Themed collection 2024 Materials Horizons Lunar New Year collection
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Stimuli-responsive dynamic hydrogels: design, properties and tissue engineering applications
This review provides a brief overview of the recent developments in hydrogel systems that respond dynamically to various stimuli, including some of the interesting fabrication strategies, and their application in cardiac, bone, and neural tissue regeneration.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 3325-3350
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00399J
The fundamentals and applications of piezoelectric materials for tumor therapy: recent advances and outlook
Here, we introduce bio-piezoelectric platforms from the perspective of antitumor therapy, review their recent applications as nanomedicines and carriers in tumor diagnosis and treatment, and discuss future challenges and opportunities.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 1140-1184
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH01221A
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How machine learning can accelerate electrocatalysis discovery and optimization
Machine learning can accelerate the process of electrocatalyst discovery and optimization, especially when incorporated into a closed-loop approach with autonomous laboratories. This review highlights the recent progress and challenges in this field.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 393-406
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH01279K
Infected wound repair with an ultrasound-enhanced nanozyme hydrogel scaffold
An all-round therapeutic strategy based on high-density platinum nanoparticle assemblies nanozymes was developed to simultaneously scavenge ROS, generate O2 and regulate the immune system for accelerating diabetic wound healing.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 5474-5483
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01054F
Highly stretchable and self-healing photoswitchable supramolecular fluorescent polymers for underwater anti-counterfeiting
Photoswitchable supramolecular fluorescent polymers (PSFPs) were prepared that can adaptively change their fluorescence between none, green and red by the irradiation of different light. PSFPs were successfully applied in underwater data encryption and anti-counterfeiting labels.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 5256-5262
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01239E
Two-step fabrication of COF membranes for efficient carbon capture
A two-step method to fabricate COF nanosheets is proposed, comprising framework assembly and functional group switching. Functionalized COF-316 membranes were fabricated and demonstrated excellent separation performance.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 5016-5021
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00981E
All-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries enabled by single-ion conducting binary nanoparticle electrolytes
Advanced Li–S batteries made by solid-state single-ion conducting hybrid electrolytes Co-assembling binary core–shell polymer nanoparticles achieved ionic conductivity of 10−4 S cm−1, electrochemical stability of >6 V, and elastic moduli of 0.12 GPa at 25 °C.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 4139-4147
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00913K
A strain-reinforcing elastomer adhesive with superior adhesive strength and toughness
A strong and ductile polyurethane adhesive with mechano-responsive characteristics is synthesized to exceptionally show the different phenomenon of only interfacial failure yet still exhibiting superior adhesive strength and toughness.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 4183-4191
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00966A
A solar/radiative cooling dual-regulation smart window based on shape-morphing kirigami structures
A kirigami-inspired smart window is presented with a solar/radiative cooling dual-control function and improved durability. It is promising for building energy saving and outperforms state-of-the-art dual-regulation smart windows in the literature.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 4243-4250
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00671A
A wearable colorimetric sweat pH sensor-based smart textile for health state diagnosis
The proposed diagnostic clothing incorporates a curcumin/thermoplastic polyurethane composite fiber-based colorimetric pH sensor. It can serve as a diagnostic tool to assess the deterioration of symptoms associated with cystic fibrosis.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 4163-4171
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00340J
Ultra-robust, high-adhesive, self-healing, and photothermal zwitterionic hydrogels for multi-sensory applications and solar-driven evaporation
A new class of high-performance and multifunctional zwitterionic hydrogels were designed based on the incorporation of polydopamine-coated liquid metal nanoparticles into poly(sulfobetaine methacrylate) zwitterionic hydrogels.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 3807-3820
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00629H
A liquid-free conducting ionoelastomer for 3D printable multifunctional self-healing electronic skin with tactile sensing capabilities
Conductive elastomers with both softness and conductivity are widely used in the field of flexible electronics.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 3610-3621
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00612C
Highly adhesive chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels via the synergy of phytic acid and boric acid and their application as highly sensitive and widely linear strain sensors
Chitosan/poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels with high adhesion of up to 527 kPa due to the synergy of phytic acid and boric acid. The hydrogel-based strain sensor has high sensitivity (gauge factor = 4.61) and wide linear strain range (up to 1000%).
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 3488-3498
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00739A
Metal-phenolic self-assembly shielded probiotics in hydrogel reinforced wound healing with antibiotic treatment
Living probiotics secrete bioactive substances to accelerate wound healing, but the clinical application of antibiotics inhibits the survival of probiotics.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 3114-3123
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00033H
Self-healing liquid metal hydrogel for human–computer interaction and infrared camouflage
The liquid metal hydrogel with multiple physical cross-links possesses super-stretchability, notch resistance, self-healing properties, and photothermal properties, which give it the potential for human–computer interaction and infrared camouflage.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 2945-2957
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00341H
A sweat-pH-enabled strongly adhesive hydrogel for self-powered e-skin applications
A tough adhesive hydrogel composed of cellulose nanofibril, poly acrylic-acid with a tight hydrogen-bond network is realized via turning the perceived intrinsic flaws of sweat into merits, showing great potential in self-powered e-skins.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 2271-2280
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00174A
Physical crosslinked hydrogel-derived smart windows: anti-freezing and fast thermal responsive performance
A physical crosslinked thermochromic smart hydrogel demonstrated easy fabrication, improved anti-freezing and good structural integrity across phase transition, to be used in smart windows, sensing, camouflage, etc.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 2004-2012
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00057E
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Angle-independent solar radiation capture by 3D printed lattice structures for efficient photoelectrochemical water splitting
Illustration of improved solar absorption capabilities of transparent 3D lattice structured electrodes compared to conventional flatbed electrodes for photoelectrochemical water electrolysis.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 1806-1815
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH01475K
High-efficiency organic solar cells processed from a real green solvent
High-efficiency organic solar cells processed from anisole, a real green and eco-compatible solvent recommended by the United Nations, are achieved by introducing the polar B–N covalent bond into the conjugated backbone of the polymer donor.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 473-482
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH01314B
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Multifunctional sound-absorbing and mechanical metamaterials via a decoupled mechanism design approach
We report a new paradigm, via a decoupled approach, in the design of acousto-mechanical multifunctional metamaterials.
Mater. Horiz., 2023,10, 75-87
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2MH00977C
About this collection
To mark the Lunar New Year, this post-publication collection features some of the most popular articles published in Materials Horizons in 2023 by corresponding authors based in countries celebrating the Lunar New Year.
Congratulations to all the authors whose articles have been featured!