Biopolymer and biomimetic techniques for triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs)

Z Liu, X Chen, ZL Wang - Advanced Materials, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) play a crucial role in attaining sustainable energy for
various wearable devices. Polymer materials are essential components of TENGs …

Catalytic recycling of plastics into value-added products

T Wei, P Zhou, W Liu, X Liu, T Kuang - Nano Research, 2024 - Springer
The overuse and ineffective management of plastics have led to significant environmental
pollution. Catalytic upcycling into value-added chemicals has emerged as a promising …

Boosting the Strength and Toughness of Polymer Blends via Ligand‐Modulated MOFs

T Kuang, H Guo, W Guo, W Liu, W Li… - Advanced …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Mechanically robust and tough polymeric materials are in high demand for applications
ranging from flexible electronics to aerospace. However, achieving both high toughness and …

Humidity‐Resistant Wearable Triboelectric Nanogenerator Utilizing a Bound‐Water‐Rich Zwitterionic Hydrogel With Microphase‐Separated Domains

Y Ding, H Guo, M Ouyang, G Meng… - Advanced Functional …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) represent an effective approach for transforming
mechanical energy into electrical power, making them suitable for wearable electronic …

Crafting “brick–mud” segregated nanocomposites: a novel approach to superior electromagnetic interference shielding, electrical insulation, and thermal conductivity …

T Liu, H Feng, L Deng, C **, H Vahabi, MR Saeb… - Nanoscale, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
As electronic devices continue to be integrated, miniaturized, and operated at higher
frequencies, the demand for green, advanced polymer nanocomposites with superior …

Microcellular Carbon Nanotube/Thermoplastic Elastomer Nanocomposite Foam to Amplify Absorption-Driven Electromagnetic Shielding Efficiency

J Nayak, P Das, A Pal, A Katheria… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
The increasing proliferation of electronic devices has led to significant electromagnetic
pollution, posing risks to communication systems and human health. Moreover, the trend …

Simultaneous enhancement of the conductivity and toughness for polyamide 66 nanocomposites by regulating the hydrogen bond and introducing microcellular …

Y Liu, M Xu, R Zhang, D Hu, L Zhang… - ACS Applied Polymer …, 2024 - ACS Publications
High-toughness and high-conductivity polyamide 66 (PA66)-based composites and foams
were successfully fabricated by regulating the hydrogen bond and introducing a …

Robust and durable biodegradable polymer-based triboelectric nanogenerators enabled by trace amounts of melanin-like nanoparticles

C Pei, H Zhang, Y Li, Z Gu, X Chen, T Kuang - Nano Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
Sustainable energy harvesting in wearable triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) demands
materials that are both high-performing and eco-friendly. Biodegradable polymer blends …

Enhanced Mechanical and Multifunctional Properties of GNPs/CNTs Hybridized PLA Nanocomposites by Implementing Dual‐Processing of Pickering Emulsion‐Melt …

B Wu, Y Wu, M Zhang, H Guo, T Liu… - Macromolecular …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Polylactic acid (PLA) composites with multifunctional properties and minimal filler content
are increasingly in demand across various industries. However, achieving a balance …

Preparation of environmentally friendly ionic liquids-toughened polylactic acid/nanofibrillated cellulose composites with high strength and precipitation resistance

Z Zhang, S Qian, X Li, C Zhu, Z Li - Chemical Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Polylactic acid (PLA) is one of the most promising biodegradable materials, but poor
toughness severely limits its application. Ionic liquids (ILs) have excellent plasticizing effects …