Rongsheng Deng (, ), Yu Peng (, ), Qing Meng (, ), Zichun Jiang (, ), Qinglin Fang (, ), Yingzhi Chen (, ), Tong Li (, ), Kuo Men (, ), Bailiang Wang (, ), Luning Wang (, )
{"title":"Enhancing control over the degradation behavior of zinc alloy via MOF coating","authors":"Rongsheng Deng \u0000 (, ), Yu Peng \u0000 (, ), Qing Meng \u0000 (, ), Zichun Jiang \u0000 (, ), Qinglin Fang \u0000 (, ), Yingzhi Chen \u0000 (, ), Tong Li \u0000 (, ), Kuo Men \u0000 (, ), Bailiang Wang \u0000 (, ), Luning Wang \u0000 (, )","doi":"10.1007/s40843-024-3106-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40843-024-3106-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Zinc and its alloys provide a scalable alternative to the list of biodegradable metals due to its moderate degradation rates and biocompatible degradation products. However, one of the challenges impeding their clinical applications is the uncontrollable and unstable interfacial reactions between zinc implants and the corrosive media. In this study, we report a facile synthesis of metal–organic framework (MOF) nanocrystal coating with tunable thickness on the high-strength Zn-0.8Li alloy matrix for controlled corrosion. The as-obtained dense and uniform MOF nanocrystals form a strong connection with the zinc matrix via coordination bond so as to maintain the mechanical properties, and meantime provide highly rough surfaces exhibiting tunable wettability. The varied MOF coating thus regulate the interface structure between the zinc matrix and corrosive media to control the degradation behavior. Excellent antibacterial activity and biocompatibility are also achieved because of the unique topology morphologies, surface superhydrophilicity, as well as the dynamic Zn<sup>2+</sup> release. This study sheds valuable lights on the design of MOF-functionalized metal implants for practical use and also triggers extensive applications of MOF in biomaterials.\u0000</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":773,"journal":{"name":"Science China Materials","volume":"67 12","pages":"4074 - 4086"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial: special topic on biomedical materials","authors":"Xuesi Chen","doi":"10.1007/s40843-024-3178-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40843-024-3178-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":773,"journal":{"name":"Science China Materials","volume":"67 12","pages":"3761 - 3762"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuheng Huang (, ), Kuibo Yin (, ), Zijian Gao (, ), Binghui Li (, ), Meng Nie (, ), Litao Sun (, )
{"title":"Achieving ultra-large tensile strain in nanoscale Si mechanical metamaterials","authors":"Yuheng Huang \u0000 (, ), Kuibo Yin \u0000 (, ), Zijian Gao \u0000 (, ), Binghui Li \u0000 (, ), Meng Nie \u0000 (, ), Litao Sun \u0000 (, )","doi":"10.1007/s40843-024-3118-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40843-024-3118-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Compared with the inherent brittleness of bulk silicon (Si) at ambient temperature, the nanosized Si materials with very high strength, plasticity, and anelasticity due to size effect, are all well-documented. However, the ultimate stretchability of Si nanostructure has not yet been demonstrated due to the difficulties in experimental design. Herein, directly performing <i>in-situ</i> tensile tests in a scanning electron microscope after developing a protocol for sample transfer, shaping and straining, we report the customized nanosized Si mechanical metamaterial which overcomes brittle limitations and achieves an ultra-large tensile strain of up to 95% using the maskless focused ion beam (FIB) technology. The unprecedented characteristic is achieved synergistically through FIB-induced size-softening effect and engineering modification of mechanical metamaterials, revealed through analyses of finite element analysis, atomic-scale transmission electron microscope characterization and molecular dynamics simulations. This work is not only instructive for tailoring the strength and deformation behavior of nanosized Si mechanical metamaterials or other bulk materials, but also of practical relevance to the application of Si nanomaterials in nanoelectromechanical system and nanoscale strain engineering.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":773,"journal":{"name":"Science China Materials","volume":"67 12","pages":"4040 - 4048"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Huilong Luo (, ), Juan Xie (, ), Xuechun Su (, ), Panpan Wang (, ), Huan Chen (, ), Xiao Kuang (, ), Jinyao Liu (, )
{"title":"Tannic acid-based metal-phenolic networks as a versatile platform to mediate cell therapy","authors":"Huilong Luo \u0000 (, ), Juan Xie \u0000 (, ), Xuechun Su \u0000 (, ), Panpan Wang \u0000 (, ), Huan Chen \u0000 (, ), Xiao Kuang \u0000 (, ), Jinyao Liu \u0000 (, )","doi":"10.1007/s40843-024-3139-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40843-024-3139-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Surface modification using biomaterials is crucial for constructing bioactive interfaces that can control cell behavior, regulate biological processes, and interact with specific biomolecules. Tannic acid (TA), a naturally derived polyphenol, is of particular interest due to its ability to complex ions, facilitating the fabrication of coordination networks through self-assembly of TA and metal ions, known as metal-phenolic networks (MPNs). These MPNs can form stable, yet dynamic structures that can be further engineered or tailored for specific therapeutic needs. Synthetic TA-based MPN complexes have been constructed to modify diverse biointerfaces due to their unique physiochemical properties, including universal adhesion, pH responsiveness, controllable size and stiffness, ease of preparation, and excellent biocompatibility, which are highly advantageous for various biological applications, particularly in cell therapy. This review explores the synthesis, properties, and applications of TA-based MPNs in the context of therapeutic cells, including bacteria, yeast, and mammalian cells. Key aspects such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, the ability to modulate cellular environments, and clinical translation are discussed, highlighting the potential of TA-based MPNs to advance cell therapy.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":773,"journal":{"name":"Science China Materials","volume":"67 12","pages":"3833 - 3848"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hong-Zhou Guan (, ), Zhan-Zhan Wang (, ), Meng-Qi Wang (, ), Hua-Zhang Zhai (, ), Mao-Sheng Cao (, )
{"title":"Heterodimensional structure with enhanced interface loss for microwave absorption and EMI shielding","authors":"Hong-Zhou Guan \u0000 (, ), Zhan-Zhan Wang \u0000 (, ), Meng-Qi Wang \u0000 (, ), Hua-Zhang Zhai \u0000 (, ), Mao-Sheng Cao \u0000 (, )","doi":"10.1007/s40843-024-3164-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40843-024-3164-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The study of high-performance multifunctional electromagnetic materials is one of the inevitable challenges in the field of electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption. In order to improve the attenuation ability of EMW and broaden the frequency range of absorbing materials, rational design of material structure and interface is an important way to optimize the effective absorption bandwidth (EAB). Therefore, enhanced-interface and strongly polarized CuS/Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>X</i></sub> composites were successfully synthesized by <i>in-situ</i> etching, sacrificial template and freeze-drying techniques. Its EMW absorption performance was improved by optimizing the hybridization ratio and loading content. The maximum reflection loss of CuS@Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>X</i></sub> (mass ratio = 5:5) is −54.6 dB and the maximum EAB covering the major of Ku band is 4.72 GHz due to the interface polarization, multiple scattering and dipole polarization. In addition, the electromagnetic interference shielding performance of CuS@Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><i>X</i></sub> (mass ratio = 3:7) is up to 23.9 dB. A new heterodimensional structure was developed by the spherical structure and lamellar, which realizes the broadband EMW absorption and electromagnetic protection.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":773,"journal":{"name":"Science China Materials","volume":"67 12","pages":"4021 - 4030"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2024-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714146","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yu Chen (, ), Saimeng Li (, ), Zhibang Shen (, ), Chunlong Sun (, ), Jintao Feng (, ), Long Ye (, )
{"title":"In-situ temperature-controllable grazing incidence X-ray scattering of semiconducting polymer thin films under stretching","authors":"Yu Chen \u0000 (, ), Saimeng Li \u0000 (, ), Zhibang Shen \u0000 (, ), Chunlong Sun \u0000 (, ), Jintao Feng \u0000 (, ), Long Ye \u0000 (, )","doi":"10.1007/s40843-024-3121-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40843-024-3121-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The advancement in grazing incidence X-ray scattering (GIWAXS) techniques at synchrotron radiation facilities has significantly deepened our understanding of semiconducting polymers. However, investigation of ultrathin polymer films under tensile conditions poses challenge, primarily due to limitations associated with the lack of suitable sample preparation methods and new stretching devices. This study addresses these limitations by designing and developing an <i>in-situ</i> temperature-controllable stretching sample stage, which enables real-time structural measurements of ultrathin polymer films at Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility. In particular, we report, for the first time, <i>in-situ</i> GIWAXS results of representative semiconducting polymer thin films under variable-temperature stretching. This research has overcome the limitations imposed by sample constraints, thus facilitating the achievement of valuable insights into the behavior of ultrathin polymer films under tensile conditions. Distinct changes in the molecular ordering and packing within the polymer thin films as a result of increasing applied strain and temperature have been uncovered. This study promotes future developments in the field, thus enabling the design and optimization of intrinsically stretchable electronic devices and other technologically relevant applications.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":773,"journal":{"name":"Science China Materials","volume":"67 12","pages":"3917 - 3924"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714611","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Guohui Li (, ), Wenhui Zhao (, ), Kai Lin (, ), Kefan Zhao (, ), Yujing Wang (, ), Aohua Niu (, ), Rong Weng (, ), Kaibo Zheng (, ), Yanxia Cui (, )
{"title":"Grain size control in quasi-two-dimensional perovskite thin film via intermediate phase engineering for efficient bound exciton generation","authors":"Guohui Li \u0000 (, ), Wenhui Zhao \u0000 (, ), Kai Lin \u0000 (, ), Kefan Zhao \u0000 (, ), Yujing Wang \u0000 (, ), Aohua Niu \u0000 (, ), Rong Weng \u0000 (, ), Kaibo Zheng \u0000 (, ), Yanxia Cui \u0000 (, )","doi":"10.1007/s40843-024-3127-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40843-024-3127-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Quasi-two dimensional (2D) perovskites have emerged as a promising class of materials due to their remarkable photoluminescence efficiency, which stems from their exceptionally high exciton binding energies. The spatial confinement of excitons within smaller grain sizes could enhance the formation of biexcitons leading to higher radiative recombination efficiency. However, the synthesis of high-quality quasi-2D perovskite thin films with controllable grain sizes remains a challenging task. In this study, we present a facile method for achieving quasi-2D perovskite thin films with controllable grain sizes ranging from 500 to 900 nm. This is accomplished by intermediate phase engineering during the film fabrication process. Our results demonstrate that quasi-2D perovskite films with smaller grain sizes exhibit more efficient bound exciton generation and a reduced stimulated emission threshold down to 15.89 µJ cm<sup>−2</sup>. Furthermore, femtosecond transient absorption measurements reveal that the decay time of bound excitons is shorter in quasi-2D perovskites with smaller grain sizes compared to that of those with larger grains at the same pump density, which is 230.5 ps. This observation suggests a more efficient exciton recombination process in the smaller grain size regime. Our findings would offer a promising approach for the development of efficient bound exciton lasers.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":773,"journal":{"name":"Science China Materials","volume":"67 12","pages":"3925 - 3931"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s40843-024-3127-5.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714629","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":"Floatable Fe-TiO2/hydrogel composite for photodegradation of water pollutants","authors":"Ying-Ying Jiao \u0000 (, ), Zhi-Yong Cheng \u0000 (, ), Hao Luo \u0000 (, ), Qiu-Ping Zhao \u0000 (, ), Xue-Yan Xiang \u0000 (, ), Zhi-Ming Zhang \u0000 (, )","doi":"10.1007/s40843-024-3150-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40843-024-3150-2","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The development of highly efficient and low-cost photocatalysts for degradation of organic pollutants become an effective approach for environmental remediation. However, the practical application of traditional powder catalyst in photocatalytic technology is limited due to its low recycling capacity, agglomeration and secondary pollution risk. Herein, a floating Fe-doped TiO<sub>2</sub> and hydrogel (FTH) composite was synthesized for the photodegradation of Rhodamine B via a facile impregnation method. The photodegradation results show that the FTH composite exhibits a higher photocatalytic efficiency with degradation percentage (95.6%) compared with pure TiO<sub>2</sub> (41.2%). The enhanced photocatalytic performance is attributed to its excellent flotation performance, providing a large number of active sites for pollutant degradation, contact with O<sub>2</sub> and photons at the air/water interface. Remarkably, the adsorbed Rhodamine B in FTH can still be removed by exposing to light in the air alone, demonstrating strong recovery ability of the FIH composite catalyst. The floatable hydrogel nanocomposites offer a promising solution for scalable solar-drive degradation of water pollutants, paving the way for sustainable water treatment technologies.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":773,"journal":{"name":"Science China Materials","volume":"67 12","pages":"4013 - 4020"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mengtian Huo (, ), Jianhang Sun (, ), Wei Liu (, ), Qianyu Li (, ), Jinfa Chang (, ), Zihao Xing (, )
{"title":"Sulfur and nitrogen dual-doped graphdiyne as a highly efficient metal-free electrocatalyst for the Zn-air battery","authors":"Mengtian Huo \u0000 (, ), Jianhang Sun \u0000 (, ), Wei Liu \u0000 (, ), Qianyu Li \u0000 (, ), Jinfa Chang \u0000 (, ), Zihao Xing \u0000 (, )","doi":"10.1007/s40843-024-3126-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40843-024-3126-1","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Sulfur and nitrogen dual-doped graphdiyne (NSGD) has been found to be a promising catalyst for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) through a combination of density functional theory (DFT) calculation and the application of oxygen evolution reaction (OER) experiments. The DFT analysis suggests that adsorption characteristics are significantly altered by resulting nitrogen and sulfur doping, which in turn affect the ORR activity. In particular, the NSGD-800 catalyst exhibits an increased ORR half-wave potential of 0.754 V, with enhanced stability due to the synergy effect of N and S. Meanwhile, thanks to the unique acetylene-rich structure of graphdiyne to anchor metal oxides with strong d-<i>π</i> interactions, the activity and stability of com-RuO<sub>2</sub> for OER were significantly enhanced by mixing with NSGD-800. The zinc-air battery (ZAB) with NSGD shows a much higher peak power density (87.3 mW cm<sup>−2</sup>) and longer charge-discharge cycle stability compared with the ZAB with Pt/C, making it an excellent candidate air electrode for ZAB and other energy storage and conversion devices.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":773,"journal":{"name":"Science China Materials","volume":"67 12","pages":"4005 - 4012"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bowen Hu (, ), Yanyun Pang (, ), Xiaoxue Yang (, ), Kun Xuan (, ), Xu Zhang (, ), Peng Yang (, )
{"title":"Advancements in dental hard tissue restorative materials and challenge of clinical translation","authors":"Bowen Hu \u0000 (, ), Yanyun Pang \u0000 (, ), Xiaoxue Yang \u0000 (, ), Kun Xuan \u0000 (, ), Xu Zhang \u0000 (, ), Peng Yang \u0000 (, )","doi":"10.1007/s40843-024-3137-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40843-024-3137-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Dental hard tissues, primarily enamel and dentin, serving essential functions such as cutting, chewing, speaking, and maintaining facial aesthetics, mainly composed well-aligned hydroxyapatite (HAp) nanocrystals interlaced with a protein matrix. These tissues exhibit remarkable mechanical and aesthetic behaviors. However, once damaged, its ability to self-repair is extremely limited, often accompanied by dentin hypersensitivity (DH). Currently, although dental restorations using synthetic materials and remineralization techniques have made clinical progress, these methods still have limitations that affect their widespread use in clinical applications. Therefore, understanding the formation mechanisms of dental hard tissues and developing high-performance restorative technologies that can mimic natural teeth and meet clinical needs are crucial. This review focuses on the current strategies and research advancements in enamel regeneration and dentin desensitization, and challenges of clinical translation. We emphasize that scientific research should start with clinical needs, and these studies, through translation, ultimately serve the clinic to form a mutually reinforcing virtuous cycle. This review aims to provide a new perspective on the prevention and treatment of dental hard tissues, promote innovation in restorative materials and techniques, and bring better clinical translation products and services to patients.</p><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":773,"journal":{"name":"Science China Materials","volume":"67 12","pages":"3811 - 3832"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142714376","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}