Materials
Materials
Melt Spinning Preparation of Conductive, Elastic, and Harsh Condition‐Tolerant Covalently Cross‐Linked Fibers for Triboelectric Nanogenerator
30/10/2025 -
Covalently cross‐linked polyurethane conductive fibers prepared by melt spinning are developed, which have excellent high temperature and solvent resistance. As a negative dielectric material, it...
Multiscale Interfacial Confined Locking from Nano to Macro Enables Strain Insensitivity in Epidermal Electronic Devices
18/10/2025 -
The multiscale confined interfacial locking structure constructed between the conductive material and the nanomesh substrate can effectively improve the adhesion strength between the two (9.48 MPa),...
Polyurethane Nonwovens Integrated with Nanocomposite as Twist‐Assisted Healing Flexible Sensor for Ultrasensitive Room‐Temperature NO2 Detection
15/10/2025 -
This study presents a twist‐assisted healing flexible NO2 sensor by integrating Au/Pd&PEDOT@rGO on PU nonwoven. The sensor achieves ultra‐sensitive detection, rapid response, and exceptional...
Additive Manufacturing of Gradient Stiffness Honeycombs Using Thermoplastic Polyurethane Composite Material Variations
08/10/2025 -
By combining porous, solid, and carbon fiber‐reinforced thermoplastic polyurethane within a single 3D printed honeycomb structure, this current work achieved precise control over spatial stiffness...
Flexible TPU/MWCNTs Composite Foams with Dual‐Gradient Structure for High Absorption and Stable Electromagnetic Interference Shielding Performance
08/10/2025 -
In this study, thermoplastic polyurethane/multi‐walled carbon nanotubes foams with dual‐gradient structure are obtained by design of filler gradient distribution combined with supercritical...
Is Young's Modulus a Critical Coating Property Determining Fouling‐Release Performance of Marine Coatings?
04/10/2025 -
The release of foulers from protective marine coatings is determined by several interrelated material properties, including the strength of Young's modulus, the flexibility of chain segments, the...
Fabrication of Stretchable AgNW‐PU Transparent Conductive Films with Simultaneously Enhanced Low Resistance, High Transparency, and Superior Thermal Stability
03/10/2025 -
Transparent conductive films (TCFs) are vital for stretchable optoelectronics. Using copper chloride, high‐aspect‐ratio silver nanowires (AgNWs) were synthesized. Incorporated into polyurethane...
Bioinspired Swelling‐Deswelling Strategy Unlocks Synergistic Molecular Solar Thermal‐Fabric Systems for Personal Thermal Management
06/10/2025 -
Inspired by Atriplex centralasiatica's salt secretion, a swelling‐deswelling strategy for hollow aerogel fibers (HAFs) is developed to create synergistically promoted MOST‐fabric systems (SPMFS),...
Multimode Adaptive Thermoregulation Enabled by Shape Morphing and Radiative Cooling Porous Polyurethane
21/09/2025 -
A shape‐morphing, porous polyurethane film combines passive radiative cooling with folding to deliver multilevel heating‐and‐cooling control. High solar reflectance and midinfrared emissivity...
Modular Synergy and Parametric Regulation of Dual‐Material Deformable Unit Cell Configuration
17/09/2025 -
This study develops fused deposition modeling‐based polylactic acid/thermoplastic polyurethane modular deformable units by controlling geometric and process parameters, which can achieve...
Recyclable Polyurethane Thermosets with High Rigidness and Toughness via Side Chain Induced Dual Phase Separation Strategy
12/09/2025 -
A recyclable rigid polyurethane thermoset is presented via a side chain‐induced dual phase separation strategy. Hydrogen‐bonded hard domains and side‐chain nanodomains synergistically enhance...
Energy Dissipation in Nonlinearly Elastic Auxetic and Non‐Auxetic Mechanical Metamaterials with Friction and Material Damping
07/09/2025 -
This study presents a hyperelastic mechanical metamaterial for elastic energy dissipation. Energy is dissipated within its unit cells by friction assisted by material damping. Frictional contact is...
Spray‐Coated Fully Water‐Soluble Composites for Waterproof Breathable E‐Tattoos
04/09/2025 -
In this study, the development of advanced waterproof and breathable electronic tattoos (e‐tattoos) through spray deposition of water‐soluble composite ink is presented. The ink is composed of...
Fabrication of Grooved Fibers with Enhanced Degradability via Melt Spinning
22/08/2025 -
Polyurethane/paraffin grooved fiber is fabricated through an integrated melt spinning and selective dissolution approach, exhibits both enhanced surface roughness and remarkable hydrophobicity. These...
Lanthanide‐Containing Bilayer Polymers With Programmable Wrinkling Dynamics Coherent With Visible Light
21/08/2025 -
Bilayer polymers comprising lanthanide‐coordinated skins and polyurethane substrates exhibit programmable wrinkling dynamics during relaxation. The evolving surface topography modulates visible...
Additive Manufacturing of Thermal Energy Storage Composites with Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials Supported in a Multipolymer Matrix
17/08/2025 -
Additive manufacturing of microencapsulated phase change materials (MEPCMs) enhances thermal management of energy systems over smaller length scales. Advancements in processability and thermal energy...
Sonic Hedgehog Agonists Induce Repair Schwann Cells
17/08/2025 -
ABSTRACTPeripheral nerve regeneration relies on repair Schwann cells (SCs) to support axonal regrowth and functional recovery. This study aimed to identify drugs that promote this repair phenotype,...
Machine‐Learning‐Enhanced Intelligent Recognition of Integrated Neuromorphic Vision Sensors Based on Copolyurethane
13/08/2025 -
This study synthesized innovative UV‐responsive polyurethanes (NPE‐PUs) containing azobenzene units and ionic liquid units, based on nanophotoelectric effect. The generators (NPEGs) from...
