A new class of superhydrophobic photocatalytic surfaces that are self-cleaning through light-induced photodegradation and the Lotus effect presented. The films formed in a single-step aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD) process. durable show no degradation on continuous exposure to UV-C radiation. Detailed facts importance specialist readers published as "Supporting Information". Such documents peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They made available submitted by...

Optical ultrasound transducers were created by coating optical fibres with a composite of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). Dissolution CNTs in PDMS to create the was facilitated functionalisation oleylamine. Composite surfaces applied using dip coating. Under pulsed laser excitation, pressures 3.6 MPa 4.5 at coated end faces achieved fibre core diameters 105 200 μm, respectively. The results indicate that CNT-PDMS coatings on could be viable alternatives electrical...

Abstract The first photoactivated doped quantum dot vector for metal‐ion release has been developed. A facile method doping copper(I) cations within ZnS shells was achieved through the use of metal‐dithiocarbamates, with Cu + ions elucidated by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Photoexcitation dots shown to ions, which employed as an effective catalyst Huisgen [3+2] cycloaddition reaction. relationship between extent doping, catalytic activity, and fluorescence quenching also explored.

Bactericidal polymer surfaces were prepared by crystal violet and ZnO nanoparticle encapsulation, demonstrating 99.9% dark kill of<italic>E. coli</italic>.

The synthesis of thermochromic VO₂ nanoparticles, with the ability to tailor particle size and shape, is reported from a continuous hydrothermal synthetic route.

Healthcare-associated infections pose a serious risk for patients, staff, and visitors are severe burden on the National Health Service, costing at least £1 billion annually. Antimicrobial surfaces significantly contribute toward reducing incidence of as they prevent bacterial adhesion cause cell death. Using simple, easily upscalable swell-encapsulation-shrink method, novel antimicrobial have been developed by incorporating metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) crystal violet (CV) dye into...

A general method for the synthesis of a novel class superhydrophobic polymer thin films with embedded nanoparticles is presented. These materials combine nature silicone matrices and properties photocatalysis, magnetic applications, or high surface area catalysis. The themselves are deposited using one-pot aerosol assisted chemical vapour deposition (AACVD) process, characterised electron microscopy, X-ray dispersive spectroscopy, water contact angle bouncing measurements elemental mapping....

Layered anatase‐rutile titania thin‐films were synthesized via atmospheric‐pressure chemical vapor deposition and characterized using X‐ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy electron microscopy. The interposition of an amorphous TiO 2 ‐based interlayer allowed direct anatase on a rutile substrate, which is otherwise hindered by templating. This resourceful approach the subsequent crystallization layer after annealing films investigation impact efficient interface two phases in photodegradation...

Alginate hydrogels are cross-linked polymers with high water content, tuneable chemical and material properties, a range of biomedical applications including drug delivery, tissue engineering, cell therapy. However, their similarity to soft often renders them undetectable within the body using conventional bio-medical imaging techniques. This leaves much unknown about behaviour in vivo, posing challenge therapy development validation. To address this, we report novel, fast, simple method...

Sulfur polymers produced through 'inverse vulcanization' exhibit various attributes, such as photocatalytic activity and a high capacity to adsorb heavy metals. Nevertheless, there is lack of research investigating the use sulfur materials for removal organic contaminants. In this work, porous (PSPs) were synthesized from elemental 1,3-diisopropenylbenzene, with porosity introduced via salt templating. The result material that can strongly chemically neutralize model contaminant (caffeine)....

"Inverse vulcanization" sulfur polymers present an environmentally friendly approach for producing highly water repellent (superhydrophobic) materials. However, exposure to UV irradiation can lead the degradation of these into hydrophilic compounds, thereby compromising long-term superhydrophobic properties coatings. In this study, 2,4,6,8-tetramethyl-2,4,6,8-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane (TVTSi) was employed synthesize (poly(S-TVTSi) capable withstanding while preserving photocatalytic...

A solid-state study of the weak non-covalent interactions in p -C 6 F 4 Cl 2 and C 5 reveals complex phase behaviour latter. The disordered form II is isomorphous to crystal structure .

Composites of sulphur polymers with nanoparticles such as PbS, tunable optical properties are reported. A hydrothermal route incorporating pre-formed was used, and their physical chemical evaluated by transmission scanning electron microscopy, thermogravimetric elemental analyses. These easily synthesised from an industrial waste material, sulphur, can be cast into virtually any form represent a new class materials designed for responsible energy future.

pH-responsive nanofibres containing iron oxide nanoparticles (NPs) and a model drug demonstrate on-demand dissolution, triggering release of both NPs allowing magnetic resonance imaging-guided therapeutic delivery.

Poly(styrene) (PS) has been heavily utilised in disposable food packaging due to its insulating properties, optical translucency, and long-shelf life. Despite these desirable characteristics, poses toxicity concerns human’s health through styrene monomer leaching into foodstuffs. Environmental marine hazards are another growing improper and/or absence of recycling strategies facilities. This preliminary work aims investigate the effect temperature, composition contact times on migration from...

This paper presents a comprehensive exploration of the impact monochlorine substitution on solid-state phases classic binary adduct C6H6:C6F6. Crystal structures for all four C6H6:C6F5Cl were determined using single-crystal X-ray diffraction, with complementary data from differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and variable-temperature powder diffraction (VT-PXRD). The study reveals that I III would have been overlooked without additional information provided by DSC PXRD. Symmetry changes...

A scalable solvothermal technique is reported for the synthesis of a photocatalytic composite material consisting orthorhombic Ta3N5 nanoparticles and WOx≤3 nanowires. Through X-ray diffraction photoelectron spectroscopy, as-grown tungsten(VI) sub-oxide was identified as monoclinic W18O49. The catalysed degradation Rhodamine B at over double rate alone under illumination by white light, continued to exhibit superior catalytic properties following recycling catalysts. Moreover, strong...

Remouldable, recyclable, hybrid materials from a low molecular weight organogelator and nanomaterials have diverse practical applications.

Nickel-doped cerium dioxide nanoparticles exhibit room temperature ferromagnetism due to high oxygen mobility within the doped CeO2 lattice. is an excellent doping matrix as it can lose whilst retaining its structure. This leads increased fluorite lattice, leading formation of Ce3+ and Ce4+ species hence ceria shows a propensity for numerous catalytic processes. Magnetic are important in several applications from magnetic data storage devices magnetically recoverable catalysts. We...

Abstract Drug delivery to the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is highly challenging due harsh environments any drug- vehicle must experience before it releases it’s drug payload. Effective targeted systems often rely on external stimuli effect release, therefore knowing exact location of capsule and when apply an stimulus paramount. We present a system for GI based coating standard gelatin capsules with model eicosane- superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticle composite coating, which activated...

We present the synthesis of nylon-12 scaffolds by 3D printing and demonstrate their versatility as matrices for cell growth, differentiation, biomineral formation. that porous nature printed parts makes them ideal direct incorporation preformed nanomaterials or material precursors, leading to nanocomposites with very different properties environments growth. Additives such those derived from sources tetraethyl orthosilicate applied at a low temperature promote successful due partly high...