Exploring the application and prospects of synthetic biology in engineered living materials

Q Wang, Z Hu, Z Li, T Liu, G Bian - Advanced Materials, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
At the intersection of synthetic biology and materials science, engineered living materials
(ELMs) exhibit unprecedented potential. Possessing unique “living” attributes, ELMs …

In situ characterization techniques for electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction

J Wu, S Wang, R Ji, D Kai, J Kong, S Liu… - ACS …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The electrochemical reduction of nitrogen to produce ammonia is pivotal in modern society
due to its environmental friendliness and the substantial influence that ammonia has on …

Mycelium composites for sustainable development in develo** countries: The case for Africa

S Akromah, N Chandarana… - Advanced Sustainable …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The socio‐economic struggles in Africa are partly attributed to the low productivity of the
agricultural sector. The Sustainable Development Goals Centre for Africa (SDGC/A) and the …

Bacterial cellulose: Recent advances in biosynthesis, functionalization strategies and emerging applications

JK Muiruri, JCC Yeo, Q Zhu, E Ye, XJ Loh, Z Li - European Polymer Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
This review highlights the recent advancements in the biosynthetic routes of bacterial
cellulose, explores various functionalization strategies, discusses their exciting properties …

Strategies for heavy metals immobilization in municipal solid waste incineration bottom ash: a critical review

RJ Yeo, A Sng, C Wang, L Tao, Q Zhu, J Bu - Reviews in Environmental …, 2024 - Springer
Incineration is an integral part of the waste management process to reduce the enormous
volumes of municipal solid waste generated daily. Of the various incineration products …

Advancements in sustainable phase change materials: valorizing waste for eco-friendly applications

WY Wu, ISR Yeap, S Wang, N Tomczak, M Lin… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, the topics of energy storage and transformation have sparked tremendous
interest and popularity, owing to a growing worldwide awareness of the importance of …

Critical review of mycelium-bound product development to identify barriers to entry and paths to overcome them

H Le Ferrand - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2024 - Elsevier
Current environmental crisis calls for new sustainable materials and products. Mycelium-
based materials are grown by fungi onto solid ligno-cellulosic substrates and are promising …

Plant oil-based phase change materials for sustainable thermal energy storage: A review

WY Wu, M Gao, RY Jueyuan, M Lin, S Wang… - Fuel, 2024 - Elsevier
Phase change materials (PCMs) have the capacity to store surplus thermal energy and
release it when required, making them highly promising for energy conservation and …

3D Bioprinting of Food Grade Hydrogel Infused with Living Pleurotus ostreatus Mycelium in Non-sterile Conditions

N Lin, A Taghizadehmakoei, L Polovina… - ACS Applied Bio …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Mycelium is the root-like network of fungi. Mycelium biocomposites prepared by template
replication (molding) can function as environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional …

Multifunctional electrochromic materials and devices recent advances and future potential

D Chen, MH Chua, Q He, Q Zhu, X Wang… - Chemical Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
The growing demand for multifunctional optoelectronic devices has positioned the
integration of electrochromism (EC) with other functionalities at the forefront of research in …