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{"title":"Therapeutic applications and potential biological barriers of nano-delivery systems in common gastrointestinal disorders: a comprehensive review","authors":"Guoliang Zheng,&nbsp;Bao Zhang,&nbsp;Haiyue Yu,&nbsp;Zhiyong Song,&nbsp;Xing Xu,&nbsp;Zhichao Zheng,&nbsp;Kui Zhao,&nbsp;Jian Zhao,&nbsp;Yan Zhao","doi":"10.1007/s42114-025-01292-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-025-01292-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the last 2 decades, nanomedicine has gained enormous attention due to its promising potential in various biomedical applications such as targeted drug delivery, molecular imaging, biomarker mapping, and diagnosis. Owing to their low toxicity, and longer half-life, several nano-delivery systems such as nanoparticles, lipid carriers, dendrimers, liposomes, and micelles have been developed with unique functions and properties. With benefits such as size variability, good drug loading capacity, stable interactions, and binding with both hydrophobic and hydrophilic substances, nano-delivery systems are designed to overcome problems that are associated with conventional therapies. In the context of gastrointestinal disorders, nano-drug delivery systems are effective in improving drug efficacy, bioavailability, and sustained drug release with minimal side effects. Despite all these technological advancements, nano-delivery systems encounter potential biological barriers in the form of enzymatic degradation, pH variability, and other barriers that hinder the smooth operations of the delivery process. Targeted delivery to specific receptors, passive accumulation of nanoparticles, and pH-sensitive drug release systems are the counter strategies that researchers have been using. This overview explores the role of nano-delivery systems in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders, focusing on their therapeutic applications and the biological barriers that may limit their efficacy. Additionally, it summarizes the current research landscape and discusses the future prospects for advancing nano-delivery technologies in the management of gastrointestinal diseases.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-025-01292-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143778146","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":"Macroscale ceramic origami structures with hyper-elastic coating","authors":"Md Shajedul Hoque Thakur,&nbsp;Methu Dev Nath,&nbsp;Pulickel M. Ajayan,&nbsp;Glaucio H. Paulino,&nbsp;Muhammad M. Rahman","doi":"10.1007/s42114-025-01284-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-025-01284-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Origami-based technologies offer a promising avenue for constructing deployable, adaptable, and lightweight structures. While much of the research on origami-inspired metamaterials has been focused on materials with inherent flexibility and ductility, there is noteworthy importance in utilizing brittle materials that undergo catastrophic failure even in quasi-static loading. Herein, we explore the possibility of utilizing origami engineering to divert the catastrophic failure nature of brittle materials into a graceful failure mode. To induce flexibility, we 3D printed a ceramic-based Miura-ori structure and coated it with a biocompatible hyperelastic polymer. We performed quasi-static and cyclic compression tests in three orthogonal directions on the printed origami structure with and without the hyperelastic coating and compared them with finite element simulations. Remarkably, the simulations closely matched the outcomes of the actual experiments. Through the combination of experiments and numerical simulations, we observed consistently higher toughness in the coated origami structure compared to the uncoated one. Additionally, the increase in toughness varied across directions, with the most significant improvement occurring in the least stiff direction. This research sheds light on the mechanics of origami engineering within brittle materials at a macroscale, particularly suitable in applications such as prosthetics and other medical domains.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-025-01284-3.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143769910","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":"Recent progress of polymer-based piezoelectric nanogenerators","authors":"Zhijing Wu,&nbsp;Xiang Ding,&nbsp;Xin Chen,&nbsp;Jianwen Chen,&nbsp;Xiaohua Chang,&nbsp;Zenhe Liu,&nbsp;Lixian Song,&nbsp;Jinrui Huang,&nbsp;Yutian Zhu","doi":"10.1007/s42114-025-01225-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-025-01225-0","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Flexible polymer-based piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) can convert the suffered pressure force into electrical signals (voltage and current), which can serve as high-performance pressure sensors and energy harvesting devices simultaneously. In recent years, measurable advancements have been made in designing flexible PENGs and more amazing application scenarios have been developed. In this review, we systematically summarized the common-used piezoelectric polymers, various strategies for designing PENGs, as well as different applications in pressure detection and energy harvesting. In addition, the current challenges of polymer-based PENGs were thoroughly discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2025-04-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-025-01225-0.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143761794","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":"Enhanced mechanical and thermal properties of green PP composites reinforced with bio-hybrid fibers and agro-waste fillers","authors":"Thanh Mai Nguyen Tran,&nbsp;Prabhakar M.N.,&nbsp;Dong-Woo Lee,&nbsp;Jung-il Song","doi":"10.1007/s42114-025-01277-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-025-01277-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present work discusses the mechanical and thermal properties of novel green hybrid composites manufactured from a polypropylene (PP) matrix, reinforced by bio-hybrid fibers-short woven flax fiber (SWF) and short basalt fiber (BF)-and agro-waste fillers, such as rice husk powder (RHP). Interfacial bonding was enhanced by a coupling agent, such as maleic anhydride grafted polypropylene (MAPP). These hybrid composites were prepared using the twin-screw extrusion and injection molding process. Extensive tests were conducted to study the effects of reinforcement and MAPP on tensile strength, flexural strength, tensile modulus, flexural modulus, and dynamic mechanical properties. The obtained results showed a large improvement in mechanical properties: tensile strength improved up to 57.68% (from 35.82 to 56.48 MPa), flexural strength improved up to 52.59% (from 58.08 to 88.65 MPa), the value of tensile modulus improved up to 147% (from 2.00 to 4.94 GPa), and flexural modulus improved up to 86.04% from 2.65 to 4.93 GPa—in comparison to a plain 25% SWF/PP composite. DMA represented that the storage modulus increased by 129% from 2159.69 to 4938.20 MPa, while tan delta values reduced by 15%, signifying enhanced stiffness in concert with a reduction in molecular mobility. Thermal analysis exhibited enhanced thermal stability as char residue was increased from 1.82 to 16.81% at 700 °C in the optimum composites containing RHP and MAPP. These morphological and structural characteristics were characterized by using techniques from FTIR and 3D-OM to SEM–EDS; indeed, the enhanced interfacial bonding and homogeneous distribution of reinforcement were verified with MAPP assistance. The findings of this study demonstrate the potential of these green composites for high-performance applications in the automotive and construction industries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-025-01277-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706901","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":"Engineering ceramics for biomedical applications through nanofiller integration and 3D printing","authors":"Vahid Karamzadeh,&nbsp;Hamidreza Yazdani Sarvestani,&nbsp;Ahmad Sohrabi-Kashani,&nbsp;Apoorv Kulkarni,&nbsp;Arman Jafari,&nbsp;Thomas Lacelle,&nbsp;Houman Savoji,&nbsp;Michael B. Jakubinek,&nbsp;Behnam Ashrafi","doi":"10.1007/s42114-025-01299-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-025-01299-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Known for their strength and durability, ceramic materials are often limited by their brittleness. Polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs) offer a promising alternative, enabling the fabrication of complex shapes that traditional ceramics struggle to achieve. This study introduces a cost-effective method for producing robust PDCs using low-cost liquid crystal display (LCD) 3D printing combined with strategic nanofiller integration. By incorporating nanofillers such as silicon nitride and alumina into a silicon oxycarbide precursor (SPR-684) matrix, we significantly enhanced the mechanical properties of the resultant ceramics. Optimized formulations, including a photoinitiator for vat photopolymerization, were 3D printed into complex geometries, such as gyroids and lattices, and subsequently converted to ceramics through pyrolysis. We systematically investigated the effects of varying nanofiller concentrations (0.2 to 1 wt%) on the density, microstructure, and mechanical performance of the PDC lattices. The results showed remarkable improvements, with increases of up to 2060% in toughness, 20% in stiffness, and 900% in compressive strength attributed to nanofiller integration. In terms of biocompatibility, cytotoxicity assays revealed high cell viability and proliferation on the fabricated PDC scaffolds, indicating minimal cytotoxicity and supporting cell adhesion—key attributes for tissue integration in biomedical applications. Moreover, the compressive properties of the nanofiller-enhanced ceramics closely matched those of human trabecular bone, underscoring their suitability as load-bearing bio-implants. This LCD 3D printing method offers versatility, precision, and cost-effectiveness for bioceramic fabrication, positioning these materials as promising candidates for future biomedical devices where both mechanical performance and biocompatibility are critical.\u0000</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-025-01299-w.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143706962","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":"Unveiling the latent potential: Ni/CoFe2O4-loaded electrospun PVDF hybrid composite-based triboelectric nanogenerator for mechanical energy harvesting applications","authors":"Hema Malini Venkatesan,&nbsp;Insun Woo,&nbsp;Jae Uk Yoon,&nbsp;Prasad Gajula,&nbsp;Anand Prabu Arun,&nbsp;Jin Woo Bae","doi":"10.1007/s42114-025-01296-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-025-01296-z","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study investigates the potential of Ni-doped cobalt ferrite (CoFe₂O₄, N-CF) nanoparticles (NPs)-loaded electrospun poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) composites for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) to efficiently harness electrical energy from low-frequency mechanical vibrations. PVDF was chosen for its strong electroactive polar phase and inherent tribo-negative properties. Cobalt ferrite (CF) NPs exhibit exceptional charge-trapping capabilities, while nickel’s metallic nature minimizes triboelectric losses due to its conductivity. The synergistic effects of Ni-doped CF (N-CF) fillers enhance charge-trapping efficiency and reduce triboelectric losses, significantly boosting TENG performance. Nickel oxide (NiO), CF, and N-CF NPs were synthesized using a facile co-precipitation method, and PVDF composites were fabricated through electrospinning. The physical and crystalline properties of the composites were characterized using various spectroscopic techniques. Results indicated that incorporating 3 wt% N-CF into PVDF optimized the <i>β</i>-crystalline phase content, crucial for improved output performance. Electrospun PVDF/N-CF (PNC) nanocomposite mats served as the tribo-negative (TN) layer, while aluminum (Al) electrode acted as the tribo-positive (TP) layer in TENG device fabrication. Electrical measurements showed that pristine PVDF/Al TENG devices exhibited lower performance (open-circuit potential—<i>V</i>_oc = 22 V, short-circuit current—<i>I</i>_sc = 0.61 µA) compared to the optimized Al/PNC3 TENG devices (<i>V</i>_oc = 421 V, <i>I</i>_sc = 1.0 µA). The importance of a spacer gap was emphasized, with devices incorporating a spacer gap demonstrating superior performance. The optimized TENG device successfully powered over 30 light-emitting diodes and a stopwatch in real-time applications. This study highlights the exceptional output performance of Al/PNC3-based TENGs and provides valuable insights into the development of next-generation sustainable energy harvesting materials.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-025-01296-z.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698581","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":"A novel disposable dual-sensing platform based on DNA-aptamer amplified with gold nanoparticles/Nb4C3-MXene for simultaneous detection of lead and cadmium","authors":"Hassan Karimi-Maleh,&nbsp;Zhouxiang Zhang,&nbsp;Najmeh Zare,&nbsp;Onur Karaman,&nbsp;Yangpin Wen,&nbsp;Tao Wu,&nbsp;Nianbing Zhong,&nbsp;Li Fu","doi":"10.1007/s42114-025-01216-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-025-01216-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Herein, we designed a special screen-printing carbon electrode system with two independent zones to realize the immobilization of two kinds of aptamers on electrode surface. Nb₄C₃-MXene is a remarkable member from MX₃ MXene with many excellent properties. In this study, Nb₄C₃-MXene nanosheets were firstly modified onto the screen-printing carbon electrode surface as the substrate materials to offer big surface area and then gold nanoparticles were loaded onto the surface of Nb₄C₃-MXene nanosheets through electrodeposition. Afterward, the aptamer-containing double-stranded DNA was spontaneously assembled onto the modified electrode surface through the Au–S bond. Owing to high affinity of aptamers towards the heavy metal ions (Cd²⁺ and Pb²⁺ in this case), the aptamers tagged with methylene blue and ferrocene would specifically bond with heavy metal ions to form folded structures and competed off from the electrode surface, and then the change of electrochemical signals can be detected by square wave voltammetry. The aptasensor exhibits a good linear response towards Cd²⁺ and Pb²⁺ from 1 × 10⁻¹⁰ to 1 × 10⁻⁷ M, and their detection limits are 59.8 pM of Pb²⁺ and Cd²⁺ of 146.2 pM; LOQ are 93.7 pM of Pb²⁺ and 164.8 pM of Cd²⁺, respectively.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-025-01216-1.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688595","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":"Influence of TiC particles on the properties of AA2017 friction surfaced coatings","authors":"Mariane Chludzinski,&nbsp;Javier Vivas,&nbsp;Juan Manuel Vázquez-Martínez,&nbsp;Irene Del Sol,&nbsp;Egoitz Aldanondo Begiristain","doi":"10.1007/s42114-025-01231-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-025-01231-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Friction surfacing (FS) is a solid-state process employed for coatings that has demonstrated significant advancements in the manufacturing of aluminium matrix composites reinforced with ceramic particles. This study explores the effect of AA2017 aluminium consumable rods packed with titanium carbide (TiC) in the FS process applied to an AA6082 substrate. A subsequent post-processing friction stir process (FSP) was performed to further refine the distribution of ceramic particles. Analyses were conducted using light optical and scanning electron microscopy, X-ray diffractometer (XRD), microhardness, and pin-on-flat wear testing. The results demonstrated that the incorporation of TiC reinforcement significantly enhanced the FS deposition efficiency and rate by approximately 31%, without affecting rod consumption. Initially, the TiC particles were distributed in layers parallel to the substrate surface, but the FSP technique dispersed them throughout the aluminium matrix. In terms of mechanical properties, the reinforcement increased microhardness by 13.6% and reduced wear resistance (wear volume) by 13%. Notably, the FSP process enhanced wear resistance, reducing wear volume by 48% compared to the TiC-free coating, while also mitigating the hardness increase caused by the FS process. Additionally, XRD analysis indicated that neither FS nor FSP generated new phases, indicating no interaction between the aluminium matrix and the ceramic reinforcements.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-025-01231-2.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143698579","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":"Aromatic polyamine-grafted and nitrogen-doped graphene anodes boosting surface-dominated sodium storage","authors":"Di Wu,&nbsp;Qingzhi Song,&nbsp;Deliang Cui,&nbsp;Yanlu Li,&nbsp;Qilong Wang,&nbsp;Haohai Yu,&nbsp;Gang Lian","doi":"10.1007/s42114-025-01274-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-025-01274-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of high-capacity and long-cycled carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries is limited by the sluggish kinetics of surface capacitive adsorption that dominates the rate capability. Covalently grafted functionalization and heteroatom doping have emerged as promising strategies to overcome these issues. Herein, a one-step hydrothermal strategy is proposed to simultaneously achieve 1,2,4-Triaminobenzene (Tri) grafting and nitrogen doping of reduced graphene oxide (Tri-N-rGO). The formation of an amide bond between Tri and rGO enables structural stability and enriches additional adsorption sites around Tri. A high edge-nitrogen ratio of 82.5% facilitates the enhancement of surface-dominated sodium adsorption. Consequently, the Tri-N-rGO electrode delivers a high discharge specific capacity of 340.3 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.1 A g⁻¹ and a superior rate capability of 180.3 mAh g⁻¹ at 5 A g⁻¹. More importantly, it displays excellent long-term cycling stability and delivers a reversible capacity of 175.1 mAh g⁻¹ after 5000 cycles even at 5 A g⁻¹. The enhanced surface-controlled adsorption mechanism is further demonstrated by multiple measurements and theoretical calculations. The corresponding full cell can still deliver a high specific capacity of 172.7 mAh g⁻¹ after 500 cycles at 0.5 A g⁻¹. This study opens a new avenue for designing high-performance carbon for high-rate sodium-ion batteries and confers the extension to other secondary batteries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-025-01274-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143688571","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":"Enhanced electrochemical performance of zinc-ion batteries using functionalized nano-chitin separators","authors":"Chengwei Lin,&nbsp;Sainan Ou,&nbsp;Baobin Liu,&nbsp;Yao Niu,&nbsp;Xian Wang,&nbsp;Huiping Lin,&nbsp;Ran Li,&nbsp;Meng An,&nbsp;Xinxiang Zhang,&nbsp;Zhanhui Yuan","doi":"10.1007/s42114-025-01211-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s42114-025-01211-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development and evaluation of a novel separator material for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are discussed, which are promising for energy storage due to their use of abundant zinc metal, eco-friendly electrolytes, and high safety. The main challenges in ZIBs are the formation of zinc dendrites and the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), which can lead to short circuits and reduced battery life. To address these issues, the authors have functionalized chitin separators through a process involving alkaline treatment and mechanical grinding, resulting in nano-chitin fibers with varying degrees of deacetylation (D-x-ChNF). The D-4-ChNF separator, in particular, has been shown to have uniformly distributed nanochannels, high mechanical strength, and excellent electrochemical stability. It also exhibits a strong affinity for aqueous ZnSO₄ electrolytes and enhances the electrochemical reversibility of zinc through increased coordination with Zn²⁺ ions. This leads to a significant improvement in the battery’s cycle life, with the D-4-ChNF separator outperforming traditional glass fiber (GF) separators by more than six times in cycle life at 5 mA cm⁻² and 5 mAh cm⁻². The D-4-ChNF separator also demonstrates superior rate performance and long-term cycling stability, with capacity retention rates of 90.46% and 96.68% after 1000 cycles at 5 A g⁻¹ and 10 A g⁻¹, respectively. The separator’s ability to suppress dendrite growth and improve the uniformity of zinc deposition is attributed to its ability to reduce nucleation overpotential and promote uniform zinc deposition along the (002) crystal plane. The D-4-ChNF separator, with its low cost and high stability, offers a promising solution for enhancing the performance and practical application of ZIBs, providing new insights into the development of efficient and sustainable energy storage technologies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":7220,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials","volume":"8 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":23.2,"publicationDate":"2025-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s42114-025-01211-6.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143667978","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}