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6 Articles in Advanced and Functional Materials
Grid Modernization Market
Grid modernization is the process of updating and adding new technology to improve the efficiency and resilience of the grid. This procedure involves substituting obsolete facilities with smart sensors and communication systems, enabling two-way flow of electricity and data, real-time monitoring, and immediate response to interruptions.
Mesoporous Material Market:
Mesoporous materials are substances that contain pores with diameters ranging from 2–50 nanometers. Since mesoporous materials have a large surface area and tunable pore size, they are utilized as superior adsorbents to eliminate pollutants. They find applications in separation, catalysis, drug delivery and electrodes in technologies such as fuel cells and supercapacitors.
UV-Curable Inks: Driving the Future of Sustainable and High-Performance Printing
Ultraviolet (UV)-curable inks are specially developed inks that use UV light to cure, rather than heat. As ink is deposited onto a substrate, it is exposed to intense UV light that immediately hardens the ink, bonding it directly to the surface.
Elastocaloric Materials Market
Elastocaloric materials are advanced solid-state materials that can pump heat out of a system using a reversible phase transformation. Compared to traditional vapor-compression technology, elastocaloric materials operate more efficiently and conserve energy. Natural rubber, a bio-based, non-toxic material, is the most widely used elastocaloric polymer. Its excellent fatigue properties make it suitable for use in solid-state cooling systems.
Photocatalytic Coatings: A New Era of Sustainable Surface Technology
Photocatalytic coatings are advanced surface treatments powered by light-activated materials like titanium dioxide, which generate reactive radicals that can break down harmful microbes and pollutants, helping surfaces stay cleaner for longer. Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) is an effective and widely used photocatalyst activated by light to produce reactive radicals, and it can be used to treat air and water.
Textile-Integrated Photovoltaics
Textile-integrated photovoltaics (PVs) are flexible solar cells that are directly combined with textiles, creating fabrics that can produce renewable energy from sunlight. These panels are wearable, flexible and lightweight in contrast to the rigid ones we are used to. These solar textiles can be used for anything from powering wearable electronics to large-scale architectural installations like building shades.
