Crystal structures of a nicotine MATE transporter provide insight into its mechanism of substrate transport
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DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.14136
Abstract: A transporter of the multidrug and toxic compound extrusion (MATE) family, Nicotiana tabacum MATE2 (NtMATE2), is located in the vacuole membrane of the tobacco plant root and is involved in the transportation of nicotine, a… read more here.
Keywords: transporter provide; mate transporter; crystal structures; nicotine mate ... See more keywords
Soft Phononic Crystal with Tunable Bandgap Through Pneumatic Actuation
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202401913
Abstract: Pneumatic manipulation has the advantages of low cost, lightweight design, fast response, and ease of integration. However, its application in the field of phononic crystals remains limited. Inspired by pneumatic soft robots, this article proposes… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; soft phononic; pneumatic soft; crystal tunable ... See more keywords
In Situ Characterization of Thermal‐Induced Evolution of Structure/Optical Properties of Heterogeneous 3D Chiral Soft Photonic Crystal Polymer
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202412439
Abstract: Polymer stabilized blue phase (PSBP) liquid crystal has aroused wide attention due to its broad temperature range and potential applications in flexible display, multi‐mode monitor, and mirrorless laser based on its well‐compatible stability and multi‐responsiveness,… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; thermal induced; polymer; structure optical ... See more keywords
Locking Metastable Topological Domains in Nematic Liquid Crystal Pi Cells
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202512550
Abstract: The problem of stabilizing and switching between transient states in a Pi cell has long challenged the liquid crystal display industry. Here, distinct topological domain regions within nematic liquid crystal (LC) pi‐cells are manipulated by… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; locking metastable; liquid crystal; crystal cells ... See more keywords
Reporting Excellent Transverse Piezoelectric and Electro-Optic Effects in Transparent Rhombohedral PMN-PT Single Crystal by Engineered Domains.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202103013
Abstract: Transparent ferroelectric crystals with high piezoelectricity are challenging to build because of their complex structure and disordered domains in rhombohedral relaxor ferroelectrics. There are eight domains along the direction, which cause light scattering. In this… read more here.
Keywords: rhombohedral pmn; microscopy; electro optic; crystal ... See more keywords
Solid-Liquid Crystal Biphasic Ferroelectrics with Tunable Biferroelectricity.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202302436
Abstract: Ferroelectricity has been separately found in numerous solid and liquid crystal materials since its first discovery in 1920. However, a single material with biferroelectricity existing in both solid and liquid crystal phases is very rare,… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; biferroelectricity; crystal biphasic; liquid crystal ... See more keywords
Prestrain Guided Yield of Large Single‐Crystal Nickel Foils with High‐Index Facets
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202400248
Abstract: Single‐crystal metal foils with high‐index facets are currently being investigated owing to their potential application in the epitaxial growth of high‐quality van der Waals film materials, electrochemical catalysis, gas sensing, and other fields. However, the… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; index facets; high index; foils high ... See more keywords
Biodegradable Ferroelectric Molecular Plastic Crystal HOCH2(CF2)7CH2OH Structurally Inspired by Polyvinylidene Fluoride
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202405981
Abstract: Ferroelectric materials, traditionally comprising inorganic ceramics and polymers, are commonly used in medical implantable devices. However, their nondegradable nature often necessitates secondary surgeries for removal. In contrast, ferroelectric molecular crystals have the advantages of easy… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; polyvinylidene fluoride; biodegradable ferroelectric; ferroelectric molecular ... See more keywords
One‐Dimensional Single‐Crystal Mesoporous TiO2 Supported CuW6O24 Clusters as Photocatalytic Cascade Nanoreactor for Boosting Reduction of CO2 to CH4
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202409188
Abstract: Constructing nanoreactors with multiple active sites in well‐defined crystalline mesoporous frameworks is an effective strategy for tailoring photocatalysts to address the challenging of CO2 reduction. Herein, one‐dimensional (1‐D) mesoporous single‐crystal TiO2 nanorod (MS‐TiO2‐NRs, ≈110 nm… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; tio2; photocatalytic cascade; reduction ... See more keywords
Inverse Opal Photonic Crystal Structured Bifacial‐Iridescent Efficient Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202420130
Abstract: Colorful perovskite solar cells exhibit excellent potential for building‐integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs), which increase the utilization of clean power. However, their efficiencies are lower than those of uncolored devices. Moreover, traditional mono‐facial colored devices cannot satisfy… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; bifacial iridescent; inverse opal; solar cells ... See more keywords
Ultrafast Preparation of 10-µm-Thick Large-Area Single-Crystal Au (111) Foils.
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202515581
Abstract: Single‐crystal Au foils are widely used in mechanics, catalysis, and as substrates for 2D material growth. However, the preparation of large‐area single‐crystal Au foils, particularly thin foils, remains challenging because of the inhibition of abnormal… read more here.
Keywords: crystal; crystal 111; 111 foils; preparation ... See more keywords