Themed collection 2023 Materials Horizons Lunar New Year collection
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Recent progress in electrochromic energy storage materials and devices: a minireview
Integration of several functionalities into one isolated electrochemical body is necessary to realize compact and tiny smart electronics.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 2949-2975
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00845A
Advances in 4D printing of liquid crystalline elastomers: materials, techniques, and applications
We review recent advances in 4D printing of LCEs, with emphasis on synthesis and processing methods that enable microscopic changes in the molecular orientation and hence macroscopic changes in the properties of printed objects.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 1825-1849
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00232A
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Three interfaces of the dental implant system and their clinical effects on hard and soft tissues
Comprehension of bone–implant, gingiva–abutment and implant–abutment interfaces is necessary in material development. Mechanical complications of the implant–abutment interface provoke biologic complications of the other two interfaces.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 1387-1411
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MH01621K
Environment tolerant, adaptable and stretchable organohydrogels: preparation, optimization, and applications
Organohydrogels are attractive for constructing various flexible devices with good environmental tolerance and smart materials. Their significant developments in preparation, performance optimization and application are systematically reviewed.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 1356-1386
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MH01871J
Thermal and UV light adaptive polyurethane elastomers for photolithography-transfer printing of flexible circuits
One material, multiple functions. Thermal and UV-adaptive self-healable polyurethanes as flexible substrates for patternable printed electronic circuits were synthesized, using dihydroxybenzophenone as the key monomer.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 3070-3077
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH01005D
A bio-inspired, ultra-tough, high-sensitivity, and anti-swelling conductive hydrogel strain sensor for motion detection and information transmission
A bio-inspired, ultra-tough, high-sensitivity, and anti-swelling conductive hydrogel strain sensor for motion detection and information transmission.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 3057-3069
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00456A
Exploiting valuable supramolecular materials from waste plastics
Chemical upcycling of plastic wastes into a new low-molecular-weight supramolecular adhesive with excellent performances.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 2993-3001
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00781A
Triplet–triplet annihilation upconversion in LAPONITE®/PVP nanocomposites: absolute quantum yields of up to 23.8% in the solid state and application to anti-counterfeiting
An organic–inorganic hybrid nanocomposite-based dry gel fabricated by self-assembly of LAPONITE® clay and PVP showed the highest solid-state TTA-UC quantum yield of 23.8% under air which was conveniently applied to anti-counterfeiting.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 3048-3056
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00887D
A salt-triggered multifunctional smart window derived from a dynamic polyampholyte hydrogel
A salt-triggered transparency-switchable polyampholyte hydrogel is engineered as a multifunctional smart window featuring active and facile light modulation ability, on-demand information-provision management capacity, and self-healing capacity.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 3039-3047
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00907B
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Multi-target cell therapy using a magnetoelectric microscale biorobot for targeted delivery and selective differentiation of SH-SY5Y cells via magnetically driven cell stamping
A magnetoelectric biorobot enables precise cell transportation and delivery to multiple target areas via magnetically assisted stamping and allows for wireless magnetoelectric electrostimulation and differentiation of cells after their deployment.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 3031-3038
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00693F
Ultrahigh energy storage performance of all-organic dielectrics at high-temperature by tuning the density and location of traps
An improved composite dielectric with an excellent high-temperature energy storage performance has been obtained by modulating the trap parameters.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 3002-3012
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00912A
Metal–organic framework (MOF) facilitated highly stretchable and fatigue-resistant ionogels for recyclable sensors
The coordination between the metal–organic frameworks and the polymer segments endowed the ionogels with sufficient energy dissipation, excellent mechanical properties, and recyclability for applications in flexible electronic devices.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 2881-2892
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00880G
A nonconjugated radical polymer with stable red luminescence in the solid state
A radical polymer without any delocalized π-stabilization was synthesized from a classical chromophore quencher, TEMPO, which surprisingly shows red emission.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 2564-2571
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00808D
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Double-type-I charge-injection heterostructure for quantum-dot light-emitting diodes
Enforcing balanced electron–hole injection into the emitter layer of quantum-dot light-emitting diodes through a double-type-I heterostructure using polymer semiconductors maximizes the quantum efficiency over a wide current density range.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 2147-2159
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MH00859E
Hydrogel- and organohydrogel-based stretchable, ultrasensitive, transparent, room-temperature and real-time NO2 sensors and the mechanism
Highly stretchable, transparent, ultrasensitive, selective and room-temperature NO2 sensors are created by using ion-conductive hydrogels/organohydrogels. The electrodes play a key role in sensing performances and NO2 tend to react at the cathode.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 1921-1934
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00284A
An ultrastretchable, high-performance, and crosstalk-free proximity and pressure bimodal sensor based on ionic hydrogel fibers for human-machine interfaces
An ultrastretchable hydrogel fiber-based proximity/pressure bimodal sensor with high sensitivity, resilience and low detection limit, and capability for real-time monitoring of physiological signals and human-machine interfaces is fabricated.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 1935-1946
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00281G
A thermally conductive interface material with tremendous and reversible surface adhesion promises durable cross-interface heat conduction
A ternary polyurethane composite with high isotropic thermal conductivity, electrical insulation and temperature-responsive reversible adhesion was synthesized, promising low thermal resistance and durable thermal contact with electronic substrates.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 1690-1699
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00276K
A self-healing, recyclable and conductive gelatin/nanofibrillated cellulose/Fe3+ hydrogel based on multi-dynamic interactions for a multifunctional strain sensor
By introducing molecular-level multi-dynamic interactions (MMDIs) to double network (DN) structures, the preparation of multifunctional strain sensors with synergistic properties was achieved.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 1412-1421
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00028H
Polymer dielectric films exhibiting superior high-temperature capacitive performance by utilizing an inorganic insulation interlayer
Utilizing an MgO insulation interlayer reduces electrical conduction and enhances the electric breakdown strength of PEI dielectric films, this facile but effective method significantly improves the high temperature capacitive performance.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 1273-1282
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MH01918J
Regiospecific N-alkyl substitution tunes the molecular packing of high-performance non-fullerene acceptors
Single-crystals of a series of Bz-based NFAs derivatized via regiospecific N-alkyl engineering have been systematically studied. The J-aggregate-like packing in EHN6SEH-4F facilitates formation of ordered 3D channels for efficient charge transport.
Mater. Horiz., 2022,9, 403-410
https://doi.org/10.1039/D1MH01127H
About this collection
To mark the Lunar New Year, this web collection features 20 of the most popular articles published in Materials Horizons in 2022 by corresponding authors based in countries celebrating Lunar New Year.
Congratulations to all of the authors whose articles have been featured!