Are casein micelles extracellular condensates formed by liquid‐liquid phase separation?
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DOI: 10.1002/1873-3468.14449
Abstract: Casein micelles are extracellular polydisperse assemblies of unstructured casein proteins. Caseins are the major component of milk. Within casein micelles, casein molecules are stabilised by binding to calcium phosphate nanoclusters and, by acting as molecular… read more here.
Keywords: phase separation; extracellular condensates; micelles extracellular; casein micelles ... See more keywords
Thermoplastic‐Polyurethane‐Based Foams via Water‐Assisted Thermally Induced Phase Separation for Daytime Passive Radiation Cooling
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DOI: 10.1002/adem.202400983
Abstract: In recent years, global warming has been increasing, while conventional cooling devices remain inefficient and can emit greenhouse gases. The research and development of passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) are of utmost importance. Herein, a… read more here.
Keywords: phase separation; water; thermally induced; water assisted ... See more keywords
Sustainable Membrane Production through Polyelectrolyte Complexation Induced Aqueous Phase Separation
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.201907344
Abstract: Nonsolvent induced phase separation (NIPS) is the most common approach to produce polymeric membranes. Unfortunately, NIPS relies heavily on aprotic organic solvents like N-methyl-pyrrolidone. These solvents are unsustainable, repro-toxic for humans and are therefore becoming… read more here.
Keywords: phase separation; aqueous phase; complexation induced; polyelectrolyte complexation ... See more keywords
A Paper‐Like Hydrogel for Versatile Information Encryption and Decryption Via Chemical‐Induced Phase Separation
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202314510
Abstract: Information coding, recording, encryption, and decryption are of great importance in the field of anti‐counterfeiting, especially in the current AI information era. Herein, a paper‐like hydrogel composed of solely H‐bonded poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) and poly(n‐vinylcaprolactam)… read more here.
Keywords: phase separation; encryption decryption; information;
Phase Separation Derived Anisotropic Adhesive Structural Color Hydrogel Films For Flexible Electronics
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202407848
Abstract: Hydrogels hold great promise in the field of flexible electronics. Attempts in this area tend to the microstructure design of hydrogels, giving them specific adhesion and multi‐sensing functions. Here, a novel phase separation‐derived anisotropic adhesive… read more here.
Keywords: hydrogel film; phase separation; anisotropic adhesive; color ... See more keywords
Phase Separation Manipulated Gradient Conductivity for A High‐Precision Flexible Pressure Sensor
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202411390
Abstract: Piezoresistive pressure sensors, analyzing and converting external pressure signals to readable electrical signals for monitoring human health, are always subjected to simultaneously possess high signal‐linearity and signal sensitivity. Analogous to the control of sophisticated microstructure… read more here.
Keywords: pressure; phase separation; gradient conductivity; sensor ... See more keywords
High‐Performance Photodetectors with Broad and High Operating Temperature Driven by Ferroelectric Phase Separation
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DOI: 10.1002/adfm.202515384
Abstract: The linear response of photodetectors decreases at high temperatures, which highlights the need for breakthroughs over a wide temperature range. The solid solution photodetectors (1−x)K0.5Bi4.5Ti4O15‐xBaTiO3 (x = 0.0, 0.04, 0.06, 0.08, 0.10, 0.12), including tetragonal/orthorhombic… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; phase separation; ferroelectric phase; high performance ... See more keywords
Volatilizable Solid Additive‐Assisted Treatment Enables Organic Solar Cells with Efficiency over 18.8% and Fill Factor Exceeding 80%
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202105301
Abstract: Controlling the self‐assembling of organic semiconductors to form well‐developed nanoscale phase separation in the bulk‐heterojunction active layer is critical yet challenging for building high‐performance organic solar cells (OSCs). Particularly, the similar anisotropic conjugated structures between… read more here.
Keywords: phase separation; solid additive; organic solar; volatilizable solid ... See more keywords
Arrested Phase Separation Enables High‐Performance Keratoprostheses
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202207750
Abstract: Corneal transplantation is impeded by donor shortages, immune rejection, and ethical reservations. Pre‐made cornea prostheses (keratoprostheses) offer a proven option to alleviate these issues. Ideal keratoprostheses must possess optical clarity and mechanical robustness, but also… read more here.
Keywords: enables high; phase separation; arrested phase; high performance ... See more keywords
Suppressing Interlayer Ion Migration in CsPbX3 Nanocrystal Films for Realizing Efficient and Stable Electroluminescence
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202505214
Abstract: Mixed‐halide perovskite light‐emitting diodes (PeLEDs) face the critical challenge of field‐dependent phase separation. Discrete colloidal CsPbX3 nanocrystals anchored with ligands are promising to suppress phase separation, yet it remains a mystery how ion migration proceeds… read more here.
Keywords: phase separation; cspbx3; ion migration; ion ... See more keywords
The Synergy Between In Situ Gradient Polymerization and Phase Separation Enables Practical Solid‐State Ni‐Rich Lithium‐Ion Batteries
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202507621
Abstract: Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have garnered significant attention due to their exceptional safety property. However, most of the previously reported SPEs cannot well match with high‐loading and high‐voltage cathodes due to their low ionic conductivity… read more here.
Keywords: gradient polymerization; situ gradient; phase separation; lithium ion ... See more keywords