Pervaporation(PV),as an environmental friendly and energy-saving separation technology,has been received increasing attention in recent years.This article reviews the preparation and application of macroporous ceramic...Pervaporation(PV),as an environmental friendly and energy-saving separation technology,has been received increasing attention in recent years.This article reviews the preparation and application of macroporous ceramic-supported polymer composite pervaporation membranes.The separation materials of polymer/ceramic composite membranes presented here include hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS) and hydrophilic poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA),chitosan(CS) and polyelectrolytes.The effects of ceramic support treatment,polymer solution properties,interfacial adhesion and incorporating or blending modification on the membrane structure and PV performance are discussed.Two in-situ characterization methods developed for polymer/ceramic composite membranes are also covered in the discussion.The applications of these composite membranes in pervaporation process are summarized as well,which contain the bio-fuels recovery,gasoline desulfuration and PV coupled proc-ess using PDMS/ceramic composite membrane,and dehydration of alcohols and esters using ceramic-supported PVA or PVA-CS composite membrane.Finally,a brief conclusion remark on polymer/ceramic composite mem-branes is given and possible future research is outlined.展开更多
To meet the evolving demands of aeroengine development,the structural and performance requirements for ceramic cores have become increasingly stringent.Vat photopolymerization 3D printing,owing to its moldless,fiexibl...To meet the evolving demands of aeroengine development,the structural and performance requirements for ceramic cores have become increasingly stringent.Vat photopolymerization 3D printing,owing to its moldless,fiexible manufacturing,and other advantages,demonstrates significant potential in the preparation of ceramic cores with intricate structures.However,its practical application still faces multiple challenges,including layered structures and property anisotropy,defects such as cracks and collapse during printing and sintering,forming inaccuracies,and difficulties in controlling surface roughness.Recent advances have focused on optimizing slurry formulation and rheology,improving curing behavior,introducing auxiliary powders and additives,tailoring forming parameters,and optimizing the sintering process.Nevertheless,effectively suppressing lamellar defects,achieving superior dimensional accuracy,and maintaining high surface quality in complex structures remain the core scientific and technical issues to be solved.Future research should concentrate on refining curing mechanisms,advancing powder design and organic system optimization,and regulating the coupled processes of forming,debinding,and sintering to accelerate the application of VPP 3D printed ceramic cores in aerospace manufacturing.展开更多
Ceramic cores are important in the fabrication of superalloy hollow blades,which are increasingly characterized by intricate internal cavity channels.This complexity poses significant challenges to traditional manufac...Ceramic cores are important in the fabrication of superalloy hollow blades,which are increasingly characterized by intricate internal cavity channels.This complexity poses significant challenges to traditional manufacturing processes.The vat photopolymerization 3D printing technology provides a new choice for ceramic cores with complex structures.However,the lamellar structure of the vat photopolymerization 3D printed ceramic cores leads to the anisotropy.Meanwhile,the low strength and high shrinkage of ceramic cores restrict their industrial application.In this study,using Al_(2)O_(3)powder as the main material,the effects of zircon content on the sintering shrinkage,open porosity,fiexural strength,and other properties of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic cores were studied to address the aforementioned issues.The influencing mechanism of zircon distribution on sintering shrinkage was analyzed,and the strengthening mechanism of mullite on ceramic cores was discussed from both thermodynamics and dynamics aspects.Through the comprehensive evaluation of ceramic core properties,the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic core with 15vol.%zircon exhibites the optimal performance.Compared with the core samples without zirconium addition,the fiexural strength of the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic core with 15vol.%zircon increases from 14.80 MPa to 61.54 MPa at 25°C,an increase of 315.8%;and from 4.91 MPa to 11.59 MPa at 1,500°C,an increase of 136.0%.The shrinkage in the Z-axis is reduced by 21%,which better weakens the anisotropy of the shrinkage of 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic cores.ZrO_(2)phase and mullite phase are formed by zircon,which improve the comprehensive properties of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic cores.The successful 3D printing of high-performance Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic cores via vat photopolymerization has promoted its industrial application for fabricating ceramic cores with complex structures.展开更多
Vat photopolymerization(VPP)3D printing is an optimized technology for complex-shaped ceramic cores,in which the solid loading of ceramic slurries greatly infiuences the microstructure and property of the final cerami...Vat photopolymerization(VPP)3D printing is an optimized technology for complex-shaped ceramic cores,in which the solid loading of ceramic slurries greatly infiuences the microstructure and property of the final ceramic parts.However,the high solid loading of slurries is highly limited by the high viscosity.In this study,silica-based ceramic core slurries with solid loading up to 68vol.%were achieved by the composition design to optimize the performance,considering the curing,rheological,and double bond conversion rate.The slurries demonstrate superior curing and rheological performance with mass ratio of monomers being 3:2 and mass fraction of BYK111 being 4wt.%.Afterwards,the impact of solid loading on the morphology and mechanical properties was investigated.As the solid loading increases,the microstructure becomes gradually dense,leading to an improved flexural strength of 19.5 MPa.Additionally,the sintering shrinkage becomes more uniform,satisfying the casting requirements effectively.This work serves as a guide for the preparation of ceramic slurries with a high solid loading.展开更多
The complex ceramic core used for hollow turbine blades requires a high porosity and a high fiexural strength. For a better balance between porosity and fiexural strength, ceramic materials with porous structures are ...The complex ceramic core used for hollow turbine blades requires a high porosity and a high fiexural strength. For a better balance between porosity and fiexural strength, ceramic materials with porous structures are preferred. In order to achieve the transition from disordered pore formation to ordered pore formation, Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic cores with triply periodic minimal surface(TPMS) micro lattice structures with different structural configurations(gyroid, diamond, and neovius) and different volume fractions of lattice structures(30, 40, and 50, vol.%) were designed and prepared by vat photopolymerization 3D printing. The effects of structural configuration and volume fraction of the lattice structure on the following structural shrinkage, microstructure, and flexural strength were investigated. The shrinkage relationship of the three lattice configurations is: neovius>diamond>gyroid. Besides, it is found that with an increase in the volume fraction of the 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic micro lattice structures, their fiexural strength correspondingly increases ranging from 54.95 MPa to 139.1 MPa. The maximum average fiexural strength of the 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic micro lattice structures is obtained when the structural configuration is diamond and with a volume fraction of 50vol.%, which is 139.1 MPa. Even when the volume fraction of the lattice structure is 30vol.%, that is to say the porosity is 70%, the fiexural strength is as high as 50-70 MPa, which can still be maintained at a high level. In addition, when the volume fraction of the lattice structure is a certain value, the sample with diamond configuration has a higher strength. The internal pore morphology, pore size, and porosity of the cores are precisely controlled, achieving both a high porosity and a high strength. Therefore, this study maintains high porosity and high strength simultaneously, providing a new lattice structure design idea for 3D printed ceramic cores.展开更多
Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)method opens up new possibilities for the preparation of novel multi-phase ceramic nanocomposites owing to the molecular design of the precursors at the nanoscale level.In the current wor...Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)method opens up new possibilities for the preparation of novel multi-phase ceramic nanocomposites owing to the molecular design of the precursors at the nanoscale level.In the current work,ZrC coatings incorporated with polymer-derived ceramic microspheres(CMS),SiH-fOC_CMS,were deposited to enhance the ablation resistance by supersonic atmosphere plasma spraying.Upon 10.0 MW·m^(-2) plasma ablation at above 3000℃,the linear ablation rate of ZrC-SiHfOC_CMS coat-ing was reduced to 0.20μm·s^(-1),62%lower than that of the pristine ZrC coating.The improvement was ascribed to the presentence of viscous SiO_(2)/HfO_(2) molten mixed phase,rather than HfSiO4,which can ef-fectively seal pinholes and cracks.Moreover,the in-situ generated crystalline SiO_(2) had a lower oxygen diffusion rate than amorphous SiO_(2),meanwhile,m-HfO_(2) could improve the stability of SiO_(2) glassy film,thus further enhancing the ablation resistance.展开更多
Satisfactory ionic conductivity,excellent mechanical stability,and high-temperature resistance are the prerequisites for the safe application of solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)in all-solid-state lithium metal batteri...Satisfactory ionic conductivity,excellent mechanical stability,and high-temperature resistance are the prerequisites for the safe application of solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries(ASSLMBs).In this study,a novel poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide)(PMIA)-core/poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)-shell nanofiber membrane and the functional Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZTO)ceramic nanopar-ticle are simultaneously introduced into the PEO-based SPEs to prepare composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs).The core PMIA layer of composite nanofibers can greatly improve the mechanical strength and thermal stability of the CPEs,while the shell PEO layer can provide the 3D continuous transport channels for lithium ions.In addition,the introduction of functional LLZTO nanoparticle not only reduces the crys-tallinity of PEO,but also promotes the dissociation of lithium salts and releases more Li^(+)ions through its interaction with the Lewis acid-base of anions,thereby overall improving the transport of lithium ions.Consequently,the optimized CPEs present high ionic conductivity of 1.38×10^(−4)S/cm at 30℃,signifi-cantly improved mechanical strength(8.5 MPa),remarkable thermal stability(without obvious shrinkage at 150℃),and conspicuous Li dendrites blocking ability(>1800 h).The CPEs also both have good com-patibility and cyclic stability with LiFePO_(4)(>2000 cycles)and high-voltage LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)(NMC811)(>500 cycles)cathodes.In addition,even at low temperature(40℃),the assembled LiFePO4/CPEs/Li bat-tery still can cycle stably.The novel design can provide an effective way to exploit high-performance solid-state electrolytes.展开更多
Vat photopolymerization(VPP)3D printing technology has broken through mold limitations and shown great potential to manufacture complex-structured ceramic cores for turbine blades.However,improving dimensional accurac...Vat photopolymerization(VPP)3D printing technology has broken through mold limitations and shown great potential to manufacture complex-structured ceramic cores for turbine blades.However,improving dimensional accuracy is difficult for the VPP 3D printed parts due to the high contraction deformation.Reducing shrinkage is a key challenge for developing 3D-printed ceramic cores.In this study,3D-printed alumina ceramic cores with near-zero shrinkage in the X direction were achieved for the first time using a novel approach that was called atmosphere-controlled in-situ oxidation of aluminum powder.The in-situ oxidation reaction of the aluminum powder was creatively tuned by changing the atmosphere transition temperature from argon to air.Then,the microstructure and properties of the ceramic core could be controlled by the liquid-phase sintering with the participation of atmosphere-protected molten aluminum.As a result,the pore size of the ceramic cores was significantly increased by almost ten times,but the bonding strength of the grains was also increased.In addition,the powder consolidation generated by the action of molten aluminum was considered to be an important reason for reducing the linear shrinkage of ceramic cores.Under the optimized parameters,the linear shrinkage of the ceramic cores was as low as 0.3%in the X direction.The high apparent porosity(45.02%)and flexural strength(72.7 MPa)of the alumina ceramic cores were realized at the same time.The in-situ control of sintering by changing the atmosphere will be a creative method for regulating the properties of ceramic materials.展开更多
Additive manufacturing(AM)has become a versatile and diverse technology that has a significant impact on manufacturing processes.Therefore,ceramic materials have been developed rapidly for use in AM processes.Vat phot...Additive manufacturing(AM)has become a versatile and diverse technology that has a significant impact on manufacturing processes.Therefore,ceramic materials have been developed rapidly for use in AM processes.Vat photopolymerization(VPP)is an AM method that enables the production of dense ceramic components with increased dimensional accuracy.In particular,it facilitates the fabrication of small and intricately shaped parts.This review summarizes the research advancements in ceramics prepared via VPP.Special attention is paid to the current status of relevant areas,such as slurry preparation and process optimization,as well as the form-ing mechanisms,debinding,sintering,performance characterization,and use of VPP-based ceramics.Moreover,earlier studies performed by our research group on numerous VPP-based ceramic aspects are considered.In ad-dition,a concise overview of the differences in forming principles,mechanical performance,advantages,and disadvantages between VPP-based ceramics and conventional colloidal-forming ceramics is presented.Finally,the challenges and prospects of VPP-based ceramics are discussed.展开更多
Vat photopolymerization additive manufacturing produces lightweight load-bearing ceramic lattice structures that have flexibility,time-efficiency,and high precision,compared to conventional technology.However,understa...Vat photopolymerization additive manufacturing produces lightweight load-bearing ceramic lattice structures that have flexibility,time-efficiency,and high precision,compared to conventional technology.However,understanding the compression behavior and failure mechanism of such structures under loading remains a challenge.In this study,considering the correlation between the strut angle and bearing capacity,body-centered tetragonal(BCT)lattice structures with varying angles are designed based on a body-centered cubic(BCC)structure.BCT Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic lattice structures with varying angles are fabricated by vat photopolymerization.The mechanical properties,deformation process,and failure mechanism of the Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic lattice structures are characterized through a combination of ex-and in-situ X-ray computed tomography(X-CT)compression testing and analyzed using a finite element method(FEM)at macro-and micro-levels.The results demonstrate that as the angle increases,the stress concentration gradually expands from the node to the strut,resulting in an increased loadbearing capacity.Additionally,the failure mode of the Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic lattice structures is identified as diagonal slip shear failure.These findings provide a greater understanding of ceramic lattice structure failures and design optimization approaches.展开更多
Piezoelectric ceramic materials are important components of piezoelectric buzzers,where the parameter of inverse piezoelectric coefficient(d_(33)^(*))plays a decisive role in the performance of the buzzer.Here,we repo...Piezoelectric ceramic materials are important components of piezoelectric buzzers,where the parameter of inverse piezoelectric coefficient(d_(33)^(*))plays a decisive role in the performance of the buzzer.Here,we report the manufacture and performance of a lead-free ceramic-based(0.96(K_(0.5)Na_(0.5))(Nb_(0.96)Sb_(0.04))O_(3)-0.04(Bi_(0.5)Na_(0.5))ZrO_(3)-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3),abbreviated as KNNS-BNZ-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3))piezoelectric buzzer and compare it with commercial(PbZr_(0.5)Ti_(0.5)O_(3),abbreviated as PZT)ceramics.Briefly,KNN-based ceramics have a typical perovskite structure and piezoelectric properties of d_(33)=480 pC/N,k_(p)=0.62 and d_(33)^(*)=830 pm/V,compared to d_(33)=500 pC/N,k_(p)=0.6 and d_(33)^(*)=918 pm/V of the commercial PZT-4 ceramics.Our results show that the KNNS-BNZ-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3)ceramics have a similar sound pressure level performance over the testing frequency range to commercial PZT ceramics(which is even better in the 3-4 kHz range).These findings highlight the great application potential of KNN-based piezoelectric ceramics.展开更多
Thermal and mechanical properties of yttrium tantalate(YTaO_(4)),a top coat ceramic of thermal barrier coatings(TBCs)for aeroengines,are enhanced by synthesizing Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4)(M=Ti,Zr,Hf;x=0.06,0.12,0.18,...Thermal and mechanical properties of yttrium tantalate(YTaO_(4)),a top coat ceramic of thermal barrier coatings(TBCs)for aeroengines,are enhanced by synthesizing Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4)(M=Ti,Zr,Hf;x=0.06,0.12,0.18,0.24)medium-entropy ceramics(MECs)using a two-step sintering method.In addition,the thermal conductivity,thermal expansion coefficients(TECs),and fracture toughness of MECs were investigated.An X-ray diffraction study revealed that the Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs were monoclinic,and the Ti,Zr,and Hf doping elements replaced Y and Ta.The variations in atomic weights and ionic radii led to disturbed atomic arrangements and severe lattice distortions,resulting in improving the phonon scattering and reduced thermal conductivity,with Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs(x=0.24)exhibiting the lowest thermal conductivity of 1.23 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1)at 900℃.The introduction of MO_(2) increased the configurational entropy and weakened the ionic bonding energy,obtaining high TECs(10.4×10^(-6)K^(-1)at 1400℃).The reduction in the monoclinic angle β lowered the ferroelastic domain inversion energy barrier.Moreover,microcracks and crack extension toughening endowed Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs(x=0.24)with the highest fracture toughness of(4.1±0.5)MPa·m~(1/2).The simultaneous improvement of the thermal and mechanical properties of the MO_(2)(M=Ti,Zr,Hf)co-doped YTaO_(4) MECs can be extended to other materials.展开更多
Herein,an external crosslinker facilitated the hypercrosslinking of ferrocene and a nitrogen heterocyclic compound(either melamine or imidazole)through a direct Friedel-Crafts reaction,which led to the formation of ni...Herein,an external crosslinker facilitated the hypercrosslinking of ferrocene and a nitrogen heterocyclic compound(either melamine or imidazole)through a direct Friedel-Crafts reaction,which led to the formation of nitrogen-containing hypercrosslinked fer-rocene polymer precursors(HCP-FCs).Subsequent carbonization of these precursors results in the production of iron-nitrogen-doped por-ous carbon absorbers(Fe-NPCs).The Fe-NPCs demonstrate a porous structure comprising aggregated nanotubes and nanospheres.The porosity of this structure can be modulated by adjusting the iron and nitrogen contents to optimize impedance matching.The uniform dis-tribution of Fe-N_(x)C,N dipoles,andα-Fe within the carbon matrix can be ensured by using hypercrosslinked ferrocenes in constructing porous carbon,providing the absorber with numerous polarization sites and a conductive network.The electromagnetic wave absorption performance of the specially designed Fe-NPC-M_(2)absorbers is satisfactory,revealing a minimum reflection loss of-55.3 dB at 2.5 mm and an effective absorption bandwidth of 6.00 GHz at 2.0 mm.By utilizing hypercrosslinked polymers(HCPs)as precursors,a novel method for developing highly efficient carbon-based absorbing agents is introduced in this research.展开更多
Cholesteric liquid crystals(CLCs)exhibit unique helical superstructures that selectively reflect circularly polarized light,enabling them to dynamically respond to environmental changes with tunable structural colors....Cholesteric liquid crystals(CLCs)exhibit unique helical superstructures that selectively reflect circularly polarized light,enabling them to dynamically respond to environmental changes with tunable structural colors.This dynamic color-changing capability is crucial for applications that require adaptable optical properties,positioning CLCs as key materials in advanced photonic technologies.This review focuses on the mechanisms of dynamic color tuning in CLCs across various forms,including small molecules,cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers(CLCEs),and cholesteric liquid crystal networks(CLCNs),and emphasizes the distinct responsive coloration each structure provides.Key developments in photochromic mechanisms based on azobenzene,dithienylethene,and molecular motor switches,are discussed for their roles in enhancing the stability and tuning range of CLCs.We examine the color-changing behaviors of CLCEs under mechanical stimuli and CLCNs under swelling,highlighting the advantages of each form.Following this,applications of dynamic color-tuning CLCs in information encryption,adaptive camouflage,and smart sensing technologies are explored.The review concludes with an outlook on current challenges and future directions in CLC research,particularly in biomimetic systems and dynamic photonic devices,aiming to broaden their functional applications and impact.展开更多
The fluorescence imaging (FLI) in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000–1700nm) has attracted considerable attention in the past decade. In contrast to conventional NIR-I window excitation (808nm/980nm), FLI ...The fluorescence imaging (FLI) in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000–1700nm) has attracted considerable attention in the past decade. In contrast to conventional NIR-I window excitation (808nm/980nm), FLI with NIR-II window excitation (1064nm/other wavelength beyond 1000nm) can afford deeper tissue penetration depth with high clarity due to the merits of suppressed photon scattering and diminished autofluorescence. In this review, we have summarized NIR-II window excitable/emissive organic/polymeric fluorophores recently developed. The characteristics of these fluorophores such as chemical structures and photophysical properties have also been critically discussed. Furthermore, the latest development of noninvasive in vivo FLI with NIR-II excitation was highlighted. The ideal imaging results emphasized the importance of NIR-II excitation of these fluorophores in enabling deep tissue penetration and high-resolution imaging. Finally, a perspective on the challenges and prospects of NIR-II excitable/emissive organic/polymeric fluorophores was also discussed. We expected this review will be served as a source of inspiration for researchers, stimulating the creation of novel NIR-II excitable fluorophores and fostering the development of bioimaging applications.展开更多
As a typical bioflavonoid,diosmetin is desirable in the field of natural medicine,healthy food,and cosmetics by anti-cancer,antibacterial,antioxidant,estrogen-like and anti-inflammatory activities,and it comes from a ...As a typical bioflavonoid,diosmetin is desirable in the field of natural medicine,healthy food,and cosmetics by anti-cancer,antibacterial,antioxidant,estrogen-like and anti-inflammatory activities,and it comes from a wide range of sources in traditional Chinese medicine like spider fragrance,spearmint and chrysanthemum,as well as in Citrus fruit.However,traditional analytical methods such as silica gel column chromatography face multiple challenges in the selective extraction of diosmetin from biological materials and traditional Chinese medicinal materials.Therefore,it is urgent to develop a new type of absorbent with high efficiency,recyclability and good specificity to diosmetin.In this investigation,a magnetic surface molecularly imprinted polymer(labeled as Diosmetin/SMIPs)was synthesized employing magnetic nanoparticles as the carrier and 4-vinylpyridinyl(4-VP)as the functional monomer by surface imprinting technology.The functional monomer was screened by the binding energy(△E)between functional monomers and template molecules via computational simulation.The Diosmetin/SMIPs had a high level of specific recognition and adsorption capability towards diosmetin with a 20.25 mg g^(-1) adsorption capacity and an imprinting factor(IF)of 2.28.Additionally,it demonstrated excellent regeneration performance with 8 adsorption/desorption cycles.In addition,91.20%-94.16% of spiked diosmetin was recovered from the lemon peel samples.The strategy of constructing Diosmetin/SMIPs based on computational simulation can effectively enhance the specific adsorption performance of diosmetin.Meanwhile,Diosmetin/SMIPs synthesized by imprinting polymerization showed excellent anti-interference and reusability,and realized efficient targeted extraction of diosmetin from lemon peel samples.The results of this investigation provide a promising adsorbent for selective enrichment of diosmetin from Citrus fruit and complicated materials.展开更多
To achieve the target of carbon neutrality,it is crucial to develop an efficient and green synthesis methodology with good atomic economy to achieve sufficient utilization of energy and sustainable development.Photoin...To achieve the target of carbon neutrality,it is crucial to develop an efficient and green synthesis methodology with good atomic economy to achieve sufficient utilization of energy and sustainable development.Photoinduced electron transfer reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer(PET-RAFT)polymerization is a precise methodology for constructing polymers with well-defined structures.However,conventional semiconductor-mediated PET-RAFT polymerization still has considerable limitations in terms of efficiency as well as the polymerization environment.Herein,sulfur-doped carbonized polymer dots(CPDs)were hydrothermally synthesized for catalysis of aqueous PET-RAFT polymerization at unprecedented efficiency with a highest propagation rate of 5.05 h-1.The resulting polymers have well-controlled molecular weight and narrow molecular weight dispersion(Ð<1.10).Based on the optoelectronic characterizations,we obtained insights into the photoinduced electron transfer process and proposed the mechanism for CPD-mediated PET-RAFT polymerization.In addition,as-synthesized CPDs for PET-RAFT polymerization were also demonstrated to be suitable for a wide range of light sources(blue/green/solar irradiation),numerous monomers,low catalyst loading(low as 0.01 mg mL^(-1)),and multiple polar solvent environments,all of which allowed to achieve efficiencies much higher than those of existing semiconductor-mediated methods.Finally,the CPDs were confirmed to be non-cytotoxic and catalyzed PET-RAFT polymerization successfully in cell culture media,indicating broad prospects in biomedical fields.展开更多
The feldspar-based microwave dielectric ceramic with low relative permittivity(εr)and excellent mechanical properties has attracted much attention in the fifth-generation wireless communication technology.In this wor...The feldspar-based microwave dielectric ceramic with low relative permittivity(εr)and excellent mechanical properties has attracted much attention in the fifth-generation wireless communication technology.In this work,a series of microwave dielectric ceramic SrAl_(2-x)Ga_(x)Si_(2)O_(8)(0.1≤x≤2.0)was synthesized using the traditional solid-state method.X-ray diffraction pattern indicates that Ga^(3+)can be dissolved into Al^(3+),forming a solid solution.Meanwhile,substitution of Ga^(3+)for Al^(3+)can promote the space group transition from I2/c(0.1≤x≤1.4)to P21/a(1.6≤x≤2.0)with coefficient of thermal expansion(CTE)increasing from 2.9×10^(-6)℃^(-1) to 5.2×10^(-6)℃^(-1).During this substitution,the phase transition can significantly improve the structural symmetry to enhance the dielectric properties and mechanical properties.Rietveld refinement results indicate that Ga^(3+)averagely occupied four Al^(3+)compositions to form solid solution.All ceramics have a dense microstructure and high relative density above 95%.An ultralower of 5.8 was obtained at x=1.6 composition with high quality factor(Q´f)of 50700 GHz and negative temperature coefficients of resonant frequency(tf)of approximately−35×10^(-6)℃^(-1).The densification temperature can be reduced to 940℃by adding 4%(in mass)LiF,resulting in good chemical compatibility with Ag electrode.Meanwhile,negativetf can be tuned to near-zero(+3.7×10^(-6)℃^(-1))by adding CaTiO_(3) ceramic.展开更多
In recent years,smart materials have emerged as a groundbreaking innovation in the field of water filtration,offering sustainable,efficient,and environmentally friendly solutions to address the growing global water cr...In recent years,smart materials have emerged as a groundbreaking innovation in the field of water filtration,offering sustainable,efficient,and environmentally friendly solutions to address the growing global water crisis.This review explores the latest advancements in the application of smart materials—including biomaterials,nanocomposites,and stimuli-responsive polymers—specifically for water treatment.It examines their effectiveness in detecting and removing various types of pollutants,including organic contaminants,heavy metals,and microbial infections,while adapting to dynamic environmental conditions such as fluctuations in temperature,pH,and pressure.The review highlights the remarkable versatility of these materials,emphasizing their multifunctionality,which allows them to address a wide range of water quality issues with high efficiency and low environmental impact.Moreover,it explores the potential of smart materials to overcome significant challenges in water purification,such as the need for real-time pollutant detection and targeted removal processes.The research also discusses the scalability and future development of these materials,considering their cost-effectiveness and potential for large-scale application.By aligning with the principles of sustainable development,smart materials represent a promising direction for ensuring global water security,offering both innovative solutions for current water pollution issues and long-term benefits for the environment and public health.展开更多
The recent commercialization of gene products has sparked significant interest in gene therapy,necessitating efficient and precise gene delivery via various vectors.Currently,viral vectors and lipid-based nanocarriers...The recent commercialization of gene products has sparked significant interest in gene therapy,necessitating efficient and precise gene delivery via various vectors.Currently,viral vectors and lipid-based nanocarriers are the predominant choices and have been extensively investigated and reviewed.Beyond these vectors,polymeric nanocarriers also hold the promise in therapeutic gene delivery owing to their versatile functionalities,such as improving the stability,cellar uptake and endosomal escape of nucleic acid drugs,along with precise delivery to targeted tissues.This review presents a brief overview of the status quo of the emerging polymeric nanocarriers for therapeutic gene delivery,focusing on key cationic polymers,nanocarrier types,and preparation methods.It also highlights targeted diseases,strategies to improve delivery efficiency,and potential future directions in this research area.The review is hoped to inspire the development,optimization,and clinical translation of highly efficient polymeric nanocarriers for therapeutic gene delivery.展开更多
文摘Pervaporation(PV),as an environmental friendly and energy-saving separation technology,has been received increasing attention in recent years.This article reviews the preparation and application of macroporous ceramic-supported polymer composite pervaporation membranes.The separation materials of polymer/ceramic composite membranes presented here include hydrophobic polydimethylsiloxane(PDMS) and hydrophilic poly(vinyl alcohol)(PVA),chitosan(CS) and polyelectrolytes.The effects of ceramic support treatment,polymer solution properties,interfacial adhesion and incorporating or blending modification on the membrane structure and PV performance are discussed.Two in-situ characterization methods developed for polymer/ceramic composite membranes are also covered in the discussion.The applications of these composite membranes in pervaporation process are summarized as well,which contain the bio-fuels recovery,gasoline desulfuration and PV coupled proc-ess using PDMS/ceramic composite membrane,and dehydration of alcohols and esters using ceramic-supported PVA or PVA-CS composite membrane.Finally,a brief conclusion remark on polymer/ceramic composite mem-branes is given and possible future research is outlined.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant Nos.2024YFB3714502,2024YFB3714501,2024YFB3714504)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52130204,52174376)+5 种基金the TQ Innovation Foundation(Grant No.23-TQ09-02-ZT-01-005)the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(Grant No.20220042053001)the Ningbo Science and Technology Plan Project(Grant No.2025Z070)the Key R&D Project of Shaanxi Province(Grant Nos2024GX-YBXM-220,2024CY-GJHX-29,2024GX-ZDCYL-03-03,2024GX-YBXM-400)the National Advanced Rare Metal Materials Innovation Center Project[Grant No.2024 ZG-GCZX-01(1)-01]the Foundation of China Scholarship Council(Grant No.202406290136)。
文摘To meet the evolving demands of aeroengine development,the structural and performance requirements for ceramic cores have become increasingly stringent.Vat photopolymerization 3D printing,owing to its moldless,fiexible manufacturing,and other advantages,demonstrates significant potential in the preparation of ceramic cores with intricate structures.However,its practical application still faces multiple challenges,including layered structures and property anisotropy,defects such as cracks and collapse during printing and sintering,forming inaccuracies,and difficulties in controlling surface roughness.Recent advances have focused on optimizing slurry formulation and rheology,improving curing behavior,introducing auxiliary powders and additives,tailoring forming parameters,and optimizing the sintering process.Nevertheless,effectively suppressing lamellar defects,achieving superior dimensional accuracy,and maintaining high surface quality in complex structures remain the core scientific and technical issues to be solved.Future research should concentrate on refining curing mechanisms,advancing powder design and organic system optimization,and regulating the coupled processes of forming,debinding,and sintering to accelerate the application of VPP 3D printed ceramic cores in aerospace manufacturing.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52402094,U234120139,and U22A20129)the National Defense Basic Scientific Research Program of China(No.JCKY2022130C005)+8 种基金the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2023M743571)the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program of CPSF(N o.GZC20232743)the Innovation Project of IMR(2024-PY11)the Open Research Fund of National Key Laboratory of Advanced Casting Technologies(No.CAT2023-006)the Graduate Education Quality Engineering Project of Anhui Province(No.2023cxcysj015)the Science and Technology Plan Project of Liaoning Province(No.2024JH2/101900011)the Nationa Key Research and Development Program of China(Nos2024YFB3714500 and 2018YFB1106600)the China United Gas Turbine Technology Co.Ltd.under the project of J790。
文摘Ceramic cores are important in the fabrication of superalloy hollow blades,which are increasingly characterized by intricate internal cavity channels.This complexity poses significant challenges to traditional manufacturing processes.The vat photopolymerization 3D printing technology provides a new choice for ceramic cores with complex structures.However,the lamellar structure of the vat photopolymerization 3D printed ceramic cores leads to the anisotropy.Meanwhile,the low strength and high shrinkage of ceramic cores restrict their industrial application.In this study,using Al_(2)O_(3)powder as the main material,the effects of zircon content on the sintering shrinkage,open porosity,fiexural strength,and other properties of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic cores were studied to address the aforementioned issues.The influencing mechanism of zircon distribution on sintering shrinkage was analyzed,and the strengthening mechanism of mullite on ceramic cores was discussed from both thermodynamics and dynamics aspects.Through the comprehensive evaluation of ceramic core properties,the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic core with 15vol.%zircon exhibites the optimal performance.Compared with the core samples without zirconium addition,the fiexural strength of the Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic core with 15vol.%zircon increases from 14.80 MPa to 61.54 MPa at 25°C,an increase of 315.8%;and from 4.91 MPa to 11.59 MPa at 1,500°C,an increase of 136.0%.The shrinkage in the Z-axis is reduced by 21%,which better weakens the anisotropy of the shrinkage of 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic cores.ZrO_(2)phase and mullite phase are formed by zircon,which improve the comprehensive properties of Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic cores.The successful 3D printing of high-performance Al_(2)O_(3)-based ceramic cores via vat photopolymerization has promoted its industrial application for fabricating ceramic cores with complex structures.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52102062)the Xi’an Science and Technology Plan Project(No.23LLRH0004)the Key Research and Development Project of Shaanxi Province of China(2024GX-YBXM-352)。
文摘Vat photopolymerization(VPP)3D printing is an optimized technology for complex-shaped ceramic cores,in which the solid loading of ceramic slurries greatly infiuences the microstructure and property of the final ceramic parts.However,the high solid loading of slurries is highly limited by the high viscosity.In this study,silica-based ceramic core slurries with solid loading up to 68vol.%were achieved by the composition design to optimize the performance,considering the curing,rheological,and double bond conversion rate.The slurries demonstrate superior curing and rheological performance with mass ratio of monomers being 3:2 and mass fraction of BYK111 being 4wt.%.Afterwards,the impact of solid loading on the morphology and mechanical properties was investigated.As the solid loading increases,the microstructure becomes gradually dense,leading to an improved flexural strength of 19.5 MPa.Additionally,the sintering shrinkage becomes more uniform,satisfying the casting requirements effectively.This work serves as a guide for the preparation of ceramic slurries with a high solid loading.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 52275310)。
文摘The complex ceramic core used for hollow turbine blades requires a high porosity and a high fiexural strength. For a better balance between porosity and fiexural strength, ceramic materials with porous structures are preferred. In order to achieve the transition from disordered pore formation to ordered pore formation, Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic cores with triply periodic minimal surface(TPMS) micro lattice structures with different structural configurations(gyroid, diamond, and neovius) and different volume fractions of lattice structures(30, 40, and 50, vol.%) were designed and prepared by vat photopolymerization 3D printing. The effects of structural configuration and volume fraction of the lattice structure on the following structural shrinkage, microstructure, and flexural strength were investigated. The shrinkage relationship of the three lattice configurations is: neovius>diamond>gyroid. Besides, it is found that with an increase in the volume fraction of the 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic micro lattice structures, their fiexural strength correspondingly increases ranging from 54.95 MPa to 139.1 MPa. The maximum average fiexural strength of the 3D printed Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic micro lattice structures is obtained when the structural configuration is diamond and with a volume fraction of 50vol.%, which is 139.1 MPa. Even when the volume fraction of the lattice structure is 30vol.%, that is to say the porosity is 70%, the fiexural strength is as high as 50-70 MPa, which can still be maintained at a high level. In addition, when the volume fraction of the lattice structure is a certain value, the sample with diamond configuration has a higher strength. The internal pore morphology, pore size, and porosity of the cores are precisely controlled, achieving both a high porosity and a high strength. Therefore, this study maintains high porosity and high strength simultaneously, providing a new lattice structure design idea for 3D printed ceramic cores.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.N2022YFB3708600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52101098 and 52061135102)+1 种基金the Fund of Key Laboratory of National Defense Science and Technol-ogy(No.WDZC20235250505)The authors also thank the Analyti-cal&Testing Center of Northwestern Polytechnical University(No.2022T019)for the characterization.
文摘Polymer-derived ceramics(PDCs)method opens up new possibilities for the preparation of novel multi-phase ceramic nanocomposites owing to the molecular design of the precursors at the nanoscale level.In the current work,ZrC coatings incorporated with polymer-derived ceramic microspheres(CMS),SiH-fOC_CMS,were deposited to enhance the ablation resistance by supersonic atmosphere plasma spraying.Upon 10.0 MW·m^(-2) plasma ablation at above 3000℃,the linear ablation rate of ZrC-SiHfOC_CMS coat-ing was reduced to 0.20μm·s^(-1),62%lower than that of the pristine ZrC coating.The improvement was ascribed to the presentence of viscous SiO_(2)/HfO_(2) molten mixed phase,rather than HfSiO4,which can ef-fectively seal pinholes and cracks.Moreover,the in-situ generated crystalline SiO_(2) had a lower oxygen diffusion rate than amorphous SiO_(2),meanwhile,m-HfO_(2) could improve the stability of SiO_(2) glassy film,thus further enhancing the ablation resistance.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Nos.52203066,51973157,61904123)the Tianjin Natural Science Foundation (No.18JCQNJC02900)+3 种基金National Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program for College students (No.202310058007)Tianjin Municipal College Students’ Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program (No.202310058088)Science & Technology Development Fund of Tianjin Education Commission for Higher Education (No.2018KJ196)State Key Laboratory of Membrane and Membrane Separation,Tiangong University
文摘Satisfactory ionic conductivity,excellent mechanical stability,and high-temperature resistance are the prerequisites for the safe application of solid polymer electrolytes(SPEs)in all-solid-state lithium metal batteries(ASSLMBs).In this study,a novel poly(m-phenylene isophthalamide)(PMIA)-core/poly(ethylene oxide)(PEO)-shell nanofiber membrane and the functional Li_(6.4)La_(3)Zr_(1.4)Ta_(0.6)O_(12)(LLZTO)ceramic nanopar-ticle are simultaneously introduced into the PEO-based SPEs to prepare composite polymer electrolytes(CPEs).The core PMIA layer of composite nanofibers can greatly improve the mechanical strength and thermal stability of the CPEs,while the shell PEO layer can provide the 3D continuous transport channels for lithium ions.In addition,the introduction of functional LLZTO nanoparticle not only reduces the crys-tallinity of PEO,but also promotes the dissociation of lithium salts and releases more Li^(+)ions through its interaction with the Lewis acid-base of anions,thereby overall improving the transport of lithium ions.Consequently,the optimized CPEs present high ionic conductivity of 1.38×10^(−4)S/cm at 30℃,signifi-cantly improved mechanical strength(8.5 MPa),remarkable thermal stability(without obvious shrinkage at 150℃),and conspicuous Li dendrites blocking ability(>1800 h).The CPEs also both have good com-patibility and cyclic stability with LiFePO_(4)(>2000 cycles)and high-voltage LiNi_(0.8)Mn_(0.1)Co_(0.1)O_(2)(NMC811)(>500 cycles)cathodes.In addition,even at low temperature(40℃),the assembled LiFePO4/CPEs/Li bat-tery still can cycle stably.The novel design can provide an effective way to exploit high-performance solid-state electrolytes.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52130204,52174376)the Guangdong Basic and Ap-plied Basic Research Foundation(No.2021B1515120028)+6 种基金the Sci-ence and Technology Innovation Team Plan of Shaan Xi Province(No.2021TD-17)the Youth Innovation Team of Shaanxi Univer-sities,Xi’an Science and Technology Program(No.21ZCZZHXJS-QCY6-0005)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Uni-versities(Nos.D5000230348,D5000210902)the TQ Innovation Foundation(No.23-TQ09-02-ZT-01-005)the Aeronautical Science Foundation of China(No.20220042053001)the Thousands Person Plan of Jiangxi Province(No.grant number JXSQ2020102131)the Innovation Foundation for Doctor Dissertation of Northwestern Polytechnical University(No.CX2022033),China.
文摘Vat photopolymerization(VPP)3D printing technology has broken through mold limitations and shown great potential to manufacture complex-structured ceramic cores for turbine blades.However,improving dimensional accuracy is difficult for the VPP 3D printed parts due to the high contraction deformation.Reducing shrinkage is a key challenge for developing 3D-printed ceramic cores.In this study,3D-printed alumina ceramic cores with near-zero shrinkage in the X direction were achieved for the first time using a novel approach that was called atmosphere-controlled in-situ oxidation of aluminum powder.The in-situ oxidation reaction of the aluminum powder was creatively tuned by changing the atmosphere transition temperature from argon to air.Then,the microstructure and properties of the ceramic core could be controlled by the liquid-phase sintering with the participation of atmosphere-protected molten aluminum.As a result,the pore size of the ceramic cores was significantly increased by almost ten times,but the bonding strength of the grains was also increased.In addition,the powder consolidation generated by the action of molten aluminum was considered to be an important reason for reducing the linear shrinkage of ceramic cores.Under the optimized parameters,the linear shrinkage of the ceramic cores was as low as 0.3%in the X direction.The high apparent porosity(45.02%)and flexural strength(72.7 MPa)of the alumina ceramic cores were realized at the same time.The in-situ control of sintering by changing the atmosphere will be a creative method for regulating the properties of ceramic materials.
基金supported by Key-Area Research and Devel-opment Program of Guangdong Province of China(Grant No.2020B090923002)Guangdong Basic and Applied Basic Research Foun-dation of China(Grant No.2019B1515130005)+1 种基金Local Innovative and Research Teams Project of Guangdong Pearl River Talents Program of China(Grant No.2017BT01C169)Foshan Science and Technology Innovation Team Project of China(Grant No.FS0AA-KJ919-4402-0023).
文摘Additive manufacturing(AM)has become a versatile and diverse technology that has a significant impact on manufacturing processes.Therefore,ceramic materials have been developed rapidly for use in AM processes.Vat photopolymerization(VPP)is an AM method that enables the production of dense ceramic components with increased dimensional accuracy.In particular,it facilitates the fabrication of small and intricately shaped parts.This review summarizes the research advancements in ceramics prepared via VPP.Special attention is paid to the current status of relevant areas,such as slurry preparation and process optimization,as well as the form-ing mechanisms,debinding,sintering,performance characterization,and use of VPP-based ceramics.Moreover,earlier studies performed by our research group on numerous VPP-based ceramic aspects are considered.In ad-dition,a concise overview of the differences in forming principles,mechanical performance,advantages,and disadvantages between VPP-based ceramics and conventional colloidal-forming ceramics is presented.Finally,the challenges and prospects of VPP-based ceramics are discussed.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.52275310,52402084)the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(Grant No.2024M751646).
文摘Vat photopolymerization additive manufacturing produces lightweight load-bearing ceramic lattice structures that have flexibility,time-efficiency,and high precision,compared to conventional technology.However,understanding the compression behavior and failure mechanism of such structures under loading remains a challenge.In this study,considering the correlation between the strut angle and bearing capacity,body-centered tetragonal(BCT)lattice structures with varying angles are designed based on a body-centered cubic(BCC)structure.BCT Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic lattice structures with varying angles are fabricated by vat photopolymerization.The mechanical properties,deformation process,and failure mechanism of the Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic lattice structures are characterized through a combination of ex-and in-situ X-ray computed tomography(X-CT)compression testing and analyzed using a finite element method(FEM)at macro-and micro-levels.The results demonstrate that as the angle increases,the stress concentration gradually expands from the node to the strut,resulting in an increased loadbearing capacity.Additionally,the failure mode of the Al_(2)O_(3) ceramic lattice structures is identified as diagonal slip shear failure.These findings provide a greater understanding of ceramic lattice structure failures and design optimization approaches.
基金Project supported by the Key Research and Develop Projects in Gansu Province(Grant No.23YFGA0002)the project funding of Audiowell Electronics(Guangdong)Co.,Ltd.
文摘Piezoelectric ceramic materials are important components of piezoelectric buzzers,where the parameter of inverse piezoelectric coefficient(d_(33)^(*))plays a decisive role in the performance of the buzzer.Here,we report the manufacture and performance of a lead-free ceramic-based(0.96(K_(0.5)Na_(0.5))(Nb_(0.96)Sb_(0.04))O_(3)-0.04(Bi_(0.5)Na_(0.5))ZrO_(3)-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3),abbreviated as KNNS-BNZ-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3))piezoelectric buzzer and compare it with commercial(PbZr_(0.5)Ti_(0.5)O_(3),abbreviated as PZT)ceramics.Briefly,KNN-based ceramics have a typical perovskite structure and piezoelectric properties of d_(33)=480 pC/N,k_(p)=0.62 and d_(33)^(*)=830 pm/V,compared to d_(33)=500 pC/N,k_(p)=0.6 and d_(33)^(*)=918 pm/V of the commercial PZT-4 ceramics.Our results show that the KNNS-BNZ-1 mol%Al_(2)O_(3)ceramics have a similar sound pressure level performance over the testing frequency range to commercial PZT ceramics(which is even better in the 3-4 kHz range).These findings highlight the great application potential of KNN-based piezoelectric ceramics.
文摘Thermal and mechanical properties of yttrium tantalate(YTaO_(4)),a top coat ceramic of thermal barrier coatings(TBCs)for aeroengines,are enhanced by synthesizing Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4)(M=Ti,Zr,Hf;x=0.06,0.12,0.18,0.24)medium-entropy ceramics(MECs)using a two-step sintering method.In addition,the thermal conductivity,thermal expansion coefficients(TECs),and fracture toughness of MECs were investigated.An X-ray diffraction study revealed that the Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs were monoclinic,and the Ti,Zr,and Hf doping elements replaced Y and Ta.The variations in atomic weights and ionic radii led to disturbed atomic arrangements and severe lattice distortions,resulting in improving the phonon scattering and reduced thermal conductivity,with Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs(x=0.24)exhibiting the lowest thermal conductivity of 1.23 W·m^(-1)·K^(-1)at 900℃.The introduction of MO_(2) increased the configurational entropy and weakened the ionic bonding energy,obtaining high TECs(10.4×10^(-6)K^(-1)at 1400℃).The reduction in the monoclinic angle β lowered the ferroelastic domain inversion energy barrier.Moreover,microcracks and crack extension toughening endowed Y_(1-x)Ta_(1-x)M_(2x)O_(4) MECs(x=0.24)with the highest fracture toughness of(4.1±0.5)MPa·m~(1/2).The simultaneous improvement of the thermal and mechanical properties of the MO_(2)(M=Ti,Zr,Hf)co-doped YTaO_(4) MECs can be extended to other materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51803041)the University and Local Integration Development Project of Yantai,China(No.2022 XDRHXMXK08).
文摘Herein,an external crosslinker facilitated the hypercrosslinking of ferrocene and a nitrogen heterocyclic compound(either melamine or imidazole)through a direct Friedel-Crafts reaction,which led to the formation of nitrogen-containing hypercrosslinked fer-rocene polymer precursors(HCP-FCs).Subsequent carbonization of these precursors results in the production of iron-nitrogen-doped por-ous carbon absorbers(Fe-NPCs).The Fe-NPCs demonstrate a porous structure comprising aggregated nanotubes and nanospheres.The porosity of this structure can be modulated by adjusting the iron and nitrogen contents to optimize impedance matching.The uniform dis-tribution of Fe-N_(x)C,N dipoles,andα-Fe within the carbon matrix can be ensured by using hypercrosslinked ferrocenes in constructing porous carbon,providing the absorber with numerous polarization sites and a conductive network.The electromagnetic wave absorption performance of the specially designed Fe-NPC-M_(2)absorbers is satisfactory,revealing a minimum reflection loss of-55.3 dB at 2.5 mm and an effective absorption bandwidth of 6.00 GHz at 2.0 mm.By utilizing hypercrosslinked polymers(HCPs)as precursors,a novel method for developing highly efficient carbon-based absorbing agents is introduced in this research.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52233001,51927805,and 52173110)the Innovation Program of Shanghai Municipal Education Commission(No.2023ZKZD07)the Shanghai Rising-Star Program(No.22QA1401200)。
文摘Cholesteric liquid crystals(CLCs)exhibit unique helical superstructures that selectively reflect circularly polarized light,enabling them to dynamically respond to environmental changes with tunable structural colors.This dynamic color-changing capability is crucial for applications that require adaptable optical properties,positioning CLCs as key materials in advanced photonic technologies.This review focuses on the mechanisms of dynamic color tuning in CLCs across various forms,including small molecules,cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers(CLCEs),and cholesteric liquid crystal networks(CLCNs),and emphasizes the distinct responsive coloration each structure provides.Key developments in photochromic mechanisms based on azobenzene,dithienylethene,and molecular motor switches,are discussed for their roles in enhancing the stability and tuning range of CLCs.We examine the color-changing behaviors of CLCEs under mechanical stimuli and CLCNs under swelling,highlighting the advantages of each form.Following this,applications of dynamic color-tuning CLCs in information encryption,adaptive camouflage,and smart sensing technologies are explored.The review concludes with an outlook on current challenges and future directions in CLC research,particularly in biomimetic systems and dynamic photonic devices,aiming to broaden their functional applications and impact.
基金supported by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(Nos.62075079,62305127,61975200)the Natural Science Foundation of Jilin Province(20230508135RC)the Science and Technology Development Foundation of Changchun City(23GZZ15).
文摘The fluorescence imaging (FLI) in the second near-infrared window (NIR-II, 1000–1700nm) has attracted considerable attention in the past decade. In contrast to conventional NIR-I window excitation (808nm/980nm), FLI with NIR-II window excitation (1064nm/other wavelength beyond 1000nm) can afford deeper tissue penetration depth with high clarity due to the merits of suppressed photon scattering and diminished autofluorescence. In this review, we have summarized NIR-II window excitable/emissive organic/polymeric fluorophores recently developed. The characteristics of these fluorophores such as chemical structures and photophysical properties have also been critically discussed. Furthermore, the latest development of noninvasive in vivo FLI with NIR-II excitation was highlighted. The ideal imaging results emphasized the importance of NIR-II excitation of these fluorophores in enabling deep tissue penetration and high-resolution imaging. Finally, a perspective on the challenges and prospects of NIR-II excitable/emissive organic/polymeric fluorophores was also discussed. We expected this review will be served as a source of inspiration for researchers, stimulating the creation of novel NIR-II excitable fluorophores and fostering the development of bioimaging applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.32301259,32101228,32271527 and 32371536)the“Pioneer”and“Leading Goose”R&D Program of Zhejiang(Nos.2022C02023 and 2023C02015)+1 种基金the Research Foundation of Talented Scholars of Zhejiang A&F University(No.2021LFR058)the Dean-ship of Scientific Research at Northern Border University,Arar,KSA for funding this research work through the project number“NBU-FPEJ-2024-177-01”.
文摘As a typical bioflavonoid,diosmetin is desirable in the field of natural medicine,healthy food,and cosmetics by anti-cancer,antibacterial,antioxidant,estrogen-like and anti-inflammatory activities,and it comes from a wide range of sources in traditional Chinese medicine like spider fragrance,spearmint and chrysanthemum,as well as in Citrus fruit.However,traditional analytical methods such as silica gel column chromatography face multiple challenges in the selective extraction of diosmetin from biological materials and traditional Chinese medicinal materials.Therefore,it is urgent to develop a new type of absorbent with high efficiency,recyclability and good specificity to diosmetin.In this investigation,a magnetic surface molecularly imprinted polymer(labeled as Diosmetin/SMIPs)was synthesized employing magnetic nanoparticles as the carrier and 4-vinylpyridinyl(4-VP)as the functional monomer by surface imprinting technology.The functional monomer was screened by the binding energy(△E)between functional monomers and template molecules via computational simulation.The Diosmetin/SMIPs had a high level of specific recognition and adsorption capability towards diosmetin with a 20.25 mg g^(-1) adsorption capacity and an imprinting factor(IF)of 2.28.Additionally,it demonstrated excellent regeneration performance with 8 adsorption/desorption cycles.In addition,91.20%-94.16% of spiked diosmetin was recovered from the lemon peel samples.The strategy of constructing Diosmetin/SMIPs based on computational simulation can effectively enhance the specific adsorption performance of diosmetin.Meanwhile,Diosmetin/SMIPs synthesized by imprinting polymerization showed excellent anti-interference and reusability,and realized efficient targeted extraction of diosmetin from lemon peel samples.The results of this investigation provide a promising adsorbent for selective enrichment of diosmetin from Citrus fruit and complicated materials.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)under Grant No.22035001 and No.52233005.
文摘To achieve the target of carbon neutrality,it is crucial to develop an efficient and green synthesis methodology with good atomic economy to achieve sufficient utilization of energy and sustainable development.Photoinduced electron transfer reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer(PET-RAFT)polymerization is a precise methodology for constructing polymers with well-defined structures.However,conventional semiconductor-mediated PET-RAFT polymerization still has considerable limitations in terms of efficiency as well as the polymerization environment.Herein,sulfur-doped carbonized polymer dots(CPDs)were hydrothermally synthesized for catalysis of aqueous PET-RAFT polymerization at unprecedented efficiency with a highest propagation rate of 5.05 h-1.The resulting polymers have well-controlled molecular weight and narrow molecular weight dispersion(Ð<1.10).Based on the optoelectronic characterizations,we obtained insights into the photoinduced electron transfer process and proposed the mechanism for CPD-mediated PET-RAFT polymerization.In addition,as-synthesized CPDs for PET-RAFT polymerization were also demonstrated to be suitable for a wide range of light sources(blue/green/solar irradiation),numerous monomers,low catalyst loading(low as 0.01 mg mL^(-1)),and multiple polar solvent environments,all of which allowed to achieve efficiencies much higher than those of existing semiconductor-mediated methods.Finally,the CPDs were confirmed to be non-cytotoxic and catalyzed PET-RAFT polymerization successfully in cell culture media,indicating broad prospects in biomedical fields.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China (52302140)Major Scientific and Technological Innovation Project of Wenzhou (ZG2023040, ZG2023042)Joint Funds of the National Natural Science Foundation of China Key Program (U21B2068)。
文摘The feldspar-based microwave dielectric ceramic with low relative permittivity(εr)and excellent mechanical properties has attracted much attention in the fifth-generation wireless communication technology.In this work,a series of microwave dielectric ceramic SrAl_(2-x)Ga_(x)Si_(2)O_(8)(0.1≤x≤2.0)was synthesized using the traditional solid-state method.X-ray diffraction pattern indicates that Ga^(3+)can be dissolved into Al^(3+),forming a solid solution.Meanwhile,substitution of Ga^(3+)for Al^(3+)can promote the space group transition from I2/c(0.1≤x≤1.4)to P21/a(1.6≤x≤2.0)with coefficient of thermal expansion(CTE)increasing from 2.9×10^(-6)℃^(-1) to 5.2×10^(-6)℃^(-1).During this substitution,the phase transition can significantly improve the structural symmetry to enhance the dielectric properties and mechanical properties.Rietveld refinement results indicate that Ga^(3+)averagely occupied four Al^(3+)compositions to form solid solution.All ceramics have a dense microstructure and high relative density above 95%.An ultralower of 5.8 was obtained at x=1.6 composition with high quality factor(Q´f)of 50700 GHz and negative temperature coefficients of resonant frequency(tf)of approximately−35×10^(-6)℃^(-1).The densification temperature can be reduced to 940℃by adding 4%(in mass)LiF,resulting in good chemical compatibility with Ag electrode.Meanwhile,negativetf can be tuned to near-zero(+3.7×10^(-6)℃^(-1))by adding CaTiO_(3) ceramic.
文摘In recent years,smart materials have emerged as a groundbreaking innovation in the field of water filtration,offering sustainable,efficient,and environmentally friendly solutions to address the growing global water crisis.This review explores the latest advancements in the application of smart materials—including biomaterials,nanocomposites,and stimuli-responsive polymers—specifically for water treatment.It examines their effectiveness in detecting and removing various types of pollutants,including organic contaminants,heavy metals,and microbial infections,while adapting to dynamic environmental conditions such as fluctuations in temperature,pH,and pressure.The review highlights the remarkable versatility of these materials,emphasizing their multifunctionality,which allows them to address a wide range of water quality issues with high efficiency and low environmental impact.Moreover,it explores the potential of smart materials to overcome significant challenges in water purification,such as the need for real-time pollutant detection and targeted removal processes.The research also discusses the scalability and future development of these materials,considering their cost-effectiveness and potential for large-scale application.By aligning with the principles of sustainable development,smart materials represent a promising direction for ensuring global water security,offering both innovative solutions for current water pollution issues and long-term benefits for the environment and public health.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(82104082)Natural Science Foundation of Qinghai Province(2024-ZJ-911).
文摘The recent commercialization of gene products has sparked significant interest in gene therapy,necessitating efficient and precise gene delivery via various vectors.Currently,viral vectors and lipid-based nanocarriers are the predominant choices and have been extensively investigated and reviewed.Beyond these vectors,polymeric nanocarriers also hold the promise in therapeutic gene delivery owing to their versatile functionalities,such as improving the stability,cellar uptake and endosomal escape of nucleic acid drugs,along with precise delivery to targeted tissues.This review presents a brief overview of the status quo of the emerging polymeric nanocarriers for therapeutic gene delivery,focusing on key cationic polymers,nanocarrier types,and preparation methods.It also highlights targeted diseases,strategies to improve delivery efficiency,and potential future directions in this research area.The review is hoped to inspire the development,optimization,and clinical translation of highly efficient polymeric nanocarriers for therapeutic gene delivery.
