{"title":"Wire-Intertwined Hierarchical Lattice Structure: Improved Energy Absorption Stability and Modified Failure Mode","authors":"Peiyao Xi, Hao Zhou, Rongqiang Liu, Chuang Shi, Long Long, Wei Huang","doi":"10.1002/adem.70549","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adem.70549","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Hierarchical Lattice Structures</b>\u0000 </p><p>In their Research Article (10.1002/adem.202502166), Chuang Shi and co-workers create a wire-intertwined method for fabricating lattice structures directly from metallic wires. The hierarchical design enables the fabrication of lattice structures through complex wire configurations with simple molds without welding or additive manufacturing. This article offers a scalable, efficient, and cost-effective route for manufacturing large-scale lattice structures.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":7275,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Engineering Materials","volume":"28 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adem.70549","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147268951","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}
Enyang Liu, Shuya Yang, Yan Zhang, Wenhao Zhu, Wen Peng, Lin Liu, Bingying Wang, Jie Sun
{"title":"Preparation of Superhydrophobic Cu/Cu2S Composite Coatings with Anticorrosion Property and Antiscaling Property of Salt Crystals","authors":"Enyang Liu, Shuya Yang, Yan Zhang, Wenhao Zhu, Wen Peng, Lin Liu, Bingying Wang, Jie Sun","doi":"10.1002/adem.202501952","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adem.202501952","url":null,"abstract":"<p>During the construction of salt cavern gas storage, salt crystals may precipitate from brine and grow on the surface of tubing, resulting in salt crystals fouling of tubing. In order to improve the antiscaling property of tubing, superhydrophobic Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>S composite coatings are prepared on 304 stainless steel using a combined method of electrodeposition, chemical conversion reaction and low-energy modification. The water contact angle and sliding angle of the Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>S composite coating are 158.4° and 4°, respectively. The electrochemical tests indicate that the Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>S composite coating shows better corrosion resistance compared with the 304 stainless steel substrate. The Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>S coating has outstanding antiscaling property and can effectively reduce the amount of salt crystals deposited on the surface. The superhydrophobic Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>S coating can still maintain excellent superhydrophobicity after being immersed in solutions with pH values between 3 and 11. In addition, the superhydrophobic Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>S coating has excellent self-cleaning property, high-temperature stability, ultraviolet-resistant stability, and mechanical stability. Therefore, the superhydrophobic Cu/Cu<sub>2</sub>S composite coating has broad application prospects in the field of antiscaling tubings.</p>","PeriodicalId":7275,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Engineering Materials","volume":"28 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147275088","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":"Morphology-Engineered ZnIn2S4 Nanoflowers on GaN Photoanodes for Efficient Solar-Driven CO2-to-Syngas Conversion","authors":"Wei Sun, Hui Zhang, Nan Gao, Xinjian Xie, Lifeng Bian, Yulong Fang, Guifeng Chen","doi":"10.1002/adem.202502345","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adem.202502345","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Solar-driven photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> conversion is a promising method for tackling the energy crisis and reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions. In this work, a GaN/ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> (ZIS) heterojunction photoanode is constructed to elucidate how the ZIS morphology and the concentration used during spin-coating influence photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction performance. The results show that the nanoflower-like ZIS (ZIS-NF) significantly enhances light-harvesting capability and charge-separation efficiency due to its high specific surface area of 218.401 m<sup>2</sup> g<sup>−</sup><sup>1</sup> and its mesoporous structure. As a result, the GaN/ZIS-NF heterojunction delivers a photocurrent density of 0.32 mA cm<sup>−</sup><sup>2</sup>, while the CO and H<sub>2</sub> production rates increase by 2.6-fold and 3.25-fold, respectively, compared with bare GaN. Further optimization of the ZIS-NF spin-coating concentration reveals that a 1:10 ratio yields the highest photocurrent density of 0.37 mA cm<sup>−</sup><sup>2</sup>, with CO and H<sub>2</sub> production enhanced by 5.28-fold and 4.62-fold, respectively, over bare GaN. This study provides meaningful guidance for designing high-performance GaN-based photoanodes to improve photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction efficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":7275,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Engineering Materials","volume":"28 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146256274","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":"Electrically Conductive Inks as Programable Material Systems for Adaptive, Multifunctional, and Sustainable Electronics","authors":"Yan Peng, Huaizhi Liu, Peiwen Wu, Jiuyang Zhang","doi":"10.1002/adem.202502794","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adem.202502794","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Electrically conductive inks are important to the progress of flexible electronics, wearable systems, and soft robotics due to their low cost, lightweight design, and compatibility with scalable printing. Traditional formulations based on silver or copper particles, carbon materials, or conductive polymers have achieved significant advances but remain constrained by tradeoffs between conductivity, flexibility, and processing. Liquid metal inks combine fluidity, metallic conductivity, and self-healing ability, yet the high filler content and environmental instability constrain broader application. To overcome these barriers, the concept of platform-type conductive inks is emerging as a framework that balances electrical performance, processability, structural adaptability, and system functionality. This approach shifts attention from material-specific optimization toward programable ink architectures that can serve diverse applications without fundamental reformulation. Future opportunities include universal printability, dynamic structural reconfiguration triggered by external stimuli, sustainable recycling strategies, and the integration of sensing or actuation functions. By advancing along these directions, conductive inks can evolve from passive conductors into adaptive and multifunctional material platforms, providing the foundation for next-generation printed and reconfigurable electronics.</p>","PeriodicalId":7275,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Engineering Materials","volume":"28 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146135819","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":"Parametric Optimization of 3D-Printed Reentrant Metamaterials for Energy Absorption in Protective Sport Devices","authors":"Xiaoming Wang, Yuanhua Li, Hongliu Yu, Mostafa Habibi","doi":"10.1002/adem.202502421","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adem.202502421","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study introduces a novel auxetic metamaterial structure specifically engineered for protective sports equipment through a parametric design and additive manufacturing approach. Drawing inspiration from the intricate patterns of traditional Persian Lori rugs, a reentrant tubular lattice is conceived as a three-dimensional metamaterial capable of exhibiting a tunable negative Poisson's ratio. The structure is fabricated using high-resolution digital light processing (DLP) 3D printing with an ABS-like photopolymer, enabling precise reproduction of the complex geometry. Systematic variation of two key geometric parameters, wall thickness (0.8, 1.0, 1.2 mm) and cell width (2.75, 4.0, 5.25 mm), allowed rigorous parametric control of mechanical behavior. Combined finite-element analysis and experimental compression testing verified exceptional tunability in stiffness, energy absorption, and Poisson's ratio, which ranged from −1.09 to −2.3. The configuration with 1.2 mm thickness and 5.25 mm width demonstrated the highest stiffness and impact-energy absorption, highlighting its potential for helmets, elbow pads, and similar high-impact gear. The integration of culturally inspired geometry, metamaterial design principles, and precision DLP 3D printing establishes a unique pathway for next-generation protective equipment, showcasing how parametric control of auxetic metamaterials can simultaneously achieve lightweight construction, superior energy dissipation, and enhanced user comfort.</p>","PeriodicalId":7275,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Engineering Materials","volume":"28 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146136194","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":"The Effect of Cell Orientations on Quasi-Static Compression Behaviors of AlSi10Mg Kelvin/Weaire–Phelan Foams","authors":"Guijia Gao, Haohua Li, Chunhui Sha, Haibiao Lu, Weili Ren, Yunbo Zhong, Zuosheng Lei","doi":"10.1002/adem.202501957","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adem.202501957","url":null,"abstract":"<p>To investigate the effect of cell orientations on the compressive properties of Kelvin foams and compare them with Weaire–Phelan (W-P) foams, a semi-closed-cell Kelvin foam with a relative density (<i>ρ</i><sub>r</sub>) of 20% is 3D printed, followed by a quasi-static compression experiment to validate the ABAQUS model. Subsequently, ABAQUS is performed to analyze the compression behaviors of Kelvin foams with different cell orientations and <i>ρ</i><sub>r</sub>, and W-P foams with various <i>ρ</i><sub>r</sub>. The results indicate that compressive strength (<i>σ</i><sub>pk</sub>) of Kelvin/W-P foams is primarily governed by the number of vertical faces in unit cells, as these faces bear the primary load during service. Energy absorption (<i>EA</i>) is influenced not only by vertical faces but also by the cells′ deformation modes and stacking configuration. At low <i>ρ</i><sub>r</sub>, the W-P foams exhibit the highest <i>EA</i> due to the complex spatial distribution of cell faces and densely packed stacking of unit cells. With increasing <i>ρ</i><sub>r</sub>, Kelvin foams with various cell orientations gradually exhibit more <i>EA</i> than those of W-P foams, attributed to transitions in cell deformation mechanisms and stacking patterns. This article not only advances the modeling and fabrication of Kelvin/W-P lattice structures but also provides mechanical insights into the evolutionary advantages of foam self-organization.</p>","PeriodicalId":7275,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Engineering Materials","volume":"28 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146139516","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":"Tailoring the Influence of 2D Carbon Nanofillers and PVDF Nanofiber Mat Thickness on Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Integration with ZnO Tribotronic Transistors","authors":"Shijeesh Methattel Raman, Hajara Puthiyottil, Vijoy Kochuveetil Vavachan, Kachirayil Joseph Saji","doi":"10.1002/adem.202500221","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adem.202500221","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENG) have drawn much interest as a viable, sustainable power source for smart devices, and many techniques have been investigated to improve their output efficiency. In this study, TENG is constructed using 2D carbon-filled polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) nanofibers through an electrospinning process. These 2D carbon nanofillers employed include graphite, graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (rGO), and graphene nanoribbons (GNR). The impact of PVDF mat thickness is examined and optimized to get maximum TENG output. An electrospun nanofiber TENG (EN-TENG) based on a PVDF-GNR nanofiber mat achieves an output power density of 6.37 W m<sup>−2</sup>, a peak short-circuit current of 19.52 μA, a peak open-circuit voltage of 83.32 V, and a charge transfer of 26.96 nC. Compared to pristine PVDF and other 2D carbon-infused PVDF composites, the improved output performance is attributed to the higher dielectric constant of PVDF: GNR nanofibers. A digital stopwatch and LEDs are powered by the manufactured EN-TENG, demonstrating the practicality of the application. To further highlight the potential of the EN-TENG, a tribotronic transistor is fabricated by integrating it with a zinc oxide thin-film transistor for touch sensor application.</p>","PeriodicalId":7275,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Engineering Materials","volume":"28 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146139795","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}
Junhua Zheng, Yang Wang, Yanan Lu, Wenbin Wu, Xuanqing Fan, Qi Zhao, Yuhang Li
{"title":"Design and Performance Enhancement of a Flexible Tactile Sensor with Skin-Inspired Multilayer Architecture and Hair-Mimicking Microcolumn Embedding","authors":"Junhua Zheng, Yang Wang, Yanan Lu, Wenbin Wu, Xuanqing Fan, Qi Zhao, Yuhang Li","doi":"10.1002/adem.202501898","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adem.202501898","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Accurate and decoupled detection of normal and shear forces is essential for next-generation tactile systems but remains challenging due to structural limitations and material constraints in existing flexible sensors. To address this, a biomimetic trilayer flexible sensor that integrates a rigid microcolumn and dual piezoresistive layers of liquid metal is designed, enabling simultaneous detection of pressure and shear strain. A scalable spray-coating process is developed using ethanol- and iron-modified liquid metal ink, which improves adhesion to PDMS and prevents nozzle corrosion. Guided by finite element simulations (ABAQUS controlled via Python), the sensor geometry is optimized for enhanced directional decoupling. Experimental results demonstrate excellent linearity (<i>R</i><sup>2</sup> > 0.996) across a wide pressure range (70.77–533.61 kPa), rapid response, and strong durability under repeated loading. This work provides a robust and scalable approach for fabricating high-performance, multimodal flexible sensors with broad potential in robotic e-skins, industrial inspection, and interactive electronics.</p>","PeriodicalId":7275,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Engineering Materials","volume":"28 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146139880","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 on Data- and Mathematics-Driven Optimization for Metamaterial Lattice Structures","authors":"Shengyu Ni, Xinyi Chen, Hao Wu, Xiangrong Xu, Yifei Qian, Fenling Wang, Tianjian Wang, Liming Lei, Hong Zhang","doi":"10.1002/adem.70513","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adem.70513","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Metamaterial Lattice Structures</b>\u0000 </p><p>The cover uses two colors to represent optimization strategies of “data-driven” (blue) and “mathematics-driven” (magenta). The main part is the stacked lattice structure, which points to the narrative object of the article. The top gear represents that the lattice structure will be used in advanced engineering fields after sufficient optimization. Further information can be found in the Review by Hong Zhang (10.1002/adem.202501701).\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":7275,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Engineering Materials","volume":"28 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/adem.70513","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146148020","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}
Chenxi Ma, Li Rong, Jiongshen Chen, Hui Huang, Shengping Wen
{"title":"Study on the Microstructure of Forged Simulated Casting-Forging Integrated Forming During the Solidification Process of Al–Cu Alloy","authors":"Chenxi Ma, Li Rong, Jiongshen Chen, Hui Huang, Shengping Wen","doi":"10.1002/adem.202500940","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adem.202500940","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the integrated casting and forging process, the casting-forging interval has a significant impact on the quality of the casting. It controls the microstructure of the casting, including grain morphology and defect quantity, by regulating the solid-phase fraction, thereby affecting the performance of the casting. In this study, experiments are conducted on a Gleeble 3500 thermal simulator using a custom-modified. Through the real-time data acquisition system, curves of temperature and stroke versus time during the alloy solidification-forging process are obtained. The macroscopic defects and microstructures of the alloy under different solid-phase fractions during forging are investigated. The alloy microstructure is characterized using optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron backscatter diffraction, and three-dimensional computed tomography. As the casting-forging interval increases, the number of defects in the alloy samples decreases, and the grain morphology evolves from dendritic to equiaxed. At a casting-forging interval of 16 s, the alloy exhibits deformed structures and a low number of porosity defects.</p>","PeriodicalId":7275,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Engineering Materials","volume":"28 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2026-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146139861","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}