Colloidal robotics
Robots have components that work together to accomplish a task. Colloids are particles,
usually less than 100 µm, that are small enough that they do not settle out of solution …
usually less than 100 µm, that are small enough that they do not settle out of solution …
An asymmetric hygroscopic structure for moisture‐driven hygro‐ionic electricity generation and storage
The interactions between moisture and materials give rise to the possibility of moisture‐
driven energy generation (MEG). Current MEG materials and devices only establish this …
driven energy generation (MEG). Current MEG materials and devices only establish this …
Sunlight‐coordinated high‐performance moisture power in natural conditions
J Bai, Y Huang, H Wang, T Guang, Q Liao… - Advanced …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
It is a challenge to spontaneously harvest multiple clean sources from the environment for
upgraded energy‐converting systems. The ubiquitous moisture and sunlight in nature are …
upgraded energy‐converting systems. The ubiquitous moisture and sunlight in nature are …
Recent advances in magnetically responsive photonic crystals assembled by anisotropic building blocks: Synthesis, challenges and outstanding applications
S Yang, R Ding, R Ma, M Wu, P Chen, Y Zhang… - Journal of Magnetism …, 2023 - Elsevier
Photonic crystals (PC) are periodically ordered dielectric materials with a wide range of
tunable optical properties and are the basis for most studies of responsive optical systems …
tunable optical properties and are the basis for most studies of responsive optical systems …
Generic Air‐Gen Effect in Nanoporous Materials for Sustainable Energy Harvesting from Air Humidity
Air humidity is a vast, sustainable reservoir of energy that, unlike solar and wind, is
continuously available. However, previously described technologies for harvesting energy …
continuously available. However, previously described technologies for harvesting energy …
Self-induced interface enhanced moisture-harvesting and light-trapping toward high performance electric power generation
J Bai, Q Liao, H Yao, T Guang, T He… - Energy & …, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Ubiquitous moisture and sunlight are widely available in nature and provide abundant,
clean sources for developing new types of sustainable power. Inspired by liquid migration …
clean sources for developing new types of sustainable power. Inspired by liquid migration …
Regulating Contact-Electro-Catalysis Using Polymer/Metal Janus Composite Catalysts
Interfacial contact electrification can catalyze redox reactions through a process called
contact-electro-catalysis (CEC). The two main reaction paths for producing reactive oxygen …
contact-electro-catalysis (CEC). The two main reaction paths for producing reactive oxygen …
Oxidation-derived anticancer potential of sumanene–ferrocene conjugates
A Kasprzak, A Zuchowska, P Romanczuk… - Dalton …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
An effective synthetic protocol towards the oxidation of sumanene–ferrocene conjugates
bearing one to four ferrocene moieties has been established. The oxidation protocol was …
bearing one to four ferrocene moieties has been established. The oxidation protocol was …
Power Generation from the Interaction of a Carbon Foam and Water
W Xue, Z Zhao, S Zhang, Y Li, X Wang… - ACS Applied Materials & …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Understanding the interaction mechanisms between the surface of carbon-based materials
and water is of great significance for the development of water-based energy storage and …
and water is of great significance for the development of water-based energy storage and …
Synthesis and characterization of two-faced brush-like MXene anchored NiCo-LDH electrode for high-performance supercapacitors
M Sun, Y Wang, J Sunarso, X Meng, W Zhang, J Cao… - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Layered nickel‑cobalt double hydroxide (NiCo-LDH) with a high theoretical charge storage
capacity has great potential to be used as a supercapacitor (SC) electrode. However, its low …
capacity has great potential to be used as a supercapacitor (SC) electrode. However, its low …