{"title":"All-Gel-Based Triboelectric Noncontact Sensor for Human Motion Perception","authors":"Shanping Wang, Haicheng Wan, Yu Lv, Peng Wang, Chuizhou Meng","doi":"10.1021/acsami.5c02417","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c02417","url":null,"abstract":"Flexible noncontact sensors are of great significance in contemporary applications. Nevertheless, conventional noncontact sensors that rely on metal electrodes have limited flexibility, and their multilayer architectures are likely to experience interfacial delamination during extended use. To tackle these problems, we introduce an all-gel-based flexible triboelectric noncontact sensor, which consists of two parts, i.e., the gelatin/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS)/graphene (G) electrode hydrogel and PVA/cellulose/carbon nanotubes (CNT) triboelectric aerogel. The hydrogel electrode not only features outstanding biocompatibility but also exhibits high conductivity. The triboelectric aerogel demonstrates excellent mechanical properties, such as good elasticity and durability. This sensor can stably output a noncontact current of 1.18 μA, a charge of 18.4 nC/cm<sup>2</sup>, and a voltage of 3.7 V at a stable state. It can accurately and reliably detect a wide range of human motions, such as elbow bending, knee movement, and running, providing a reliable and flexible approach for human motion perception and facilitating the progress of relevant fields.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":"2 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744715","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}
Zijian Weng, Marcelo Farfan, Evan Williams, Parinitha Giridharan, Logan G Schmid, David Murphy, Long Wang, Wenbin Mao, Ying Zhong
{"title":"Ultrafast Binder-Free Corona Discharge-Enabled Automated Electrostatic Patterning (AEP) Technique","authors":"Zijian Weng, Marcelo Farfan, Evan Williams, Parinitha Giridharan, Logan G Schmid, David Murphy, Long Wang, Wenbin Mao, Ying Zhong","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c22698","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c22698","url":null,"abstract":"Patterning techniques have garnered extensive attention within the realm of printed electronics owing to their substantial contributions across multifarious applications. A plethora of printing methodologies have emerged to generate intricate 2D patterns, each designed to achieve distinct functionalities. However, most prevailing printing techniques necessitate the utilization of binders, meticulous formulation of ink, compatibility checks with printing nozzles, and rigorous cleaning processes when direct contact methods are employed, all of which consume significant time. This paper introduces an ultrafast binder-free method termed corona discharge-enabled automated electrostatic patterning (AEP), capable of printing sub-100 μm resolution patterns within a mere 2 s time frame. A comprehensive investigation into the mechanism underlying AEP is presented, elucidating its printing principles via theoretical derivations, COMSOL simulations, and high-speed camera observation. The manufacturing of high-quality flexible electronics has also been demonstrated. Because of the autopatterning and binder-free nature of AEP, it can significantly improve the manufacturing efficiency of printed electronics with the advantages of high sensitivity and elimination of the ink drying process and mask abrasion.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744870","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}
Imran Khan, Salman Khan, Shiuan-Yau Wu, Linlin Liu, Abdullah N. Alodhayb, James L. Mead, Sharafat Ali, Sibt ul Hassan, Hsin-Tsung Chen, Shin-Pon Ju, Shiliang Wang
{"title":"Advanced Fabrication of Graphene-Integrated High-Entropy Alloy@Carbon Nanocomposites as Superior Multifunctional Electrocatalysts","authors":"Imran Khan, Salman Khan, Shiuan-Yau Wu, Linlin Liu, Abdullah N. Alodhayb, James L. Mead, Sharafat Ali, Sibt ul Hassan, Hsin-Tsung Chen, Shin-Pon Ju, Shiliang Wang","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c02468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c02468","url":null,"abstract":"High entropy materials exhibit unparalleled reactivity and tunable electrochemical properties, putting them at the forefront of advances in electrocatalysis for water splitting. Their various interfaces and elements are purposefully engineered at the nanoscale, which is essential to enhancing their electrochemical characteristics. The exceptional catalytic efficiency observed in graphene-coated nanoparticles (NPs) with an inner high-entropy alloy (HEA) (HEA@C) is a result of the combined action of several metallic constituents. However, increasing catalytic efficiency is still a very difficult task, particularly when it comes to obtaining precise control over the composition and structure via efficient synthesis techniques. HEA@C NPs exceptional reactivity and adaptable electrochemical characteristics allow them to perform better in slow oxygen evolution (SOE) activities. The novel multilayer graphene-enhanced HEA CoNiFeCuV@C NPs electrocatalyst presented in this work is carbon-based, and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) investigations verify its efficacy. The efficiency of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is greatly increased by this electrocatalyst. The electrocatalytic performance of the core–shell HEA CoNiFeCuV@C NPs is remarkable for HER, OER, and ORR, even though its highly stressed lattice has structural flaws. These catalysts reach a half-wave potential of 0.87 V in 0.1 M HClO<sub>4</sub> at a moderate current density of 10 mA cm<sup>–2</sup>, with HER and OER onset potentials of 20 and 259 mV, respectively. Using cyclic voltammetry scans, the study delves deeper into the material’s evolution by examining its morphology, chemical state, and elemental makeup both before and after activation. In addition to introducing novel electrocatalysts, this study significantly enhances our understanding of the deliberate synthesis of multicomponent intermetallic high-entropy alloys.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736672","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}
Jie Cao, Jinnan Chi, Junfei Xia, Yanru Zhang, Shangcong Han, Yong Sun
{"title":"Correction to “Iodinated Cyanine Dyes for Fast Near-Infrared-Guided Deep Tissue Synergistic Phototherapy”","authors":"Jie Cao, Jinnan Chi, Junfei Xia, Yanru Zhang, Shangcong Han, Yong Sun","doi":"10.1021/acsami.5c05647","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c05647","url":null,"abstract":"In the original version of this article on page 25723, one of the confocal microscopy images in Figure 3A was duplicated. Specifically, the ROS staining in the Cy7+NIR and CyI+0.3 W/cm<sup>2</sup> treatment groups share the same image. This mistake occurred during the figure assembly and was noticed by the authors during regular inspection of the published raw data. The correct Figure 3A is provided below. This correction does not affect the results and the conclusions of this article. Figure 3. (A) Confocal images of ROS generation in HepG2 cells after various treatments: untreated cells as control; cells treated with Cypate, Cy7 or CyI at different laser densities for 1 min, and CyI-treated cells covered with 1 cm pork tissue plus 1 min of laser irradiation (0.96 W/cm<sup>2</sup>). The scale bar is 30 μm. This article has not yet been cited by other publications.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736679","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}
Yang He, Feng Zhou, Yingxi Zhang, Tuan Lv, Paul K. Chu, Kaifu Huo
{"title":"High-Toughness and Hierarchical Stress-Dissipating Binder Based on Physicochemical Dual-Cross-Linking for High-Performance Silicon Anodes","authors":"Yang He, Feng Zhou, Yingxi Zhang, Tuan Lv, Paul K. Chu, Kaifu Huo","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c22696","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c22696","url":null,"abstract":"Silicon (Si) is a promising anode material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but the huge volume change of Si particles causes anode fracture and delamination from the current collector, thereby stifling practical implementation. Herein, a high-toughness and hierarchical stress-dissipating binder for Si anodes is prepared by the covalent and hydrogen bonding of poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) and a cross-linked polyurethane (CPU). The physicochemical dual-cross-linked CPU-PAA binder with high toughness, large tensile strength, and hierarchical stress dissipation improves the structural integrity of Si anodes and minimizes thickness swelling. Finite element analysis confirms that the CPU-PAA binder reduces and uniformizes the stress distribution within the Si anodes during cycling. As a result, the Si/CPU-PAA anode shows a high capacity retention of 82.3% after 150 cycles at a high current density of 5 A g<sup>–1</sup>. Moreover, the Si/CPU-PAA//LiNi<sub>0.5</sub>Co<sub>0.2</sub>Mn<sub>0.3</sub>O<sub>2</sub> full cell delivers stable cycling performance, highlighting the great potential of the CPU-PAA binder in high-energy-density LIBs. This work provides insights into the design of high-strength, large-toughness, and efficient stress-dissipating binders for high-performance Si anodes.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744718","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}
Gabriel D. Barbosa, Khang Quang Bui, Dimitrios V. Papavassiliou, Sepideh Razavi, Alberto Striolo
{"title":"Wettability of Chemically Heterogeneous Clay Surfaces: Correlation between Surface Defects and Contact Angles as Revealed by Machine Learning","authors":"Gabriel D. Barbosa, Khang Quang Bui, Dimitrios V. Papavassiliou, Sepideh Razavi, Alberto Striolo","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c20587","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c20587","url":null,"abstract":"Quantifying the wettability of clay surfaces and how it changes in the presence of gas mixtures is crucial for designing geo-energy applications such as underground hydrogen storage and carbon capture and sequestration. While computational studies exist for the wettability of atomically perfect mineral substrates, actual minerals possess heterogeneities. This study employs molecular dynamics simulations to examine the impact of surface defects on the wettability of kaolinite surfaces exposed to hydrogen, methane, and carbon dioxide. The results show that siloxane surfaces become more hydrophilic as defect densities increase and that the gases can strongly affect wettability. Carbon dioxide, in particular, shows stronger adsorption on heterogeneous surfaces than hydrogen and methane. As a consequence, carbon dioxide can strongly affect wettability. Additionally, our results show that higher salt concentrations reduce water contact angle, which is important because salt is likely present in the subsurface. A machine learning classification algorithm is applied to interpret the results and develop predictive capabilities. Our findings highlight the importance of surface defects on wettability, which is essential for designing geological repositories for geo-energy applications ranging from enhanced gas recovery to carbon sequestration and intermittent hydrogen storage.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744716","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}
Jingyu Chang, Zida Zheng, Qianqing Jiang, Dianyi Liu
{"title":"200 nm Ultrathin Freestanding Organic Photovoltaics","authors":"Jingyu Chang, Zida Zheng, Qianqing Jiang, Dianyi Liu","doi":"10.1021/acsami.5c00913","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c00913","url":null,"abstract":"Ultrathin organic photovoltaics (OPVs) have great application prospects in the field of wearable electronics, such as electronic tattoos, electronic skins, etc. In this study, we report substrate-free ultrathin OPVs with a thickness of approximately 200 nm. The freestanding OPV devices achieve a power conversion efficiency of 11.6% and a power-per-weight ratio of 109.4 W g<sup>–1</sup>, with a weight of 1.06 g m<sup>–2</sup>. The ultrathin OPVs can self-adhere to various surfaces with complex and curved structures, ensuring excellent conformity. Notably, the ultrathin OPV devices demonstrate remarkable mechanical flexibility, maintaining 90% of their initial power conversion efficiency after 1000 compression-stretching cycles and are capable of bending to a radius of less than 2 μm. These attributes make ultrathin OPVs a crucial advancement in expanding the application landscape for wearable electronics and other special applications with ultraflexible and ultralight requests.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":"41 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736676","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}
Ziming Cheng, He Wang, Zeyu Guan, Zhengxu Zhu, Shengchun Shen, Yuewei Yin, Xiaoguang Li
{"title":"Implementation of Multiply Accumulate Operation and Convolutional Neural Network Based on Ferroelectric Tunnel Junction Memristors","authors":"Ziming Cheng, He Wang, Zeyu Guan, Zhengxu Zhu, Shengchun Shen, Yuewei Yin, Xiaoguang Li","doi":"10.1021/acsami.5c00740","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c00740","url":null,"abstract":"In the era of big data, traditional Von Neumann computers suffer from inefficiencies in terms of energy consumption and speed associated with data transfer between storage and processing. In-memory computing using ferroelectric tunnel junction (FTJ) memristors offers a potential solution to this challenge. Here, Hf<sub>0.5</sub>Zr<sub>0.5</sub>O<sub>2</sub>-based FTJs on a silicon substrate are fabricated, which demonstrates 32 conductance states (5-bit), low cycle-to-cycle variation (1.6%) and highly linear (nonlinearity <1) conductance manipulation. Based on an FTJ array with multiple FTJ devices, a custom-designed board with a field programmable gate array is utilized to perform accurate multiply accumulate operations and for image processing as various convolution operators. Notably, using FTJ devices as a convolutional layer, the convolutional neural network achieves a high accuracy of 92.5% for handwritten digit recognition, and exhibits orders of magnitude better energy efficiency compared to traditional CPU and GPU implementations. These findings highlight the promising potential of FTJs for realizing in-memory computing at the hardware level.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744719","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}
Taisa N. Pansani, Carlos Alberto de Souza Costa, Lais M. Cardoso, Amanda M. Claro, Hernane da Silva Barud, Fernanda G. Basso
{"title":"Synthesis, Characterization, and Osteogenic Ability of Fibrillar Polycaprolactone Scaffolds Containing Hydroxyapatite Nanoparticles","authors":"Taisa N. Pansani, Carlos Alberto de Souza Costa, Lais M. Cardoso, Amanda M. Claro, Hernane da Silva Barud, Fernanda G. Basso","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c20796","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c20796","url":null,"abstract":"Polymer-based scaffolds for bone regeneration aim to mimic the structure and function of the collagen-rich extracellular matrix. Hydroxyapatite incorporated into these biomaterials improves their mechanical and biological properties due to its bioactive osteoconductive nature. The objectives of this study are to synthesize and characterize polycaprolactone (PCL) scaffolds containing hydroxyapatite nanoparticles (HAn) at 1, 2.5, 5, and 7% concentrations and to determine their cytocompatibility and osteogenic potential. Fiber thickness (<i>n</i> = 240) and interfibrillar space (<i>n</i> = 8) of PCL scaffolds were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The PCL scaffolds were evaluated concerning their thermal degradation (TGA), calcium release, and hydrophilicity (WCA). Preosteoblasts were seeded on PCL scaffolds and assessed regarding their viability (AlamarBlue, <i>n</i> = 8), collagen synthesis (SR, <i>n</i> = 8), total protein synthesis (TP, <i>n</i> = 8), alkaline phosphatase activity (ALP, <i>n</i> = 8), deposition of mineralization nodules (MN, <i>n</i> = 8), and cell adhesion (fluorescence microscopy). The data analyses of the biomaterials, including TGA, energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), were interpreted descriptively. The quantitative data were statistically analyzed (α = 5%). Scaffolds without HAn exhibited thicker fibers. The higher incorporation of HAn in the PCL scaffolds increased the interfibrillar spaces and resulted in greater P and Ca peaks (<i>p</i> < 0.05), as well as broader peaks representing the P–O group (FTIR). TGA demonstrated that PCL scaffold degradation was inversely proportional to their HAn concentration. Higher percentages of cell viability were observed with the incorporation of HAn. ALP activity increased in cells seeded onto PCL scaffolds containing 2.5% HAn. Deposition of MN was directly proportional to the amount of HAn incorporated. HAn incorporated into PCL scaffolds interferes with the physicochemical properties of these biomaterials and favors in vitro osteogenesis.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143736674","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}
{"title":"Depolarization Field Controllable HfZrOx-Based Ferroelectric Capacitors for Physical Reservoir Computing System","authors":"Euncho Seo, Eunjin Lim, Jio Shin, Sungjun Kim","doi":"10.1021/acsami.5c00213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.5c00213","url":null,"abstract":"Reservoir computing as one of the artificial neural networks can process input signals in various ways, thereby showing strength in modeling data that changes over time. The reservoir is utilized in various fields because it is particularly energy efficient in learning and can exhibit powerful performance with relatively few trainings cost. This study emphasizes the significant advantages of the hafnium zirconium oxide (HZO) film in reservoir applications by controlling the depolarization field. The decay time of HZO-based ferroelectric memory devices is investigated, focusing on the impact of both ferroelectric layer thickness and interlayer (IL) thickness on physical reservoir computing system. Devices with HZO film thicknesses of 10, 15, and 20 nm were fabricated and characterized. Among these, the 15 nm HZO film demonstrated optimal thickness, exhibiting excellent ferroelectric properties, including enhanced orthorhombic phase (o-phase) formation and reliable short-term memory characteristics. When the optimized device for decay time is integrated into a reservoir computing system, it achieved a remarkable average accuracy of 93.42% in image recognition tasks, emphasizing its capability for high-precision computations.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":"75 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143744717","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}