https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202525966 Abstract Nature has long inspired the intelligent and efficient design of functional materials. However, seamlessly integrating multiple functions from distinct biological origins into a single material platform remains challenging. Here, we present a scalable, bioinspired adhesive patch that monolithically integrates three synergistic functionalities: dry adhesion, thermal insulation, and thermochromism. Each function can be independently tuned through...

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2024/ta/d4ta05554c Abstract Producing dimethyl carbonate (DMC) from CO 2 and methanol offers significant potential for carbon utilization. Ceria (CeO 2 ) is a key catalyst due to its abundant oxygen vacancies essential for CO 2 activation, but enhancing its catalytic performance for practical applications remains challenging. While doping with REMs (rare earth metals) has been recognized as a potential strategy for modulating defect sites of...

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S138589472507891X Abstract Tailoring anchoring sites in Al 2 O 3 to strengthen metal-support interactions (MSI) remains a challenge yet essential for designing robust single-atom catalysts. Herein, nanosheet-stacked amorphous alumina (mAl 2 O 3 ) with enhanced surface area and abundant hydroxyl groups was prepared by controlling the thermal treatment protocol of an Al-containing MOF. Loading 1 wt% Ag onto mAl 2 O 3 led to atomically...