George Flamourakis, Qiangrui Dong, Dimitri Kromm, Selina Teurlings, Jeffrey van Haren, Tim Allertz, Hilde Smeenk, Femke M. S. de Vrij, Roderick P. Tas, Carlas S. Smith, Daan Brinks, Angelo Accardo
{"title":"Deciphering the Influence of Effective Shear Modulus on Neuronal Network Directionality and Growth Cones’ Morphology via Laser-Assisted 3D-Printed Nanostructured Arrays (Adv. Funct. Mater. 5/2025)","authors":"George Flamourakis, Qiangrui Dong, Dimitri Kromm, Selina Teurlings, Jeffrey van Haren, Tim Allertz, Hilde Smeenk, Femke M. S. de Vrij, Roderick P. Tas, Carlas S. Smith, Daan Brinks, Angelo Accardo","doi":"10.1002/adfm.202570030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202570030","url":null,"abstract":"<b>Neuronal Growth Cones</b>","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143055539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A Multifunctional Surface Modifier Capable of Stabilizing 5.0 V Graphite Cathode via Reinforced Mechanical Strength and Preferential Anion Adsorption","authors":"Yuqing Li, Weixing Xiong, Qunting Qu, Jie Shao, Longfei Wang, Ru Wang, Ying Yan, Honghe Zheng","doi":"10.1002/adfm.202500071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202500071","url":null,"abstract":"With the ever-increasing demand for high power and high energy batteries, extensive researches devote to high voltage cathode materials. Graphite cathode-based dual-ion batteries (DIBs) possess the unique advantages of high working voltage (≈4.5−5.0) and high power, but still suffer from low coulombic efficiency and poor long-term stability mainly resulted by the serious oxidative decomposition of electrolytes and significant structural deterioration of graphite cathode. From the perspectives of simultaneously reinforcing the mechanical strength of graphite cathode and suppressing the decomposition of electrolytes via a cathode/electrolyte interphase (CEI), polyacrylic acid (PAA) is adopted as the surface modifier of natural graphite (NG). The mechanical stability of graphite cathode is significantly improved by virtue of the bonding interaction between PAA and binder, which is validated through both theoretical calculation and experimental observation. In addition, PAA contributes to the formation of a LiF-rich and homogeneous CEI through the preferential adsorption of anions, and effectively mitigates the cointercalation and decomposition of solvent. As the cathode material of DIBs, NG@PAA manifests fast charge/discharge capability and outstanding capacity retention of 73.9% after 8000 cycles. This work provides a surface modification strategy for optimizing the performance of electrode materials from multiple perspectives.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"19 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143050848","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muhammad Younis, Muhammad Abdullah, Sichao Dai, Muhammad Ahsan Iqbal, Wei Tang, Muhammad Tahir Sohail, Shahid Atiq, Haixin Chang, Yu-Jia Zeng
{"title":"Magnetoresistance in 2D Magnetic Materials: From Fundamentals to Applications","authors":"Muhammad Younis, Muhammad Abdullah, Sichao Dai, Muhammad Ahsan Iqbal, Wei Tang, Muhammad Tahir Sohail, Shahid Atiq, Haixin Chang, Yu-Jia Zeng","doi":"10.1002/adfm.202417282","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202417282","url":null,"abstract":"Magnetoresistance effects, such as tunnel magnetoresistance and giant magnetoresistance, play pivotal roles in spintronics, where the coupling between spin and current affects the electrical resistance. These effects are fundamental for various applications, including high-density information storage, signal transmission, and processing. With the growing demand for magnetoresistance-based modern devices in the post-Moore era, researchers are now focusing on developing such devices using 2D magnetic materials. These materials offer several advantages, including a unique layered structure, high integration density, tunable room-temperature ferromagnetism, and intriguing magnetoresistive properties. This review starts with a brief introduction to 2D magnetic materials and their typical synthesis routes, followed by a preview of some classifications of magnetic materials. In particular, different magnetoresistance effects in 2D magnetic materials and their unique applications in spintronics are critically discussed. Finally, current challenges and prospects of this emerging field are suggested. This work highlights the importance of the pivotal magnetoresistance effect in advancing modern technology, offering vital applications in many fields ranging from magnetic memory to neuromorphic computing.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"118 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143050922","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Two Birds with One Stone: Eco-Friendly Nano-Formulation Endows a Commercial Fungicide with Excellent Insecticidal Activity","authors":"Dongdong Huang, Huitang Qi, Huan Liu, Fenghou Yuan, Cheng Yang, Tian Liu","doi":"10.1002/adfm.202420401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202420401","url":null,"abstract":"The development of multi-action pesticides presents significant advantages, including cost-effectiveness, reduced application frequency, enhanced resistance management, and minimized environmental impact. Despite its efficacy in targeting chitin synthase in both fungi and insects, the insecticidal performance of polyoxin B remains limited. To overcome this limitation, a novel nano-formulation, polyoxin B@ZTS is developed, utilizing agricultural byproducts, tea saponin, and zein. This formulation features a small particle size, high leaf deposition efficiency, and excellent dispersion properties. Leveraging a disulfide bond system, polyoxin B@ZTS is designed to respond to the intracellular reducing environment, enabling controlled release of polyoxin B. Remarkably, the nano-formulation facilitates the penetration of physiological barriers, achieving equivalent insecticidal and fungicidal efficacy to polyoxin B at only one-fifth of the dosage. This work highlights the potential of eco-friendly, cost-effective, and multifunctional nano-pesticides, providing a compelling solution for sustainable agricultural practices and demonstrating broad applicability in integrated pest and disease management.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143050820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bin Chen, Shizhen Liu, Yongzheng Wang, Tian Cao, Liyun Chen, Liangliang Miao, Shan Wu, Heping Ma
{"title":"Radiation Resistance Investigation of Hybrid Ultramicroporous Materials for Highly Efficient CO2/Xe and CO2/Kr Separation in Spent Nuclear Fuel Off-Gas","authors":"Bin Chen, Shizhen Liu, Yongzheng Wang, Tian Cao, Liyun Chen, Liangliang Miao, Shan Wu, Heping Ma","doi":"10.1002/adfm.202420105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202420105","url":null,"abstract":"Radiation-resistant nanoporous adsorbent that can realize absolute CO<sub>2</sub>/Xe (Kr) separation without Xe and Kr loss is crucial, but yet to be achieved for accurate and reliable nuclear fuel burnup analysis. Herein, two hybrid ultramicroporous materials (NbOFFIVE-1-Ni and TIFSIX-3-Co) are presented for highly efficient CO<sub>2</sub>/Xe and CO<sub>2</sub>/Kr separation in the nuclear reprocessing off-gas. Nearly complete CO<sub>2</sub>/Xe (Kr) molecular sieving separations are achieved in NbOFFIVE-1-Ni with CO<sub>2</sub>/Xe and CO<sub>2</sub>/Kr selectivities both exceeding 11 000 before and after 50 kGy irradiation. Total photon cross sections of different elements, coordination number, and crystal orbital overlap population calculation that combines atoms, chemical bonds, and crystal structure are used to analyze the radiation stability of the hybrid ultramicroporous materials. Furthermore, the dynamic breakthrough and desorption measurement confirmed the ultra-low Xe (Kr) loss ratio (0.24% for Xe and 0.3% for Kr) of NbOFFIVE-1-Ni adsorbent under simulated reprocessing off-gas separation. This work not only provides a benchmark CO<sub>2</sub>/Xe (Kr) adsorbent for reliable nuclear fuel burnup analysis but also proposes a new perspective to understand the radiation stability of hybrid ultramicroporous materials.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143050810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuting Wang, Zhuang Yang, Hao Xiu, Fan Fan, Pan An, Yongpeng Cui, Yajun Wang, Wenqing Yao
{"title":"Recent Progress in Advanced Catalytic Strategies for C─F Bond Cleavage in Waste Refrigerants: A Review","authors":"Yuting Wang, Zhuang Yang, Hao Xiu, Fan Fan, Pan An, Yongpeng Cui, Yajun Wang, Wenqing Yao","doi":"10.1002/adfm.202420883","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202420883","url":null,"abstract":"The degradation of fluorinated refrigerants, known for their highly stable carbon-fluorine (C─F) bonds, poses significant environmental and technical challenges. This review addresses these challenges by analyzing two core degradation mechanisms: molecular polarization (MP) and free radical attack (FRA), and exploring their applications in thermal catalytic and photocatalytic processes. MP redistributes electron density to weaken C─F bonds, facilitating adsorption and bond cleavage, while radical attack involves reactive species that directly break chemical bonds. However, both mechanisms have limitations: MP alone may lack the kinetic drive for dissociation, and radical-based methods often suffer from low selectivity, short radical lifetimes, and the formation of toxic intermediates. The section on thermal catalytic degradation discusses how elevated temperatures enhance bond cleavage through MP, addressing adsorption challenges and accelerating dissociation. The part on photocatalytic degradation focuses on the role of light-activated processes in generating reactive radicals and facilitating bond breaking, with an emphasis on visible and ultraviolet light-driven reactions. The review concludes by exploring the potential of hybrid catalytic systems that combine thermal and photocatalytic processes, providing insights into the complementary use of these mechanisms for the degradation of persistent fluorinated compounds.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143050814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Asymmetric Structural Design for Absorption-Dominated Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Composites","authors":"Meng Zhou, Zan Yu, Qiming Yan, Xinya Zhang","doi":"10.1002/adfm.202423884","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202423884","url":null,"abstract":"Excessive electromagnetic pollution caused by electromagnetic waves can interfere with the normal use of electronic devices or cause unnecessary damage to human health. Although conductive polymer composites (CPCs) are used to replace traditional metals as an effective strategy for managing undesirable electromagnetic waves, CPCs have a non-negligible trade-off in the enhancement of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding effectiveness and absorption coefficient because of their reflection-dominated EMI shielding mechanism. Therefore, to alleviate secondary electromagnetic pollution, absorption-dominated EMI shielding composites with asymmetric structures are urgently needed. Recently, asymmetric structural designs for absorption-dominated EMI shielding composites have advanced significantly, but have seldom been summarized and discussed in detail. Consequently, this review first systematically summarizes the current progress of absorption-dominated EMI shielding composites with asymmetric structures after a brief clarification about the necessity and configuration of asymmetric structure design. Afterward, various absorption-dominated EMI shielding composites with asymmetric fiber, layered, porous, composite structures are systematically described. Besides, the versatility of absorption-dominated EMI shielding composites with asymmetric structures is briefly introduced. Finally, the current challenges and prospects are proposed to guide future advancement in the EMI shielding field.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"124 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143055666","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}