Plasmon‐Enhanced Spectroscopies with Shell‐Isolated Nanoparticles

Shell‐isolated nanoparticle‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SHINERS), due to its versatility, has been able to break the long‐term limitations of the material‐ and substrate‐specific generalities in the traditional field of surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopy. With a shell‐isolated work principle, this method provides an opportunity to investigate successfully in surface, biological systems, energetic materials, and environmental sciences. Both the shell material and core morphology are being improved continuously to meet the requirements in diverse systems, such as the electrochemical studies at single crystal electrode surfaces, in situ monitoring of photoinduced reaction processes, practical applications in energy conversion and storage, inspections in food safety, and the surface‐enhanced fluorescence. Predictably, the concept of shell‐isolated nanoparticle‐enhancement could be expanded to the wider range for the performance of plasmon‐enhanced spectral modifications.     

Large‐Scale Fabrication of Core–Shell Structured C/SnO2 Hollow Spheres as Anode Materials with Improved Lithium Storage Performance

Due to the high theoretical capacity as high as 1494 mAh g^?1, SnO₂ is considered as a potential anode material for high‐capacity lithium–ion batteries (LIBs). Therefore, the simple but effective method focused on fabrication of SnO₂ is imperative. To meet this, a facile and efficient strategy to fabricate core–shell structured C/SnO₂ hollow spheres by a solvothermal method is reported. Herein, the solid and hollow structure as well as the carbon content can be controlled. Very importantly, high‐yield C/SnO₂ spheres can be produced by this method, which suggest potential business applications in LIBs field. Owing to the dual buffer effect of the carbon layer and hollow structures, the core–shell structured C/SnO₂ hollow spheres deliver a high reversible discharge capacity of 1007 mAh g^?1 at a current density of 100 mA g^?1 after 300 cycles and a superior discharge capacity of 915 mAh g^?1 at 500 mA g^?1 after 500 cycles. Even at a high current density of 1 and 2 A g^?1, the core–shell structured C/SnO₂ hollow spheres electrode still exhibits excellent discharge capacity in the long life cycles. Consideration of the superior performance and high yield, the core–shell structured C/SnO₂ hollow spheres are of great interest for the next‐generation LIBs.     

Anisotropic Materials for Skeletal‐Muscle‐Tissue Engineering

Repair of damaged skeletal‐muscle tissue is limited by the regenerative capacity of the native tissue. Current clinical approaches are not optimal for the treatment of large volumetric skeletal‐muscle loss. As an alternative, tissue engineering represents a promising approach for the functional restoration of damaged muscle tissue. A typical tissue‐engineering process involves the design and fabrication of a scaffold that closely mimics the native skeletal‐muscle extracellular matrix (ECM), allowing organization of cells into a physiologically relevant 3D architecture. In particular, anisotropic materials that mimic the morphology of the native skeletal‐muscle ECM, can be fabricated using various biocompatible materials to guide cell alignment, elongation, proliferation, and differentiation into myotubes. Here, an overview of fundamental concepts associated with muscle‐tissue engineering and the current status of muscle‐tissue‐engineering approaches is provided. Recent advances in the development of anisotropic scaffolds with micro‐ or nanoscale features are reviewed, and how scaffold topographical, mechanical, and biochemical cues correlate to observed cellular function and phenotype development is examined. Finally, some recent developments in both the design and utility of anisotropic materials in skeletal‐muscle‐tissue engineering are highlighted, along with their potential impact on future research and clinical applications.     

静电纺丝制备SU-8光刻胶纳米纤维及图案阵列

利用静电纺丝和紫外光刻技术直接制备了不同结构的SU-8光刻胶纳米纤维薄膜及图案阵列。通过光学显微镜和扫描电子显微镜表征了纳米纤维的形貌、尺寸及结构。结果表明,通过改变SU-8光刻胶的黏度可形成不同直径和形貌的纤维结构,其中用SU-8 3010和SU-8 3050光刻胶制备的纳米纤维具有最优的形貌,其平均直径分别为470 nm和610nm。利用带有长方形缺口的铝箔和同轴电纺的方法分别制备了平行趋向和空心结构的纳米纤维。通过紫外光刻过程,可将SU-8纳米纤维加工成点阵、条状等不同形貌的图案阵列或结构,有望用作细胞培养研究的功能基底材料。     

具有保温性能的电纺LA/PET纳米纤维复合织物的制备与表征

本文制备了电纺月桂酸(LA)/聚对苯二甲酸乙二醇酯(PET)纳米纤维/机织物的复合织物,并对其进行了表征.选用纯棉纱线、毛纱线、涤棉纱线、腈纶纱线和涤纶纱线分别作为经纬纱线,在实验室制备机织物小样,同时,通过静电纺丝法制备LA/PET纳米纤维,将LA包裹在PET基材之中.之后通过缝合的方式,将电纺LA/PET纳米纤维和机织物构造成三明治结构的复合织物.对纳米纤维的形貌和热性能进行了表征,并分别探究了LA/PET的质量比,机织物组织结构和机织物材料对复合织物保温性能的影响.结果表明:LA/PET纳米纤维呈圆柱形,具有光滑表面,LA和PET展现出良好的相容性,热焓值略低于理论值,但相变温度改变不大.复合织物的热保温性能测试表明,复合织物的保温性能都优于未加入相变材料的织物,同时展现出良好的热循环稳定性.