Naresh Kakur, Andrew Tran Nguyen, Ezra Sarmiento, David Kisailus
{"title":"A comprehensive review of advanced manufacturing techniques, ai-enabled design, and mechanical characterization of nature-inspired helicoidal hybrid composites for impact-resistant applications","authors":"Naresh Kakur, Andrew Tran Nguyen, Ezra Sarmiento, David Kisailus","doi":"10.1007/s42114-026-02122-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-026-02122-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Helicoidal structures mimic nature and are evident in plant cell walls, lamellar bone, and the shell structures of mantis shrimp and beetles. These nature-inspired helicoidal composites are widely used in impact-resistant applications. Traditional hand-layup methods for producing layered helicoidal composites can introduce defects such as gaps, overlaps, and wrinkles, which can be mitigated using Automated Fiber Placement (AFP). Optimizing AFP process parameters, including pressure, temperature, and layup speed, is crucial. While experimental optimization is costly and time-consuming, Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based design offers a more efficient alternative. This narrative review explores the inspiration behind helicoidal structures and their application fields. It also covers advanced manufacturing of hybrid long-fiber layered composites using AFP + autoclave/hot press, ceramic filler-based nanocomposites using direct ink writing (DIW), and multi-walled carbon nanotube (MWCNT)-based nanocomposites using digital micromirror device (DMD). Furthermore, it discusses the roles of machine learning and deep learning, coupled with finite element modeling, in minimizing process-induced defects. Compared with conventional AFP inspection techniques such as laser profilometry and thermography, a defect-detection algorithm based on PointNet + + , a convolutional neural network (CNN), can be tailored for 3D point cloud segmentation, offering a cost-effective, user-friendly alternative. Next, the mechanical and microstructural properties of helicoidal composites, compared with those of traditional laminates, are discussed to evalaute impact performance. Helicoidal composites with low inter-ply angles up to 20° consistently outperform conventional lay-ups under quasi-static and impact loading, due to a crack-twisting mechanism and superior out-of-plane properties. Incorporating nylon 6 powder microparticles into carbon/epoxy and glass/epoxy helicoidal composites subjected to impact loading significantly improves their toughness through self-healing, compared with virgin helicoidal composites. Carbon/epoxy helicoidal composites with low inter-ply angles of up to 9° are prone to extensive matrix cracking and minor fiber damage, while self-healing in carbon/epoxy composites also helps minimize matrix cracking but does not reduce fiber damage. In contrast, self-healing significantly decreases overall damage in glass/epoxy composites. Self-healing is more effective at eliminating damage in glass/epoxy than in carbon/epoxy, primarily because the former exhibits higher ductility (% elongation) than the latter.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"9 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-026-02122-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149338807","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}
Zahra Mohammadi, Mohammad Nemati, Siamak Beyranvand, Ehsan Mohammadifar, Fatemeh Zabihi, Paraskevi Stefania Stergiou, Giorgia Mansutti, Latifa Abadel, Chuanxiong Nie, Rui Chen, Mathias Dimde, Kai Ludwig, Chong Cheng, Tatyana L. Povolotsky, Rainer Haag, Mohsen Adeli
{"title":"Valorization of elemental sulfur via catalyst-free polymerization into dynamic poly(glycerol-sulfur) nano-networks for antibacterial and antiviral applications","authors":"Zahra Mohammadi, Mohammad Nemati, Siamak Beyranvand, Ehsan Mohammadifar, Fatemeh Zabihi, Paraskevi Stefania Stergiou, Giorgia Mansutti, Latifa Abadel, Chuanxiong Nie, Rui Chen, Mathias Dimde, Kai Ludwig, Chong Cheng, Tatyana L. Povolotsky, Rainer Haag, Mohsen Adeli","doi":"10.1007/s42114-026-02149-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-026-02149-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance and viral infections has intensified the demand for adaptive biomaterials that combine intrinsic bioactivity with controlled therapeutic delivery. In parallel, the development of sustainable polymeric materials from abundant and underutilized feedstocks has become an increasingly important objective. Elemental sulfur, an industrial byproduct produced on a megaton scale, represents a highly attractive yet largely untapped building block for functional polymer synthesis. Herein, we report a one-pot, catalyst- and solvent-free copolymerization of glycidol with elemental sulfur to generate poly(glycerol-sulfur) (hPG-Sn), comprising polyglycerol and polysulfide segments. This approach provides a modular route to sulfur-containing polymers while valorizing elemental sulfur as a sustainable feedstock. The resulting polymers spontaneously form nanoscale networks (200–500 nm) in aqueous media. Importantly, the dynamic S–S bonds within the polysulfide segments impart a stimuli-responsive architecture that enables reversible opening and closing of the network pores, thereby facilitating drug loading and subsequent encapsulation and release. Tetracycline-loaded hPG-Sn networks exhibited a ten-fold enhancement in antibacterial efficacy compared with the free drug, while maintaining low cytotoxicity toward human cells. The chemical modularity of the polysulfide domains further enables facile post-functionalization through thiol-disulfide exchange. Functionalization with 11-mercaptoundecanesulfonate (MUS) generated negatively charged nanoparticles (~ 550 nm, ζ = −30 mV) that exhibited pronounced antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus (HSV), including both inhibitory and virucidal effects. Thus, hPG-Sn combines sustainable sulfur utilization, dynamic and reversible pore modulation, efficient therapeutic cargo loading, and facile surface functionalization within a single polymer platform. These features highlight its potential as an adaptable nanomaterial for controlled antimicrobial and antiviral delivery.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"9 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-026-02149-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149338808","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":"Morphology-engineered ZIF-8-derived porous carbon for high-performance solar thermochemical energy storage","authors":"Xiangyu Yang, Shijie Li, Jiaxing Li, Jianguo Zhao, Yisong Yu","doi":"10.1007/s42114-026-02137-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-026-02137-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Porous carbon derived from metal-organic frameworks holds immense potential for solar thermochemical energy storage (STES) owing to its high surface area and tunable pore structure. Nevertheless, the lack of elucidation regarding the mechanism by which nano-carrier morphology regulates the STES performance of hydrated salt composites contradicts its versatile applications. Herein, a morphological engineering strategy was employed to synthesize zeolite imidazolate framework (ZIF-8)-derived porous carbon with five different morphologies (rhombic dodecahedron, cube, plate, interpenetrating 36-faced twin, and rod) as adsorption carriers. Furthermore, a systematic investigation was conducted into the structure-property relationship among the carrier morphology, pore structure, and STES performance. Thanks to the loose packing and anti-agglomeration achieved through its locally concave geometric features and hierarchical microporous/mesoporous structure of ITZAC2, the LM2/ITZAC2-60 composite exhibits high moisture absorption capacity, storage density (1407.5 kJ·kg<sup>− 1</sup>), and good operational reliability (95.2% capacity retention after 20-cycle testing), while also demonstrating favorable solar-to-thermal conversion characteristics and heat transfer capability. This work not only reveals the critical mechanisms governing the role of carrier morphology in STES performance, offering a novel strategy for morphological engineering in the rational design of high-performance heat storage materials, but also provides a future-oriented proposition for the implementation of STES materials in buildings.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"9 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-026-02137-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149339078","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}
Bin Xu, Jian Zhao, Jia Ming He, Changcheng Chen, Dongmei Yu, Hao Wu, Shuo Guo, Yonghong Wu, Ning Wang, Hai Huang, Zheng Guo
{"title":"Correction: An injectable multi-functional strontium based gentiopicroside hydrogel accelerates bone regeneration via immunomodulation and promoting osteo-/angiogenesis effects","authors":"Bin Xu, Jian Zhao, Jia Ming He, Changcheng Chen, Dongmei Yu, Hao Wu, Shuo Guo, Yonghong Wu, Ning Wang, Hai Huang, Zheng Guo","doi":"10.1007/s42114-026-02100-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-026-02100-2","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"9 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-026-02100-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149132448","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}
Jawon Ha, Mousumi Garai, Zakir Ullah, Ryanda Enggar Anugrah Ardhi, Cheolsu Kim, Arin Kim, Manmatha Mahato, Hyun You Kim, Leif E. Asp, Il-Kwon Oh
{"title":"Monolithically integrated NiCo2Se4 nanowire–carbon cloth cathode scaffolds for non-planar lithium-sulfur structural-battery integration","authors":"Jawon Ha, Mousumi Garai, Zakir Ullah, Ryanda Enggar Anugrah Ardhi, Cheolsu Kim, Arin Kim, Manmatha Mahato, Hyun You Kim, Leif E. Asp, Il-Kwon Oh","doi":"10.1007/s42114-026-02093-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-026-02093-y","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are attractive for lightweight structural energy-storage systems because of their high theoretical energy density, but their integration into non-planar components is hindered by sulfur-cathode cracking, interfacial delamination, and contact loss under retained curvature and external loading. Here, we report a monolithically integrated NiCo₂Se₄ nanowire/carbon-cloth cathode scaffold (NCSe@CC) for curvature-retained Li–S pouch-cell integration. Direct growth and selenization of Ni–Co precursor nanowires on woven carbon cloth produce a binder-free, interconnected polar host that combines polysulfide-affinitive NiCo₂Se₄ surfaces with continuous electron-transport pathways along the carbon-fiber network. Compared with sulfur-loaded carbon cloth and precursor-coated carbon cloth, S/NCSe@CC exhibits enhanced polysulfide adsorption, reduced charge-transfer resistance, accelerated sulfur-redox kinetics, and improved electrochemical performance, delivering 1,544 mAh g<sup>− 1</sup> at 0.1 C with a polarization of 0.13 V. The cathode scaffold retains nanowire–fiber integration after 1,000 curvature-conditioning cycles at a radius of 2.5 mm, and pouch cells assembled with conditioned electrodes show discharge behavior comparable to pristine cells. Under cylindrical curvature, the pouch cell retains 94.0% of its flat-state capacity. Integration into cylindrical, oval, square, and drone-leg geometries further verifies electrical operability after geometric insertion and fixation. This work presents a materials-to-architecture strategy for interface-stable Li–S cathode scaffolds in non-planar structural energy-storage components.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"9 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-026-02093-y.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149132086","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}
Md Mehedi Hasan Apu, Asma Akter, Aldo Traversa Gonzalez, Md Emdad Hossain, Tarekul Islam, Yedukondala Rao Veeranki, Hugo F. Posada-Quintero, Rony Mia, Turki Nabieh Baroud
{"title":"From clothing to healing: can textiles bridge the gap in biomaterial innovation? A systematic mapping of structure, properties, and biomedical applications","authors":"Md Mehedi Hasan Apu, Asma Akter, Aldo Traversa Gonzalez, Md Emdad Hossain, Tarekul Islam, Yedukondala Rao Veeranki, Hugo F. Posada-Quintero, Rony Mia, Turki Nabieh Baroud","doi":"10.1007/s42114-026-02016-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-026-02016-x","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Textiles have progressed from traditional dressings and sutures to advanced biomaterials supporting wound healing, tissue regeneration, drug delivery, and biosensing applications. Their hierarchical structure (fibers, yarns, and fabrics) enables unique combinations of tensile strength, porosity, flexibility, and biocompatibility, making them versatile platforms in biomedical engineering. This review provides a systematic mapping of textiles as biomaterials. Literature published between 2014 and 2025 was retrieved from Google Scholar and Scopus. Analysis shows that natural fibers such as silk, collagen, cellulose, and chitosan contribute biocompatibility and bioactivity, while synthetic polymers such as polyester, polycaprolactone, and polylactic acid provide tunable mechanics and degradation. Textile processing methods including weaving, knitting, braiding, and electrospinning have enabled applications ranging from antimicrobial wound dressings and electroactive scaffolds to drug-eluting nanofibers and biosensing fabrics for wearable health monitoring. Key challenges include biocompatibility, durability, regulatory approval, and sustainability, with few long-term clinical validations reported. Future opportunities lie in integrating bioresorbable fibers, eco-friendly fabrication, and smart functionalities such as piezoelectricity and bio signal detection. By consolidating current evidence, this review highlights textiles as promising biomaterial platforms to accelerate their safe, effective, and sustainable use in healthcare.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"9 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-026-02016-x.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149234955","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}
Pu Yang, Kerong Fu, Shiyu Lv, Hai-Feng Li, Tian Yuan, Xueyan Zhang, Xia Yao, Qiuxian Zhang, Feng Wang
{"title":"Construction of LaFe0.5Ni0.5O3/g-C3N4 S-scheme heterojunction for dramatically enhanced photocarrier separation toward efficient photocatalytic deodorization of livestock wastewater: Based on in-situ irradiation XPS and fs-TAS analysis techniques","authors":"Pu Yang, Kerong Fu, Shiyu Lv, Hai-Feng Li, Tian Yuan, Xueyan Zhang, Xia Yao, Qiuxian Zhang, Feng Wang","doi":"10.1007/s42114-026-02074-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-026-02074-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Odor emissions from livestock and poultry farms have become an urgent environmental challenge and a scientific concern. Indole is one of the predominant malodorous compounds responsible for this issue. To explore effective deodorization strategies, indole was selected as a model pollutant for investigating the construction of heterojunction photocatalysts and their degradation mechanisms. Herein, this study developed an S‑scheme heterojunction photocatalyst LaFe<sub>0.5</sub>Ni<sub>0.5</sub>O<sub>3</sub>/g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> (LFN/CN). Under visible‑light conditions without oxidants, the optimally proportioned catalyst 15LFN/CN (15% LFN by weight) exhibited a rate constant of 5.99 × 10<sup>− 2</sup> min<sup>− 1</sup>. Its degradation rate constant for indole was 78.8 times that of pristine LFN and 5.24 times that of CN, respectively. Moreover, the catalyst achieved efficient degradation in the pH range of 3–11, with removal rates of 97.79%-100% at pH 9–11. It maintained excellent degradation performance in complex aqueous matrices (interfering ions/organics) and under natural light irradiation. Removal rates of 96.28%-100% were achieved for pollutants such as 3‑methylindole, estrogens, and antibiotics. Moreover, over 90% indole removal efficiency was achieved in three real dairy farm wastewater samples. LC‑MS analysis combined with toxicity assessment elucidated the degradation pathway of indole and its environmental safety. Critically, the accurate identification of the charge‑transfer mechanism in the material serves as the theoretical foundation for understanding the excellent activity of this heterojunction, and this identification heavily relies on spatiotemporally resolved characterization techniques. Accordingly, for the 15LFN/CN catalyst, direct and multidimensional experimental evidence for the S‑scheme pathway was provided: In situ irradiated X‑ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed the electron migration pathway; Kelvin probe force microscopy demonstrated the highest surface potential variation (169.34 mV); and femtosecond transient absorption spectroscopy resolved an interfacial electron‑transfer lifetime of 164.39 ps and an extended charge‑recombination lifetime of 5.59 ns. These findings establish a reliable methodology for validating the S‑scheme mechanism and offer new insights for the efficient removal of typical odorous compounds in actual livestock wastewater.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"9 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":15.5,"publicationDate":"2026-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-026-02074-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149034478","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}