[HTML][HTML] Nanostructured transparent solutions for UV-shielding: Recent developments and future challenges

MRF Silva, MFRP Alves, JPGQ Cunha, JL Costa… - Materials Today …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is known to promote health concerns that can manifest over both
short and long terms. Aging, sunburn, skin cancer, and other conditions are related to UV …

An overview of recent advances in polymer composites with improved UV‐shielding properties

TS Muzata, A Gebrekrstos… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Owing to their competitive price, ease of processability, and rust resistance, polymers are the
most extensively used materials in everyday life. However, consistent exposure to ultraviolet …

Assembly of AIEgen‐based fluorescent metal–organic framework nanosheets and seaweed cellulose nanofibrils for humidity sensing and UV‐shielding

F Tan, L Zha, Q Zhou - Advanced Materials, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Integrating synthetic low‐dimensional nanomaterials such as metal–organic framework
(MOF) nanosheets with a sustainable biopolymer is a promising strategy to endow …

An ultraviolet shielding material based on lignin nanoparticles engineered with deep eutectic solvents for long-term outdoor application

X Wu, H Lian, X Li - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
Ultraviolet radiation (UV) has a significant effect on the wood, and the commonly used UV
shielding agents are easily degraded. Lignin is a bio-based UV screening agent and tuning …

Mechanistic insights and applications of lignin-based ultraviolet shielding composites: A comprehensive review

X Wu, H Lian, C **a, J Deng, X Li, C Zhang - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Lignin is a green aromatic polymer constructed from repeating phenylpropane units,
incorporating features such as phenolic hydroxyl groups, carbonyl groups, and conjugated …

[HTML][HTML] Development of carbon quantum dots-based transparent coatings for enhanced UV shielding

MRF Silva, MFRP Alves, D Ananias, M Ivanov… - Applied Surface …, 2024 - Elsevier
The development of easy, translucent, and scalable UV-protection coatings for transparent
containers is of utmost importance to ensure the safety of several food and medical products …

π-Conjugated structure enhances the UV absorption performance of carbon dots and application in the design of light-colored sunglasses

X Huang, W Ye, J Zhuang, C Hu, H Dong… - ACS sustainable …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Traditional UV absorbers encounter challenges stemming from incomplete UV absorption
and potential toxicity concerns. Carbon dots are a promising ecofriendly UV absorber …

Revolutionizing Sports with Nanotechnology: Better Protection and Stronger Support

M Li, H Peng - ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering, 2024 - ACS Publications
Modern sports activities have increasingly benefited from the development of
nanotechnology, which is extensively applied in various sports events and associated …

Effects of chemically functionalized TiO2 nanoparticles on the UV‐shielding characteristics of polymer‐dispersed liquid crystals

X Wang, W Hu, H Chen, MH Saeed… - Polymers for …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Recently, smart windows based on polymer‐dispersed liquid crystals (PDLCs) composites
have garnered enormous interest owing to their electrically switchable properties. However …

A Durable Nano-SiO2-TiO2/Dodecyltrimethoxysilane Superhydrophobic Coating for Stone Protection

M Peng, L Wang, L Guo, J Guo, L Zheng, F Yang, Z Ma… - Coatings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Water can trigger freeze–thaw cycles, acid rain corrosion, and microbial colonisation, all of
which destroy stone. Water is one of the most influential factors in the destruction of outdoor …