{"title":"Cocrystal effect-driven ultrafast phase-transition ionogel for dynamically switchable adhesion interfaces.","authors":"Yan Zheng,Zhikai Dong,Shaochuan Luo,Qi Jin,Songlin Tao,Yichen Ding,Tang Li,Xiaoliang Wang,Dongshan Zhou,Shuangjun Chen","doi":"10.1038/s41467-025-63853-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-63853-w","url":null,"abstract":"Smart adhesion materials are paramount to the construction of dynamic adhesion interfaces in domains such as flexible electronics, soft robotics, and precision manufacturing. Research focuses on resolving the inherent contradiction between material adhesion and switchability. Herein, we report a poly(ionic liquid)/ionic liquid cocrystal ionogel that combines the advantages of polymer and small-molecule phase transitions, enabling rapid and repeated switching between strong-weak adhesion states while simultaneously converting adhesion changes into electrical signal feedback to the external environment. The study shows that the long alkyl chains in the two components form a cocrystal structure, with the crystallization-melting temperature precisely controlled by the alkyl chain length (-10 to 60 °C). The ultrafast phase transition (t1/2 < 1 ms) of the ionogels leads to significant changes in the viscoelastic/electrical behavior, thereby inducing switching in adhesion (peel strength >1000 N/m, switching ratio >120) and electrical properties (switching ratio: 10²-10³). Based on the adhesion-electrical coupling effect, we design a dual-mode smart capture patch with dynamically feedback-regulated adhesion to enable objects' free pickup and release. This work provides a pathway for designing smart adhesive materials for dynamic adhesion interfaces.","PeriodicalId":19066,"journal":{"name":"Nature Communications","volume":"8 1","pages":"8792"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145209257","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Dynamic rigidity changes enable rapid cell migration on soft substrates.","authors":"Jiapeng Yang, Yu Zhang, Shuo Wang, Peng Wang, Liang Dong, Luofei Li, Yuanqi Cheng, Xiaoyu Huang, Bin Xue, Wei Wang, Chunping Jiang, Xiaosong Gu, Yi Cao, Qiang Wei","doi":"10.1038/s41467-025-63854-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-63854-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Cell migration is crucial in various biological processes, regulated by surrounding rigidity. Studies under static conditions suggest migration favors rigid substrates, as softer substrates (<4 kPa) do not provide sufficient traction forces. Here we show that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can overcome this limitation when exposed to rapid cyclic changes in substrate rigidity. Under dynamic conditions, cell traction forces progressively rise, promoting a swift mechanical turnover of focal adhesions. This adaptation obviates the need for cell polarity and the mechanochemical turnover of focal adhesions typically required for traditional mesenchymal-type migration. The rapid migration speed together with the shape evolution during migration can be adequately predicted by our theoretical model that considers the force balance under dynamic conditions. Our findings underscore the innate capacity of cells to navigate through fluctuating mechanical cues, highlighting a versatile cellular response mechanism for understanding cell behaviors under dynamic physiological or pathological conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":19066,"journal":{"name":"Nature Communications","volume":"16 1","pages":"8793"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhihao Xiao,Weibin Wang,Jingkun Yu,Yunfeng Yang,Haifeng Zhu,Siyu Lu,Zhennan Wu,Xinyi Yang,Bo Zou
{"title":"Controllable multicolor emission from initially non-emissive organic molecules by pressure engineering.","authors":"Zhihao Xiao,Weibin Wang,Jingkun Yu,Yunfeng Yang,Haifeng Zhu,Siyu Lu,Zhennan Wu,Xinyi Yang,Bo Zou","doi":"10.1038/s41467-025-63834-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-63834-z","url":null,"abstract":"Developing smart luminescent materials with off-on switchable responsiveness, which enables dark-to-bright state transitions in response to external stimuli, has garnered great interest across various domains. However, most of the reported systems with only monochromatic switching have limited their expansion toward advanced applications. Herein, a pressure-treated strategy is introduced to initially non-emissive isonicotinic acid (INA), achieving controllable switching from the dark state to high-quality multicolor emissions (i.e., blue, white, and yellow light). Experimental and theoretical analyses reveal that pressure-treated engineering can effectively modulate the intermolecular charge transfer strength within and between layers, enabling controlled emission color switching. Notably, the bright white light with CIE coordinates (0.31, 0.37) and the yellow light with CIE coordinates (0.42, 0.45) are retained under ambient conditions. The findings not only impart new vitality to nonemissive organic small molecules but also offer a new perspective for designing smart luminescent materials with multicolor and controllable properties.","PeriodicalId":19066,"journal":{"name":"Nature Communications","volume":"36 1","pages":"8780"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145209265","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bioinspired high-order in-sensor spatiotemporal enhancement in van der Waals optoelectronic neuromorphic electronics.","authors":"Mengjiao Li, Hongling Chu, Caifang Gao, Feng-Shou Yang, Muyun Huang, Lingling Miu, Jun Li, Ching-Hwa Ho, Jingjing Liu, Yen-Fu Lin, Jianhua Zhang","doi":"10.1038/s41467-025-63873-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-63873-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In over-complicated machine vision, target tracking within deep learning paradigms yields inaccurate and energy-intensive outputs. Although spiking neural networks excel at processing dynamic information, challenging tracking environments demand further enhancement in feature correlation learning for efficient target tracking. Distinct from Paired-spike-timing-dependent-plasticity-based architectures, we demonstrate a visual sensor based on van der Waals phototransistors, leveraging Triplet-spike-timing-dependent plasticity to extract bioinspired high-order correlation information, through tunable light-electric cooperation and competition effect on synaptic plasticity originating from interfacial defects-dominated persistent photoconductance phenomena. The universal Triplet-spike-timing-dependent plasticity with enhanced spatiotemporal correlation learning characteristic renders spiking neural networks with better processing capabilities for confusing object classification and dynamic tracking (90.44%) tasks, excelling particularly in seamless tracking post-occlusion, furthermore experimentally validated through hardware implementation on a 6 <math><mo>×</mo></math> 6 van der Waals phototransistor array. The offers a bottom-up methodology employing device physics to guide mapping of biorational learning for high-performance dynamic tracking towards advanced machine visual technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19066,"journal":{"name":"Nature Communications","volume":"16 1","pages":"8801"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213202","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yonghao Yao, Hui Liu, Yihao Hu, Kaustuv Datta, Jiagang Wu, Yuanpeng Zhang, Matthew G Tucker, Shi Liu, Joerg C Neuefeind, Shujun Zhang, Jun Chen
{"title":"Author Correction: Fluctuating local polarization: a generic fingerprint for enhanced piezoelectricity in Pb-based and Pb-free perovskite ferroelectrics.","authors":"Yonghao Yao, Hui Liu, Yihao Hu, Kaustuv Datta, Jiagang Wu, Yuanpeng Zhang, Matthew G Tucker, Shi Liu, Joerg C Neuefeind, Shujun Zhang, Jun Chen","doi":"10.1038/s41467-025-64775-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-64775-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":19066,"journal":{"name":"Nature Communications","volume":"16 1","pages":"8808"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intrinsic nanoparticle-single-atom interplays steering radical versus nonradical pathways in catalytic ozonation.","authors":"Ya Liu, Jiajia Yang, Yuxian Wang, Wanli Zhu, Kunsheng Hu, Zhang Liu, Kinglun Yeung, Zhong-Shuai Zhu, Chunmao Chen, Xiaoguang Duan, Shaobin Wang","doi":"10.1038/s41467-025-63847-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-63847-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Compositional heterogeneity in metal/nitrogen-doped carbons (M-N-Cs) complicates the fundamental elucidation of the intricate interplay between the active metal species that rule the reactivity of single atomic catalysts (SACs). This study unveils the electronic disruptions of cobalt nanoparticles (Co NPs) to the catalytic behaviors of cobalt single-atom (Co SA). The intense electronic communications between high-density Co NPs and Co SA sites lead to dissociation O<sub>3</sub> on the high-spin Co SA sites to generate surface-confined hydroxyl radicals (<sup>•</sup>OH). However, the tandem electron transfer yields superoxide radical (O<sub>2</sub><sup>•-</sup>) with low reactivity and remarkably reduce ozone utilization efficiency (OUE). In contrast, independent Co SA sites far or free from adjacent Co NPs induce a nonradical O<sub>3</sub> activation regime, which markedly improves electron utilization efficiency (~2.9-fold), OUE ( ~ 3.0-fold), and turnover frequency (TOF, ~2.5-fold) of Co SA. The nonradical catalytic ozonation process demonstrates high adaptability to complex water matrices and maintains long-term stability in the treatment of real petrochemical wastewater. The deciphered electronic interplays between metal nanoparticles and single atom sites advance a new paradigm to regulate the selectivity of single atom catalysis.</p>","PeriodicalId":19066,"journal":{"name":"Nature Communications","volume":"16 1","pages":"8790"},"PeriodicalIF":15.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145213310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yi Wei,Yan Zhang,Yawen Li,Chen Li,Yuxuan Wang,Zhishan Luo,Yulian Liu,Huimin Kang,Xihan Chen,Zewei Quan
{"title":"Chiral recognition via symmetry-dependent luminescence in zero-dimensional hybrid copper halides.","authors":"Yi Wei,Yan Zhang,Yawen Li,Chen Li,Yuxuan Wang,Zhishan Luo,Yulian Liu,Huimin Kang,Xihan Chen,Zewei Quan","doi":"10.1038/s41467-025-63835-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-63835-y","url":null,"abstract":"Chiral recognition through fluorescence changes enables the rapid and sensitive determination of enantiomers. However, the rational design and synthesis of fluorescent probes for efficient chiral recognition remain a challenge. Here we present a novel platform for chiral recognition based on zero-dimensional hybrid copper halides with unique symmetry-dependent properties. The use of mesomeric 1,2-diaminocyclohexane (DACH) ligands promotes the formation of centrosymmetric, non-luminescent Cu2I64- units. The incorporation of enantiopure S- or R-DACH ligands into these mesomeric compounds breaks their symmetry, spontaneously transforming them into chiral compounds and generating Cu4I62- units that exhibit intense circularly polarized luminescence. Additionally, introducing opposite chiral ligands into these chiral compounds leads to the formation of racemic, non-luminescent CuI32- units, whereas the addition of same-chirality ligands preserves the structure and optical properties of the chiral Cu4I62- units. This enantioselective response by utilizing symmetry-dependent optical properties offers a pathway toward advanced chiral sensing technologies.","PeriodicalId":19066,"journal":{"name":"Nature Communications","volume":"98 1","pages":"8781"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145209228","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Juan C Moreno,Umar F Shahul Hameed,Aparna Balakrishna,Abdugaffor Ablazov,Kit Xi Liew,Muhammad Jamil,Jianing Mi,Kawthar Alashoor,Alexandre de Saint Germain,Stefan T Arold,Salim Al-Babili
{"title":"Arabidopsis response to the apocarotenoid zaxinone involves interference with strigolactone signaling via binding to DWARF14.","authors":"Juan C Moreno,Umar F Shahul Hameed,Aparna Balakrishna,Abdugaffor Ablazov,Kit Xi Liew,Muhammad Jamil,Jianing Mi,Kawthar Alashoor,Alexandre de Saint Germain,Stefan T Arold,Salim Al-Babili","doi":"10.1038/s41467-025-63845-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-63845-w","url":null,"abstract":"The natural growth regulator zaxinone increases the levels of the phytohormones strigolactone (SL) and abscisic acid in Arabidopsis (Arabidopsis thaliana) via unknown mechanisms. Here we demonstrate that part of the effect of zaxinone in Arabidopsis depend on the SL receptor DWARF14 (AtD14) and the F-Box protein MORE AXILLARY BRANCHING2 (AtMAX2) that mediate the signaling of SLs and karrikins. Binding assays and co-crystallization reveal zaxinone as an additional ligand of AtD14 and an SL antagonist that interrupts the interaction of AtD14 with AtMAX2. Zaxinone also binds to the karrikin receptor KARRIKIN INSENSITIVE2 (AtKAI2). These findings unveil a perception mechanism for zaxinone in Arabidopsis and demonstrate the capability of AtD14 to bind signaling molecules, other than strigolactones and mediate their transduction.","PeriodicalId":19066,"journal":{"name":"Nature Communications","volume":"100 1","pages":"8789"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145209254","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Haolin Luo,Zhixi Liu,Haifeng Lv,Junie Jhon M Vequizo,Mengting Zheng,Feng Han,Zhen Ye,Akira Yamakata,Wenfeng Shangguan,Adam F Lee,Xiaojun Wu,Domen Kazunari,Jun Lu,Zhi Jiang
{"title":"Efficient and stable n-type sulfide overall water splitting with separated hydrogen production.","authors":"Haolin Luo,Zhixi Liu,Haifeng Lv,Junie Jhon M Vequizo,Mengting Zheng,Feng Han,Zhen Ye,Akira Yamakata,Wenfeng Shangguan,Adam F Lee,Xiaojun Wu,Domen Kazunari,Jun Lu,Zhi Jiang","doi":"10.1038/s41467-025-63840-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-025-63840-1","url":null,"abstract":"N-type sulfide semiconductors are promising photocatalysts due to their broad visible-light absorption, facile synthesis and chemical diversity. However, photocorrosion and limited electron transport in one-step excitation and solid-state Z-scheme systems hinder efficient overall water splitting. Liquid-phase Z-schemes offer a viable alternative, but sluggish mediator kinetics and interfacial side reactions impede their construction. Here we report a stable Z-scheme system integrating n-type CdS and BiVO₄ with a [Fe(CN)₆]³⁻/[Fe(CN)₆]⁴⁻ mediator, achieving 10.2% apparent quantum yield at 450 nm with stoichiometric H₂/O₂ evolution. High activity reflects synergies between Pt@CrOx and Co3O4 cocatalysts on CdS, and cobalt-directed facet asymmetry in BiVO₄, resulting in matched kinetics for hydrogen and oxygen evolution in a reversible mediator solution. Stability is dramatically improved through coating CdS and BiVO4 with different oxides to inhibit Fe4[Fe(CN)6]3 precipitation and deactivation by a hitherto unrecognized mechanism. Separate hydrogen and oxygen production is also demonstrated in a two-compartment reactor under visible light and ambient conditions. This work unlocks the long-sought potential of n-type sulfides for efficient, durable and safe solar-driven hydrogen production.","PeriodicalId":19066,"journal":{"name":"Nature Communications","volume":"10 1","pages":"8786"},"PeriodicalIF":16.6,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145209258","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"综合性期刊","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}