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Comprehensive Nanowire Characterization

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The length of nanowires was measured by using a scanning electron microscopy (SEM, Zeiss Sigma 500). Characterization of the surface wettability of AAO nanomold before and after silanization treatment was carried out by measuring the contact angle under an optical microscope (VHX-5000, KEYENCE). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, Thermo Fisher ESCALAB250Xi) was carried out on a Thermo Fisher ESCALAB250Xi. The roughness of AAO channel was characterized by an atomic force microscopy (AFM, Bruker Dimension Icon.) The crystalline structure was confirmed by a X-ray diffractometer (XRD, TDM-10, Tongda).
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Detailed Characterization of Photocatalyst Materials

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The micromorphologies and composition were studied by field emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM, HITACHI, SU8020, Japan) and Flourier transformed infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR, 4000–400 cm−1, Nicolet 6700 apparatus, Thermo Fisher Scientific, U.S.). The ion concentration in solution was measured by ICP-AES (Optima 7300V, PerkinElmer, U.S.). Vibrating sample magnetometry was applied to measure the magnetic properties (VSM, MPMS-SQUID VSM-094, Quantum Design, U.S.). N2 adsorption–desorption analysis was performed for chitosan and MCT using a surface area and porosity analyzer (BET, ASAP 2020, Micromeritics Instrument Corp., U.S.). The enhanced photocatalytic mechanism was studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS, ESCALAB 250Xi, Thermo Fisher Scientific, U.S.), ultraviolet-visible spectrometry (UV-vis, UV-752N, Shanghai Precision and Scientific Instrument Co., Ltd, China), ultraviolet-visible diffuse reflection spectroscopy (UV-DRS, ESCALAB 250Xi, Thermo Fisher Scientific, U.S.), electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR, Bruker E-500, Switzerland), time-of-flight mass Spectrometry (MS, Orbitrap Fusion™ Tribrid™, Thermo Scientific, U.S.), and liquid chromatography (HPLC, Agilent 1200, U.S.).
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Characterization of Fullerenol and Nanodiamonds

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The composition, morphology, and structure of fullerenol and NDs are measured by transmission electron microscope (TEM, Tecnai G2), Fourier transform infrared spectrometer (FTIR, Nicolet iS20), and XPS (ESCALAB 250Xi, ThermoFisher Scientific, Waltham, MA, USA) spectroscopy. After the tribological tests, the worn a-C surfaces are ultrasonically cleaned in alcohol and acetone each for 10 min. The JEM-5600LV scanning electron micro-scope (SEM; JEOL) and 3D optical profilometers (3D Profilm, Filmetrics, San Diego, CA, USA) are employed to observe the morphology of worn surfaces and measure the wear volume. The formula (K = V/(FS), V is the wear volume, F is the applied load, and S is the total sliding distance) proposed by Archard and Hirst is used to calculate the specific wear rate K. The structural changes of a-C surface during friction tests are evaluated by the Raman spectroscopy (Lab JY-HR800, Horiba, Tokyo, Japan, l:532 nm) spectroscopy and XPS (ESCALAB 250Xi, ThermoFisher Scientific) spectroscopy.
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Comprehensive Analytical Techniques for Material Characterization

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Scanning electron microscope (SEM) images were obtained by JEOL JSM6510. TEM images were obtained by JEOL JEM‐ARM300F. The spherical aberration‐corrected atomic resolution TEM images were obtained by Hitachi‐HF5000. X‐ray diffraction (XRD) characterization was carried out by Bruker D8 advanced diffractometer operating with Cu Kα radiation. The electrical properties measured in the temperature range of 230–300 K were performed using a Quantum Design physical properties measurement system (PPMS). XPS measurements were run on a Thermo Scientific Escalab 250Xi. UPS measurements were performed on a Thermo Scientific Escalab 250Xi. The X‐ray absorption spectra (XAS) including XANES and EXAFS of the sample were collected at the Beamline of TPS44A1 in National Synchrotron Radiation Research Center (NSRRC), Taiwan. Raman spectra were obtained using a thermal dispersive spectrometer with laser excitation at 633 nm.
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Characterization of Precipitated Solids

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The separated precipitates from the aforementioned experiments were freeze-dried with a freeze dryer (SCIENTZ-10N, Ningbo Xinzhi Biotechnology Co., Ltd., Ningbo, China) for 24 h for surface characterization with X-ray energy spectrometer (EDS, ESCALAB 250Xi, Thermo Fisher Scientific Co., Ltd., Waltham, MA, USA), X-ray diffractometer (XRD, smart lab 3 kw, RIGAKU Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan), and X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS, ESCALAB 250Xi, Thermo Fisher Scientific Ltd., Waltham, MA, USA). EDS was used to characterize the appearance and element content of the solid samples. The precipitate was magnified 10,000 times or 12,000 times. More details can be found in the previous publication [40 (link)]. XRD could identify the surface crystalline phase properties. The precipitates were characterized by a diffractometer at 40 kV and 30 mA. The scanning range was 10~90°, with an interval of 0.02°. For XPS, the sample was compressed into 1 cm × 1 cm pellets and a full-spectrum analysis was performed with a monochromatic Alka excitation source (HV = 1486.6 eV, power = 150 W, beam diameter = 400 μm, and C1s were calibrated as 284.8 eV).
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Facile Synthesis of Greigite Nanozyme

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Greigite nanozyme was synthesized with hydrothermal synthesis method. First, 0.82 g FeCl3•6H2O was added into 40 mL ethylene glycol, stirring at room temperature for 30 min to ensure complete dissolving of FeCl3. Then 3.6 g of NaOAc was added to the clear solution to dissolve it completely. Afterward, 0.65 g of NAC was added to the solution and again stirred thoroughly until completely dissolved. Finally, the clarified mixed solution was transferred to the reaction kettle and reacted at 200 °C for 12 h in the incubator. After natural cooling, greigite nanozyme was washed with ethanol and double distilled water respectively three times, and then lyophilized in a freeze dryer.
Morphological of greigite nanozyme was determined with a scanning electron microscope (SEM, S‐4800II, Hitachi) and transmission electron microscope (TEM, Tecnai 12, Philips). Powder X‐ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of the greigite nanozyme were obtained using a D8 Advance polycrystalline X‐ray diffractometer XRD (D8 Advance, Bruker AXS). X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) of greigite nanozyme was measured on an ESCALAB 250Xi X‐ray photoelectron spectrometer (ESCALAB 250Xi, Thermo Scientific) with a monochromatic Al Kα source. All XPS peaks were calibrated using C1s (284.8 eV) as the reference. Zeta potentials for greigite nanozyme suspensions were determined by a Malvern ZEN3690 Zeta sizer (Malvern, UK).
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Comprehensive Characterization of LNFO Films

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The crystalline structure of LNFO samples was identified using a Rigaku Laboratory X-ray diffractometry (XRD)-MiniFlex600 instrument. The source of radiation is Cu K α1 . The chemical valence state analysis of LNFO films was performed using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy with Al K α radiation (XPS; ESCALAB250Xi, Thermo Fisher Scientific, USA). The energy band structure of LNFO samples was investigated by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) measurement, performed with the ESCALAB250Xi spectrometer of Thermo Fisher Scientific, USA. UPS measurement was performed using He I (21.22 eV) under a negative bias voltage ( -  5 V), and the spectra were calibrated against the silver Fermi level. The morphology of LNFO films was investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM; Quanta200, FEI, USA) and atomic force microscopy (AFM; Multimode 8, Bruker, GER). The RS performance of LNFO-based devices were monitored by an electrical measurement system, carrying the Keithley 2410 SourceMeter and a micromanipulated cryogenic probe system (ST-500-4TX-6PORTS, Janis Research, USA).
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Comprehensive Characterization of HKUST-1 MOF

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HKUST-1 was examined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) (D8-FOCUS, Bruker AXS, Germany) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (Nicolet 6700, Thermo Fisher, USA). The morphology of as-synthesized HKUST-1 was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) (SU8010, Hitachi, Japan). Elemental valence analysis and electronic cloud state were determined with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) (EscaLab 250Xi, Thermo, USA). Diffuse reflectance spectra (DRS) data were obtained using a UV-Vis spectrometer (UV-2550PC, Shimadzu, Japan). Zeta potentials were determined by a potentiometric analyzer (Nano ZS90, Malvern, UK). BET data were recorded with a pore size and fully automatic analyzer (ASAP2460, Micromeritics, USA). Photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy was conducted using a fluoro spectrophotometer (F-4600, Hitachi, Japan). The valence band potential of the material was determined by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy (UPS) (EscaLab 250Xi, Thermo, USA).
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Comprehensive Characterization of Bioinspired Hydrogels

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FT‐IR spectra were obtained by an FT‐IR spectrometer (TENSOR 27, BRUKER, Germany). Zeta potential of hydrogels was measured by using a Zetasizer Nano‐ZS PN3702 system (Malvern Instruments, Worcestershire, England). Surface morphology, internal structure, and element mapping of hydrogels were analyzed by using a field emission scanning electron microscope (FE‐SEM, Hitachi S‐4800) after lyophilization. XPS (Thermo‐VG Scientific ESCALAB 250Xi) with a standard Al Ka X‐ray source (1486.8 eV) was used to analyze the chemical structure. Self‐healing test was done by using a simple cut‐link model. Compressive, tensile, and adhesive tests were performed on a universal mechanical testing machine (WD‐5A, Guangzhou Experimental Instrument Factory, China). The adhesion performance of BCD/PDA/PAM hydrogels were proven by covering on human skin. The cell compatibility of the hydrogels was confirmed before the experiments. These experiments were carried out with the full, informed consent from human subjects.
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Characterization of Au@Bi2S3 Core-Shell Nanostructures

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The morphology, size and structure of the synthesized core-shell Au@Bi2S3 NBs were determined through transmission electron microscopy (TEM, Tecnai G2 F20 S-Tcin). UV–Vis absorbance was recorded on a UV–Vis 1901 spectrophotometer (Phoenix). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) was performed on an ESCALAB 250Xi (Thermal Scientific). Contact angles of materials were measured through DataPhysics OCA-Series. A Flir E40 compact infrared thermal imaging camera (FLIR Systems, U.S.A) was used to measure the thermographs. The in vivo imaging was performed with a NightOWL II LB983 instrument (Berthold, Germany).
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