Wearable and stretchable strain sensors have potential values in the fields of human motion and health monitoring,flexible electronics,and soft robotic skin.The wearable and stretchable strain sensors can be directly ...Wearable and stretchable strain sensors have potential values in the fields of human motion and health monitoring,flexible electronics,and soft robotic skin.The wearable and stretchable strain sensors can be directly attached to human skin,providing visualized detection for human motions and personal healthcare.Conductive polymer composites(CPC)composed of conductive fillers and flexible polymers have the advantages of high stretchability,good flexibility,superior durability,which can be used to prepare flexible strain sensors with large working strain and outstanding sensitivity.This review has put forward a comprehensive summary on the fabrication methods,advanced mechanisms and strain sensing abilities of CPC strain sensors reported in recent years,especially the sensors with superior performance.Finally,the structural design,bionic function,integration technology and further application of CPC strain sensors are prospected.展开更多
Flexible supercapacitor electrodes with high mass loading are crucial for obtaining favorable electrochemical performance but still challenging due to sluggish electron and ion transport.Herein,rationally designed CNT...Flexible supercapacitor electrodes with high mass loading are crucial for obtaining favorable electrochemical performance but still challenging due to sluggish electron and ion transport.Herein,rationally designed CNT/MnO2/graphene-grafted carbon cloth electrodes are prepared by a“graft-deposit-coat”strategy.Due to the large surface area and good conductivity,graphene grafted on carbon cloth offers additional surface areas for the uniform deposition of MnO2(9.1 mg cm?2)and facilitates charge transfer.Meanwhile,the nanostructured MnO2 provides abundant electroactive sites and short ion transport distance,and CNT coated on MnO2 acts as interconnected conductive“highways”to accelerate the electron transport,significantly improving redox reaction kinetics.Benefiting from high mass loading of electroactive materials,favorable conductivity,and a porous structure,the electrode achieves large areal capacitances without compromising rate capability.The assembled asymmetric supercapacitor demonstrates a wide working voltage(2.2 V)and high energy density of 10.18 mWh cm?3.展开更多
Engineering cost‐effective catalysts with exceptional performance for theelectrochemical oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains crucial for theaccelerated development of renewable energy techniques, and especially s...Engineering cost‐effective catalysts with exceptional performance for theelectrochemical oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains crucial for theaccelerated development of renewable energy techniques, and especially so,given the pivotal role of OER in water electrolysis. On the basis of the metalnodes (clusters) and organic linkers, metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) andtheir derivatives are rapidly gaining ground in the fabrication of electrocatalysts,with promising catalytic activity and sound durability in OER, thanksto their controllable pore structures, abundant unsaturated active sites of metalion, extensive specific surface area, as well as easily functionalized/modifiedsurfaces. This review presents an in‐depth understanding of the establishedprogress of MOFs‐derived materials for OER electrocatalysis. The materialdesigning strategies of the pristine, monometallic, and multimetallic MOFsbasedcatalysts are summarized to indicate the infinite possibilities of themorphology and the composition of MOF‐derived materials. While emphasisis laid on the essential features of MOF‐derived materials for the electrocatalysisof the corresponding reactions, insights about the applications in OERare discussed. Finally, this paper is concluded by presenting challengesand perspectives for MOF‐derived materials’ future applications in OERelectrocatalysis.展开更多
Rationally designed hierarchical structures and heteroatomic doping of carbon are effective strategies to enhance the stability and electrical conductivity of materials.Herein,SnSe_(2)flakes were generated in the doub...Rationally designed hierarchical structures and heteroatomic doping of carbon are effective strategies to enhance the stability and electrical conductivity of materials.Herein,SnSe_(2)flakes were generated in the double-walled hollow carbon spheres(DWHCSs),in which N and Se atoms were doped in the carbon walls,to construct SnSe_(2)@N,Se-DWHCSs by confined growth and in-situ derivatization.The N and Sedoped DWHCSs can effectively limit the size increase of SnSe_(2),promote ion diffusion kinetics,and buffer volume expansion,which can be proved by electron microscope observation and density functional theory calculation.Consequently,the SnSe_(2)@N,Se-DWHCSs as an anode material for sodium ion batteries(SIBs)demonstrated a distinguished reversible capacity of 322.8 mAh g^(-1)at 5 A g^(-1)after 1000 cycles and a superior rate ability of 235.3 m Ah g^(-1)at an ultrahigh rate of 15 A g^(-1).Furthermore,the structure evolution and electrochemical reaction processes of SnSe2@N,Se-DWHCSs in SIBs were analyzed by exsitu methods,which confirmed the consecutive hybrid mechanism and the phase transition process.展开更多
Flexible humidity sensors are widely used in many fields,such as environmental monitoring,agricultural soil moisture content determination,food quality monitoring and healthcare services.Therefore,it is essential to m...Flexible humidity sensors are widely used in many fields,such as environmental monitoring,agricultural soil moisture content determination,food quality monitoring and healthcare services.Therefore,it is essential to measure humidity accurately and reliably in different conditions.Flexible materials have been the focusing substrates of humidity sensors because of their rich surface chemical properties and structural designability.In addition,flexible materials have superior ductility for different conditions.In this review,we have summarized several sensing mechanisms,processing techniques,sensing layers and substrates for specific humidity sensing requirements.Aadditionally,we have sorted out some cases of flexible humidity sensors based on different functional materials.We hope this paper can contribute to the development of flexible humidity sensors in the future.展开更多
Vulcanization is an essential process to obtain high-performance rubber products.Diphenylguanidine(DPG)is often used as the secondary accelerator in the vulcanization process of natural rubber(NR)latex.However,DPG wou...Vulcanization is an essential process to obtain high-performance rubber products.Diphenylguanidine(DPG)is often used as the secondary accelerator in the vulcanization process of natural rubber(NR)latex.However,DPG would make NR latex emulsion exhibit gelation,resulting in the negative vulcanization efficiency.In addition,exposure to DPG might lead to some physiological diseases during the production process of DPG doped NR latex.Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin(HP-β-CD)with the hydrophobic interior and hydrophilic exterior has the advantages of good water solubility,high bioavailability,reliable stability,and low toxicity.In this study,the inclusion complex of diphenylguanidine-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin(DPG-HP-β-CD)is prepared by bali milling with a host-guest molar ratio of 1:1,which has also been applied to the foaming process of NR latex.The mechanical properties of DPG-HP-β-CD inclusion complex/natural rubber latex foam(DPG-HP-β-CD/NRLF)have been significantly improved,including the tensile strength,elongation at break,hardness,compression set,resilience,and antiaging performance.Further,the usage of DPG has been reduced,leading to the reduction of toxicity and environmental hazards.展开更多
As a member of the curcuminoid compound family,curcumin(Cur)has many interesting therapeutic properties.However,its low aqueous solubility and stability have resulted in poor bioavailability and restricted clinical ef...As a member of the curcuminoid compound family,curcumin(Cur)has many interesting therapeutic properties.However,its low aqueous solubility and stability have resulted in poor bioavailability and restricted clinical efficacy.Based on size matching,β-cyclodextrin polymer(β-CDP),with its hydrophilic polymer chains and hydrophobic cavities,can form an inclusion complex with Cur.To improve the water solubility and stability of Cur,a simple and eco-friendly grinding method was designed to formβ-CDP inclusion complexes.According to the Boltzmann-Hamel's method and Job's method,the molar ratio of theβ-CD unit inβ-CDP to Cur was determined to be 1:1.The diffusion coefficient and diffusion activation energy of Cur-β-CDP were calculated in an electrochemical study.This supramolecular complex worked well in vitro to inhibit the proliferation of hepatoma carcinoma cells HepG2.Remarkably,this method visibly reduced the undesirable side effects on normal cells,without weakening the anti-cancer activity of the drugs.We expect that the obtained host-guest complex will provide a new approach for delivering natural drug molecules,having low water solubility.展开更多
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(NRF-2021R1A2C1008380)Nano Material Technology Development Program[NRF-2015M3A7B6027970]+1 种基金the Chey Institute for Advanced Studies'International Scholar Exchange Fellowship for the academic year of 2021-2022supported by the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP)grant funded by the Korea government(MOTIE)(20215710100170).
文摘Wearable and stretchable strain sensors have potential values in the fields of human motion and health monitoring,flexible electronics,and soft robotic skin.The wearable and stretchable strain sensors can be directly attached to human skin,providing visualized detection for human motions and personal healthcare.Conductive polymer composites(CPC)composed of conductive fillers and flexible polymers have the advantages of high stretchability,good flexibility,superior durability,which can be used to prepare flexible strain sensors with large working strain and outstanding sensitivity.This review has put forward a comprehensive summary on the fabrication methods,advanced mechanisms and strain sensing abilities of CPC strain sensors reported in recent years,especially the sensors with superior performance.Finally,the structural design,bionic function,integration technology and further application of CPC strain sensors are prospected.
基金supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(NRF2018R1D1A1B07051249)Nano Material Technology Development Program(NRF-2015M3A7B6027970)of MSIP/NRF and Center for Integrated Smart Sensors funded by the Ministry of Science,ICTFuture Planning,Republic of Korea,as Global Frontier Project(CISS-2012M3A6A6054186).
文摘Flexible supercapacitor electrodes with high mass loading are crucial for obtaining favorable electrochemical performance but still challenging due to sluggish electron and ion transport.Herein,rationally designed CNT/MnO2/graphene-grafted carbon cloth electrodes are prepared by a“graft-deposit-coat”strategy.Due to the large surface area and good conductivity,graphene grafted on carbon cloth offers additional surface areas for the uniform deposition of MnO2(9.1 mg cm?2)and facilitates charge transfer.Meanwhile,the nanostructured MnO2 provides abundant electroactive sites and short ion transport distance,and CNT coated on MnO2 acts as interconnected conductive“highways”to accelerate the electron transport,significantly improving redox reaction kinetics.Benefiting from high mass loading of electroactive materials,favorable conductivity,and a porous structure,the electrode achieves large areal capacitances without compromising rate capability.The assembled asymmetric supercapacitor demonstrates a wide working voltage(2.2 V)and high energy density of 10.18 mWh cm?3.
基金This study was supported by the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(NRF‐2018R1D1A1B07051249)Nano Material Technology Development Program(NRF‐2015M3A7B6027970)+1 种基金the Science and Technology Amicable Relationships(STAR)Program(NRF‐2019K1A3A1A21031052)of MSIT/NRFThis study was also supported by the Center for Integrated Smart Sensors funded by the Ministry of Science,ICT and Future Planning,Republic of Korea,as a Global Frontier Project(CISS‐2012M3A6A6054186).
文摘Engineering cost‐effective catalysts with exceptional performance for theelectrochemical oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains crucial for theaccelerated development of renewable energy techniques, and especially so,given the pivotal role of OER in water electrolysis. On the basis of the metalnodes (clusters) and organic linkers, metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) andtheir derivatives are rapidly gaining ground in the fabrication of electrocatalysts,with promising catalytic activity and sound durability in OER, thanksto their controllable pore structures, abundant unsaturated active sites of metalion, extensive specific surface area, as well as easily functionalized/modifiedsurfaces. This review presents an in‐depth understanding of the establishedprogress of MOFs‐derived materials for OER electrocatalysis. The materialdesigning strategies of the pristine, monometallic, and multimetallic MOFsbasedcatalysts are summarized to indicate the infinite possibilities of themorphology and the composition of MOF‐derived materials. While emphasisis laid on the essential features of MOF‐derived materials for the electrocatalysisof the corresponding reactions, insights about the applications in OERare discussed. Finally, this paper is concluded by presenting challengesand perspectives for MOF‐derived materials’ future applications in OERelectrocatalysis.
基金The funding support from the Natural Science Research Project of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions(Grant No.21KJA530004)the 2021 Young Scientist Exchange Program between the Republic of Korea and the People’s Republic of Chinaa Project Funded by the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions。
文摘Rationally designed hierarchical structures and heteroatomic doping of carbon are effective strategies to enhance the stability and electrical conductivity of materials.Herein,SnSe_(2)flakes were generated in the double-walled hollow carbon spheres(DWHCSs),in which N and Se atoms were doped in the carbon walls,to construct SnSe_(2)@N,Se-DWHCSs by confined growth and in-situ derivatization.The N and Sedoped DWHCSs can effectively limit the size increase of SnSe_(2),promote ion diffusion kinetics,and buffer volume expansion,which can be proved by electron microscope observation and density functional theory calculation.Consequently,the SnSe_(2)@N,Se-DWHCSs as an anode material for sodium ion batteries(SIBs)demonstrated a distinguished reversible capacity of 322.8 mAh g^(-1)at 5 A g^(-1)after 1000 cycles and a superior rate ability of 235.3 m Ah g^(-1)at an ultrahigh rate of 15 A g^(-1).Furthermore,the structure evolution and electrochemical reaction processes of SnSe2@N,Se-DWHCSs in SIBs were analyzed by exsitu methods,which confirmed the consecutive hybrid mechanism and the phase transition process.
基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22008014)the Changzhou Young Scientific and Technological Talents Promotion Project,the Qing Lan Project of Jiangsu Province and China Scholarship Council(CSC).+1 种基金the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning(KETEP)grant funded by the Korea government(MOTIE)(20215710100170)the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)grant funded by the Korea government(MSIT)(No.2023R1A2C200769911).
文摘Flexible humidity sensors are widely used in many fields,such as environmental monitoring,agricultural soil moisture content determination,food quality monitoring and healthcare services.Therefore,it is essential to measure humidity accurately and reliably in different conditions.Flexible materials have been the focusing substrates of humidity sensors because of their rich surface chemical properties and structural designability.In addition,flexible materials have superior ductility for different conditions.In this review,we have summarized several sensing mechanisms,processing techniques,sensing layers and substrates for specific humidity sensing requirements.Aadditionally,we have sorted out some cases of flexible humidity sensors based on different functional materials.We hope this paper can contribute to the development of flexible humidity sensors in the future.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant no.21703200)the China Scholarship Council Program(No.201908320084)+2 种基金the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)funded by the Ministry of Education(NRF-2021R1A2C1008380)the Nano Material Technology Development Program(NRF-2015M3A7B6027970)of MSIP/NRF,the Chey Institute for Advanced Studies International Scholar Exchange Fellowship for the Academic Year of 2021-2022,the Postgraduate Research&Practice Innovation Program of Jiangsu Province(Grant no.SJCX21_1565).
文摘Vulcanization is an essential process to obtain high-performance rubber products.Diphenylguanidine(DPG)is often used as the secondary accelerator in the vulcanization process of natural rubber(NR)latex.However,DPG would make NR latex emulsion exhibit gelation,resulting in the negative vulcanization efficiency.In addition,exposure to DPG might lead to some physiological diseases during the production process of DPG doped NR latex.Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin(HP-β-CD)with the hydrophobic interior and hydrophilic exterior has the advantages of good water solubility,high bioavailability,reliable stability,and low toxicity.In this study,the inclusion complex of diphenylguanidine-hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin(DPG-HP-β-CD)is prepared by bali milling with a host-guest molar ratio of 1:1,which has also been applied to the foaming process of NR latex.The mechanical properties of DPG-HP-β-CD inclusion complex/natural rubber latex foam(DPG-HP-β-CD/NRLF)have been significantly improved,including the tensile strength,elongation at break,hardness,compression set,resilience,and antiaging performance.Further,the usage of DPG has been reduced,leading to the reduction of toxicity and environmental hazards.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21703200 and 21773203)the Chey Institute for Advanced Studies International Scholar Exchange Fellowship for the Academic Year of 2021-2022China Scholarship Council Program(No.201908320084)。
文摘As a member of the curcuminoid compound family,curcumin(Cur)has many interesting therapeutic properties.However,its low aqueous solubility and stability have resulted in poor bioavailability and restricted clinical efficacy.Based on size matching,β-cyclodextrin polymer(β-CDP),with its hydrophilic polymer chains and hydrophobic cavities,can form an inclusion complex with Cur.To improve the water solubility and stability of Cur,a simple and eco-friendly grinding method was designed to formβ-CDP inclusion complexes.According to the Boltzmann-Hamel's method and Job's method,the molar ratio of theβ-CD unit inβ-CDP to Cur was determined to be 1:1.The diffusion coefficient and diffusion activation energy of Cur-β-CDP were calculated in an electrochemical study.This supramolecular complex worked well in vitro to inhibit the proliferation of hepatoma carcinoma cells HepG2.Remarkably,this method visibly reduced the undesirable side effects on normal cells,without weakening the anti-cancer activity of the drugs.We expect that the obtained host-guest complex will provide a new approach for delivering natural drug molecules,having low water solubility.