Mussel-inspired approach to cross-linked functional 3D nanofibrous aerogels for energy-efficient filtration of ultrafine airborne particles by Zhang, Youfang, Zeng, Zhihui, Ma, Daphne Xiu Yun, Zhao, Chenyang, Ang, Jia Ming, Ng, Bing Feng, Wan, Man Pun, Wong, Shing-Chung, Wang, Zhe, Lu, Xuehong

“…Morphology characterization andcompression tests showthatboth multiplehydrogen bondingfacilitated bythePDA coating and Fe3+-PDA coordination bonding could effectively induce the formation of inter-fiber junctions, enhancing compression resistanceofthe3DNFAsandleadingtohierarchical porousstructureswithaverywidePSD.When a thin layer of the optimized 3D NFA with a large specific surface area (85.7m2g−1) is combined with a commercial air filter, the composite filter obtained exhibits high filtration efficiencies of 99.72% and 99.85% for airborne particles with sizes of<100nm and<500nm, respectively, at a low pressure drop of only 54.1Pa. …”
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Remarkable SERS Activity Observed from Amorphous ZnO Nanocages by Wang, Xiaotian, Shi, Wenxiong, Huang, Weifeng, Lin, Jie, Ma, Guanshui, Li, Shuzhou, Guo, Lin, Jin, Zhao

“…The efficient ICTP can even generate π bonding in Zn−S bonds peculiar to the mercapto molecule adsorbed a‐ZnO NCs, which has been verified through the X‐ray absorption near‐edge structure (XANES) characterization. …”
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Parametric optimisation of heat treated recycling aluminium (AA6061) by response surface methodology by Yusuf, N. K., Ahmad, A., Lajis, M. A., Shamsudin, S., Zhong, Zhao Wei

“…Yet, the extrusion temperatures still act to assist the bonding activities via interparticle diffusion transport matter.…”
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Synthetic post-translational protein modification as a switch for activity by Faulkner, SC

“…A model was suggested in which the H3K36 side chain is normally sequestered in intact nucleosomes in a hydrogen bonding interaction with the phosphate of the DNA backbone, and the interaction entirely abrogated only when the third methyl group is added to form H3K36me3, providing a ‘methyl- switch’ mechanism for context-dependent reader selectivity. …”

Contribution of zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 in improving the performance of polymer electrolyte membrane for direct methanol fuel cell by Junoh, Hazlina, Awang, Nuha, Ahmad, Siti Nur Afifi, Azhar, Masaud, Jaafar, Juhana, Md. Nordin, Nik Abdul Hadi, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Qtaishat, Mohammed Rasool, Matsuura, Takeshi, Othman, Mohd. Hafiz Dzarfan, Abdul Rahman, Mukhlis, Mohd. Zainoodin, Azran

“…The imidazole-N-H linker in the terminal PES-cSMM/ZIF-8 promotes proton transport through a hydrogen bond chain, while the hydrophobic backbone acts as an effective methanol filter. …”

Punching shear strength analysis of corroded reinforcement concrete slab by Fu, Yibin

“…Further, reinforcement cross section is progressively lost to corrosion, causing a decreasing in members flexural strength, decreasing in yield strength of reinforcement bars and reduction in ultimate elongation rate. Furthermore, the bond between reinforcement and surrounding concrete weakens, which critically affects bonding strength, thus the load transfer mechanism will be affected. …”
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Manganese phosphate coated Li[Ni0.6Co0.2Mn0.2]O2 cathode material : towards superior cycling stability at elevated temperature and high voltage by Chen, Zhen, Kim, Guk-Tae, Guang, Yang, Bresser, Dominic, Diemant, Thomas, Huang, Yizhong, Copley, Mark, Behm, Rolf Jürgen, Passerini, Stefano, Shen, Zexiang

“…Additionally, the strong covalent bonding of the PO4-group contributes to an increased thermal stability and the high voltage performance of MP-NCM. …”
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Additive manufacturing of multiple materials by selective laser melting : Ti-alloy to stainless steel via a Cu-alloy interlayer by Tey, Cher Fu, Tan, Xipeng, Sing, Swee Leong, Yeong, Wai Yee

“…This method of introducing an interfacial composite structure to improve MM bonding is envisioned to be applicable for the SLM of other metallic combinations as well.…”
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In-situ rapid construction of aliphatic amine combined polyamide seawater reverse osmosis membrane for efficient boron removal by Li, Can, Lai, Gwo Sung, Zhao, Yali, Wang, Rong

“…In this work, a seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) membrane with powerful boron removal competence was designed by adopting an in-situ rapid integration protocol, which utilized aliphatic amines as hydrophobic barriers by bonding the residual chloride groups upon the membrane surface and as molecular plugs by embedding in the PA networks. …”
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Biophysical studies on the structure and function of Archaerhodopsin-3 by Vinals Camallonga, J

“…The resolution of these structures has allowed the identification of complex hydrogen bonding networks and residues important in ion transport, as well as water molecules. …”

Optimization and mechanistic insight of phenol removal using an effective green kaolin adsorbent through experimental and computational approaches by Zubir, Aisyah, Erna Normaya, Erna Normaya, Zuhaidi, Nurul Huda, Goh, Pei Sean, Mat Piah, Mohd. Bijarimi, Ismail, Mohamad Wafiuddin, Show, Pau Loke, Ismail, Ahmad Fauzi, Ahmad, Mohammad Norazmi

“…The hydroxyl group from phenol (-OH) and the siloxane group of kaolin (Si-O-Si) shifted, suggesting the presence of a hydrogen bond between kaolin and phenol during adsorption, as determined by one- and two-dimensional IR spectroscopy. …”

Influence of particle velocity when propelled using N2 or N2-He mixed gas on the properties of cold-sprayed Ti6Al4V coatings by Tan, Adrian Wei-Yee, Lek, Jun Yan, Boothroyd, Chris Brian, Sun, Wen, Bhowmik, Ayan, Marinescu, Iulian, Song, Xu, Zhai, Wei, Li, Feng, Dong, Zhili, Liu, Erjia

“…Particle deposition velocity is one of the most crucial parameters for achieving high-quality coatings because it is the main driving force for particle bonding and coating formation. In this work, studies were conducted on the evolution of the properties of cold-sprayed Ti64 coatings deposited on Ti64 substrates with particle velocities ranging from 730 to 855 m/s using pure N2 and N2-He mixture as the propellant gases. …”
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High performance thin nonwovens for thermal insulation by Lou, Bi Ying

“…Nonwovens with thickness of about 8 mm and areal density of 100 gsm were developed using different types of advanced functional fibres (Aerogel fibres, PODRUN, dope dyed black fibres, FIR fibres, silica fibres, IR absorber, micro-fibres, graphene incorporated polypropylene fibres) with different blend ratio (10%, 20% & 40%) along with polyester microfibres and bonding fibres. This study investigated the thermal insulation properties based on different types of functional fibres and their blend ratio in nonwoven paddings. …”
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Ultrafast electronic relaxation dynamics of atomically thin MoS₂ is accelerated by wrinkling by Xu, Ce, Zhou, Guoqing, Alexeev, Evgeny M., Cadore, Alisson R., Paradisanos, Ioannis, Ott, Anna K., Soavi, Giancarlo, Tongay, Sefaattin, Cerullo, Giulio, Ferrari, Andrea C., Prezhdo, Oleg V., Loh, Zhi-Heng

“…NAMD shows that wrinkling permits larger amplitude motions of MoS2 layers, relaxes electron-phonon coupling selection rules, perturbs chemical bonding, and increases the electronic density of states. …”
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Synthesis and reactivity of electron-deficient phosphorus(III) compounds by Dordevic, Nemanja

“…Transient formation of [1a]2+ and [1b]2+ is evidenced by activating C-F bonds of trifluorotoluene and [BArF4]- (ArF = (CF3)2-C6H3) anion. …”
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Bio-modification of sand for cement grouting by Ng, Samuel Joel Rui Ming

“…The main objective of this project is to verify whether by treating the sand surface using a MICP approach will lead to an increase in bonding between the sand and cement, thus improving the strength of lean concrete or grout. …”
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Extremely stretchable and self-healing conductor based on thermoplastic elastomer for all-three-dimensional printed triboelectric nanogenerator by Parida, Kaushik, Thangavel, Gurunathan, Cai, Guofa, Zhou, Xinran, Park, Sangbaek, Xiong, Jiaqing, Lee, Pooi See

“…The nanogenerator showed a stretchability of 2500% and it recovered its energy-harvesting performance after extreme mechanical damage, due to the supramolecular hydrogen bonding of the thermoplastic elastomer. The composite of the thermoplastic elastomer, liquid metal particles, and silver flakes exhibited an initial conductivity of 6250 S cm−1 and recovered 96.0% of its conductivity after healing.…”
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Synthesis of polymeric materials derived from abundant natural feedstocks using non-toxic heavy metals by Navickaite, G

“…Facile addition of C-O, C-S, and C-N bonds across the Bi-N bond was observed for electrophilic, unhindered heteroallenes. …”

Dynamic fracture mechanics of FRP-concrete interface by Li, Gen

“…To strengthen RC structures, FRP is usually made by several layers and bonded to the tension zone subjected to a tension load. …”
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Janus particles with tunable patch symmetry and their assembly into chiral colloidal clusters by Zhang, Tianran, Lyu, Dengping, Xu, Wei, Feng, Xuan, Ni, Ran, Wang, Yufeng

“…With the ability to encode symmetry and directional bonding information, our strategy could give access to more complex colloidal superstructures through assembly.…”
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