Upcycling of thermosetting polymers into high-value materials
The strategies implemented for upcycling thermoset waste are first reviewed, followed by their strengths and weaknesses; lastly, future directions are highlighted.
Navigating nMOF-mediated enzymatic reactions for catalytic tumor-specific therapy
nMOF-mediated enzymatic reactions have spurred intensive research, securing their place as “magic bullets” for catalytic tumor-specific therapy.
Strategies for utilizing covalent organic frameworks as host materials for the integration and delivery of bioactives
This review introduces three strategies (encapsulation, covalent binding and coordinated bonding) for construction of COF-based nanoplatforms for the integration and delivery of bioactives including small molecule, biomacromolecule and exosome.
Biomimetic anti-freezing polymeric hydrogels: keeping soft-wet materials active in cold environments
The bio-inspired general synthesis strategies of anti-freezing hydrogels and their potential application fields.
Pulsed laser welding of macroscopic 3D graphene materials
A laser welding technique that allows for rapidly joining macroscopic 3D graphene materials together under ambient conditions is theoretically proposed and experimentally realized.
Dynamic covalent polymer engineering for stable and self-healing perovskite solar cells
Utilizing acylhydrazone-bonded waterborne polyurethane as a dynamic covalent polymer engineering approach, self-repairing perovskite solar cells demonstrate excellent durability with activation occurring at a relatively low temperature of ∼60 oC.
Pioneering research on blue “hot exciton” polymers and their application in solution-processed organic light-emitting diodes
Molecular orbital management strategy has enabled the first “hot excitons” polymer materials with multiple excitons transfer channels between Tn and Sm states and the large spin–orbit coupling between the energetically close Tn and Sm states.
Dual-infinite coordination polymer-engineered nanomedicines for dual-ion interference-mediated oxidative stress-dependent tumor suppression
Dual-infinite coordination polymer-engineered nanomedicines Fc@Ca–TA NPs for dual-ion interference-mediated oxidative stress-dependent tumor suppression.
Dynamic competitive strains enabled self-supporting Janus nanostructured films for high-performance airflow perception
A smart spiderweb composed of graphene/carbon sphere hybrid in a self-supported form was rationally designed, which enabled dynamic strain competition to efficiently perceive both an ultralow airflow of 0.0087 m s−1 and high velocity of 23 m s−1.
A fully hydrophobic ionogel enables highly efficient wearable underwater sensors and communicators
A fully hydrophobic ionogel sensor possesses excellent underwater sensing performance with high sensitivity, rapid responsiveness and superior durability, showing great potential in underwater communication and marine biological research.
About this collection
In celebration of the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) 20th anniversary, Materials Horizons has published this collection showcasing some of the recent and impactful research from the institute.
NIMTE, as a research institute affiliated to the Chinese Academy of Sciences, was officially founded in April 2004. NIMTE aims to strengthen the cross-integration of materials science, as its main discipline, with other disciplines in chemistry, physics, information technology, medical engineering and mechanical engineering. NIMTE primarily pursues research conducting fundamental, forward-looking and world-leading developments in the field of materials science.
This collection features work previously and recently published in Materials Horizons from researchers based at the institute. We hope that the broad range of research showcased in the collection will serve as an indicator of the impactful work being published at the NIMTE.