Advanced Nanocomposites最新文献

{"title":"Emerging thermoelectric cementitious nanocomposites: Mechanisms, design and performance","authors":"Zhaocheng Li ,&nbsp;Kailun Chen ,&nbsp;Wenkui Dong ,&nbsp;Jianbo Tang ,&nbsp;Surendra P. Shah ,&nbsp;Wengui Li","doi":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.09.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.09.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Thermoelectric cementitious composites (TECCs) function as intelligent construction materials with structural load-bearing capacity and energy harvesting capability. They offer strong potential for future smart and sustainable buildings and infrastructure. Despite the rapid progress, most of the literature emphasizes the improvement of thermoelectric performance by fillers, while ignoring the discussion of load-bearing capacity and practical applications. This study reviews the latest research progress, including conductive network dispersion, nanoscale filler design, thermoelectric performance enhancement, mechanical property optimisation, environmental influence and practical application. Carbon-based materials primarily enhance thermoelectric properties through their excellent electrical conductivity, while metal oxides contribute by improving the Seebeck coefficient and thermal conductivity. It remains a major challenge to simultaneously improve the electrical conductivity and Seebeck coefficient of TECCs by integrating carbon-based materials and metal oxide materials to achieve a significant breakthrough in the thermoelectric performance. Currently, TECCs suffer from low energy conversion efficiency, with the dimensionless figure of merit (ZT) typically below 10⁻². Modulating phonon and electron transport via interface engineering has become an emerging strategy for improving thermoelectric performance. Regarding mechanical properties, an appropriate content of conductive filler can improve the compressive strength and flexural strength of TECCs. Furthermore, the extreme service environment temperatures (253 K and 343 K) of TECCs cause varying degrees of degradation of their mechanical properties and chloride ion resistance. In addition, factors such as the matrix type, fabrication method, moisture and temperature can significantly affect ion migration and thermoelectric performance. Future research should focus on the synergistic transport of ions and electrons to optimize thermoelectric performance. Finally, this study systematically summarizes the current application of TECCs and provides guidance for the large-scale application of TECCs. The large-scale design of TECCs is an important way to increase power density and improve the quality of output electrical energy. These findings will provide a foundation for TECC applications and insights into improving their thermoelectric performance in smart structures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100034,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Nanocomposites","volume":"2 ","pages":"Pages 227-250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145227332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Flexible polyimide-based conductive composite film with confined carbon nanotubes networks for EMI shielding and joule heating","authors":"Wenke Yang ,&nbsp;Jiahan Dong ,&nbsp;Hongsen Long ,&nbsp;Pengfei Zhan ,&nbsp;Hu Liu ,&nbsp;Chuntai Liu ,&nbsp;Changyu Shen","doi":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Electromagnetic interference (EMI) poses a growing challenge for wearable electronics, wireless communication and aerospace systems, driving the need for shielding materials that are lightweight, flexible and durable under extreme conditions. We developed polyimide (PI)/carbon nanotube (CNT) composite films through solution casting and thermal imidization. The thermal stability, chemical resistance and mechanical strength of PI, together with the high conductivity of CNTs, created dense and uniform conductive networks in the polymer. The optimized PI/CNT-7:3 films achieved conductivity of 1.96 × 10³ S m⁻¹ and EMI shielding effectiveness of 39.7 dB in the X-band. The composites retained strong shielding at −196 °C and 150 °C, in corrosive NaCl/HCl solutions and after 500 bending cycles, with efficiency loss below 1.53 %. They also provided rapid and stable Joule heating at low voltages (&lt; 6 V), reaching 142 °C within seconds and enabling efficient electrothermal de-icing. With high EMI shielding, environmental durability, flexibility and multifunctional electrothermal capability, PI/CNT films should offer a robust platform for next-generation wearable electronics, aerospace communication, defense technologies and thermal management devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100034,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Nanocomposites","volume":"2 ","pages":"Pages 322-330"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145473722","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Advancements in polyurea-based nanocomposites: Properties, applications and challenges","authors":"Kangbo Zhao ,&nbsp;Xue Gong ,&nbsp;Chunyan Zhang ,&nbsp;Jiabin Dai ,&nbsp;Qingshi Meng","doi":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.04.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.04.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Polyurea and its composites represent a class of multifunctional materials with significant potential for diverse applications. This review offers a comprehensive overview of polyurea and its nanocomposites. It starts by introducing the basic structure, synthesis methods and key properties of polyurea. Subsequently, the review discusses the preparation of polyurea nanocomposites and the optimization of their performance. Incorporating nanofillers into polyurea can significantly enhance the mechanical properties, self-healing capabilities and corrosion resistance of polyurea. Interface engineering between polyurea and nanomaterials is essential for improving the compatibility and maximizing the reinforcement. The review further explores the applications of polyurea nanocomposites in construction, police protection industry and rail transportation. Incorporating nanofillers and engineering the interface should markedly enhance polyurea performance and open pathways for the development of next generation materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100034,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Nanocomposites","volume":"2 ","pages":"Pages 258-287"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145361437","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Preparation of rhodamine 6G dye coated nano-coal fly ash nanocomposite: Novel forensic powder for latent fingerprint detection","authors":"Eswaran Prabakaran,&nbsp;Kriveshini Pillay","doi":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.03.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.03.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study reports on a novel powder-based rhodamine 6G dye coated nano-coal fly ash (Rh6G/nano-CFA) nanocomposite that was used in a powder dusting technique to develop latent fingerprint (LFP) images under day light conditions. Several instrumental methods, including UV–visible spectroscopy (UV), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) were used to characterize the Rh6G/nano-CFA nanocomposite. In order to enhance the established latent fingerprint detection on a variety of porous and non-porous substrates using the powder dusting approach in daylight conditions, Rh6G dye was loaded onto the nano-CFA. According to the data, clear LFPs images with ridge patterns in levels 2 and 3 were examined for personal identification using Rh6G/nano-CFA nanocomposite powder with powder dusting technique on a variety of substrates, including aluminum foil, glass slides, tiles, paper money, plastic bottles and tin cans. Aged LFPs images were also effectively developed using this Rh6G/nano-CFA nanocomposite on the aluminum foil substrate with minimal background contrast. Thus, the Rh6G/nano-CFA nanocomposite demonstrated that its excellent contrast and high sensitivity made it a promising powder for use in practical forensic science applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100034,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Nanocomposites","volume":"2 ","pages":"Pages 205-216"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145157415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Metal-organic frameworks and their derivatives for sustainable flame-retardant polymeric materials","authors":"Geng Huang ,&nbsp;Ye-Tang Pan ,&nbsp;Lubin Liu ,&nbsp;Pingan Song ,&nbsp;Rongjie Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.adna.2024.10.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adna.2024.10.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Biomass resources are natural polymeric materials that are abundant, affordable, non-toxic and renewable. Although they find diverse applications in both everyday life and high-tech materials, their use is often constrained by the associated fire hazards. To address this issue, there is a growing interest in the development of flame-retardant biomass polymeric materials. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) consist of transition metal species, flame-retardant elements and potential carbon sources, allowing for easy adjustment of their structure and properties. This versatility makes MOFs and their derivatives and hybrids highly attractive for flame retardancy studies. Despite their distinctive properties, MOFs alone may not fully satisfy the demands of commercial flame-retardant applications. The combination of MOFs with biomass materials has been identified as a promising strategy for developing efficient flame-retardant biomass nanocomposites. This innovative approach aims to address the limitations of MOFs by capitalizing on synergistic effects. This review highlights recent advancements and strategies in MOF-based flame retardants incorporating biomass materials, and it elucidates the flame-retardant mechanisms of MOF/biomass nanocomposites to inform future design efforts in the field. Furthermore, the review discusses the current challenges and prospects in this field, aiming to provide a succinct yet comprehensive overview for researchers to quickly grasp the latest developments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100034,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Nanocomposites","volume":"2 ","pages":"Pages 1-14"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142658020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biomass-derived porous carbon-based composites for electromagnetic wave absorption","authors":"Yuguang He ,&nbsp;Sijia Hao ,&nbsp;Yubin Chen ,&nbsp;Shuangqiang Shi ,&nbsp;Junpeng Tian ,&nbsp;Cheng Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Electromagnetic wave-absorbing (EMWA) materials show great potential for radar stealth, electromagnetic shielding and advanced electronics. Biomass-derived porous carbon (BPC)-based composites have emerged as highly attractive EMWA materials due to their renewable sources, abundant availability, low cost, scalable production and highly tunable structures. This review provides a systematic summary of recent advancements in BPC-based composites for EMWA applications. First, the fundamental principles of microwave absorption are briefly outlined. Subsequently, common pretreatment methods for BPC-based materials are reviewed. The progress in BPC-based composites sourced from plants, animals and microorganisms is comprehensively examined, with a focus on the synergistic effects of micro/nanostructural engineering and composition optimization on their EMWA performance. Finally, current challenges and limitations of BPC-based EMWA materials are critically analyzed, along with prospects for future development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100034,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Nanocomposites","volume":"2 ","pages":"Pages 162-184"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144932311","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"External physical field-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels for wound healing applications","authors":"Along Han ,&nbsp;Chao Liu ,&nbsp;Qingyuan Wu,&nbsp;Ziyang Gong,&nbsp;Mengqi Liu,&nbsp;Bolong Xu ,&nbsp;Xin Su","doi":"10.1016/j.adna.2024.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adna.2024.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogels, as hydrophilic polymers with intricate 3D network structures, exhibit remarkable properties such as adhesion and moisture retention, promising broad applications in wound healing. However, the functionality of a single-component hydrogel system remains relatively simplistic, hindering the advancement towards the spatially and temporally controllable functionality of wound dressings. The incorporation of external physical field-responsive nanomaterials (EPFR-NMs) as composite components offers a viable pathway to modify hydrogels, and the strategies of integrating nanoparticles with hydrogels to create functional external physical field-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels (EPFR-NHs) have garnered significant interest among researchers. In this review, we comprehensively summarize the classification and acting mechanisms of EPFR-NMs, along with design strategies for their integration with hydrogels. Furthermore, we examine the detailed roles and mechanisms of EPFR-NHs in facilitating wound healing at various stages, providing direction and guiding principles for the design and clinical application of EPFR-NHs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100034,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Nanocomposites","volume":"2 ","pages":"Pages 32-58"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143174371","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Graphene-functionalized textile composites for wearable Joule heating applications","authors":"Omar Faruk ,&nbsp;Abbas Ahmed ,&nbsp;Ashfaqul Hoque Khadem ,&nbsp;Lu Jia ,&nbsp;Luyi Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.03.001","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.03.001","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Thermal comfort is essential for maintaining physiological well-being, with textile materials traditionally serving as the primary medium for regulating heat exchange between the body and its environment. However, conventional textiles often fall short of maintaining optimal thermal balance. So, there is an increasing demand for advanced thermoregulation systems that can effectively reduce heat loss and enhance warmth, ensuring consistent comfort. Recent research has highlighted the promise of advanced functional materials, especially graphene and its composites, for modifying textiles to improve thermal properties. This article comprehensively reviews recent advancements in graphene-functionalized textile composites, focusing on their applications in wearable Joule heaters designed for personalized thermal comfort or thermal therapy. Various graphene-functionalized textile composites are reviewed from the perspectives of material properties, processing strategies and device fabrication methods. Key challenges and future opportunities are summarized for graphene-functionalized textile-based Joule heaters as innovative solutions in wearable thermal regulation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100034,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Nanocomposites","volume":"2 ","pages":"Pages 108-123"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143799763","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electrostatic self-assembly of graphene oxide on TiO2 particles and their applications in dental restorative composites","authors":"Ruili Wang ,&nbsp;Qingyi Tian ,&nbsp;Ci Duan ,&nbsp;Junjun Wang ,&nbsp;Kaojin Wang ,&nbsp;XX. Zhu ,&nbsp;Meifang Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.10.003","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.10.003","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Graphene oxide (GO), as a two-dimensional layered material, possesses excellent mechanical property and biocompatibility, which is of great importance in the field of dentistry. However, its dark-brown color negatively affects the esthetic appearance of dental restorative composites. In this study, the core-shell GO-wrapped TiO₂ (GO_<em>x</em>@TiO₂) particles were synthesized via the electrostatic self-assembly, and their optical property was precisely tuned by varying the weight ratio of GO to TiO₂ (<em>x</em> = 0.005, 0.01, 0.05 and 0.1) in the microemulsion system. All these hybrid particles were surface silanized and formulated with the dimethacrylate-based matrix at different fractions (0.5, 1 and 2 wt%) to develop dental composites under visible-light curing. As a result, the GO_0.005@TiO₂-filled composite achieved the highest light transmittance and the highest depth of cure among all materials, due to the light-grey and the lowest UV absorbance of GO_0.005@TiO₂. Furthermore, the optimal 1 wt% GO_0.005@TiO₂ was selected to construct the bimodal filler formulation with micron-sized barium glass powder (BGP), thereby increasing the total filler fraction to 60 wt%. The 1G59B-filled composite exhibited the highest flexural strength (127.3 ± 13.5 MPa), compressive strength (315.4 ± 11.9 MPa) and fracture energy (2.6 ± 0.2 MJ/M³) than those of the 1 wt% GO_0.005@TiO₂-filled composite (97.3 ± 11.9 MPa; 272.8 ± 20.8 MPa; 1.9 ± 0.2 MJ/M³) and the resin matrix (67.8 ± 10.2 MPa; 216.6 ± 21.4 MPa; 2.3 ± 0.2 MJ/M³), respectively, without affecting cell activity <em>in vitro</em>. This optimal composite also exhibited satisfactory water sorption and solubility. The introduction of GO_0.005@TiO₂ particles and the bimodal filler provides a new approach for making high-strength dental composites and other related biomaterials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100034,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Nanocomposites","volume":"2 ","pages":"Pages 331-340"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145473828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biomedical nanocomposites targeting microenvironments for cancer or autoimmune disease treatment through immune modulation","authors":"Xiao-zhou Mou ,&nbsp;Wei Cao ,&nbsp;Tian Xia","doi":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.11.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.adna.2025.11.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The microenvironment has been recognized as a critical determinant in the pathogenesis of cancer, autoimmune diseases and allergy. Effective therapies must therefore target the microenvironment to achieve either immune activation or immune tolerance, depending on the disease context. Recent advances in nanocomposite-based therapeutics have provided new opportunities to precisely modulate immune microenvironments and improve therapeutic efficacy. This short review summarizes recent progress and ongoing challenges in this rapidly evolving field. We discuss how targeted immune modulation has revolutionized modern medicine by selectively adjusting immune responses, enhancing immunity against cancers and infectious diseases, or inducing tolerance in autoimmune and allergic disorders. Finally, we highlight how nanotechnology-driven microenvironment targeting enhances specificity, minimizes off-target effects, and offers a powerful platform for next-generation immune therapies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100034,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Nanocomposites","volume":"2 ","pages":"Pages 360-368"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145623377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}