Nature Communications
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2026
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Wu Yixi,Li Xinkuo,Ruan Chao,Sun Ke,Qiu Jianrong,Tan Dezhi
Realizing multi-mode programmable dynamic tunable persistent luminescence within a single solid is promising for multi-dimensional information storage and encryption applications. However, coupling luminescent centers with differentiated defect states remains a challenge. Here we report transparent glass ceramics that exhibit photo/thermally dynamic tunable afterglow. A lithium-ion doping-assisted phase separation principle is developed to control the precipitation of defective non-stoichiometric nanocrystals (Zn 1.7 SiO 4 : Li) in glass matrix, constructing a biphasic microenvironment with differentiated defect states. The persistent luminescence color can be manipulated by simultaneously engineering the distributions of Mn 2+ activators in the amorphous glass matrix and nanocrystals, and the mechanism is discussed. The developed transparent composites exhibit excellent hardness of up to 10 gigapascal and high thermal stability, which is applicable for harsh conditions. This work pioneers a strategy for modulating dynamic afterglow in a single solid and inspires more potential applications in muti-dimensional information storage and encryption.
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INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH
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2026
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Hao Chen,Xiao-Long Zhang,Jianyu Liu,Jie Liu,Xiaoli Liu,Zhirong Xin,Chunyang Bao
Developing fully recyclable aramid fiber-reinforced composites (AFRCs) with satisfactory mechanical properties combined with excellent and facile recyclability remains a significant challenge. In this study, we report fully recyclable AFRCs with substantially improved mechanical properties by using a poly(boron-urethane) (PBU) elastomer as the matrix. The PBU elastomer network dissipates energy efficiently through the breakage and reformation of reversible hydrogen bonds. As a result, the designed composites (denoted as AFx-PBUy, where x:y denotes the mass ratio of AFs to PBU elastomer) achieve a high mechanical strength of ∼498 MPa and good tear resistance, with a fracture energy of ∼621.4 kJ m–2. Moreover, the reversible hydrogen bonds allow the AFx-PBUy composites to be fully recycled under mild conditions. Through this process, both the pristine AFs and the PBU elastomer can be recovered quantitatively without loss of performance. The recovered materials can be readily reassembled into regenerated AFx-PBUy composites, which display properties comparable to those of the original composites.
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Biomaterials Advances
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2026
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Xiaole Yin,Baowen Dong,Yimei Zhang,Liqun Wei,Nan Meng,Jianying Lin,Weihong Zhao,Min Xu,Jingxiu Bi,Zhihuan Zhao
Developing multifunctional nanoplatforms for synergistic tumor therapy remains a significant challenge. Here, we report a metal-free bio-nanozyme (SL-BN) derived from the natural medicinal plant Solanum lyratum (SL) via a facile two-step solvothermal and carbonization method. The as-prepared SL-BN integrates triple-enzyme-like (peroxidase, oxidase, and catalase) activities with robust photothermal conversion capabilities across both near-infrared (NIR)-I and -II bio-windows. Within the tumor microenvironment, SL-BN initiates a cascaded catalytic reaction: its catalase-like activity decomposes endogenous H 2 O 2 to self-supply O 2 , thereby relieving hypoxia. This oxygen replenishment, in turn, fuels the oxidase-like activities to generate cytotoxic reactive oxygen species (ROS), creating a positive feedback loop for enzyme dynamic therapy (EDT). Crucially, upon NIR laser irradiation, the localized hyperthermia not only provides direct tumor ablation via photothermal therapy (PTT) but also significantly accelerates these enzymatic reaction rates. This photothermally self-enhanced synergistic strategy resulted in a tumor regression of 98.04% and 99.58% based on tumor volume and weight, respectively. This study presents a novel strategy for designing multifunctional bio-nanozymes from natural biomass and highlights the potential of integrating self-sustaining catalytic cycles with photothermal enhancement for highly effective tumor therapy.
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SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY
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2026
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Jionghong Liang,Xiwang Jiang,Haixing Feng,Xuanbo Tang,Jiangwen Liu,Kangcheung Chan
Due to the growing issues of environmental pollution and resource shortages, the fluorine-free superhydrophobic membrane prepared by electrodeposition presents a practical solution, offering environmental friendliness, high stability, and ease of fabrication. However, the above fluorine-free superhydrophobic functional materials are still limited by insufficient performance to access competent oil/water separation and fog collection. Here, a non-fluorinated multifunctional biomimetic superhydrophobic copper mesh (NC-BS) is fabricated by combining wire electrical discharge machining (WEDM) with pulsed electrochemical deposition. The bionic surface achieves excellent superhydrophobic properties by simultaneously simulating the microstructure of the gecko skin surface and the nano-mastoid on the surface of the lotus leaf with special wettability. In this study, the synergistic effect of hierarchical bionic micro/nanostructures and a nickel myristate/chromium myristate mixture, which results in a low-adhesion surface, demonstrates significant advantages in self-cleaning and antifouling properties. The NC-BS surface also shows remarkable mechanical and chemical stability, maintaining hydrophobicity over an extended period. In application tests, NC-BS manifests excellent separation of oil/water mixed solution and fog collection capabilities. The n-hexane/water mixture has a separation efficiency of up to 98.1%, a separation flux of around 104,300 L·m −2 ·h −1 , and a fog collecting efficiency of around 3040 mg·cm −2 ·h −1 . Moreover, the bionic composite structure significantly enhances pressure resistance, thereby achieving stable and high flux oil/water separation. This study presents an innovative solution to address the technical bottleneck of deficient wettability and poor durability in fluorine-free superhydrophobic functional materials, laying a crucial foundation for their practical application in environmental governance and resource recovery.
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eScience
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2026
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Fan Liu,Xiangyu Chen,Chengjun Zhu,Jianxian Zhou,Lijie Han,Qichong Zhang
Wearable solar-blind photodetectors (SBPDs) are critical for health and environmental monitoring. However, achieving real-time visual feedback while maintaining high sensitivity and flexibility has been a great challenge. Here, we present a cutting-edge visualized fiber-shaped SBPD (VFSBPD) that synergistically integrates electronic and optical detection modes for wearable-compatible solar-blind ultraviolet (UV) monitoring. Our newly-developed VFSBPDs combines a solar-blind-sensitive semiconductor with a fluorescent carbon dot-modified gel electrolyte, achieving a remarkable responsivity of 2.3 mA W −1 and a rapid response time of 230 ms. Moreover, it provides a dual-mode output, including precise electronic quantification and instant colorimetric feedback, greatly enhancing both reliability and user interaction. The fiber-shaped architecture of VFSBPDs guarantees superior mechanical compliance, weavability, and omnidirectional luminescence, making it easily integrated into textiles. We have demonstrated the versatility of VFSBPDs in UV imaging, secure optical communication, and environmental monitoring. This work bridges the gap between high-performance detection and practical wearable applications, offering a highly versatile platform for dual-mode solar-blind UV sensing.
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Materials Today
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2026
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Yunfeng Fang,Yuanyuan Dou,Yuhe Shao,Mingyue Chen,Fenglong Sun,Zhen Song,Quanlin Liu
The development of near-infrared (NIR) mechanoluminescent materials that operate autonomously without external excitation is crucial for deep-tissue biomechanical sensing but remains challenging due to the scarcity of efficient, long-wavelength emitting systems. Herein, we report a highly efficient, self-recoverable NIR-I mechanoluminescent material based on Cr 3+ -doped MgNb 2 O 6 . Through strategic Li + co-doping for charge compensation, we achieved a 2.75-fold enhancement in mechanoluminescent intensity. The optimized phosphor exhibits broadband emission centered at 880 nm, representing one of the longest wavelengths reported for Cr 3+ -activated mechanoluminescent systems. This deep-penetrating NIR-I emission enables detectable mechano-optical signaling through up to 10 mm of biological tissue. Leveraging this capability, we design a proof-of-concept application as a smart, mechano-responsive liner for in situ monitoring of implant kinematics and positioning accuracy in total knee arthroplasty. This work not only introduces a high-performance NIR-I mechanoluminescent material but also opens new avenues for real-time, non-invasive surveillance of bio-implants and deep-tissue biomechanics.
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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
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2026
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Shuting Dong,Pu Hou,Ruohan Cao,Yuchen Gao,Shuo Dai,Zhen Song
Bio-based hydrogels are regarded as promising materials for wearable skins and sensing devices in bionic hand control systems, mainly due to their favorable characteristics like flexibility, adjustable mechanical properties, and biocompatibility. In this work, a lignin-based multifunctional bilayer hydrogel using lignin, polyvinyl alcohol and liquid gallium was prepared. The hydrogel exhibits high tensile strength (310 kPa), stretchability (490%), and high electrical conductivity (1.92 S m −1 ), as well as self-healing, adhesion and degradability and recyclability. Notably, Gallium-based liquid metal was utilized as the conductive filler, which not only imparts high electrical conductivity to the material but also remarkably ameliorates its mechanical performance. The results indicated that the incorporation of liquid gallium enables more uniform dispersion of lignin aggregates, thereby enhancing the mechanical properties of the hydrogel. However, the incorporation of liquid metal gallium leads to a significant decrease in the adhesiveness of the hydrogel, and a double-layer hydrogel strategy was used to maintain the adhesion of the hydrogel in this study. Additionally, owing to the reactive characteristic of liquid metal crosslinks, the composites can be easily degraded and dissolved in water solutions under 85 °C, which allows the composites with liquid metal microdroplets to achieve a high recycling efficiency of 77%. Besides, a motion recognition system based on the hydrogel sensor is designed with the assistance of deep learning techniques to accurately identify human motion behaviors. This bio-based conductive hydrogel holds promising application prospects in the field of artificial flexible electronics.
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Laser & Photonics Reviews
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2026
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Ming Zhao,Yi Zhang,Qinfang Hu,Xinquan Zhou,Lixin Ning,Xinping Zhang
Eu 2+ -activated inorganic phosphors are widely used in optoelectronic fields due to their superior luminescence properties. However, stabilizing Eu 2+ dopants at trivalent Ln 3+ sites in Ln(III)-based phosphors (Ln = Y 3+ , La 3+ , and Lu 3+ ) remains challenging because of charge imbalance and lattice instability, which has limited related luminescence mechanistic insights and materials discovery. Here, we propose a universal strategy that introduces interstitial alkali-metal defects to break through the thermodynamic and kinetic constraints of Eu 3+ →Eu 2+ reduction in Ln(III)-based hosts. High-throughput experiments validate the effectiveness of this approach across multiple host systems. As a proof of concept in classical Lu 2 SiO 5 , the introduced interstitial Na drives the emission from a sharp red Eu 3+ line to a broad green Eu 2+ band at ∼500 nm with persistent luminescence exceeding 10 h. The interstitial Na defects act dually by promoting Eu 3+ →Eu 2+ reduction and serving as an afterglow energy reservoir. The remarkable afterglow property enables multifunctional applications in advanced information encryption and fingerprint recognition. This work demonstrates a promising approach to exploring Eu 2+ luminescence properties in established materials via defect-assisted reductive engineering, opening avenues for developing new optofunctional materials.
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DALTON TRANSACTIONS
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2026
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Yun Lv,Yanhong Wang,Nian Shi,Keke Huang,Jinkui Tang,Hongcheng Lu
The synthesis of novel two-dimensional (2D) triangular frustrated compounds are important for providing various platforms to investigate exotic quantum magnetism. Here, we successfully synthesised a series of RE-based magnetic compounds Ba3BiPbREO(BO3)4 (RE = Pr, Nd, Gd, Dy) with a geometrically-perfect 2D triangular lattice directed by triangular BO3 unit. These compounds stabilise 2D layered structures in the hexagonal (P63/mmc) crystal system, where magnetic ions are linked by BO3 to form a perfect triangular frustrated lattice. The magnetisation susceptibility results show that all synthesised compounds Ba3BiPbREO(BO3)4 exhibit dominant antiferromagnetic (AFM) interactions, with no long-range order (LRO) down to 2 K, which is further confirmed by specific heat measurements. Additionally, their thermal stability, attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) and Ultraviolet−visible-near-infrared (UV−Vis−NIR) diffuse reflectance spectra are also reported. This work provides a series of RE-based magnetic compounds with a two-dimensional triangular frustrated lattice, offering novel model materials for further investigation on rare-earth-based frustrated magnetism.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2026
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Yongqi Chen,Junkai Gao,Mengsheng Xia,Qiuyan Kong,Xiang An,Lu Cao,Yan Chen
Industrial oily wastewater treated with membranes typically contains recalcitrant contaminants such as emulsified oil droplets, dyes, and antibiotics, which readily form a stubborn “oil-cake” layer on membrane surfaces, causing flux decline and irreversible fouling. Therefore, achieving the synergy of high-efficiency separation with in situ contaminant degradation has become a central challenge in membrane materials design. In this study, a layer-by-layer self-assembly strategy applicable to various porous substrates is developed. Specifically, tannic acid/regenerated silk fibroin (TA/SF) constructs a bioadhesive layer; bimetallic Fe/Cu coordination forms a stable metal-phenolic network (MPN), which markedly enhances catalytic-site stability and electron-transfer efficiency; and a durable hydrogel layer is then generated via polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogen-bond crosslinking,yielding a TA/SF–Fe/Cu MPN–PVA composite coating (TSMP). This three-layer synergistic coating—“adhesive fixation, metal coordination, and hydrogel crosslinking”—endows the membrane surface with superhydrophilicity/underwater superoleophobicity, anti-fouling, and self-cleaning capability. Under visible light/H₂O₂ conditions, the coating activates a photo-Fenton-like cycle, enabling in situ oil removal and pollutant degradation on the membrane. The strategy exhibits excellent compatibility and structural stability across distinct substrates, such as polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and natural palm bark. In pressure-driven separation of oil-in-water emulsions, TSMP-modified membranes achieved a flux of 1201.4 L m −2 h −1 bar −1 and a separation efficiency of 99.85%. After photo-Fenton self-cleaning, the flux recovery ratio (FRR) reached up to 90.37%. Meanwhile, TSMP-modified membranes exhibited excellent degradation efficiencies toward organic pollutants, including methylene blue, methyl orange, and representative antibiotics, while maintaining good cycling stability. Hence, the constructed supramolecular fiber-polyphenol functional coating offers a low-energy, scalable, and universal separation-degradation solution for complex oily organic wastewater.
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AICHE JOURNAL
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2026
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Zhuojun Jiang,Chengfan Wu,Boren Tan,Yifan Zhang,Benzheng Xia,Zidan Zhang,Liangrong Yang,Zheng Li
The BF 3 -based chemical distillation method remains the only industrialized boron isotope separation technique currently in use worldwide. However, this process suffers from some drawbacks, including high corrosiveness, demanding process control, and poor overall economic viability. In contrast, the present study employs a boric acid-based solvent extraction system to achieve boron isotope separation via a multistage countercurrent extraction process. Specifically, a 20-stage setup successfully increased the natural abundance of 11 B from 80.00% to over 81.73%, clearly demonstrating the feasibility of this approach for boron isotope enrichment. Notably, this work represents the first successful experimental demonstration of multistage countercurrent extraction applied to boron isotope separation, offering a promising alternative to conventional industrial methods.
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POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY
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2026
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Lu Liu,Hongfei He,Xiaming Feng,Bin Yu,Hongyu Yang,Benjamin Tawiah
Wood is a ubiquitous construction material, however, its inherent flammability requires the development of effective and environmentally friendly fire-protection strategies. Herein, we present a transparent, self-healing, and bio-based supramolecular intumescent coating for wood protection. The coating was synthesized via a solvent-free multi-step process, integrating a gelatin–phytic acid precursor with a boron–nitrogen coordination complex through controlled melamine reaction. Such coating exhibits good interfacial adhesion to wood, as evidenced by a shear strength of 5.84 MPa. Moreover, it also demonstrated excellent moisture-triggered self-healing ability, which improved scratch resistance and reduced moisture uptake. The coated wood shows significantly improved thermal stability and fire resistance, including a reduction in peak heat release rate (∼57%) and total heat release (∼42%), along with an increased limiting oxygen index (35.5%) and a UL-94 V-0 rating. Based on burnt surface analysis and chemical characterization, the flame-retardant mechanism is elucidated, highlighting synergistic effects in both gas and condensed phases. This work provides a sustainable and effective strategy for wood fire protection and underscores the potential of bio-derived supramolecular architectures in addressing critical safety challenges for bio-based construction materials.
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