Zhihui Yao, Qiyuan Xia, Jin Li, Xiangchuan Meng, Zengqi Huang, Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi, Shaohua Zhang, Xiaotian Hu, Yiwang Chen
{"title":"A Refined Dual-Fiber Network Morphology as Printable Hole Transport Layers for High-Performance Perovskite Solar Mini-Modules","authors":"Zhihui Yao, Qiyuan Xia, Jin Li, Xiangchuan Meng, Zengqi Huang, Muhammad Bilal Khan Niazi, Shaohua Zhang, Xiaotian Hu, Yiwang Chen","doi":"10.1002/agt2.70017","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70017","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the contemporary preparation of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), the prevalent issue of hole transport layers (HTLs) materials is frequently incompatible with large-area deposition techniques. As the area increases, this results in nonuniform preparation of the HTLs, which significantly reduces the efficiency and reliability of the device at the module level. To tackle this significant challenge, we propose a strategy for a dual-fiber network structure based on polymer HTLs. This strategy involves the use of organic solar cell polymer donor material (PM6) and poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT), which are spontaneously interwoven into micron-sized fiber crystals to establish efficient carrier transport channels. This unique structure not only accelerates charge extraction but also takes advantage of the inherent benefits of polymers, such as excellent printability and homogeneous film formation while enhancing the protection of the perovskite layers. The resulting devices demonstrate a <i>V</i><sub>OC</sub> of 1.18 V and a champion PCE of 24.90%, which is higher than the pristine devices (the PCE is 22.87%). Moreover, due to the improved printing characteristics, the PSMs prepared by blade-coating also demonstrate a high PCE of 15.15% within an aperture area of 100 cm<sup>2</sup>. Additionally, this strategy significantly improves the operational stability, thermal stability, and humidity stability of the devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":72127,"journal":{"name":"Aggregate (Hoboken, N.J.)","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":13.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agt2.70017","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144339491","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhennan Tian, Shirui Zhou, Yao Qu, Qian Yang, Xuguan Bai, Jiahao Zhao, Hongqiang Dong, Ya Lu, Nan Deng, Lu Wang, Limin Pi, Yang Cheng, Shigui Chen, Wei Liu
{"title":"Enhanced Synergistic Photothermal–Chemotherapy in Bacterial Keratitis Treatment Using Halogen-Bonded Organic Frameworks (XOFs) Based on N⋯Br+⋯N Bonds","authors":"Zhennan Tian, Shirui Zhou, Yao Qu, Qian Yang, Xuguan Bai, Jiahao Zhao, Hongqiang Dong, Ya Lu, Nan Deng, Lu Wang, Limin Pi, Yang Cheng, Shigui Chen, Wei Liu","doi":"10.1002/agt2.70050","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70050","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The swift progression of bacterial keratitis necessitates expeditious therapeutic intervention. Present therapeutic methodologies are characterized by their protracted duration and invasiveness, which often result in suboptimal antibiotic therapy. Consequently, there is an imperative requirement for the development of novel therapeutic approaches for the management of bacterial keratitis. In this study, we present two types of XOFs connected by [N···Br<sup>+</sup>···N] interactions. These frameworks were characterized using <sup>1</sup>H NMR, IR, XPS, SAXS, and HR-TEM. Two-dimensional (2D) structural models were established based on PXRD data and theoretical simulations. The application of these XOFs as novel antibacterial agents for the treatment of bacterial keratitis were explored, and the effects of different connection knots and hydrophilicity on the antibacterial efficacy of XOFs were compared. As expected, the therapeutic effect of XOFs based on [N···Br<sup>+</sup>···N] interactions are superior to XOFs based on [N···I<sup>+</sup>···N] interactions. The therapeutic effect of <b>TPPA</b>-based XOFs with good hydrophilicity is better than <b>TPPE</b>-based XOFs. In addition, a photothermal agent (IR820) was loaded onto <b>XOF(Br)-TPPA</b> for combined photothermal and chemotherapy, with experimental results indicating a substantial enhancement in therapeutic efficacy. This work not only deepens our understanding of halogen-bonded organic frameworks but also paves the way for the application of XOFs in biomedical materials.</p>","PeriodicalId":72127,"journal":{"name":"Aggregate (Hoboken, N.J.)","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":13.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agt2.70050","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144339613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction to “Advancing Self-Healing Soy Protein Hydrogel With Dynamic Schiff Base and Metal–Ligand Bonds for Diabetic Chronic Wound Recovery”","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/agt2.70057","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70057","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Tian Lan, Yabo Dong, Jiajia Shi, Xing Wang, Zejian Xu, Yan Zhang, Lianzhou Jiang, Weibiao Zhou, Xiaonan Sui. Advancing Self-Healing Soy Protein Hydrogel With Dynamic Schiff Base and Metal–Ligand Bonds for Diabetic Chronic Wound Recovery. <i>Aggregate</i>. 2024;e639.</p><p>We would like to report and correct the following errors identified in the published article:</p><p>Figure 3A: The images labeled SEOH-Ag 30 and SEOH-Ag 40 were mistakenly duplicated. Both images currently display the same data, which was an error caused by a misplacement during figure layout and image organization.</p><p>Figure 3C: The images labeled C7 and C8 are identical due to an unintentional duplication during the figure preparation process.</p><p>These errors do not affect the data, results, or scientific conclusions of the study. The corrected versions of Figure 3A and Figure 3C are shown below.</p><p>The authors are grateful to the Editor for granting them the opportunity to publish this Corrigendum, and apologize to the readership of the Journal for any inconvenience caused.</p>","PeriodicalId":72127,"journal":{"name":"Aggregate (Hoboken, N.J.)","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":13.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agt2.70057","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144339639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arshad Khan, Rabia Usman, Shuo Xiang, Yasinalli Tamboli, Muhammad Umair, Awatef M. Alshehri, Ibraheem Bushnak, Yan Deng, Nongyue He
{"title":"Turning on the Heat by Cocrystal Engineering: The Rise of Organic Charge Transfer Photothermal Cocrystals as an Emerging Therapeutic Frontier in Biomedical Application","authors":"Arshad Khan, Rabia Usman, Shuo Xiang, Yasinalli Tamboli, Muhammad Umair, Awatef M. Alshehri, Ibraheem Bushnak, Yan Deng, Nongyue He","doi":"10.1002/agt2.70045","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70045","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The field of molecular charge transfer cocrystals (CTCs) has advanced rapidly in recent years, with much work focused on their use in optoelectronic devices, photoacoustic imaging, photothermal therapy (PTT), optical waveguides, seawater desalination, and more. Organic photothermal CTCs are of particular interest because of their unique phototherapeutic effects in phototherapy and their remarkable imaging capabilities in fluorescence, magnetic resonance, and photoacoustic imaging, further enhancing their significance in medical applications. However, the use of photothermal CTCs in biomedicine has been limited, with few reported biological applications. Hence, there is a growing interest in CT-derived functional photothermal cocrystals potential contenders for targeted and controlled biomedical applications such as bacteria inhibition, cancer eradication, and tissue regeneration. This review offers insight into the recent advancements in crafting and producing CT-based materials with biomedical attributes. In addition, it outlines the current obstacles and future prospects in this burgeoning research domain, aiming to propel the continued advancement of CT-based biomaterials toward enhanced biomedical utilities. Overall, cocrystal-based near-infrared (NIR) photothermal materials have the potential to revolutionize a wide range of medical and technological applications and are an active area of research in chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology.</p>","PeriodicalId":72127,"journal":{"name":"Aggregate (Hoboken, N.J.)","volume":"6 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":13.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agt2.70045","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144666249","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thi Kim Ngan Duong, Thi Thuy Truong, Thi Nhat Linh Phan, Thi Xuan Nguyen, Vu Hoang Minh Doan, Truong Tien Vo, Jaeyeop Choi, Umapada Pal, Prodyut Dhar, Byeongil Lee, Junghwan Oh, Sudip Mondal
{"title":"Hydrogel-Based Smart Materials for Wound Healing and Sensing","authors":"Thi Kim Ngan Duong, Thi Thuy Truong, Thi Nhat Linh Phan, Thi Xuan Nguyen, Vu Hoang Minh Doan, Truong Tien Vo, Jaeyeop Choi, Umapada Pal, Prodyut Dhar, Byeongil Lee, Junghwan Oh, Sudip Mondal","doi":"10.1002/agt2.70047","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70047","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Recent advancements in hydrogel-based flexible materials have revolutionized wound healing and monitoring strategies. These materials offer promising solutions for medical treatment and real-time diagnostics. Their rich water content, biocompatibility, and tunable properties closely mimic the natural extracellular matrix, supporting wound regeneration. Unlike traditional wound healing materials, hydrogel-based systems address critical issues such as material stability and toxicity while integrating advanced monitoring devices. This review highlights the latest innovations in hydrogel-based wound healing materials. It focuses on flexibility, biocompatibility, and potential for integration with smart monitoring systems. The review covers design principles and fabrication techniques for hydrogel-based nanofibers, elastomers, and conducting polymers. It also discusses the development of electronic skin and innovative wound dressings. In addition, the review explains how sensing capabilities, stimuli-responsive functions, and antibacterial agents are incorporated into these materials. Finally, the article examines challenges and future directions in the field. It emphasizes the transformative potential of multifunctional hydrogel-based materials for improving wound healing and continuous monitoring.</p>","PeriodicalId":72127,"journal":{"name":"Aggregate (Hoboken, N.J.)","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":13.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agt2.70047","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144339412","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cheng Huang, Xinyu Cao, Xianpeng Fan, Lvyin Wang, Jingnan Zhang, Gang Ye, Haijiao Xie, Yongmei Ma
{"title":"Full-Color Tunable Fluorescent Polysiloxanes Driven by Structure Evolution and Aggregation From Amine–Aldehyde Reaction","authors":"Cheng Huang, Xinyu Cao, Xianpeng Fan, Lvyin Wang, Jingnan Zhang, Gang Ye, Haijiao Xie, Yongmei Ma","doi":"10.1002/agt2.70048","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70048","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Nonconventional fluorescent materials, which are nonaromatic or consist of isolated aromatic systems, have attracted extensive attention because of their aggregation-induced emission properties. The mechanism of nonconventional fluorescence remains incompletely understood, hindering the prediction and modulation of its emission color. Achieving full-color tunability in such systems, particularly within elastomers, is highly challenging. Herein, fluorescent cross-linked polysiloxanes are synthesized using aliphatic amino-terminated polysiloxane and glutaraldehyde, exhibiting full-color emission that can be continuously tuned through thermal treatments within a single material system. Thermal treatment of cross-linked polysiloxanes enables precise control over the structural evolution of fluorophores from imines to 3-(2-piperidyl)pyridinium derivatives and their aggregation states. It enables the continuous and wide-range modulation of the emission color. Additionally, the intramolecular and intermolecular charge transfers of the novel unconventional fluorophore, 3-(2-piperidyl)pyridinium derivatives, have been identified, which are of great significance for aggregation-induced bathochromic fluorescence. Prepared from all commercial chemicals, these cross-linked polysiloxanes show great potential for large-scale production and applications, especially as flexible fluorescent light-conversion layers and solvent-responsive smart materials. Furthermore, our research is expected to inspire the innovation of unconventional fluorophores in multiple dimensions.</p>","PeriodicalId":72127,"journal":{"name":"Aggregate (Hoboken, N.J.)","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":13.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agt2.70048","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144339353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Benjamin Lam, Robert Ramji, Margaret Mullooly, Kristina D. Closser, Tod A. Pascal, Jesse V. Jokerst
{"title":"Mechanism of Cationic Peptide-Induced Assembly of Gold Nanoparticles: Modulation of Electrostatic Repulsion","authors":"Benjamin Lam, Robert Ramji, Margaret Mullooly, Kristina D. Closser, Tod A. Pascal, Jesse V. Jokerst","doi":"10.1002/agt2.70043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70043","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The aggregation of plasmonic nanoparticles can lead to new and controllable properties useful for numerous applications. We recently showed the reversible aggregation of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) via a small, cationic di-arginine peptide; however, the mechanism underlying this aggregation is not yet comprehensively understood. Here, we seek insights into the intermolecular interactions of cationic peptide-induced assembly of citrate-capped AuNPs by empirically measuring how peptide identity impacts AuNP aggregation. We examined the nanoscale interactions between the peptides and the AuNPs via UV-vis spectroscopy to determine the structure-function relationship of peptide length and charge on AuNP aggregation. Careful tuning of the sequence of the di-arginine peptide demonstrated that the mechanism of assembly is driven by a reduction in electrostatic repulsion. We show that acetylated N-terminals and carboxylic acid C-terminals decrease the effectiveness of the peptide in inducing AuNP aggregation. The increase in peptide size through the addition of glycine or proline units hinders aggregation and leads to less redshift. Arginine-based peptides were also found to be more effective in assembling the AuNPs than cysteine-based peptides of equivalent length. We also illustrate that aggregation is independent of peptide stereochemistry. Finally, we demonstrate the modulation of peptide-AuNP behavior through changes to the pH, salt concentration, and temperature. Notably, histidine-based and tyrosine-based peptides could reversibly aggregate the AuNPs in response to the pH.</p>","PeriodicalId":72127,"journal":{"name":"Aggregate (Hoboken, N.J.)","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":13.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agt2.70043","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144339514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Back Cover: Revolutionizing Bone Regeneration: Vascularized Bone Tissue Engineering with Advanced 3D Printing Technology","authors":"Jiaxuan Fan, Zichuan Ding, Yongrui Cai, Yahao Lai, Chao Huang, Boyi Jiang, Zongke Zhou, Zeyu Luo","doi":"10.1002/agt2.70038","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70038","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study describes the progress in the design and application of 3D printing technology for vascularized bone repair scaffolds. The ultimate goal is to fabricate vascularized bone repair scaffolds with structure and function similar to natural bone tissue for repairing bone defects due to various causes through the design and development of 3D printing technology, printing ink and bioactive factors (e731).\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":72127,"journal":{"name":"Aggregate (Hoboken, N.J.)","volume":"6 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":13.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agt2.70038","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840886","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yandi Zhang, Wenjun Wang, Xiaoru Yang, Xuanmeng An, Xiaoyi Liu, Weiwei Zhao, Lina Zhu, Ting Wang, Ying Wang, Yi Chen, Junkun Feng, Jinlong Shao, Xuedong Zhou, Ben Zhong Tang, Shaohua Ge, Jianhua Li
{"title":"Inside Back Cover: Molecular Diagnosis and Therapy of Dental Caries by Oral Microbiome-Selective Aggregation-Induced Photosensitivity","authors":"Yandi Zhang, Wenjun Wang, Xiaoru Yang, Xuanmeng An, Xiaoyi Liu, Weiwei Zhao, Lina Zhu, Ting Wang, Ying Wang, Yi Chen, Junkun Feng, Jinlong Shao, Xuedong Zhou, Ben Zhong Tang, Shaohua Ge, Jianhua Li","doi":"10.1002/agt2.70035","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70035","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study introduces an aggregation-induced emission probe, MeOTpy, for instant molecular detection and photodynamic treatment of dental caries. MeOTpy exhibited bright fluorescence upon binding to cariogenic pathogens and generating reactive oxygen species under white light irradiation. This aggregation-induced photosensitivity enables rapid assessment of carious disease in human dental plaque samples and prevented dental caries on rat pups (e733).\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":72127,"journal":{"name":"Aggregate (Hoboken, N.J.)","volume":"6 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":13.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agt2.70035","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840884","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Front Cover: Engineering “Meso-Atom” Bonding: Honeycomb-Network Transitions in Reticular Liquid Crystals","authors":"Christian Anders, Tianyi Tan, Virginia-Marie Fischer, Ruoyu Wang, Mohamed Alaasar, Rebecca Waldecker, Yu Cao, Feng Liu, Carsten Tschierske","doi":"10.1002/agt2.70037","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/agt2.70037","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This research article elucidates the self-assembly of a new type of polyphiles forming complex A15-like cubic network phase with hydrogen-bonded glycerols as “meso-atom”. By aromatic core fluorination, the aggregation of polyphiles is modified to engineer the bond of “meso-atoms”, resulting in the transition between networks and honeycombs, which is of great interests for reticular chemistry (e728).\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":72127,"journal":{"name":"Aggregate (Hoboken, N.J.)","volume":"6 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":13.9,"publicationDate":"2025-04-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/agt2.70037","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840885","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}