{"title":"Porous PDMS-ZnO Wearable Gas Sensor for Acetone Biomarker Detection and Breath Analysis.","authors":"Yanru Chen, Yixin Liu, Jiaqi Liu, Yuzhen Li, Yuhan Liu, Wenjie Zhang, Liuyang Han, Dongkai Wang, Shuhong Cao, Hanxiao Liu, Qisen Xie, Xiaohao Wang, Min Zhang","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c16209","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsami.4c16209","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In response to the growing demand for global health monitoring, we report a nonintrusive health detection method using a compact, conformal wearable ultraviolet (UV)-assisted gas-sensing system based on an intrinsically flexible porous polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-zinc oxide (ZnO) composite layer (PPZL) for the breath acetone (BrAce) detection and breath event analysis. The enhanced acetone response is attributed to the synergistic effect of UV irradiation and the high surface area of the porous structure, which also improves the mechanical robustness. The UV-assisted wearable sensor reliably detects acetone concentrations ranging from 1 to 100 ppm at room temperature under 4.05 mW/cm<sup>2</sup> UV intensity, even under mechanical strains such as a bending radius of 5 mm and 60% tensile strain. It accurately analyzes different breathing patterns (12-20 breaths per minute) and BrAce concentrations, maintaining a stable performance over 20 days with less than 5% signal degradation. The sensor exhibits response and recovery times of average 110-150 and 130-180 s, respectively, and maintains a consistent 3 ppm BrAce response under varying humidity levels up to 70% relative humidity, ensuring accurate detection of BrAce concentrations during real-world breath tests. Additionally, the sensor targets only specific gases, and the sensor's selectivity is not a key concern. This flexible acetone gas sensor offers a portable solution for health management and a fabrication method for designing flexible metal oxide materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142542743","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":"Heteroatom-Terminated Acrylate-Based Polymer-Dispersed Liquid Crystal Composite Films with High Contrast Ratio and Low Driving Voltage.","authors":"Chao Chen, Luoning Zhang, Foxin Zhou, Xian He, Zuowei Zhang, Cheng Zou, Jiumei Xiao, Yanzi Gao, Huiyun Wei, Meina Yu, Huai Yang","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c12591","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsami.4c12591","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A series of polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) films were prepared by using acrylate monomers containing heteroatom-terminated groups. The microscopic morphology and electro-optical properties reveal that these monomers effectively reduce the switching voltage and improve the contrast ratio at the same time. The saturation voltage of the best sample was reduced by 47%, and the contrast ratio was improved by 74%. In addition, the introduction of various heteroatoms endows the PDLC films with a variety of functionalities. Sulfur atoms effectively increase the refractive index of the polymer matrix (<i>n</i><sub>p</sub>). By adjustment of the match between <i>n</i><sub>p</sub> and the ordinary refractive index of the LC, films with large contrast ratio and diminutive switching voltage were manufactured for display applications. Besides, chlorine atoms can help reduce the surface anchoring energy of the polymer matrix to LCs and reduce the impedance. Meanwhile, the abundant C-H, C-O, C═O, and C-Cl groups endow the films with solar modulation functions.</p>","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142563334","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}
Tun Cai, Conglin Dong, Chengqing Yuan, Xiuqin Bai, Dan Jia, Haitao Duan, Zhanmo Zheng
{"title":"Enhancing Water Lubrication in UHMWPE Using Mesoporous Polydopamine Nanoparticles: A Strategy to Mitigate Frictional Vibration.","authors":"Tun Cai, Conglin Dong, Chengqing Yuan, Xiuqin Bai, Dan Jia, Haitao Duan, Zhanmo Zheng","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c15041","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsami.4c15041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Establishing a persistent lubrication mechanism and a durable tribo-film on contact surfaces is identified as crucial for improving the tribology and vibration characteristics of polymer materials under water-lubricated conditions. This study focuses on enhancing tribological performance and reducing frictional vibrations in ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) through the incorporation of mesoporous polydopamine (MPDA) nanoparticles. In the experiments, MPDA nanoparticles were synthesized and blended with UHMWPE to create UHMWPE/MPDA composites. The interactions between these composites and zirconia (ZrO<sub>2</sub>) ceramic balls under water lubrication were examined. The results show that when the MPDA content of the composite is 1.5 wt %, the coefficient of friction and wear rate are reduced by 40% and 52% compared with those of pure UHMWPE, respectively. This notable enhancement helped to mitigate friction-induced vibrations, particularly those caused by intermittent sticking and slipping motions. MPDA nanoparticles were shown to act as reservoirs for water, releasing and replenishing water based on the loading conditions, which sustained continuous water-based lubrication at the composite surfaces. Additionally, the surface deformation behavior of the composite material is significantly weakened, which provides a more stable friction surface. This work introduces a novel approach to enhance the interface stability of polymers in water-lubricated environments, offering guidance for developing advanced materials and reducing friction and wear in engineering applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142563577","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}
Chaeyeon Moon, Dongmin Moon, Nahun Kim, Hajung Park, Jaeseung Im, Heewoo Lee, Junhyuk Kwon, Sungho Park, Sehwa Chung, Dong Hak Oh, Ji Min Bae, Soobong Choi, Seung Ryong Park, Sung Ju Hong, Young-Mi Bahk
{"title":"Viscoelastic-Support-Layer-Based Macroscopic Conformal Transfer of van der Waals Materials Compatible with Plasmonic Application.","authors":"Chaeyeon Moon, Dongmin Moon, Nahun Kim, Hajung Park, Jaeseung Im, Heewoo Lee, Junhyuk Kwon, Sungho Park, Sehwa Chung, Dong Hak Oh, Ji Min Bae, Soobong Choi, Seung Ryong Park, Sung Ju Hong, Young-Mi Bahk","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c11742","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsami.4c11742","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study showcases the conformal geometries of van der Waals materials with metallic structures utilizing viscoelastic support layers. Mechanically exfoliated nanometer-thick graphite flakes were transferred onto metal structures with various side slopes using two different polymers: polycarbonate (PC) and polyethylene (PE). We proposed a morphology-based evaluation of the macroscale conformity that can contribute to the selection of a proper support layer. Although both support layers ensured high conformity on the sloped side, the PE layer offered superior conformity on the vertical metal structure. To further investigate the impact of conformal structures, we compared the terahertz transmission changes of a metal bowtie antenna before and after transferring graphite onto the bowtie gap for two distinct conformal structures. The conformity of graphite to the metal gap structure significantly influenced the optical response in the terahertz frequency regime. This suggests that the conformal structuring technique can be leveraged in various terahertz devices composed of metals and van der Waals materials, opening avenues for quantitative analysis in light-matter interactions.</p>","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142566439","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":"Cross-linking γ-Polyglutamic Acid as a Multifunctional Binder for High-Performance SiO<sub><i>x</i></sub> Anode in Lithium-Ion Batteries.","authors":"Chuxiong Huang, Jingxi Liang, Huayan Xiao, Xiujuan Wei, Tiefeng Liu, Zhan Lin, Shuxing Wu","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c13937","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsami.4c13937","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>SiO<sub><i>x</i></sub> is a highly promising anode material for realizing high-capacity lithium-ion batteries owing to its high theoretical capacity. However, the large volume change during cycling limits its practical application. The development of a binder has been demonstrated as one of the most economical and efficient strategies for enhancing the SiO<sub><i>x</i></sub> anode's electrochemical performance. In this work, a multifunctional binder (T-PGA) is fabricated by cross-linking γ-polyglutamic acid (PGA) and tannic acid (TA) for SiO<sub><i>x</i></sub> anodes. The introduction of TA into PGA helps to buffer the volume changes of the SiO<sub><i>x</i></sub> anodes, facilitate diffusion of Li<sup>+</sup>, and construct stable SEI layers. Benefiting from this proposed binder, the SiO<sub><i>x</i></sub> anode maintains a reversible capacity of 973.0 mAh g<sup>-1</sup> after 500 cycles at 500 mA g<sup>-1</sup> and the full cell, pairing with LiNi<sub>0.5</sub>Co<sub>0.2</sub>Mn<sub>0.3</sub>O<sub>2</sub> cathode, delivers a reversible capacity of 133 mA h g<sup>-1</sup> (73.2% retention) after 100 cycles. This study offers valuable insights into advanced binders that are used in high-performance Li-ion batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142574804","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}
Maja Szymczak, Andris Antuzevics, Pavels Rodionovs, Marcin Runowski, Ulises R. Rodríguez-Mendoza, Damian Szymanski, Vasyl Kinzhybalo, Lukasz Marciniak
{"title":"Bifunctional Luminescent Thermometer-Manometer Based on Cr3+–Cr3+ Pair Emission","authors":"Maja Szymczak, Andris Antuzevics, Pavels Rodionovs, Marcin Runowski, Ulises R. Rodríguez-Mendoza, Damian Szymanski, Vasyl Kinzhybalo, Lukasz Marciniak","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c11806","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c11806","url":null,"abstract":"Pressure dependence of spectral positions of the <sup>2</sup>E → <sup>4</sup>A<sub>2</sub> and <sup>4</sup>T<sub>2</sub> → <sup>4</sup>A<sub>2</sub> bands of Cr<sup>3+</sup> ions, resulting from changes in Cr<sup>3+</sup>–O<sup>2–</sup> covalency and variations in crystal field strength, respectively, is commonly utilized in luminescence manometry. However, as demonstrated in this paper, the luminescence of Cr<sup>3+</sup>–Cr<sup>3+</sup> pairs shows insensitivity to pressure changes, making this signal suitable as a luminescence reference. The significant difference in the thermal and pressure dependences of luminescence with Cr<sup>3+</sup> occupying different crystallographic positions in CaAl<sub>12</sub>O<sub>19</sub>:Cr<sup>3+</sup> enables the development of a dual-function luminescence thermometer that operates in both ratiometric and lifetime-based readout modes. The presented first demonstration on utilization of Cr<sup>3+</sup>–Cr<sup>3+</sup> pairs luminescence for sensing applications may rekindle interest in Cr<sup>3+</sup>–Cr<sup>3+</sup> pairs for the development of optical sensors for physical quantities.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142601818","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}
Haofei Zheng, Lingqi Li, Yu-Chieh Chien, Jie Yang, Sifan Li, Samarth Jain, Heng Xiang, Mingxi Chen, Jianwei Chai, Yinfeng Long, Mei Er Pam, Lin Wang, Dongzhi Chi, Kah-Wee Ang
{"title":"Memristor Array Based on Wafer-Scale 2D HfS2 for Dual-Mode Physically Unclonable Functions","authors":"Haofei Zheng, Lingqi Li, Yu-Chieh Chien, Jie Yang, Sifan Li, Samarth Jain, Heng Xiang, Mingxi Chen, Jianwei Chai, Yinfeng Long, Mei Er Pam, Lin Wang, Dongzhi Chi, Kah-Wee Ang","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c11340","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c11340","url":null,"abstract":"Conventional Si-based physically unclonable functions (PUFs) take advantage of the unique variations in the fabrication processes. However, these PUFs are hindered by limited entropy sources and susceptibility to noise interference. Here we present a memristive device based on wafer-scale (2-in.) two-dimensional (2D) hafnium disulfide (HfS<sub>2</sub>) grown by molecular beam epitaxy (MBE). The polycrystalline HfS<sub>2</sub> thin film can offer enhanced entropy sources for PUF applications, such as lattice defects, which can facilitate the random formation of conductive filaments and result in significant device-to-device (D2D) variations. Our proposed PUF design seamlessly integrates two distinct operating modes within a single circuit module. First, a reconfigurable and highly secure mode 1, and second, an ultrareliable mode 2, both with near-ideal Entropy (∼1.0), normalized Hamming distance (∼0.5) and correlation coefficient (∼0.0). Additionally, a predictive Fourier regression model further confirms the unpredictable nature of our dual-mode PUF, with an average prediction accuracy of ∼50%.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142601817","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":"Interfacially Cross-Linked Polydopamine/Polybenzimidazole Composite Membranes for Organic Solvent Nanofiltration","authors":"Sharafat Ali, Xianshe Feng","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c14283","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.4c14283","url":null,"abstract":"Interfacial cross-linking was used to prepare composite organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) membranes comprising a polydopamine (PDA) active layer formed on a polybenzimidazole (PBI) substrate. Dibromo-<i>p</i>-xylene (DBX) was employed as a cross-linking agent to make the composite membranes chemically stable against harsh polar aprotic solvents. The interfacial cross-linking of PDA/PBI allowed for finely tuning the molecular weight cutoff (MWCO) of the membrane, resulting in a membrane with precise molecular separation capabilities for OSN. The morphology and surface properties of the membranes were characterized, and a membrane with a MWCO of 286 Da was investigated for OSN of a series of solvents. The membrane permeance was in the order of acetonitrile (MeCN) > methanol (MeOH) > acetone > toluene > dimethylformamide (DMF) > heptane > ethanol (EtOH) > isopropanol (IPA) > tetrahydrofuran (THF). The membranes displayed a sharp pore size distribution, yielding a rejection rate of over 99% for Rose Bengal (RB, MW 1020 g/mol) and Remazol brilliant blue (RBB, MW 626.5 g/mol) from DMF and EtOH solutions. When it came to methyl orange (MO, MW 327.3 g/mol) that had a molecular weight closer to the MWCO of the membrane, the membrane still displayed a high rejection rate of 95% and 99% in nanofiltrating solvents DMF and EtOH, respectively. In addition, it was demonstrated that the membrane was able to effectively fractionate mixed solutes having molecular weights appropriate for the MWCO rating of the membrane during OSN.","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":9.5,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142601821","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}
Eunkyoung Kim, Zhiling Zhao, Si Wu, Jinyang Li, William E Bentley, Gregory F Payne
{"title":"Biomimetic Redox Capacitor To Control the Flow of Electrons.","authors":"Eunkyoung Kim, Zhiling Zhao, Si Wu, Jinyang Li, William E Bentley, Gregory F Payne","doi":"10.1021/acsami.4c13032","DOIUrl":"10.1021/acsami.4c13032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In biological systems, electrons, energy, and information \"flow\" through the redox modality, and we ask, does biology have redox capacitor capabilities for storing electrons? We describe emerging evidence indicating that biological phenolic/catecholic materials possess such redox capacitor properties. We further describe results that show biomimetic catecholic materials are reversibly redox-active with redox potentials in the midphysiological range and can repeatedly accept electrons (from various reductants), store electrons, and donate electrons (to various oxidants). Importantly, catechol-containing films that are assembled onto electrode surfaces can enhance the flow of electrons, energy, and information. Further, catechol-containing films can serve as redox-based interactive materials capable of actuating biological responses by turning on gene expression from redox-responsive genetic circuits. Looking forward, we envision that the emerging capabilities for measuring dynamic redox processes and reversible redox states will provide new insights into redox biology and will also catalyze new technological opportunities for information processing and energy harvesting.</p>","PeriodicalId":5,"journal":{"name":"ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":8.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142542829","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}