an Multiplex nanozymatic biosensing of Salmonella on a finger-actuated microfluidic chip By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00291A, PaperNana Jin, Fan Jiang, Fengzhen Yang, Ying Ding, Ming Liao, Yanbin Li, Jianhan LinA colorimetric biosensor was elaboratively designed for fast, sensitive and multiplex bacterial detection on a single microfluidic chip using immune magnetic nanobeads for specific bacterial separation, immune gold@platinum palladium nanoparticles...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Rocking- and diffusion-based culture of tumor spheroids-on-a-chip By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC01116J, PaperDuomei Tian, Zheng Mao, Li Wang, Xiaochen Huang, Wei Wang, Haoyue Luo, Juan Peng, Yong ChenTumor spheroids are cultured in hydrogel microwells with a gravity driven medium flow underneath the membrane on-a-chip. The rocking system is pumpless, powered with a rechargeable battery, and programmable with a built-in microprocess.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Advanced sequencing-based high-throughput and long-read single-cell transcriptome analysis By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00105B, Critical ReviewShanqing Huang, Weixiong Shi, Shiyu Li, Qian Fan, Chaoyong Yang, Jiao Cao, Lingling WuCells are the fundamental building blocks of living systems, exhibiting significant heterogeneity. The transcriptome connects the cellular genotype and phenotype, and profiling single-cell transcriptome is critical for uncovering distinct cell...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Microflow sensing and control using an in-channel birefringent biomembrane By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3LC00985H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Nan Jia, Tianyang Deng, Charles Larouche, Tigran Galstian, André Bégin-Drolet, Jesse GreenerWe report a flow sensitive birefringent in-channel chitosan micromembrane. Using a simple cross-polarizer and a calibration curve, the membrane functions as a flow rate meter, which also works as a feedback element for a flow control system.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an High-resolution low-cost LCD 3D printing for microfluidic and organ-on-a-chip devices By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D3LC01125A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Houda Shafique, Vahid Karamzadeh, Geunyong Kim, Molly L. Shen, Yonatan Morocz, Ahmad Sohrabi Kashani, David JunckerThe fabrication of microfluidic devices has progressed from cleanroom manufacturing to replica molding in polymers, and more recently to direct manufacturing by subtractive (e.g., laser machining) and additive (e.g., 3D...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Reproducible generation of human liver organoids (HLOs) on a pillar plate platform via microarray 3D bioprinting By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00149D, PaperSunil Shrestha, Vinod Kumar Reddy Lekkala, Prabha Acharya, Soo-Yeon Kang, Manav Goud Vanga, Moo-Yeal LeeHuman liver organoids (HLOs) hold significant potential for recapitulating the architecture and function of liver tissues in vivo. However, conventional culture methos of HLOs, forming Matrigel domes in 6-/24-well plates,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an A paper-based dual functional biosensor for safe and user-friendly point-of-care urine analysis By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00163J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Yujia Li, Yingqi Kong, Yubing Hu, Yixuan Li, Rica Asrosa, Wenyu Zhang, Buddha Deka Boruah, Ali K. Yetisen, Andrew Davenport, Tung-Chun Lee, Bing LiA safe, accurate, and reliable sensing platform for urinary biomarkers analysis of urinary biomarkers is clinically important for the early detection and monitoring of the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD), as it has become one of the world's most prevalent non-communicable diseases.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Automated Dynamic Inlet Microfluidics System: 3D Printer Adaptation for Cost-Effective, Low Volume, On-Demand Multi-Analyte Droplet Generator By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00075G, PaperAbdul Basit Zia, Justin Farrell, Ian G. FouldsThe paper demonstrates an adaptation of a 3D printer (Prusa Mini+) with novel modules to develop a droplet generation system that generates combinatorial droplets from a standard 96 well plate....The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Versatile hybrid technique for passive straight micromixer manufacturing by combining pulsed laser ablation, stereolithographic 3D printing and computational fluid dynamics By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00009A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Bastián Carnero, Yago Radziunas-Salinas, Bruno K. Rodiño-Janeiro, Sylvana Varela Ballesta, M. Teresa Flores-AriasThe proposed hybrid technique for passive straight micromixer manufacturing by combining pulsed laser ablation and stereolithographic 3D printing.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Development of a microfluidic device to enrich and detect zearalenone in food using quantum dot-embedded molecularly imprinted polymers By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Lab Chip, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4LC00193A, PaperMarti Z. Hua, Shenmiao Li, M. S. Roopesh, Xiaonan LuA QD-MIP based microfluidic device to detect mycotoxin in food.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an ChemPren: a new and economical technology for conversion of waste plastics to light olefins By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00354C, PerspectiveAnne Gaffney, Debtanu Maiti, Debasish Kuila, Gennaro MafiaWith the ever-increasing demand for plastics, sustainable recycling methods is a key necessity.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Bifunctional catalysts for the coupling processes of CO2 capture and conversion: a minireview By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00334A, MinireviewChengxiong Dang, Hao YuA bifunctional catalyst for integrated CO2 capture and utilization (ICCU).To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Development and Simulation of Annular Flow Photoreactors: Integration of Light-Diffusing Fibers as optical diffusers with Laser Diodes By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00400K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sergio Carrillo De Hert, Rafael Lopez-Rodriguez, Michael Di Maso, Jonathan McMullen, Steven FergusonContinuous flow chemical photoreactors have emerged as a highly attractive platform, garnering considerable attention in both industry and academia. Utilizing thin channels, these reactors offer a promising solution for achieving...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Digital strategies to improve the product quality and production efficiency of fluorinated polymers: 2. Heat removal performance of reactor with internal and external cooling systems By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00203B, PaperXi-Bao Zhang, Yin-Ning Zhou, Hao Chen, Zheng-Hong Luo, Liyang Zhou, Guojun Yu, Wenwu Liu, Shiping ZhuA reactor's heat transfer efficiency can be significantly enhanced and the fluid temperature uniformity can be controlled through introducing cooling water in the agitator and regulating the flow ratio of cooling water in the agitator and jacket.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Technoeconomic analysis of fine chemical electrosynthesis: a case study using electrooxidation of 2-methylnaphthelene to vitamin K3 By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00346B, PaperQifeng Yang, Liping Liang, Ning Xu, Yang Li, Zhihui Wang, Dadong Shen, Yiming MoA cerium-mediated electrooxidation method was developed for synthesizing vitamin K3 in a green and efficient manner. A systematic technoeconomic analysis was provided to understand its potential for practical implementation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Kinetics of the valorization of hexoses with Sn-USY catalysts in methanolic media: glycosidation vs. retroaldol cleavage By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00307A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.J. M. Jimenez-Martin, M. El Tawil-Lucas, C. García-Jerez, J. Moreno, A. García, B. Hernández, J. IglesiasTwo operational regions in the transformation of hexoses have been revealed by experimental and kinetic analysis: glycosidation and retroaldol cleavage at low and high temperatures, respectively.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Propane dehydrogenation on an extra-framework and framework-embedded metal site within ZSM-5 zeolite from first-principles microkinetic simulations By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2892-2901DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00269E, PaperYujue Du, Wende Hu, Yunlei Chen, Chuanming Wang, Weimin YangThe Lewis acid sites in ZSM-5 zeolite involving Co, Ni, and Cu cations were computationally studied on the stability and the PDH catalytic activity.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Kinetics of thermal dry reforming of methane for syngas production and solid carbon capture By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2902-2914DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00312H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Manas Mokashi, Akash Bhimrao Shirsath, Sinan Demir, Ahmet Çelik, Patrick Lott, Steffen Tischer, Olaf DeutschmannBy combining numerical simulations and experiments, catalyst-free thermal dry reforming of biogas for sustainable syngas production and solid carbon capture is investigated under industrially viable conditions.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an A novel magnetic nanoparticle as an efficient and recyclable heterogeneous catalyst for the Suzuki cross-coupling reaction By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2954-2962DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00226A, PaperHui Jin, Mengyu Cui, Peiwen Liu, Zhuo Wang, Tongxia Jin, Yonghui Yang, Weiping Zhu, Xuhong QianA novel magnetically recyclable heterogeneous palladium catalyst Fe3O4@FSM@Pd was constructed and characterized, which is highly efficient and reusable for the Suzuki–Miyaura cross-coupling reaction.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Combination of near-infrared spectroscopy and a transient flow method for efficient kinetic analysis of the Claisen rearrangement By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2975-2983DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00301B, PaperYoshihiro Takebayashi, Kiwamu Sue, Sho KataokaAn automated flow reactor with a rapid inline monitoring using a compact near-infrared spectrometer and a flow rate ramp control enabled high-density kinetic data acquisition.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Dual jet-mixing reactor for fully continuous synthesis of core@shell Au@Ag nanocomposites By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2915-2924DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00417A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Pinaki Ranadive, Faiz Khan, Jessica O. Winter, Nicholas BrunelliSequential jet mixing reactors enable core@shell nanomaterial synthesis.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Current research status on the structural properties and modification of LiFePO4 cathode materials By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2830-2845DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00263F, Review ArticleGuo Xiaoying, Bao Yuanyuan, Li Wei, Zhao Siqin, Huang ChaoWith the current global economy developing at a rapid pace, research into lithium-ion batteries has become a focal point in many major areas.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Bayesian-optimization-based design of highly active and stable Fe–Cu/SSZ-13 catalysts for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx with NH3 By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,3029-3037DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00327F, PaperSanha Lim, Hwangho Lee, Hyun Sub Kim, Jun Seop Shin, Jong Min Lee, Do Heui KimBayesian optimization approach facilitates an efficient optimization of multi-components catalyst for NH3-SCR reaction.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Review of hydrogen ortho–para conversion: experimental data and reaction kinetics By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,2846-2862DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00259H, Review ArticleFuyu Jiao, Saif Al Ghafri, Keelan T. O'Neill, Paul S. Stanwix, Guinevere M. Sellner, Einar O. Fridjonsson, Neil Robinson, Eric F. May, Michael L. JohnsThis work reviews ortho–para hydrogen conversion data for various types of catalysts at cryogenic temperatures and evaluates different reaction kinetic expressions employed to describe these experimental data.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Complete kinetic model and process reengineering of glyoxal oxidation by nitric acid in a capillary microreactor By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, 9,3016-3028DOI: 10.1039/D4RE00313F, PaperJunnan Wang, Wei Zhan, Yating Li, Ting Wang, Chengxiang He, Chunying Zhu, Youguang Ma, Taotao FuThe oxidation of glyoxal by nitric acid to glyoxylic acid is a complex process with parallel and consecutive side reactions.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Kinetic analysis of kraft lignin conversion via the Fenton process: process optimization and stochastic modelling By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00401A, PaperLucas Ramos, Giovani Maltempi-Mendes, Adriano Francisco Siqueira, Diovana Aparecida dos Santos Napoleão, Anuj Kumar ChandelLignin conversion through an advanced oxidative process.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an “25 years of The Netherlands' Catalysis and Chemistry Conference (NCCC)” themed collection – A personal invitation Aromatization of n-alkanes: a mini review on catalysts and reactants By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00384E, Minireview Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Hongqi Wang, Raveendran N. ShijuThe catalytic aromatization of n-alkanes is an important process in the chemical industry, especially for the production of valued-added aromatics from the abundant and unreactive small alkanes. This mini review...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Kinetic insights into structure sensitivity of Ru catalyzed L-alanine hydrogenation to alaninol By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00420E, PaperRui Song, Chang Yao, Wenhua Li, Nihong An, Yafeng Shen, Nina Fei, Xiaohu Ge, Yueqiang Cao, Xuezhi Duan, Xinggui ZhouRu(101) sites are identified as the dominant active sites for the hydrogenation of L-alanine to alaninol.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Transesterification or polymerization? Reaction mechanism and kinetics of 2-(diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate with methanol and the competitive effect on free-radical polymerization By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00406J, PaperJudith Cabello-Romero, Román Torres-Lubián, Javier Francisco Enríquez-Medrano, Adrián Ochoa-Terán, Jesús Jara-Cortés, Iván Zapata-GonzálezTransesterification of 2-(diethylamino)ethyl methacrylate (DEAEMA) with methanol leads to the formation of methyl methacrylate (MMA) and amino alcohol. This reaction significantly affects DEAEMA polymerization giving rise to poly(DEAEMA-co-MMA).To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Unveiling the dynamic CO2 capture performance of MgO promoted with molten salts and CaCO3 via fixed bed reactor experiments By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00432A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Theodoros Papalas, Andy N. Antzaras, Angeliki A. LemonidouMgO promoted with molten alkali salts and CaCO3 displayed efficient CO2 capture activity in a fixed bed reactor, attaining 75% CO2 removal at 275 °C and stable cyclic performance, with the promoters providing an alternative carbonation mechanism.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Selective Separation of Li, Ni, Co and Mn from Model Spent Li Ion Battery Cathode by Dry Processing using Combination of Chlorination and Oxidation By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00328D, PaperNaoto Tsubouchi, Yuuki MochizukiThe volatilization of Li, Ni, Co, and Mn during chlorination treatment of LNO, LCO, and LMO (model materials for used LIB cathode material) was investigated with the aim of developing...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Design and performance evaluation of low-volatility and low-viscosity absorbents for CO2 capture By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00379A, PaperNing Ma, Liu Yang, Zhenchang Fang, Kaijia Jiang, Xinling Li, Zhen HuangThis study synthesized a novel homogeneous non-aqueous absorbent and analyzed hydrogen bonds and viscosities, which were rarely studied before.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Synthesis of ethylphenols and xanthenes via reaction of calcium carbide and phenol: experimental and theoretical studies By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00397G, PaperXin Liu, Yuxin Yan, Zhenyu Liu, Qingya LiuA novel synthesis of xanthenes and ethylphenols by the reaction of phenol with CaC2 without catalysts and solvents.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Sugar additive with a halogen group enabling a highly reversible and dendrite-free Zn anode By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: React. Chem. Eng., 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4RE00366G, PaperWeihao Xu, Xipo Ma, Pengbo Lyu, Zhenren Gao, Chunshuang Yan, Chade LvSucralose, a weakly polar sugar electrolyte additive containing halogen elements, enables a highly reversible and dendrite-free Zn anode.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Trapping bond exchange phenomenon revealed for off-stoichiometry cross-linking of phase-separated vitrimer-like materials By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,2961-2968DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00074A, PaperTakumi Kito, Mikihiro HayashiUnusual relaxation and creep properties by the trapping bond exchange phenomenon is revealed for vitrimer-like materials with bond exchangeable domains of quaternized pyridines, in the special case of off- stoichiometric cross-linking condition.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Kinetics of phase separation and aging dynamics of segregating fluid mixtures in the presence of quenched disorder By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,2969-2977DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00204K, PaperRounak Bhattacharyya, Bhaskar Sen GuptaPhase separation of segregating fluid mixtures in the presence of quenched disorder.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an A computational study of nematic core structure and disclination interactions in elastically anisotropic nematics By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,2900-2914DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01616A, PaperLucas Myers, Carter Swift, Jonas Rønning, Luiza Angheluta, Jorge ViñalsThe structure of isolated disclinations and disclination dipoles in anisotropically elastic nematic liquid crystals is explored via a singular potential computational model.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Preparation of modified humic acid/TiO2/P(AA-co-AM) nanocomposite hydrogels with enhanced dye adsorption and photocatalysis By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,2937-2954DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01749D, PaperXuankun Gong, Amatjan Sawut, Rena Simayi, Ziyue Wang, Yurou FengA novel composite hydrogel with exceptional adsorption and photocatalytic properties was synthesized using modified coal-based humic acid (HA-C), modified titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles, acrylic acid (AA), and acrylamide (AM) as precursors.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Motion of microswimmers in cylindrical microchannels By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3007-3020DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01480K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Florian A. Overberg, Gerhard Gompper, Dmitry A. FedosovMicroswimmers in confinement slow down, and can exert pulling or pushing forces in particular at the end of a closed channel. Simulations and approximate theoretical calculation for the squirmer model are employed to predict this behavior.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Phenylboronate-salicylate ester cross-linked self-healing hydrogel composed of modified hyaluronan at physiological pH By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,2926-2936DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01417G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ryotaro Miki, Tsutomu Yamaki, Masaki Uchida, Hideshi NatsumeA self-healing hydrogel can be easily prepared at physiological pH by using phenylboronic acid-modified hyaluronic acid and salicylic acid-modified hyaluronic acid.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Self-adhesion of uncrosslinked poly(butadiene-co-acrylonitrile), i.e. nitrile rubber, an inhomogeneous and associative polymer By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,2978-2985DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01630G, PaperValentine Hervio, Annie Brûlet, Costantino Creton, Gabriel E. SanojaThe precursor of NBR, poly(acrylonitrile-co-butadiene), experiences thermodynamic forces for self-assembly and kinetic barriers for processing. We introduce three strategies to overcome such barriers and enable polymer self-adhesion in the bulk.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Analysis of the adhesive secreting cells of Arion subfuscus: insights into the role of microgels in a tough, fast-setting hydrogel glue By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D4SM00071D, PaperAndrew M. Smith, Patrick FlammangA model for the rapid setting of a gastropod hydrogel adhesive. Cross-linked microgels mix with microscopic packets of polysaccharides; these flow onto surfaces until the packets rupture, joining the microgels together.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Agent-based modeling of stress anisotropy driven nematic ordering in growing biofilms By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D3SM01535A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Changhao Li, Japinder Nijjer, Luyi Feng, Qiuting Zhang, Jing Yan, Sulin ZhangOur agent-based model reveals complex spatiotemperal evolution of the morphology and internal cell ordering of Vibrio cholerae biofilms.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Conformational and static properties of tagged chains in solvents: effect of chain connectivity in solvent molecules By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3073-3081DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01473H, PaperHong-Yao Li, Bokai Zhang, Zhi-Yong WangThe radius of gyration of tagged polymer chain: effect of chain length in solvent molecules.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an The fractal geometry of polymeric materials surfaces: surface area and fractal length scales By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3082-3096DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01497E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.H. Eduardo Roman, Federico Cesura, Rabia Maryam, Igor Levchenko, Katia Alexander, Claudia RiccardiNon-treated (NT) and plasma-treated (PT) polymeric surfaces display self-affine fractal scaling. The plasma increases both the surface area and the fractal length scales, helping the design of PT interfaces with larger surface areas at the nm scale.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Solutal Marangoni force controls lateral motion of electrolytic gas bubbles By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3097-3106DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01646C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Hongguang Zhang, Yunqing Ma, Mengyuan Huang, Gerd Mutschke, Xianren ZhangThe MD and CFD indicate that the lateral solutal Marangoni force originating from an asymmetric distribution of dissolved gas causes bubbles oscillation and self-pinning effect.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Surfactant-induced alterations in optoelectronic properties of perylene diimide dyes: modulating sensing responses in the aqueous environment By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3044-3052DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01694C, PaperAnimesh Pal, Nilanjan DeyThe compartmentalization effect of microheterogeneous systems, like surfactant aggregates, showcases altered optoelectronic properties of a perylene diimide-based chromogenic dye (PDI-Ala) compared to bulk water.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Disorder-to-order transition of long fibers contained in evaporating sessile drops By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3107-3117DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01735D, PaperS. Sannyamath, R. Vetter, H. Bonart, M. Hartmann, R. Ganguly, S. HardtWe demonstrate self-organization of hydrophilic fibers, contained in a sessile droplet in a disordered initial configurations, to transform into an order deposit. Findings suggest new avenues to decorate solid surfaces with filamental structures.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Shear zones in granular mixtures of hard and soft particles with high and low friction By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3118-3130DOI: 10.1039/D4SM00100A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Aditya Pratap Singh, Vasileios Angelidakis, Thorsten Pöschel, Sudeshna RoyGranular materials show inhomogeneous flows characterized by strain localization.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article
an Dilute gel networks vs. clumpy gels in colloidal systems with a competition between repulsive and attractive interactions By pubs.rsc.org Published On :: Soft Matter, 2024, 20,3143-3153DOI: 10.1039/D3SM01717F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.M. Gimperlein, Jasper N. Immink, M. SchmiedebergDilute and dense systems differ in the way structural properties emerge. Two regimes of percolation might be responsible for differences. Global and local structural properties give insights into these differences.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry Full Article