{"title":"ZIF-8/CS/PVDF Composite membranes: dye separation and self-cleaning properties exploration","authors":"Xingyu Sui, Zhengwen Hu, Lin Peng, Yong Shu, Luming Jiang, Guixiang Zhao","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11545-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11545-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>With the rapid progress of urbanization and industrialization, water pollution has become an increasingly serious issue, particularly due to dye wastewater, which contains numerous harmful substances and is difficult to treat effectively. Dye wastewater contains many harmful substances and is difficult to treat effectively. Traditional treatment methods are often inefficient and economically unsustainable. In contrast, membrane separation technology offers high separation efficiency and environmental benefits, making it a promising approach for water purification. Therefore, in this paper, the hydrophilic modification of PVDF membranes was carried out by adding ZIF-8 and chitosan(CS), and at the same time, the membranes were endowed with the ability of light self-cleaning. ZIF-8, a metal–organic framework (MOF) material, was synthesized using water as the solvent through the reaction of zinc nitrate with 2-methylimidazole. The PVDF membranes were modified by physical co-mingling, and ZIF-8/CS/PVDF composite membranes with different contents of ZIF-8 and CS were prepared by the submerged precipitation phase transition method. The performance test results demonstrated that the composite membranes doped with ZIF-8 and CS exhibited significant improvements in water contact angle, pure water flux, and dye wastewater treatment performance. Notably, the modified membranes showed exceptional dye removal efficiency and enhanced resistance to membrane fouling. Furthermore, the results of photocatalytic self-cleaning experiments revealed that the modified membranes effectively degraded Congo red and methylene blue dyes under Xenon lamp irradiation, highlighting their excellent photocatalytic self-cleaning capability. These findings suggest that the ZIF-8/CS/PVDF-modified membrane holds great potential for water treatment and self-cleaning applications, achieving up to 93.06% dye rejection and a pure water flux of 95.89 L m<sup>−2</sup> h<sup>−1</sup>, more than double that of the pristine PVDF membrane.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 41","pages":"19657 - 19674"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145316021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hanyu Guan, Dengyu Zhang, Zhiyong Liu, Yi Ding, Qingbo Liu
{"title":"Toughening and corrosion resistance enhancement of waterborne epoxy films via polyurethane-based reactive epoxy emulsifier and capping agents","authors":"Hanyu Guan, Dengyu Zhang, Zhiyong Liu, Yi Ding, Qingbo Liu","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11429-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11429-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The high brittleness and poor barrier properties of waterborne epoxy anti-corrosion films have limited their widespread application. In this study, a flexible epoxy curing agent capable of room-temperature curing was prepared, and the effects of polyurethane (PU) content and capping agents on the toughness and corrosion resistance of films were systematically investigated. The optimized film exhibited an elongation at break of 8.12% and a tensile strength of 47.14 MPa. The incorporation of 15% polyurethane-based reactive epoxy emulsifier (PUEM) notably enhanced the toughness of the film, while the addition of 30% butyl glycidyl ether (BGE) increased the cross-linking density, further improving both mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) revealed the formation of shear bands on the fracture surface upon PU incorporation. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) demonstrated PU was uniformly distributed within the EP matrix as nanosized microspheres. Moreover, the formation of an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN) structure within the cured epoxy matrix effectively hinders the penetration of corrosive media through micropores and microcracks, thereby offering improved corrosion protection.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 41","pages":"20110 - 20125"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145316075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chemical foaming-induced microcellular structure and its impact on polyurethane elastomer performance","authors":"Maomin Zhen, Xudong Zhang, Yali Guo, Xiaodong Li, Xing Su, Xufeng Zhang, Jianping Zhang, Xiaoxia Wu, Yibing Xia, Hao Jiang, Meishuai Zou","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11518-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11518-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The rational design and precise control of microcellular architectures offer a promising route to enhance polymer performance. In this study, microcellular polyurethane elastomers (MPUEs) with tunable pore architectures were fabricated via water-controlled chemical foaming using a two-step polymerization method. Incremental water addition promoted microphase separation through the formation of highly polar urea linkages with strong hydrogen bonding. The resulting cellular structures significantly reduced matrix plastic deformation and localized strain. A multitechnique characterization approach—combining GPC, SEM, FTIR, DMA, SAXS, and in situ X-ray CT—was employed to systematically elucidate the structure–property relationships of MPUEs. Notably, MPUE-0.30 exhibited markedly superior elasticity and deformation performance compared to higher-density counterparts. Crucially, this study pioneers the quantitative decoupling of deformation contributions between the polyurethane matrix and cellular phase in microcellular elastomers. Results revealed that cellular structures absorbed up to 79% of total strain, highlighting their dominant role in energy dissipation. These findings provide a framework for the predictive design of advanced polymer systems with exceptional vibration damping and isolation capabilities, tailored for dynamic energy dissipation and mechanical wave attenuation applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 41","pages":"20126 - 20142"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145316074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compressive behaviors of bio-inspired helicoidal sandwich structure with variable helicoidal angles","authors":"Peng Guan, Saiya Gong, Chao Hao","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11608-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11608-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Organisms like crustaceans possess a unique Bouligand-type helicoidal fiber structure, which provides exceptional damage tolerance and impact resistance. This study uses ABAQUS/Explicit to simulate and assess the compressive behavior of biomimetic helicoidal sandwich structures with honeycomb (HHS), grid (HGS), and triangular (HTS) cross sections under axial quasi-static compression. The helicoidal angle is varied from 0° to 360° to systematically examine the mechanical response. The findings are as follows: A helicoidal angle of 60° significantly increases the peak force in HHSs, HGSs, and HTSs, while helicoidal angles ranging from 270° to 360° greatly enhance the energy absorption efficiency of HHSs. The helicoidal structure effectively reduces buckling deformation by distributing stress along the helicoidal line, creating a synergistic effect throughout the structure. These results offer valuable insights for developing new lightweight, high-strength and energy-absorbing sandwich structures.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 41","pages":"19896 - 19911"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145316163","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis and evaluation of smart nanoparticles for real-time diagnosis and treatment of surgical site infections","authors":"Guoyang Zhang, Cheng Li","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11593-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11593-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a significant challenge in global healthcare, severely impacting patients' quality of life and imposing substantial economic burdens on medical systems. In the current era of escalating antibiotic resistance, the development of novel and efficacious materials for SSI management has emerged as a critical focus in the realms of materials science and biomedical engineering. This study presents the design and evaluation of multifunctional intelligent nanoparticles that integrate both diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, using a pH-responsive Rhodamine B fluorescent probe as the signal sensing molecule. Under normal conditions, Rhodamine B is quenched due to the closed spirolactam structure. During bacterial infection, the local acidic environment opens the spirolactam ring, forming a positively charged open-ring structure, and the probe emits a fluorescent signal to warn of bacterial infection. Meanwhile, the vancomycin endows the intelligent nanoparticles with antibacterial functionality. Through a comprehensive series of in vitro assays and in vivo animal experiments, the developed intelligent nanoparticles have demonstrated sensitive responses to bacterial infections, providing timely infection warnings and exhibiting autonomous antibacterial action. MSN@V@R demonstrates strong diagnostic and therapeutic potential for bacterial infections. In the SSI model, the fluorescence intensity at the wound site in bacteria-infected mice treated with MSN@V@R was 6.12 fold higher than that of the control group, indicating effective infection detection. Furthermore, MSN@V@R treatment significantly accelerated wound healing, with the healing rate being 19.33% faster than that observed in the untreated group. This innovative approach overcomes the limitations of traditional medical diagnosis and treatment of surgical site infections, offering a promising strategy for early detection and targeted therapy of SSIs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 41","pages":"19728 - 19739"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145316160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andressa Trentin, Konsta Sipilä, Jukka Vaari, Eric A. K. Fangnon, Janne Pakarinen
{"title":"Performance of oxygen-free phosphorous-doped and high-conductivity phosphorous-doped copper in ammonia-containing groundwater","authors":"Andressa Trentin, Konsta Sipilä, Jukka Vaari, Eric A. K. Fangnon, Janne Pakarinen","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11571-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11571-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>High-purity copper is used for high-level waste (HLW) canister material due to its mechanical strength and corrosion resistance. While oxygen-free phosphorous-doped copper (OFE + P) is the current standard material in Finland and Sweden, high-conductivity phosphorous-doped (HCP) copper has emerged as a potential alternative. This study aimed to evaluate the corrosion performance, stress corrosion cracking (SCC) susceptibility, and hydrogen uptake of HCP relative to OFE + P under ammonia-disturbed groundwater conditions. Both copper grades were subjected to a 3-month exposure in an autoclave containing simulated groundwater and 100 mg/L of ammonia at room temperature. Constant potentials were applied to shift surface potentials into the Cu₂O/CuO stability region, mimicking thermodynamic conditions associated with SCC. Hydrogen content was assessed by hot-melt mass spectroscopy and thermal desorption spectroscopy supported by molecular dynamics simulations of hydrogen diffusion. U-bend specimens, constantly polarized at − 50 mV versus saturated calomel electrode, were analysed using plasma-focused ion beam (PFIB) and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) to characterize microstructural degradation. Both materials presented very-low corrosion rates (0.2–0.4 µm/year), and no hydrogen uptake was detected. However, PFIB and EBSD results revealed fully oxidized, intergranular cracks penetrating up to 10 µm, along random grain boundaries. These shallow features were attributed to ammonia-induced degradation facilitated by localized strain, even under anoxic conditions and room temperature. HCP copper exhibited comparable corrosion behaviour and susceptibility to ammonia-induced intergranular attack to that of OFE + P copper. These results support the potential use of HCP copper as a viable alternative for HLW canisters in ammonia-containing environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 41","pages":"19977 - 19996"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10853-025-11571-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145316162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nianhuan Huang, Yi Peng, Hang You, Ting Li, Jie Ran, Shandong Zhang, Jinyuan Huang
{"title":"Review: research advances in detachment mechanisms of biological non-smooth surfaces and their biomimetic applications","authors":"Nianhuan Huang, Yi Peng, Hang You, Ting Li, Jie Ran, Shandong Zhang, Jinyuan Huang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11588-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11588-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Non-smooth surfaces evolved through prolonged natural selection in biological systems exhibiting efficient detachment mechanisms, offering bio-inspired strategies to address interfacial adhesion challenges in engineering applications. This review systematically summarizes the morphological characteristics and detachment mechanisms of non-smooth surfaces in three representative biological soil fauna, plants, and aquatic animals, and discusses their biomimetic applications in agricultural machinery and medical devices. Studies reveal that biological non-smooth surfaces achieve synergistic detachment through reduced contact area via micro-nano structures, suppression of continuous water film formation by hydrophobic and low-surface-energy composite interfaces, and dynamic flexibility-mediated interfacial behavior regulation. Finally, this paper concludes with prospects for future development trends.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 42","pages":"20267 - 20291"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341244","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Review: Hydrogen adsorption and storage through a spillover mechanism in palladium-integrated metal organic frameworks","authors":"Sudeep Mudhulu, Aastha Tiwari, Bhanu Vardhan Reddy Kuncharam, Suresh Gupta","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11599-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11599-7","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Hydrogen spillover, a mechanism involving the disassociation of molecular hydrogen on a metal catalyst and subsequent diffusion of atomic hydrogen to a support material, provides an effective approach for enhancing hydrogen adsorption and storage at ambient conditions. Among porous materials, metal organic frameworks (MOFs) stand out because of their large surface area, tunable porosity, and structural versatility. This review presents a comprehensive examination of hydrogen storage via the spillover mechanism in palladium integrated MOFs. These adsorbents demonstrate synergistic interactions between metal sites and MOF, contributing to improved hydrogen chemisorption and physisorption through spillover. Particular emphasis is placed on various Pd incorporation techniques, the influence of synthesis methods on spillover efficiency, and the physicochemical factors governing hydrogen uptake. The extent of hydrogen uptake depends strongly on the Pd loading, nanoparticle size, and the nature of the MOF support. Overloading of Pd often results in particle agglomeration, reducing the active surface area and thereby diminishing storage performance. Despite these advancements, challenges remain, particularly in achieving reproducible synthesis, optimizing Pd dispersion, and understanding the kinetics of spillover. The review highlights recent progress and critical challenges in developing Pd@MOF systems for practical hydrogen storage applications.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 42","pages":"20143 - 20159"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145341219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"On the optimisation of the composition of high-entropy alloys","authors":"Juan M. Montes, Fátima Ternero","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11559-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11559-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The aim of this work is to find a simple and fast way to fix the composition of a multi-component alloy that maximises the probability that it will have a solid-solution single-phase microstructure. The search begins with a detailed analysis of the well-known parameter Ω, which has already been the subject of studies aimed at maximising it. In line with these theoretical efforts, this paper proposes: (i) a new optimisation strategy, in accordance with the classical definition of a multi-principal-components alloy, (ii) improvements in the calculation of the Ω parameter (through the enthalpy of mixing) and (iii) the definition of a new indicator, which we will call the Λ parameter, which also can be optimised. This new parameter not only takes into account the enthalpy of mixing, but also adds an additional term, the elastic lattice distortion enthalpy, caused by the distortion of the crystal lattice. Both the new maximisation strategy and the new parameter aim to ensure that the high precision of the composition at the maximum does not make it impossible to implement. As a novelty, this paper uses the Excel spreadsheet and its Solver tool for the task of maximisation with constraints, using the evolutionary algorithm. The paper applies the optimisation methods discussed to two multi-component systems that have been widely analysed in the specialised scientific literature, in order to compare all the techniques described. Finally, the article points to the possibility that optimisation of the indicator parameters Ω and Λ could provide the two most stable compositions into which an initially single-phase alloy subjected to high temperature would segregate.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 41","pages":"19942 - 19958"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s10853-025-11559-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145315645","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yize Zhai, Wenzhuo Duan, Ziqing Yang, Jianfei Yang
{"title":"Design of mesoporous silica nanoparticles with quercitrin hydrogels improves cardiac remodeling and myocardial infarction reprogramming","authors":"Yize Zhai, Wenzhuo Duan, Ziqing Yang, Jianfei Yang","doi":"10.1007/s10853-025-11556-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10853-025-11556-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Myocardial infarction (MI) remains the main cause of human death. Oxidative stress during the acute phase of MI, coupled with unchecked myocardial fibrosis, markedly hinders cardiac repair efficacy post-infarction, resulting in detrimental ventricular remodeling and the risk of heart failure. An injectable hydrogel composite with multifunctional nanoparticles was developed to tackle the various pathological stages of MI. This study utilized mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNPs) as nanocarriers for incorporating quercitrin (QCT) with antifibrotic properties, which were then clacked with zinc ions and hyaluronic acid (Zn/HA). The NPs were subsequently incorporated into an alginate (ALG), a biocompatible hydrogel, to improve MI retention. After the in vivo MI model was administered, the hydrogel composites progressively liberated the NPs during their degradation. The outer layer scavenges ROS from the Zn/HA, preventing cell death. The Zn/HA resulted in the release of QCT, which could limit cardiac fibroblast activation and collagen formation. This hydrogel composite exhibited the capacity to enhance cardiac function and diminish infarct size, indicating its potential as a synergic treatment strategy for healing myocardial infarction.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":645,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materials Science","volume":"60 41","pages":"19710 - 19727"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-10-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145315643","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}