A growing number of three-dimensional(3D)-print- ing processes have been applied to tissue engineering. This paper presents a state-of-the-art study of 3D-printing technologies for tissue-engineering applications, wit...A growing number of three-dimensional(3D)-print- ing processes have been applied to tissue engineering. This paper presents a state-of-the-art study of 3D-printing technologies for tissue-engineering applications, with particular focus on the development of a computer-aided scaffold design system; the direct 3D printing of functionally graded scaffolds; the modeling of selective laser sintering(SLS) and fused deposition modeling(FDM) processes; the indirect additive manufacturing of scaffolds, with both micro and macro features; the development of a bioreactor; and 3D/4D bioprinting. Technological limitations will be discussed so as to highlight the possibility of future improvements for new 3D-printing methodologies for tissue engineering.展开更多
A new rare earth complex Tb(p-CIBA)3phen was synthesized and introduced into organic tight emitting devices (OLEDs) as emitting material. The Tb(p-CIBA)3phen was doped into PVK to improve the filmforming and hol...A new rare earth complex Tb(p-CIBA)3phen was synthesized and introduced into organic tight emitting devices (OLEDs) as emitting material. The Tb(p-CIBA)3phen was doped into PVK to improve the filmforming and hole-transporting property. Two kinds of devices were fabricated. The device structure is as the following. Single-layer device: ITO/PVK: Tb (p-CIBA) 3 phen /LiF/Al; double-layer device: ITO/PVK: Tb(p-CIBA)3phen/AIQ/LiF/AI. The performances of both devices were investigated carefully. We found that the emission of PVK was completely restrained,and only the green emission was observed from the electroluminescence. The full width at half maximum (FWHM) was less than 10 nm. The highest EL brighthess of the single-layer device is 25.4 cd/cm^2 at a fixed bias of 18 V,and the highest EL brightness of the double-layer device reaches 234.8 cd/cm^2 at a voltage of 20 V.展开更多
ZnO nanomaterials have been shown to have novel applications in optoelectronics, energy harvesting and piezotronics, due to their coupled semiconducting and piezoelectric properties. Here a functional nanogenerator (...ZnO nanomaterials have been shown to have novel applications in optoelectronics, energy harvesting and piezotronics, due to their coupled semiconducting and piezoelectric properties. Here a functional nanogenerator (FNG) based on ZnO nanowire arrays has been fabricated, which can be employed to detect vibration in both self-powered (SP) and external-powered (EP) modes. In SP mode, the vibration responses of the FNG can be measured through converting mechanical energy directly into an electrical signal. The FNG shows consistent alternating current responses (relative error 〈 0.37%) at regular frequencies from 1 to 15 Hz. In EP mode, the current responses of FNG are significantly enhanced via the piezotronic effect. Under a forward bias of 3 V, the sensor presented a sensitivity of 3700% and an accurate measurement (relative error 〈 0.91%) of vibration frequencies in the range 0.05-15 Hz. The results show that this type of functional nanogenerator sensor can detect vibration in both SP and EP modes according to the demands of the applications.展开更多
The polystyrene-based polymer blends, partially miscible poly(bisphenol A carbonate)/polystyrene (PC/PS) and completely miscible poly(2,6-dimethylphenylene oxide)/polystyrene (PPO/PS), in nanorods with gradient compos...The polystyrene-based polymer blends, partially miscible poly(bisphenol A carbonate)/polystyrene (PC/PS) and completely miscible poly(2,6-dimethylphenylene oxide)/polystyrene (PPO/PS), in nanorods with gradient composition distribution were discussed. The polymer blend nanorods were prepared by infiltrating the polymer blends into nanopores of anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates via capillary action. Their morphology was investigated by micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (micro-FTIR) and nano-thermal analysis (nano-TA) with spatial resolution. The composition gradient of polymer blends in the nanopores is governed by the difference of viscosity and miscibility between the two polymers in the blends and the pore diameter. The capillary wetting of porous AAO templates by polymer blends offers a unique method to fabricate functional nanostructured materials with gradient composition distribution for the potential application to nanodevices.展开更多
It is necessary to evaluate the interactions between the different functional layers in optoelectronic devices to optimize device performance.Recently,the I-rich allinorganic perovskite CsPbI2 Br has attracted tremend...It is necessary to evaluate the interactions between the different functional layers in optoelectronic devices to optimize device performance.Recently,the I-rich allinorganic perovskite CsPbI2 Br has attracted tremendous attention for use in solar cell applications because of its suitable band gap and favorable photo and thermal stabilities.It has been reported that the undesirable phase degradation of the photoactiveαphase CsPbI2 Br to the non-perovskiteδphase could be triggered by high humidity.To obtain stable devices,it is thus important to protect CsPbI2 Br from moisture.In this paper,CuI,a non-hygroscopic p-type hole-transporting material,is found to induce the phase degradation ofα-CsPbI2 Br to theδ-CsPbI2 Br.The rate and extent of phase degradation of CsPbI2 Br are closely associated with the heating temperature and coverage of a Cu I granular capping layer.This discovery is different from the widely reported water-induced phase degradation of CsPbI2 Br.Our work highlights the importance of careful selection of hole-transporting materials during the processing of I-rich all-inorganic CsPbX3(X=Br,I)perovskites to realize high-performance optoelectronic devices.展开更多
The first decade of the 21st century has been labeled as "the sensing decade". The functional nanomaterials offer excellent platforms for fabrication of sensitive biosensing devices, including optical and el...The first decade of the 21st century has been labeled as "the sensing decade". The functional nanomaterials offer excellent platforms for fabrication of sensitive biosensing devices, including optical and electronic biosensors. A lot of works have fo- cused on the biofunctionalization of different nanomaterials, such as metal nanoparticles, semiconductor nanoparticles and carbon nanostructures, by physical adsorption, electrostatic binding, specific recognition or covalent coupling. These biofunc- tionalized nanomaterials can be used as catalysts, electronic conductors, optical emitters, carriers or tracers to obtain the ampli- fied detection signal and the stabilized recognition probes or biosensing interface. The designed signal amplification strategies have greatly promoted the development of stable, specific, selective and sensitive biosensors in different fields. This review in- troduces some novel principles and detection strategies in the area of biosensing, based on functional nanomaterials. The gen- eral methods for biofunctionalization of nanomaterials with biomolecules and their biosensing application in immunoassay of protein, DNA detection, carbohydrate analysis and cytosensing are also described.展开更多
Self-assembly of nanocrystals can not only lead to a better understanding of inter-particle acting force, but also enable rational building of complex and functional materials for future nanodevices. Here by utilizing...Self-assembly of nanocrystals can not only lead to a better understanding of inter-particle acting force, but also enable rational building of complex and functional materials for future nanodevices. Here by utilizing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as the as capping and structure directing agents, hierarchical Mn304 architectures involving coil-like nanorings, hexagonal nanoframes, and nanodisks are conveniently synthesized by a one-pot solution method. The sophisticated assemblies are proven to be me- diated by the PVP soft templates formed at varied concentrations. The driving forces of self-assembled complex nanostructures and the unique role of PVP concentration are discussed. Magnetic properties of the as assembled Mn3O4 rings are also studied by a SQUID system, which shows the typical side effect of Curie temperature.展开更多
Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors (Li-HECs) facilitate effective combination of the advantages of supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, challenges remain in designing and preparing suitable anode and c...Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors (Li-HECs) facilitate effective combination of the advantages of supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, challenges remain in designing and preparing suitable anode and cathode materials, which often require tedious and expensive procedures. Herein, we demonstrated that hollow N-doped carbon capsules (HNC) with and without a Fe304 nanoparticle core can respectively function as the anode and the cathode in very-high-performance Li-HECs. The Fe3Oa@NC anode exhibited a high reversible specific capacity exceeding 1530 mA h g^-1 at 100 mA g^-1 and excellent rate capability (45% capacity retention from 0.1 to 5 A g^-1) and cycle stability (〉97% retention after 100 cycles). Moreover, high rate performance was achieved in a full-cell using the HNC cathode. By combining the respective structural advantages of the components, the hybrid device with Fe3Oa@NC//HN C exhibited a remark- able energy density of 185 W h kg^-1 at a power density of 39 W kg^-1. The hybrid device furnished a battery-inaccessible power density of 28 kW kg^-1 with rapid charging/discharging within 9 s at an energy density of 95 W h kg^-1.展开更多
Photofunctional materials with room-temperature phosphorescence(RTP)commonly appeared in expensive metal-coordination complexes and rare-earth-based compounds.Recently,the metal-free organic RTP materials have been ...Photofunctional materials with room-temperature phosphorescence(RTP)commonly appeared in expensive metal-coordination complexes and rare-earth-based compounds.Recently,the metal-free organic RTP materials have been paid growing attention from scientific community because of the ease of molecular design,low cost as well as potential applications in molecular switches,chemical sensors and biological imaging.To date,efficient RTP materials with high quantum yield are still very limited due to the T_1-S_0 spinforbidden process and weak spin-orbital coupling.Current mechanism based on crystallization-induced or aggregationinduced phosphorescence may serve as an effective way to enhance the RTP[1,2];展开更多
基金Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) for funding the Singapore Centre for 3D Printing (SC3DP)
文摘A growing number of three-dimensional(3D)-print- ing processes have been applied to tissue engineering. This paper presents a state-of-the-art study of 3D-printing technologies for tissue-engineering applications, with particular focus on the development of a computer-aided scaffold design system; the direct 3D printing of functionally graded scaffolds; the modeling of selective laser sintering(SLS) and fused deposition modeling(FDM) processes; the indirect additive manufacturing of scaffolds, with both micro and macro features; the development of a bioreactor; and 3D/4D bioprinting. Technological limitations will be discussed so as to highlight the possibility of future improvements for new 3D-printing methodologies for tissue engineering.
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (90201004) Beijing Science and Technology Foundation ( H030430020410)Hebei provice Natural Science Foundation (203148) .
文摘A new rare earth complex Tb(p-CIBA)3phen was synthesized and introduced into organic tight emitting devices (OLEDs) as emitting material. The Tb(p-CIBA)3phen was doped into PVK to improve the filmforming and hole-transporting property. Two kinds of devices were fabricated. The device structure is as the following. Single-layer device: ITO/PVK: Tb (p-CIBA) 3 phen /LiF/Al; double-layer device: ITO/PVK: Tb(p-CIBA)3phen/AIQ/LiF/AI. The performances of both devices were investigated carefully. We found that the emission of PVK was completely restrained,and only the green emission was observed from the electroluminescence. The full width at half maximum (FWHM) was less than 10 nm. The highest EL brighthess of the single-layer device is 25.4 cd/cm^2 at a fixed bias of 18 V,and the highest EL brightness of the double-layer device reaches 234.8 cd/cm^2 at a voltage of 20 V.
基金This work was supported by the National Major Research Program of China (No. 2013CB932602), the Major Project of International Cooperation and Exchanges (No. 2012DFA50990), National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) (Nos. 51232001, 51172022, 51372020, and 51002008), the Fundamental Research Funds for Central Universities, Program for New Century Excellent Talents in Universities, and the Program for Changjiang Scholars and Innovative Research Teams in Universities.
文摘ZnO nanomaterials have been shown to have novel applications in optoelectronics, energy harvesting and piezotronics, due to their coupled semiconducting and piezoelectric properties. Here a functional nanogenerator (FNG) based on ZnO nanowire arrays has been fabricated, which can be employed to detect vibration in both self-powered (SP) and external-powered (EP) modes. In SP mode, the vibration responses of the FNG can be measured through converting mechanical energy directly into an electrical signal. The FNG shows consistent alternating current responses (relative error 〈 0.37%) at regular frequencies from 1 to 15 Hz. In EP mode, the current responses of FNG are significantly enhanced via the piezotronic effect. Under a forward bias of 3 V, the sensor presented a sensitivity of 3700% and an accurate measurement (relative error 〈 0.91%) of vibration frequencies in the range 0.05-15 Hz. The results show that this type of functional nanogenerator sensor can detect vibration in both SP and EP modes according to the demands of the applications.
基金supported by a Grant-in-Aid for the Global COE Program "Science for Future Molecular Systems" from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, Sports and Technology of JapanZ.S. thanks the National Natural Science Foundation of China (50921062) for support
文摘The polystyrene-based polymer blends, partially miscible poly(bisphenol A carbonate)/polystyrene (PC/PS) and completely miscible poly(2,6-dimethylphenylene oxide)/polystyrene (PPO/PS), in nanorods with gradient composition distribution were discussed. The polymer blend nanorods were prepared by infiltrating the polymer blends into nanopores of anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates via capillary action. Their morphology was investigated by micro-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (micro-FTIR) and nano-thermal analysis (nano-TA) with spatial resolution. The composition gradient of polymer blends in the nanopores is governed by the difference of viscosity and miscibility between the two polymers in the blends and the pore diameter. The capillary wetting of porous AAO templates by polymer blends offers a unique method to fabricate functional nanostructured materials with gradient composition distribution for the potential application to nanodevices.
基金supported primarily by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2018YFA0209303)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1663228,51902153,51972165 and 61377051)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities of China。
文摘It is necessary to evaluate the interactions between the different functional layers in optoelectronic devices to optimize device performance.Recently,the I-rich allinorganic perovskite CsPbI2 Br has attracted tremendous attention for use in solar cell applications because of its suitable band gap and favorable photo and thermal stabilities.It has been reported that the undesirable phase degradation of the photoactiveαphase CsPbI2 Br to the non-perovskiteδphase could be triggered by high humidity.To obtain stable devices,it is thus important to protect CsPbI2 Br from moisture.In this paper,CuI,a non-hygroscopic p-type hole-transporting material,is found to induce the phase degradation ofα-CsPbI2 Br to theδ-CsPbI2 Br.The rate and extent of phase degradation of CsPbI2 Br are closely associated with the heating temperature and coverage of a Cu I granular capping layer.This discovery is different from the widely reported water-induced phase degradation of CsPbI2 Br.Our work highlights the importance of careful selection of hole-transporting materials during the processing of I-rich all-inorganic CsPbX3(X=Br,I)perovskites to realize high-performance optoelectronic devices.
基金the National Basic Research Program of China (2010CB732400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China (20821063 & 20875044)the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu (BK2008014)
文摘The first decade of the 21st century has been labeled as "the sensing decade". The functional nanomaterials offer excellent platforms for fabrication of sensitive biosensing devices, including optical and electronic biosensors. A lot of works have fo- cused on the biofunctionalization of different nanomaterials, such as metal nanoparticles, semiconductor nanoparticles and carbon nanostructures, by physical adsorption, electrostatic binding, specific recognition or covalent coupling. These biofunc- tionalized nanomaterials can be used as catalysts, electronic conductors, optical emitters, carriers or tracers to obtain the ampli- fied detection signal and the stabilized recognition probes or biosensing interface. The designed signal amplification strategies have greatly promoted the development of stable, specific, selective and sensitive biosensors in different fields. This review in- troduces some novel principles and detection strategies in the area of biosensing, based on functional nanomaterials. The gen- eral methods for biofunctionalization of nanomaterials with biomolecules and their biosensing application in immunoassay of protein, DNA detection, carbohydrate analysis and cytosensing are also described.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 20973019,50725208 and 50902007)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities (Grant No. YMF1002016)
文摘Self-assembly of nanocrystals can not only lead to a better understanding of inter-particle acting force, but also enable rational building of complex and functional materials for future nanodevices. Here by utilizing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) as the as capping and structure directing agents, hierarchical Mn304 architectures involving coil-like nanorings, hexagonal nanoframes, and nanodisks are conveniently synthesized by a one-pot solution method. The sophisticated assemblies are proven to be me- diated by the PVP soft templates formed at varied concentrations. The driving forces of self-assembled complex nanostructures and the unique role of PVP concentration are discussed. Magnetic properties of the as assembled Mn3O4 rings are also studied by a SQUID system, which shows the typical side effect of Curie temperature.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (51601127, 21603162 and 51671145)China Post-doctoral Science Fund (2015M581304)+1 种基金Tianjin Municipal Education Commission, Tianjin Municipal Science and Technology Commission (16ZXCLGX00120)the Fundamental Research Funds of Tianjin University of Technology
文摘Li-ion hybrid supercapacitors (Li-HECs) facilitate effective combination of the advantages of supercapacitors and Li-ion batteries (LIBs). However, challenges remain in designing and preparing suitable anode and cathode materials, which often require tedious and expensive procedures. Herein, we demonstrated that hollow N-doped carbon capsules (HNC) with and without a Fe304 nanoparticle core can respectively function as the anode and the cathode in very-high-performance Li-HECs. The Fe3Oa@NC anode exhibited a high reversible specific capacity exceeding 1530 mA h g^-1 at 100 mA g^-1 and excellent rate capability (45% capacity retention from 0.1 to 5 A g^-1) and cycle stability (〉97% retention after 100 cycles). Moreover, high rate performance was achieved in a full-cell using the HNC cathode. By combining the respective structural advantages of the components, the hybrid device with Fe3Oa@NC//HN C exhibited a remark- able energy density of 185 W h kg^-1 at a power density of 39 W kg^-1. The hybrid device furnished a battery-inaccessible power density of 28 kW kg^-1 with rapid charging/discharging within 9 s at an energy density of 95 W h kg^-1.
文摘Photofunctional materials with room-temperature phosphorescence(RTP)commonly appeared in expensive metal-coordination complexes and rare-earth-based compounds.Recently,the metal-free organic RTP materials have been paid growing attention from scientific community because of the ease of molecular design,low cost as well as potential applications in molecular switches,chemical sensors and biological imaging.To date,efficient RTP materials with high quantum yield are still very limited due to the T_1-S_0 spinforbidden process and weak spin-orbital coupling.Current mechanism based on crystallization-induced or aggregationinduced phosphorescence may serve as an effective way to enhance the RTP[1,2];