by changing the ratio of DECL to CL.Benefiting from the temperature-sensitivity of DECL segment,the binding ability of micelles to insulin could be modulated by changing the temperature.Above LCST,micelles effectively inhibited insulin aggregation and protected it from thermal inactivation due to the strong binding ability between the hydrophobic segment DECL and insulin.Below LCST,DECL segment returned to hydrophilic and bound weakly with insulin,leading to the release of insulin and assisting in its recovery of secondary structure.Thus,these temperature-sensitive micelles provided an effective strategy for insulin protection.
基金The Nattional Key Scientific Program-Nanoscience and Nanotechnologygrant number:2009CB930000
文摘To get a sort of new scaffold material for soft tissue reconstruction,we have prepared XLHA-PNIPAAm and XLHA-MC injectable hydrogels through blending crosslinked HA(XLHA) and two temperature-sensitive materials differed in degradation poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAAm) and methylcellulose(MC),respectively.We tested the injectablility,enzymatic biodegradability,temperature-sensitivity,structure cytotoxicity and hemolysis of the two injectable hydrogels.Our research has successfully obtained the preparation condition of XLHA-PNIPAAm injectable hydrogel,and verified that adding non-degradable material PNIPAAm can postpone the degradation of HA more effectively than degradable material MC.PNIPAAm prepared with 5 kGy dose radiation,MBAAm/NIPAAm(M/M)=0.015,monomer concentration=3% produced XLHA-PNIPAAm with slowest enzymatic biodegradability.DSC results showed that temperature-sensitivity of the XLHA-PNIPAAm was more stable than that of XLHA-MC.Two composite hydrogels were qualified in cytotoxicity and hemolysis tests and the biocompatibility of XLHA-PNIPAAm hydrogel showed better than XLHA-MC hydrogel.
文摘Conducting hydrogels have garnered significant interest in the field of wearable electronics.However,simultaneously achieving high transparency,high conductivity,strong adhesion,and self-healing ability within a short time remains a major challenge.In this study,a multifunctional mussel-inspired hydrogel was synthesized in only 5 min,with polydopamine(PDA)-polypyrrole(Ppy)-polyaniline(PANi)and poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA)nanoparticles incorporated into the polyacrylamide(PAM)network.The resulting hydrogel exhibited high transparency(about 90% light transmission in the range of 400-800 nm),high conductivity((95.4±0.4)×10^(-4)S/cm),tensile strength(32.60±1.03 k Pa),strain at break(904.46%±11.50%),and adhesive strength(30-60 k Pa).It also demonstrated rapid self-healing properties(about 48% strength recovery within 1h at 50℃)and water-dependent shape memory behavior.As a wearable strain sensor,the hydrogel successfully detected finger flexion,wrist movements,facial expression changes,and breathing with high sensitivity and stability.The calculated gauge factor(GF)was 7.44±0.31,which is higher than that of many previously reported hydrogels.Compared with previous oyster-inspired or Ppy-based hydrogels,our system showed a much shorter synthesis time,higher transparency,and enhanced multifunctionality.These findings highlight the potential of the proposed hydrogel for next-generation flexible electronics,e-skin,and biomedical monitoring devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21706052,22278114)Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(242300421575).
文摘Lignin,the most abundant natural aromatic polymer globally,has garnered considerable interest due to its rich and diverse active functional groups and its antioxidant,antimicrobial,and adhesive properties.Recent research has significantly improved the performance of lignin-based hydrogels,suggesting their substantial potential in fields such as biomedicine,environmental science,and agriculture.This paper reviews the process of lignin extraction,systematically introduces synthesis strategies for preparing lignin-based hydrogels,and discusses the current state of research on these hydrogels in biomedical and environmental protection fields.It concludes by identifying the existing challenges in lignin hydrogel research and envisioning future prospects and development trends.
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.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.82272472 and 52373146)。
文摘Early knee osteoarthritis(KOA)is characterized by progressive degeneration of the articular cartilage,synovial inflammation,and excessive accumulation of reactive oxygen species(ROS).At present,intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid(HA)is widely used to alleviate symptoms;however,its lubrication persistence,antioxidant,and anti-inflammatory abilities are limited,and it is difficult to effectively delay the early process of cartilage degeneration.Based on this,hyaluronic acid-g-lipoic acid(HA-LA)was synthesized by esterification reaction,and HA-LA microspheres were prepared by a reversed-phase emulsion method,which was combined with a macromolecular HA-LA solution to form injectable hydrogels.The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an injectable hydrogel based on hyaluronic acid-g-lipoic acid microspheres(HA-LA MS)for the treatment of KOA and to verify its injectability,lubricity,reactive oxygen species(ROS)scavenging ability,and anti-inflammatory effects.The results show that the HA-LA MS hydrogel has excellent shear thinning characteristics and continuous injectability,and its microsphere structure significantly reduces the interfacial friction coefficient through the rolling effect.In vitro experiments have shown that the hydrogel can efficiently scavenge ROS,reduce the expression of inflammatory factors,and is non-cytotoxic.The HA-LA MS injectable hydrogel has excellent lubricity,ROS scavenging ability,and anti-inflammatory effects in vivo,which can effectively delay the degeneration of early KOA cartilage,and its efficacy is significantly better than that of traditional hyaluronic acid,making it a promising intra-articular injection preparation.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22025503,22220102004,22401093)the Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(24DX1400200)+2 种基金the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(2023ZKZD40)the Programme of Introducing Talents of Discipline to Universities(B16017)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2023M741167,GZB20230211,2024T170273)。
文摘While biomaterials are endowed with sophisticated functions by the temporal dynamics and autonomy derived from non-equilibrium assemblies in biological systems,fabricating advanced materials counterparts with these features through kinetic control remains rare.Herein,we report a non-equilibrium hydrogel that exhibits autonomous time-dependent ultrabright fluorescence(quantum yield 0.90),achieved through the kinetically controlled incorporation of thermodynamic equilibrium host-vip complexes into a poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate)(PHEMA)network.Transient complexes are programmed by coupling rapid assembly kinetics with the slow competitive binding of the polymer matrix.This kinetic mismatch converts a thermodynamic equilibrium supramolecular system into a non-equilibrium state,generating temporally dynamic fluorescence that cyclically shifts from yellow to green and self-reverts.The programmed temporal dynamics endow the hydrogel with high potential for information encryption applications.
基金Supported by Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi(2025GXNSFHA069111,2020GXNSFAA159033,2019GXNSFAA245078)National Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program(202410601054).
文摘Burn infection is one of the most common and severe complications in burn patients and a major factor contributing to high mortality rates.The loss of skin barrier function and the immunosuppressive state following burns make patients highly susceptible to wound infections,which can progress to systemic sepsis.Although burn wounds are initially sterile,they are rapidly colonized by Gram-positive bacteria(e.g.,Staphylococcus aureus)within a short period,followed by colonization with Gram-negative bacteria(e.g.,Pseudomonas aeruginosa),thereby increasing therapeutic challenges.Current clinical management relies on a multidisciplinary collaborative approach,combining conventional antibiotics,emerging therapies,and comprehensive care strategies.Among these methods,early intervention,precise treatment administration,and prevention and control are critical to improving patient survival and prognosis.In recent years,drug-loaded hydrogels,as a class of wound repair materials characterized by biocompatibility,controlled drug release,and multifunctional integration,have demonstrated significant advantages in the treatment of burn infections.They can effectively inhibit pathogenic microorganisms,alleviate inflammation,and promote tissue regeneration.This review systematically summarizes recent research advances in the application of drug-loaded hydrogels for the treatment of infected burn wounds,aiming to provide a reference for their further development and clinical translation.
基金financially supported by the Guangdong Major Project of Basic Research(No.2023B0303000002)Shenzhen Science and Technology Plan Project(No.SGDX20230116091644003)+3 种基金Shenzhen Key Laboratory of Advanced Energy Storage(No.ZDSYS20220401141000001)high-level special funds(No.G03034K001)the Guangxi Key Technologies R&D Program(AB23075171,AB25069180)National Natural Science Foundation of China(22265007,52263016)。
文摘With the escalating demand for safe,sustainable,and high-performance energy storage systems,hydrogel electrolytes have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional liquid electrolytes in zinc-ion batteries.By integrating the high ionic conductivity of liquid electrolytes with the mechanical robustness of solid frameworks,hydrogel electrolytes offer distinct advantages in suppressing zinc dendrite formation,enhancing interfacial stability,and enabling reliable operation under extreme environmental conditions.This review systematically summarizes the fundamental characteristics and design criteria of hydrogel electrolytes,including mechanical flexibility,ionic transport capabilities,and environmental adaptability.It further explores various compositional design strategies involving natural polymers,synthetic polymers,and composite systems,as well as the incorporation of electrolyte salts and functional additives.In addition,recent advances in functional optimization,such as anti-freezing properties,self-healing abilities,thermal responsiveness,and biocompatibility,are comprehensively discussed.Finally,the review outlines the current challenges and proposes potential directions for future research.
基金financially supported by the Science and Technology Innovation Program of Hunan Province(2024RC3003)the Central South University Innovation-Driven Research Programme(2023CXQD012)the Initiative for Sustainable Energy for its financial support。
文摘By combining the merits of radiative cooling(RC)and evaporation cooling(EC),radiative coupled evaporative cooling(REC)has attracted considerable attention for sub-ambient cooling purposes.However,for outdoor devices,the interior heating power would increase the working temperature and fire risk,which would suppress their above-ambient heat dissipation capabilities and passive water cycle properties.In this work,we introduced a REC design based on an all-in-one photonic hydrogel for above-ambient heat dissipation and flame retardancy.Unlike conventional design RC film for heat dissipation with limited cooling power and fire risk,REC hydrogel can greatly improve the heat dissipation performance in the daytime with a high workload,indicating a 12.0℃lower temperature than the RC film under the same conditions in the outdoor experiment.In the nighttime with a low workload,RC-assisted adsorption can improve atmospheric water harvesting to ensure EC in the daytime.In addition,our REC hydrogel significantly enhanced flame retardancy by absorbing heat without a corresponding temperature rise,thus mitigating fire risks.Thus,our design shows a promising solution for the thermal management of outdoor devices,delivering outstanding performance in both heat dissipation and flame retardancy.
