Small MethodsPub Date : 2025-04-24DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202570024
Paul Nizet, Francesco Chiabrera, Yunqing Tang, Nerea Alayo, Beatrice Laurenti, Federico Baiutti, Alex Morata, Albert Tarancón
{"title":"Iono-Optic Impedance Spectroscopy (I-OIS): A Model-Less Technique for In Situ Electrochemical Characterization of Mixed Ionic Electronic Conductors (Small Methods 4/2025)","authors":"Paul Nizet, Francesco Chiabrera, Yunqing Tang, Nerea Alayo, Beatrice Laurenti, Federico Baiutti, Alex Morata, Albert Tarancón","doi":"10.1002/smtd.202570024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202570024","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Mixed Ionic Electronic Conductors</b></p><p>In article number 2402043, Chiabrera, Tarancón, and co-workers introduce iono-optic impedance spectroscopy (I-OIS), a novel technique used for exploring the equilibrium and kinetics of ionic insertion in mixed ionic electronic conductors thin films. To show the versatility of the technique, different study cases are presented. These include chemical capacitance study, complex topotactic phase transitions, and ionic diffusion characterization of La<sub>1−x</sub>Sr<sub>x</sub>FeO<sub>3–δ</sub> family of materials.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":229,"journal":{"name":"Small Methods","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/smtd.202570024","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Small MethodsPub Date : 2025-04-24DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202570029
Mohsen Pilevar, Hesam Jafarian, Nima Behzadnia, Qiaoli Liang, Sadegh Aghapour Aktij, Anupma Thakur, Adriana Riveros Gonzales, Ahmad Arabi Shamsabadi, Babak Anasori, David Warsinger, Ahmad Rahimpour, Mohtada Sadrzadeh, Mark Elliott, Mostafa Dadashi Firouzjaei
{"title":"Analysis of Metal–Organic Framework and Polyamide Interfaces in Membranes for Water Treatment and Antibacterial Applications (Small Methods 4/2025)","authors":"Mohsen Pilevar, Hesam Jafarian, Nima Behzadnia, Qiaoli Liang, Sadegh Aghapour Aktij, Anupma Thakur, Adriana Riveros Gonzales, Ahmad Arabi Shamsabadi, Babak Anasori, David Warsinger, Ahmad Rahimpour, Mohtada Sadrzadeh, Mark Elliott, Mostafa Dadashi Firouzjaei","doi":"10.1002/smtd.202570029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202570029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Back Cover</b></p><p>In article number 2401566, Elliott, Firouzjaei, and co-workers explore the integration of silver-based metal-organic frameworks into polyamide membranes using three innovative methods: dip-coating, incorporation, and in situ ultrasonication. The in situ ultrasonicated membranes exhibit enhanced antifouling and biofouling resistance, achieving 94.1% flux recovery. These findings present a promising pathway for advancing water treatment technologies by optimizing membrane performance through nanocomposite engineering.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":229,"journal":{"name":"Small Methods","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/smtd.202570029","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Facile Design of Highly Stretchable and Conductive Crumpled Graphene/NiS2 Films for Multifunctional Applications (Small Methods 4/2025)","authors":"Kangwei Weng, Qiji Jing, Jindong Gao, Weiguo Wang, Chen Zhang, Jun Wang, Huanyu Cheng, Cheng Zhang","doi":"10.1002/smtd.202570026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202570026","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Wearable Devices</b></p><p>In article number 2401965, Wang, Cheng, Zhang, and co-workers report a scalable, low-cost fabrication approach to directly create and pattern crumpled porous graphene/NiS<sub>2</sub> nanocomposites with high mechanical stretchability and electrical conductivity through laser irradiation combined with electrodeposition and a pre-strain strategy. The material selections, design strategies, and fabrication approaches from this study provide functional nanomaterial composites with tunable properties for future high-performance bio-integrated electronics.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":229,"journal":{"name":"Small Methods","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/smtd.202570026","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Precision Control of Cell Type-Specific Behavior via RNA Sensing and Editing (Small Methods 4/2025)","authors":"Lulu Xiao, Bo Qin, Xinyue Zhang, Yufeng Yao, Xiaoyan Dou, Yuchen Liu, Xuanchu Duan","doi":"10.1002/smtd.202570028","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202570028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Inside Back Cover</b></p><p>In article number 2400952, Dou, Liu, Duan, and co-workers introduce the innovative CRISPR-ADAReader system, which enables precise manipulation of cell activity through the detection and modification of endogenous RNA. Featuring both positive and negative feedback loops, the system allows for tailored regulation across different cell types in response to various internal signals, showcasing exceptional programmability, specificity, and sensitivity.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":229,"journal":{"name":"Small Methods","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/smtd.202570028","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871500","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Emerging 2D Materials and Van der Waals Heterostructures for Advanced NIR, SWIR, and MWIR Emitters\t(Small Methods 4/2025)","authors":"Po-Liang Chen, Tanveer Ahmed, Ching Kuo, Chung-Chun Lu, Der-Hsien Lien, Chang-Hua Liu","doi":"10.1002/smtd.202570022","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202570022","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Inside Front Cover</b></p><p>In article number 2401550, Lien, Liu, and co-workers review recent advancements in 2D-based IR emitters across the NIR, SWIR, and MWIR regions. They highlight the unique photoluminescence properties of narrow-gap 2D materials and novel tunable IR emitters enabled by external stimuli, hybridized with nanophotonics, showcasing the transformative potential of 2D materials in IR technologies.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":229,"journal":{"name":"Small Methods","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/smtd.202570022","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Small MethodsPub Date : 2025-04-24DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202570021
Su Hyun Choi, Sohui Jang, Hyuntae Kim, Jae Young Seok, Wooseok Yang, Seok Kim, Young Tae Cho, Sin Kwon, Kyoohee Woo
{"title":"Flashlight-induced Ultrafast, Scalable Surface Activation of Highly Loaded Graphite Composite Anode (Small Methods 4/2025)","authors":"Su Hyun Choi, Sohui Jang, Hyuntae Kim, Jae Young Seok, Wooseok Yang, Seok Kim, Young Tae Cho, Sin Kwon, Kyoohee Woo","doi":"10.1002/smtd.202570021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202570021","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Front Cover</b></p><p>In article number 2401361, Kwon, Woo, and co-workers demonstrated that the electrochemical degradation of highly loaded graphite composite anodes can be improved by a transient flashlight irradiation. This flash-derived surface activation technique is compatible with roll-to-roll, scalable processes, providing a new solution for the fabrication of large-scale, highly loaded electrodes.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":229,"journal":{"name":"Small Methods","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/smtd.202570021","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871513","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Small MethodsPub Date : 2025-04-24DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202570027
Seunghye Han, Jungchul Park, Jingzhe Sun, Bingqi Ren, Jiwoo Lee, Jihyun Bae, Jeong Ho Chang, Jong-Jin Park
{"title":"Enabling Charge Trapping with Quasi-Magnetization through Transition Metal Ion-Chelated Mesoporous Silica Particles for Wearable Antibacterial Self-Powering Sensors (Small Methods 4/2025)","authors":"Seunghye Han, Jungchul Park, Jingzhe Sun, Bingqi Ren, Jiwoo Lee, Jihyun Bae, Jeong Ho Chang, Jong-Jin Park","doi":"10.1002/smtd.202570027","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202570027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Self-Powering Sensors</b></p><p>In article number 2401831, Chang, Park, and co-workers report an effective charge-trapping method based on the magnetization current induced by transition metal ion chelation. Along with a theoretical analysis of the Maxwell equation and discussion of the charge-trapping mechanism demonstrate that magnetic materials provide enhanced charge-trapping performance. As a result, they can generate a feeble quasi-magnetization current during the TENG cycle, which enhances the surface charge density by 68%.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":229,"journal":{"name":"Small Methods","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/smtd.202570027","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871770","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Rapid High-Throughput Discovery of Molecules With Antimicrobial Activity From Natural Products Enabled by a Nanoliter Matrix SlipChip (Small Methods 4/2025)","authors":"Qi Wang, Mengru Wang, Weiyuan Lyu, Xiang Li, Lei Xu, Yuyao Qin, Yan'an Ren, Zixin Deng, Meifeng Tao, Weilie Xiao, Feng Shen","doi":"10.1002/smtd.202570025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202570025","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Novel Antibiotics</b></p><p>The nm-SlipChip creates a screening matrix using nanoliter droplets to test 100 drug candidate-bacterium combinations, evaluating antibiotic effectiveness based on phenotypic changes in microorganisms. It reduces sample consumption by more than 5000-fold and shortens detection time to approximately three hours. Using this nm-SlipChip, we identified two new clerodane diterpenes from <i>Callicarpa integerrima</i> that inhibit MRSA. More in article number 2402045, Tao, Xiao, Shen and co-workers.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":229,"journal":{"name":"Small Methods","volume":"9 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/smtd.202570025","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143871497","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Small MethodsPub Date : 2025-04-09DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202500075
Clara Freytag, Christin Schuster, Emil Parth, Dido Denier van der Gon, Takeshi Saito, Kazuhiro Yanagi, Paola Ayala, Thomas Pichler
{"title":"Systematic Optimization of the Synthesis of Confined Carbyne.","authors":"Clara Freytag, Christin Schuster, Emil Parth, Dido Denier van der Gon, Takeshi Saito, Kazuhiro Yanagi, Paola Ayala, Thomas Pichler","doi":"10.1002/smtd.202500075","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202500075","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Confined carbyne, an sp<sup>1</sup>-hybridized linear carbon chain inside a carbon nanotube, is a novel material with remarkable properties and potential applications. Among its currently successful synthesis methods, high temperature high vacuum annealing is prevalent. Further optimization could be achieved by tuning the synthesis pathway. Here, a systematic analysis of key synthesis parameters including precursor filling, annealing step sequences, and temperature conditions during high temperature vacuum processing is performed. A novel yield determination model that overcomes previous limitations related to the irregular resonance Raman behavior of carbyne is applied to evaluate bulk yield and realized growth potential. With this refined model, it is possible to make a quantitative assessment of bulk yield optimization potential in multi-step annealing processes. These results provide crucial insights into the fundamental formation mechanisms of confined carbyne, advancing our understanding of this promising hybrid nanomaterial system. It is therefore possible to establish improved protocols for maximizing confined carbyne yields through precise control of synthesis conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":229,"journal":{"name":"Small Methods","volume":" ","pages":"e2500075"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143810230","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Small MethodsPub Date : 2025-04-09DOI: 10.1002/smtd.202500290
Wenhui Jin, Ping Wang, Xiaopeng An, Congcong Zhu, Yongfei Li, Yan Wang
{"title":"Anion Doping Synergistic Strategy Achieving Multi-Interfaces and Modulated Dielectric Coupling for Efficient Electromagnetic Response.","authors":"Wenhui Jin, Ping Wang, Xiaopeng An, Congcong Zhu, Yongfei Li, Yan Wang","doi":"10.1002/smtd.202500290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/smtd.202500290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Efficient microwave absorbers are needed to address the electromagnetic pollution caused by the proliferation of new radio technologies and equipment. Excellent microwave absorption performance can be achieved by controlling the dielectric constant. Heteroatom-doped bimetallic materials are promising electromagnetic wave absorption (EMA) materials due to their tunable structures and low cost. In particular, the presence of anionic sites significantly affects their dielectric constant and electrical conductivity. Herein, a 1D carbon nanofiber material is prepared by encapsulating FeCo nanoparticles in a fiber cavity by electrostatic spinning. Subsequently, tellurization, vulcanization, and selenization processes are carried out. FeTe<sub>2</sub>/ CoTe<sub>2</sub>@C exhibits stronger conductivity and dielectric loss due to the lower electronegativity of Te. The clever configuration of FeTe<sub>2</sub>, CoTe<sub>2</sub>, and C heterostructures obtained by Te doping generates multi-heterogeneous interfaces that facilitate charge migration and enhance interfacial polarization, obtaining excellent EMA performance. FeTe<sub>2</sub>/CoTe<sub>2</sub>@C exhibits an optimum minimum reflection loss (RL<sub>min</sub>) of -51.1 dB with a matching thickness of 2.0 mm, and the effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) reaches 4.2 GHz. Radar cross-section (RCS) calculations show the great potential of FeTe<sub>2</sub>/CoTe<sub>2</sub>@C for practical military stealth technology. This study offers novel guidance for improving the EMA properties of transition metal matrix composites via anionic coordination modulation.</p>","PeriodicalId":229,"journal":{"name":"Small Methods","volume":" ","pages":"e2500290"},"PeriodicalIF":10.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143810201","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}