{"title":"Advancing Mechanical Computing: Modular Design and Multi-Dimensional Signal Transmission","authors":"Bihui Zou, Zhipeng Liu, Qinyun Ding, Dijia Zhong, Yuhao Wang, Jingjing Zhang, Jaehyung Ju","doi":"10.1002/admt.202401979","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401979","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Mechanical computing, while not poised to replace electronic computing, presents a complementary solution in areas where electronic systems face challenges like high power consumption and environmental vulnerability. Despite the inherent limitations of mechanical systems in speed, size, and functional scalability, their unique 2D and 3D geometries offer multi-dimensional signal transmission and non-volatile logic computing, potentially enhancing computational density. However, a lack of advanced modular design strategies for complex systems has hindered progress in mechanical computing. This study introduces a top-down design approach to non-volatile logic mechanical computing using multi-output logic gates designed with square lattices and bistable beams, addressing functional scalability through a modular design that facilitates the assembly of mechanical circuits. This innovation not only enhances computational density but also reduces system size, offering new avenues for research in fields like soft robotics and active metamaterials, and setting the stage for advances in mechanical computing systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":7292,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Materials Technologies","volume":"10 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143840951","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":"Bi-Doped Perovskite for High-Performance Magnetic-Optical Applications","authors":"Xiaoshan Wang, Pengpeng Cheng, Jian Zhou, Zehan Liu, Ruyan Kang, Xiaoxuan Li, Xian Zhao, Jia Zhao, Zhiyuan Zuo","doi":"10.1002/admt.202401373","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401373","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Perovskite magneto-optical (MO) materials are widely studied for the preparation of nonreciprocal photonic devices. Specifically, cubic perovskite materials exhibit significant MO effects in the visible light band. It is found that heavy element bismuth (Bi)-doped MAPbBr<sub>3</sub> can enhance spin-orbit coupling effects and generate defect energy levels. Essentially, this doping increases the probability of electronic transitions and alters the energy of electronic transitions, thereby enhancing the MO effect of perovskite. Here, the optimization approach is investigated for perovskite MO materials and prepare methylammonium lead bromide (MAPbBr<sub>3</sub>) films doped with varying concentrations of Bi ranging from 1–20% using the spray method. The experimental results of the Faraday rotation angle indicate that the 1% Bi-doped MAPbBr<sub>3</sub> film achieved a 61.3% performance improvement compared to the MO material terbium gallium garnet material at a wavelength of 650 nm. Such low-cost, easy-to-prepare, and high-quality perovskite films provide important insights for designing and fabricating high-integration nonreciprocal photonic devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":7292,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Materials Technologies","volume":"10 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905372","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}
Kalyanee Patil, Kanchan Barve, Akshaya Pisal, Satishchandra Ogale, Tejashree Bhave
{"title":"A Paper-Based Robust Hybrid Photodetector Based on the 2D/0D/0D MoS2/N-GQD/CsPbBr3 Triple Junction","authors":"Kalyanee Patil, Kanchan Barve, Akshaya Pisal, Satishchandra Ogale, Tejashree Bhave","doi":"10.1002/admt.202401868","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401868","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Flexible photodetectors (FPDs) are emerging as essential components for next-generation wearable optoelectronic devices, bendable imaging sensors, and implantable optoelectronics. However, the development of high-performance FPDs hinges on the identification of innovative material systems that combine excellent optoelectronic properties, efficient charge transport, and scalable processing techniques. In this study, these challenges by introducing a novel hybrid paper-based photodetector featuring a 2D MoS₂/N-doped Graphene Quantum Dot (N-GQD)/CsPbBr₃ quantum dot triple junction are addressed. This architecture is fabricated entirely through cost-effective and easily scalable solution-based methods, emphasizing the practicality of large-scale production. The incorporation of N-GQDs as an intermediate layer between MoS₂ nanoflowers and CsPbBr₃ QDs significantly enhances carrier transport and separation, leading to outstanding device performance. The materials and fabricated device are characterized by X-ray diffraction, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy, UV–vis and Photoluminescence spectroscopy, and Ultra Violet photoelectron spectroscopy. The photodetector exhibits a remarkable responsivity of 0.458 A W<sup>−1</sup> and a specific detectivity of 3.28 × 10¹¹ Jones, highlighting its potential for high-sensitivity applications. These results underscore the originality of the triple-junction design and its significance as a versatile, economical platform for advancing flexible and large-area photodetectors, paving the way for their deployment in wearable optoelectronics and expanded photo communication technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":7292,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Materials Technologies","volume":"10 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905091","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}
Zhe Chen, Wen Zhu, Lanxin Xu, Minghao An, Xiaorui Zheng
{"title":"Hybrid Contact for High-Performance MoS2 Transistors via Hard-Mask Scanning Probe Lithography","authors":"Zhe Chen, Wen Zhu, Lanxin Xu, Minghao An, Xiaorui Zheng","doi":"10.1002/admt.202401682","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401682","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The scaling down of transistors in silicon-based complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) technology has reached critical limits, necessitating the exploration of novel materials and architectures. 2D semiconductors have emerged as promising candidates for continuing Moore's law beyond traditional silicon due to their atomic-scale thickness and superior electrostatic control, which mitigate short channel effects. However, realizing the full potential of 2D materials in industrial applications requires overcoming challenges in fabricating scalable and CMOS-compatible devices, particularly concerning metal-semiconductor contacts. Here, a hybrid-contact configuration is presented by developing a hard-mask scanning probe lithography (SPL) for high-performance molybdenum disulfide (MoS<sub>2</sub>) field-effect transistors (FETs). After systematically comparing with the fabricated top-contact and edge-contact configurations, the hybrid-contact substantially improves carrier injection efficiency, enabling an enhanced on-current of 50.5 µA·µm⁻¹, an on/off ratio exceeding 5 × 10<sup>10</sup>, a reduced contact resistance of 2.14 kΩ·µm, and a Schottky barrier height of 26 meV, which is evidently illustrated by using the equivalent resistor network. The hard-mask SPL also facilitates the high-resolution nanoscale patterning on MoS<sub>2</sub> flakes with a feature size of ≈18 nm. This hybrid-contact configurations along with hard-mask SPL demonstrate potentials in fabricating high-performance 2D FETs, paving the way for their practical application in future electronic devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":7292,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Materials Technologies","volume":"10 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905180","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":"Gravity-Switch-Triggered Triboelectric Nanogenerator for Multi-Directional Wave Energy Harvesting","authors":"Da Huo, Xinglin Yang, Yijiang Pan, Jianye Su","doi":"10.1002/admt.202401796","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401796","url":null,"abstract":"<p>As global energy demands increase, reliance on fossil fuels intensifies environmental and resource pressures, driving the exploration of renewable sources. With its high energy density and potential to meet global energy needs, wave energy attracts significant attention. Despite the abundance of wave energy resources, efficiently harvesting multi-directional wave energy remains challenging. This study introduces a gravity-switch-triggered triboelectric nanogenerator (GS-TENG) designed to enhance the efficiency of wave energy collection. The GS-TENG uses a gravity switch to control circuit connections and disconnections, optimizing the internal structure and experimentally adjusting the number of nylon balls to enhance output performance. In experiments, the GS-TENG demonstrated adaptability to various wave directions and achieved a short-circuit current of 22.2 µA, an open-circuit voltage of 196 V, and a transferred charge of 75 nC under specific conditions. This showcases its superior performance in low-frequency wave energy collection. Additionally, the device successfully lit 100 LEDs in a simulated wave environment, validating its potential for practical applications. The research on GS-TENG provides an effective approach for harvesting wave energy and lays significant theoretical and experimental foundations for further development of wave energy collection technologies.</p>","PeriodicalId":7292,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Materials Technologies","volume":"10 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905176","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}
Homa Ghaiedi, Shubham Pandey, Sophia Ezendu, Tibor Szilvási, Karthik Nayani
{"title":"Computationally Guided Liquid Crystal-Based Competitive Binding Sensing Platform for Optical Detection of Spike Protein","authors":"Homa Ghaiedi, Shubham Pandey, Sophia Ezendu, Tibor Szilvási, Karthik Nayani","doi":"10.1002/admt.202400933","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202400933","url":null,"abstract":"<p>A liquid crystal (LC)-based sensing platform for the rapid optical detection of SARS-CoV-2′s spike protein's receptor binding domain (RBD) domain is introduced. This platform utilizes a thermotropic LC, hosted on metal-cation decorated substrates, onto which the spike protein can competitively bind. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations guide the experiments that reveal a homeotropic-to-planar transition in the LCs upon exposure to SARS-CoV-2 spike-decorated yeast, providing a basis for sensitive virus detection. The sensor's reversibility/specificity is confirmed through antibody-induced orientation recovery of the LCs initial orientation. Strikingly, the sensor can detect ≈2000 copies of the spike protein per mL, which is well below the typical concentration of the virus in the saliva of an infected human (10<sup>4</sup> copies per mL)- revealing the practical applicability of the sensor. More broadly, it describes the design principles of the DFT-guided LC-based competitive binding platform for the detection of previously unknown pathogens for which antibody-based detection mechanisms may not be readily available.</p>","PeriodicalId":7292,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Materials Technologies","volume":"10 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/admt.202400933","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905306","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}
Catarina M. Abreu, Ana C. Lima, Nuno M. Neves, Subhas C. Kundu, Rui L. Reis, David Caballero
{"title":"MicroVasculoid-Chip: A 3D Self-Assembled Human Microcirculation-on-a-Chip Model Reveals Enhanced Lymphangiogenic Lung Cancer-Induced Vessel Remodeling and Invasion","authors":"Catarina M. Abreu, Ana C. Lima, Nuno M. Neves, Subhas C. Kundu, Rui L. Reis, David Caballero","doi":"10.1002/admt.202400883","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202400883","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The microvasculature within the tumor microenvironment is crucial for the invasion and dissemination of cancer cells throughout the body. Given its importance and dynamic behavior, several microfluidic models have been developed to study microvascular infiltration and its interaction with cancer cells. However, most of these models primarily focus on blood vessels and use microfluidic channels coated with endothelial cells, which fail to replicate near-physiological conditions. To address this limitation, the <i>MicroVasculoid-chip</i> is introduced, a novel human microcirculation-on-a-chip model that features self-organized 3D blood and lymphatic microvasculature alongside tumor spheroids. This innovative platform enables the exploration of interactions between multi-cellular tumors and both microvascular networks. Using lung cancer as a case study, how tumor-released mediators influence vessel morphology is investigated in relation to tumor invasion capacity, identifying molecular factors potentially associated with microvascular remodeling. Overall, the <i>MicroVasculoid-chip</i> provides a robust tool for investigating and modeling critical events of cancer neo-vascularization, for deciphering fundamental mechanisms of cancer cell invasion into the microvasculature, and for future drug screening applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":7292,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Materials Technologies","volume":"10 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143638743","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":"Integrated Biosensor with Microfluidic Chip and Microwave Sensor Chip for Cell Separation and Detection","authors":"Zhonghao Li, Yanxiong Wang, Sen Yang, Qianlong Chen, Yuanbo Li, Junge Liang, Xiaoman Zhou, Qigao Fan, Yanfeng Jiang, Lei Wang, Tian Qiang","doi":"10.1002/admt.202401613","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401613","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In this work, an integrated biosensor consisting of spiral microfluidic array and microwave sensors is proposed for simultaneous separation and detection of cells. The biosensor integrated by plasma processing technology is fabricated by soft lithography and glass-based IC process, which has the advantages of simple preparation, low cost, and reliable structure. In the field of clinical medicine, <i>Escherichia coli</i> (<i>E. coli</i>) is the causative agent of urinary tract infections, which leads to an increase in the number of white blood cells (WBCs) present in the urine. Different concentrations of <i>E. coli</i> and WBCs mixed solution are configured to perform biological cell experiments and the capability of the biosensor in separating and detecting WBCs is verified. Interdigital capacitors (IDCs) and split ring resonators (SRRs) are employed to detect the WBCs obtained by microfluidic array separation. The microfluidic array exhibits a WBC collection rate of 92.7%. The capacitance of the IDC and the resonant amplitude of the SRR exhibit a decrease of 51.36 pF and 0.34 dB, which demonstrates a satisfactory linearity of 0.96 and 0.98, respectively. Consequently, the integrated biosensor used to simultaneously separate and detect WBCs has the potential for the early diagnosis of urinary tract infections in clinical medicine.</p>","PeriodicalId":7292,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Materials Technologies","volume":"10 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905366","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":"High-Performance Droplet-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators: A Comparison of Device Configuration and Operating Parameters","authors":"Kanokwan Chaithaweep, Utchawadee Pharino, Satana Pongampai, Sugato Hajra, Hoe Joon Kim, Thitirat Charoonsuk, Tosapol Maluangnont, Saichon Sriphan, Naratip Vittayakorn","doi":"10.1002/admt.202401870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401870","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Droplet-based electricity generators (DEGs) harness liquid-solid electrification to convert water droplets impacts into electrical energy. This study systematically examines how droplet height, droplet volume, flow rate, and substrate tilt angle influence DEG performance using polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) as a triboelectric layer and deionized water. Three electrode designs (double, top, bottom) are evaluated, revealing that the double-electrode configuration delivers the highest output. This enhanced performance arises from synergistic droplet motion, electrical double-layer formation, and charge discharge, as validated by an equivalent circuit model. By varying droplet heights from 1–20 cm, volumes of 7.7–50 µL, flow rates of 50–300 drops/min, and tilt angles of 0–90°, an optimized setup yields −70 V and 22 mA, translating to a power density of 0.28 µW cm<sup>−2</sup>. High-speed imaging correlates these outputs with droplet impact dynamics and the resulting charge transfer. Additionally, the optimized DEG can power small electronic devices, charge capacitors, and monitor artificial acid rain in real-time, displaying distinct electrical signals compared to typical rainwater. These findings underscore the potential of DEGs as renewable energy harvesters and smart environmental sensors, paving the way for advanced on-demand power generation in diverse settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":7292,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Materials Technologies","volume":"10 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905344","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}
Yi Zhang, Huazhen Liu, Weihuang Cai, Qiqi Dai, Kaidi Luo, Chunxiang Lu, Aoxiang Jin, Yuanyuan Liu
{"title":"A Portable High-Efficiency Multi-Material Electrospinning Device with Low Environmental Dependence","authors":"Yi Zhang, Huazhen Liu, Weihuang Cai, Qiqi Dai, Kaidi Luo, Chunxiang Lu, Aoxiang Jin, Yuanyuan Liu","doi":"10.1002/admt.202401143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/admt.202401143","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The emergence of handheld in situ electrospinning systems provides an effective method to broaden the applications of electrospinning in areas such as emergency rescue, disaster relief, and pollution prevention. However, their further development is significantly hindered by low efficiency and the considerable impact of external environmental factors. Furthermore, their functionality is restricted due to the use of single-material electrospinning. Here, a low environment-dependent, portable, high-speed multi-material electrospinning device (LEPHE) is proposed based on a gas-electric coupling field. With an internal electric field and airfield, LEPHE can decouple the electrospinning process into two stages: jet formation and delivery. This design eliminates the effects of environmental factors on film formation, which are common challenges in traditional electrospinning. By utilizing a multi-needle gas-electric coupling field head with alternating bifurcated channels inside, LEPHE significantly improves efficiency and allows for in situ composite film preparation. Experimental results demonstrate the system's excellent environment adaptability, high spinning efficiency, and good uniformity in film formation. Additionally, LEPHE is capable of achieving uniformly mixed deposition of multi-material fibers. It allows for the on-demand stacking of various material layers and the adjustment of material proportions in single layers to create composite films.</p>","PeriodicalId":7292,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Materials Technologies","volume":"10 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143905360","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}