Polar Components Research Articles

Influence of Titanium Surface Residual Stresses on Osteoblastic Response and Bacteria Colonization.

Grit basting is the most common process applied to titanium dental implants to give them a roughness that favors bone colonization. There are numerous studies on the influence of roughness on osseointegration, but the influence of the compressive residual stress associated with this treatment on biological behavior has not been determined. For this purpose, four types of surfaces have been studied using 60 titanium discs: smooth, smooth with residual stress, rough without stress, and rough with residual stress. Roughness was studied by optic interferometry; wettability and surface energy (polar and dispersive components) by contact angle equipment using three solvents; and residual stresses by Bragg-Bentano X-ray diffraction. The adhesion and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels on the different surfaces were studied using Saos-2 osteoblastic cultures. The bacterial strains Streptococcus sanguinis and Lactobacillus salivarius were cultured on different surfaces, determining the adhesion. The results showed that residual stresses lead to increased hydrophilicity on the surfaces, as well as an increase in surface energy, especially on the polar component. From the culture results, higher adhesion and higher ALP levels were observed in the discs with residual stresses when compared between smooth and roughened discs. It was also found that roughness was the property that mostly influenced osteoblasts' response. Bacteria colonize rough surfaces better than smooth surfaces, but no changes are observed due to residual surface tension.

Bisphenol S impairs mitochondrial function by targeting Myo19/oxidative phosphorylation pathway contributing to axonal and dendritic injury

Exposure to bisphenol S (BPS) is known to adversely affect neuronal development. As pivotal components of neuronal polarization, axons and dendrites are indispensable structures within neurons, crucial for the maintenance of nervous system function. Here, we investigated the impact of BPS exposure on axonal and dendritic development both in vivo and in vitro. Our results revealed that exposure to BPS during pregnancy and lactation led to a reduction in the complexity, density, and length of axons and dendrites in the prefrontal cortex (PFC) of offspring. Employing RNA sequencing technology to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of axonal and dendritic damage induced by BPS, Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis highlighted a significant alteration in the oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) pathway, essential for mitochondrial function. Subsequent experiments demonstrate BPS-induced impairment in mitochondrial function, including damaged morphology, decreased adenosine triphosphate (ATP) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels, and increased reactive oxygen species and malondialdehyde (MDA). These alterations coincided with the downregulated expression of OXPHOS pathway-related genes (ATP6V1B1, ATP5K, NDUFC1, NDUFC2, NDUFA3, COX6B1) and Myosin 19 (Myo19). Notably, Myo19 overexpression restored the BPS-induced mitochondrial dysfunction by alleviating the inhibition of OXPHOS pathway. Consequently, this amelioration was associated with a reduction in BPS-induced axonal and dendritic injury observed in cultured neurons of the PFC.

Control of structured light beams focusing through anisotropic multiple-scattering media via multi-focus-based digital optical phase conjugation

A framework to focus structured light beams through an anisotropic multiple-scattering medium (AMSM) with multi-focus-based digital optical phase conjugation is proposed. In this work, the measured full vector transmission matrix (VTM) in conjunction with a well-designed multifocal target field can be used to calculate the required input field, which consists of two orthogonally linear polarization components. The polarization, amplitude and phase of the light before and after the AMSM are then shaped and controlled by encoding the input field into a double-channel computer generated hologram that is displayed on a vector spatial light modulator. The desired output field composed of multifocal spots can be obtained through the AMSM. We demonstrated several examples, generating vector beams, array vector beams and vortex beams, to experimentally validate the feasibility of our approach. Additionally, the peak to background ratio (PBR) of the generated multifocal structured light can be predicted theoretically by introducing the idea of critical focus number. The simulated and experimental results show that the generated structured light with a clear optical ring and high PBR can be realized through the AMSM. Consequently, our method provides an effective way to control and optimize structured light beams focusing through the AMSM.

Features of phonon scattering by a spherical pore: Molecular dynamics insight

There is still a gap in understanding phonon scattering by geometrical defects at the nanoscale, and it remains a significant challenge for heat transfer management in nanoscale devices and systems. In this study, we aim to explore the characteristics of phonon scattering by a single pore to gain insights into thermal transport in nanostructures. The paper outlines a methodology for assessing the spatial distribution of the magnitude of the radial, azimuthal, and polar components of the velocity of scattered phonons by a spherical pore. We demonstrated that the size parameter, commonly employed in electromagnetic wave scattering theory, is vital in determining the scattering regime. Specifically, we show that the calculated scattering efficiency has the same pattern as that commonly obtained in classical wave scattering theory. However, we found that crystallographic directions are pivotal in shaping the scattering patterns, especially in the regions where scattering patterns are defined by the Mie resonances. This observation holds significance in understanding the influence of phonon coherence on thermal transport in nanostructured materials.

Optical tomography of the born-again ejecta of A 58

In a born-again planetary nebula (PN), processed H-deficient material has been injected inside the old, H-rich nebula as a result of a very late thermal pulse (VLTP) event. Long-slit spectra have been used to unveil the chemical and physical differences between these two structures, but the ejection and shaping processes still remain unclear. To peer into the morpho-kinematics of the H-deficient ejecta in the born-again PN A 58, we present the first integral field spectroscopic observations of a born-again PN as obtained with GTC MEGARA. We detect emission from the Hα, He I, [O III], [N II] and [S II] emission lines, which help us unveil the expansion patterns of the different structures. In combination with ALMA and Hubble Space Telescope data we have been able to produce a complete view of the H-deficient ionized and molecular ejecta in A 58. We propose an hourglass structure for the ionized material, which embraces molecular high-velocity polar components and is simultaneously bisected by an expanding toroidal molecular and dusty structure. Our results leverage the role of a companion in shaping the VLTP ejecta in this born-again PN.

The Influence of Solar Ageing on the Compositions of Epoxy Resin with Natural Polyphenol Quercetin.

Epoxy resin compositions are used in modern railways, replacing other materials. However, epoxy composites in public transport are subject to many requirements, including that they should be flame retardant and resistant to weather conditions. The aim of the research was to analyse the resistance to solar ageing of epoxy resin composites containing flame retardants and the addition of the natural stabilising substance-quercetin. The homogeneity of the samples (optical microscopy and FTIR spectroscopy) and their thermal stability (TGA thermogravimetry) were analysed. The T5 temperature, which is the initial temperature of thermal decomposition of the samples, was 7 °C higher for the epoxy resin containing quercetin, so the material with polyphenol was characterised by better thermal resistance. Changes in material properties (hardness, surface energy, carbonyl index, colour) after 800 h solar ageing were investigated. The tensile tests on materials were executed for three different directions before and after ageing effect. The samples showed good resistance to degradation factors, i.e., they retained the functional properties (hardness and mechanical properties). However, analysis of carbonyl indices and surface energies showed that changes appeared in the composites after solar ageing, suggesting the beginning of material degradation. An approximately 3-fold increase in the polar component in epoxy resin compositions (from approximately 3 mN/m to approximately 11 mN/m) is associated with an increase in their hydrophilicity and the progress of ageing of the materials' surface. The obtained results are an introduction to further research on the long-term degradation processes of epoxy resins with plant stabilisers.

Alterations in paraffin wax crystal networks induced by asphaltenes and pour point depressants, investigated by atomic force microscopy

Wax crystallization in pipelines in cold environments is a key factor affecting flow assurance during crude oil production. Polar crude oil components, such as asphaltenes, and polymeric pour point depressants (PPDs) have been demonstrated to interact with wax during gelation and crystallization through complex formation during nucleation or crystal growth alteration which leads to co-crystallization. This study introduces a methodology based on atomic force microscopy (AFM) to characterize features of solid surfaces precipitated from model wax, wax-PPD, wax-asphaltene and asphaltene systems. Height data collected from AFM measurements enabled the quantification of modifications in crystal sizes and shapes induced by the presence of asphaltenes and PPDs. The 2D Fourier transform of the height was used to generate statistics for the frequency of height amplitude, revealing information about the pore size and the height patterns. A stiffness/elasticity analysis was used to calculate the Young Modulus of the upper layers. In wax and wax-asphaltene systems, two nano-scale layers with different Young Modulus profiles emerged. The nano-scale layer on the top was softer and corresponded to more amorphous wax crystal networks with trapped dissolved wax. The nano-scale layer on the bottom was stiffer, comprising of more crystalline structures, corresponding to wax crystals with lower deviations from full crystallinity, with properties independent of asphaltene concentration. A bilayer did not form in the presence of PPD, which prevented the formation of amorphous phases with trapped dissolved wax or gel. After a methodology for model systems was established, the focus moved to systems based on production wax i.e. recovered from deposits. This was complemented by a comparison between model precipitation conditions and precipitation by cold finger, resembling industrial processes. Results highlighted the effect of change in chemical composition on topography, elasticity and adhesion of the surface. AFM provided new insights into wax crystallization patterns in the presence of inhibitors, which can be used to quantify the extent of wax-inhibitor interactions and project it on production systems. The method could be used to explain macro-scale rheological properties of oils during flow assurance in the future.

Exploration of Four-Channel Coherent Optical Chaotic Secure Communication with the Rate of 400 Gb/s Using Photonic Reservoir Computing Based on Quantum Dot Spin-VCSELs

In this work, we present a novel four-channel coherent optical chaotic secure communication (COCSC) system, incorporating four simultaneous photonic reservoir computers in tandem with four coherent demodulation units. We employ a quartet of photonic reservoirs that capture the chaotic dynamics of four polarization components (PCs) emitted by a driving QD spin-VCSEL. These reservoirs are realized utilizing four PCs of a corresponding reservoir QD spin-VCSEL. Through these four concurrent photonic reservoir structures, we facilitate high-quality wideband-chaos synchronization across four pairs of PCs. Leveraging wideband chaos synchronization, our COCSC system boasts a substantial 4 × 100 GHz capacity. High-quality synchronization is pivotal for the precise demasking or decoding of four distinct signal types, QPSK, 4QAM, 8QAM and 16QAM, which are concealed within disparate chaotic PCs. After initial demodulation via correlation techniques and subsequent refinement through a variety of digital signal processing methods, we successfully reconstruct four unique baseband signals that conform to the QPSK, 4QAM, 8QAM and 16QAM specifications. Careful examination of the eye diagrams, bit error rates, and temporal trajectories of the coherently demodulated baseband signals indicates that each set of baseband signals is flawlessly retrieved. This is underscored by the pronounced eye openings in the eye diagrams and a negligible bit error rate for each channel of baseband signals. Our results suggest that delay-based optical reservoir computing employing a QD spin-VCSEL is a potent approach for achieving multi-channel coherent optical secure communication with optimal performance and enhanced security.

Tight focusing of the vector optical field with polarization varying along complex curves of the Poincaré sphere.

Different from the scalar optical field with spatially uniform polarization, the vector optical field exhibits inhomogeneous distribution of polarization on the cross section. Manipulating the variation of polarization in a single optical beam is important to acquire a flexible and controllable focused optical field. Previous studies mainly focused on the vector optical field with its polarization varying along a circular trajectory of the Poincaré sphere. Here, we demonstrate the tight focusing behaviors of the vector optical field with the polarization varying along complex curves of the Poincaré sphere, which is generated by the joint modulation of azimuthal phase and amplitude distributions of orthogonally polarized components. The longitudinal polarization component with a multipolar pattern in rotational symmetry can be achieved with similar distribution of the total focused field. The transverse and longitudinal spin angular momentum distributions in the focal space are discussed. Approximately pure transverse spin angular momentum can be constructed and manipulated in the focal space, which provides the possibility to manipulate the 3D spin flux for the applications of nano and spin photonics.

Broadband-tunable quarter wave plates based on paired metal nanowire grids

Ultrathin wave plates based on metallic and dielectric metasurfaces have attracted much attention for independently controlling the phase, amplitude, and polarization of incident light. However, the issues of narrow bandwidth and low polarization conversion need to be improved for their optical applications. In this study, we show that an array of paired metal nanowire grids (PMNG) covered with a dielectric layer controls the polarization state in a broadband of visible to mid-infrared wavelengths. By analyzing the phase difference and amplitude ratio of orthogonal electric-field components passing through the SiO2-covered PMNGs, it is observed that the wavelengths operating as a circular polarizer appear regularly in the range from 450 nm to 4.0 μm with a stable phase difference of π/2. Also, the array of PMNG continuously converts linear polarization into circular or elliptical polarization by rotating the polarization angle of the incident light. Then, we demonstrate experimentally accessible polarization control by investigating the change in polarization ellipse between input and output light for this PMNG structure. Moreover, the PMNG can play an effective role as a wire grid polarizer in the IR region. Therefore, the suggested PMNG platform can be variously applied to emerging fields requiring ultrathin, multifunctional, and high-performance planar polarization components.

Dissipative three-dimensional topological optical solitons with crossed localization of polarization components.

We present a new, to the best of our knowledge, type of vector three-dimensional dissipative optical solitons with more extended degrees of freedom in a laser or laser medium with saturable absorption. These solitons are reconfigurable, include polarization singularities, and have various mutual orientations of nearly toroidal localization domains of polarization components. Numerical modeling confirms the stability of these solitons and breathers and reveals their symmetry and even "supersymmetry," as well as transformations when parameters leave the stability region. These solitons, which have no scalar analogs, are capable of carrying more than one bit of information. Our results expand the "alphabet" of solitons and can provide a route to breakthroughs in larger-capacity communication and information applications.

Comparison of three machine learning algorithms for retrieving soil moisture information from Sentinel-1A SAR data in northwest Shandong plain, China

Soil moisture (SM) plays a critical role in the growth and management of grain in semi-humid regions. However, little is known about how to integrate satellite data with machine learning to accurately retrieve SM information in these areas. This study compares the capability of three machine learning algorithms, Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Artificial Neural Network (ANN), to extract SM information over the Northwest Shandong Plain using multi-phase dual-polarized Sentinel-1A satellite data. The backscattering coefficients were obtained through standard intensity and phase processing to calculate the SAR indices, and several characteristic parameters were extracted as impact factors using the Cloude-Pottier decomposition. The importance of these factors was analyzed, while the performance of each machine learning algorithm was comprehensively evaluated using the K-fold cross-validation method. The best-performing model was utilized to retrieve the spatio-temporal changes in SM in the study area. The findings indicate the following: (1) The first eigenvalue has the greatest impact on retrieval accuracy, followed by entropy, where the intensity component of Shannon's entropy is more important than its polarization component; (2) The addition of more impact factors does not bring a continuous improvement in model performance, but the optimal factor combinations differ for different machine learning retrieval models; (3) The RF model trained using the IM12 combination demonstrates better performance than SVM and ANN in retrieving SM information, with a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.55 and a root mean square error of 6.12 vol% on the validation set. The level of SM in the Yellow River National Wetland Park is higher than that of the surrounding areas, with substantial seasonal changes. Precipitation, temperature, and vegetation significantly influence the regional variations in SM at the macroscopic level.

Investigating mechanism of enhanced anti-fouling performance of MXene modified Janus MD membrane by XDLVO theory combined with surface elemental integration method

Organic membrane fouling is a major obstacle to the application of membrane distillation in low surface tension wastewater treatment. Membrane modification might be an effective way to mitigate membrane fouling. This study mainly explored the mechanism of enhanced anti-fouling performance of the MXene modified PVDF membrane by applying XDLVO theory combined with surface elemental integration (SEI) method. The rough membrane surfaces were first reconstructed using fractal function. Then, the interaction energy between low surface tension substances and the membranes before and after modification was calculated. The results showed that oil droplets and surfactant fouling were mainly caused by hydrophobic attraction due to Lewis acid-base (AB) interaction energy. By modifying the virgin PVDF membrane with MXene nanoparticles, the polar component of membrane surface tension (γAB) increased significantly, so that the interaction energy between all contaminants and membrane surface changed from attraction to repulsion. In addition, roughness weakened the interaction energy between contaminants and membrane surface but significantly lengthened the range of interaction distance, which together determined the ability of the membrane to attract or repel the contaminants. These findings may improve the understanding of the structure-effect relationship between membrane modification and anti-fouling ability, and provide new insights into the membrane modification for MD.

Cotton fabrics modified with tannic acid/1-eicosanamine grafting layer for oil/water separation

The wettability of the surface of hydrophilic cotton fabrics was modified using a one-step protocol with tannic acid (TA) to provide its excess catechol groups to be grafted with 1-eicosanamine at pH 8.5 and room temperature with catalysts CuSO4/H2O2. The modification over the synthesis conditions revised the contact angles of water and diiodomethane droplets from 132.68 ± 0.49° to 143.95 ± 0.80° and from 100.08°±1.42° to 82.96 ± 1.38°, respectively. The corresponding dispersive of the so-yielded cotton surface ranged from 8.6 to 16.0 mJ/m2, and the polar components ranged from 0.08 to 2.7 mJ/m2, much lower than polytetrafluoroethylene. The modified cotton fabrics are omniphobic and can repel water and commercial oil products. The absorption tests revealed that the modified cotton fabrics absorbed 1.10 g hexane/g cotton by contacting hexane (top)-water (bottom) layers and absorbed 1.26 g hexane/g cotton by contacting water first for 30 s, then hexane for another 30 s. The modified fabrics reveal good absorption reusability as hexane absorbent is even pre-saturated with water. This conclusion is also valid for commercial unleaded gasoline #95 and diesel. A parametric study revealed that the added catalysts and prolonged reaction time would enhance the hydrophobicity of the surface. These modified cotton fabrics can absorb oil from water and oil spills. Mechanisms corresponding to this observation are discussed.

Biocompatibility study of Fe-doped zirconia-toughened alumina ceramic for artificial joints

Fe-doped zirconia toughened alumina (Fe: ZTA) ceramic is a promising material for artificial joint implants because of high density, good mechanical properties and excellent wear resistance. To evaluate its use in biological implants, Fe: ZTA ceramics with different Fe contents (0–5 wt.%) were fabricated using the fast hot pressed sintering method, and the biocompatibility of Fe: ZTA ceramics and the biotoxicity of wear debris from Fe: ZTA were systematically studied. The additive Fe element mainly exists in the form of FeAl2O4. The addition of Fe results in the increase of surface hydrophobicity and the decrease of surface energy and polar component, improving the protein absorption on Fe: ZTA surface. According to the culture results with osteoblasts and macrophages, Fe doping can increase the osteoblast activity and does not cause significant macrophage activation on the surface of Fe: ZTA ceramics. Particularly, the 1.5 wt.% Fe: ZTA ceramic can significantly improve the cytocompatibility of osteoblasts and reduce the inflammatory reaction. On this basis, 1.5 wt.% Fe: ZTA ceramic with the best biocompatibility was used to prepare the wear debris, and the biotoxicity of wear debris was further studied. The result confirms that wear debris of Fe: ZTA ceramic (50–1000 μg/ml) does not cause the significant decrease in osteoblast activity and has no significant effect on the osteoblast morphology, without distinct cytotoxicity. The wear debris of Fe: ZTA (≤ 200 μg/ml) will not cause significant inflammatory response. This study can provide guidance for the application of Fe: ZTA ceramic in biological implants.

Magneto-optical-like effect in tight focusing of azimuthally polarized sine-Gaussian beams.

Magneto-optical effects, which have been known for over a century, are among the most fundamental phenomena in physics and describe changes in the polarization state of light when it interacts with magnetic materials. When a polarized plane wave propagates in or through a homogeneous and isotropic transparent medium, it is generally accepted that its transverse polarization structure remains unchanged. However, we show that a strong radial polarization component can be generated when an azimuthally polarized sine-Gaussian plane wave is tightly focused by a high numerical aperture lens, resulting in a magneto-optical-like effect that does not require external magnetic field or magnetic medium. Calculations show that the intensity structure and polarization distribution of the highly confined electric field strongly depend on the parameters m and φ0 in the sinusoidal term, where m can be used to control the number of the multifocal spots and φ0 can be used to control the position of each focal spot. Finally, we show that this peculiar electric field distribution can be used to realize multiple particles trapping with controllable numbers and locations.

Polarization-selective four-wave mixing in a degenerate multi-level system

This paper describes the first observation of polarization-selective four-wave mixing signals in conventional coupling-probe spectroscopy, specifically, saturation absorption spectroscopy in 85Rb atoms. The four-wave mixing signal is induced by two counter-propagating laser beams in a degenerate multi-level atomic system, involving the Fg=3→Fe=2,3\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$F_g=3 \\rightarrow F_e =2,3$$\\end{document}, and 4 transitions of the 85Rb D2 line. Consequently, the four-wave mixing signals copropagating along the probe beam induce polarization rotation of a linearly polarized probe beam. To distinguish these four-wave mixing signals from the resulting probe beam, we detect the polarization components orthogonal to the polarization direction of the input probe beam, depending on the linear polarization angles between the probe and coupling beams. The experimental findings demonstrate excellent agreement with theoretical results.

Experimental Study on the Mechanism and Law of Low-Salinity Water Flooding for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Tight Sandstone Reservoirs.

Currently, research surrounding low-salinity water flooding predominantly focuses on medium- to high-permeability sandstone reservoirs. Nevertheless, further investigation is necessary to implement this technique with regard to tight sandstone reservoirs. The present study comprises a series of experiments conducted on the crude oil and core of the Ordos Chang 6 reservoir to investigate the influence of ionic composition on low-salinity water flooding in tight oil reservoirs. The change in wettability on the rock surface was analyzed by using the contact angle experiment. The change in recovery rate was analyzed using a core displacement experiment. The reaction between rock fluids was analyzed using an ion chromatography experiment. Additionally, a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiment was used to analyze the mobilization law of crude oil and the change in wettability on the scale of the rock core. This led to a comprehensive discussion of the law and mechanism of enhancing the recovery rate via low-salinity water flooding from various perspectives. Experiments show that low-salinity water flooding is an effective technique for enhancing recovery in tight sandstone reservoirs. Altering the ionic composition of injected water can improve the water wettability of the rock surface and enhance recovery. Decreasing the mass concentration of Ca2+ or increasing the mass concentration of SO42- can prompt the ion-exchange reaction on the rock surface and detachment of polar components from the surface. Consequently, the wettability of the rock surface strengthens, augmenting the recovery process. Nuclear magnetic resonance experiments evidence that low-salinity water injection, with ion adjustment, significantly alters the interactions between the rock and fluid in tight sandstone reservoirs. As a result, the T2 signal amplitude decreases significantly, residual oil saturation reduces considerably, and the hydrophilic nature of the rock surface increases.

Multi-dimensional cylindrical vector beam (de)multiplexing through cascaded wavelength- and polarization-sensitive metasurfaces.

Cylindrical vector beams (CVBs) exhibit great potential for multiplexing communication, owing to their mode orthogonality and compatibility with conventional wavelength multiplexing techniques. However, the practical application of CVB multiplexing communication faces challenges due to the lack of effective spatial polarization manipulation technologies for (de)multiplexing multi-dimensional physical dimensions of CVBs. Herein, we introduce a wavelength- and polarization-sensitive cascaded phase modulation strategy that utilizes multiple coaxial metasurfaces for multi-dimensional modulation of CVBs. By leveraging the spin-dependent phase modulation mechanism, these metasurfaces enable the independent transformation of the two orthogonal polarization components of CVB modes. Combined with the wavelength sensitivity of Fresnel diffraction in progressive phase modulation, this approach establishes a high-dimensional mapping relationship among CVB modes, wavelengths, spatial positions, and Gaussian fundamental modes, thereby facilitating multi-dimensional (de)multiplexing involving CVB modes and wavelengths. As a proof of concept, we theoretically demonstrate a 9-channel multi-dimensional multiplexing system, successfully achieving joint (de)multiplexing of 3 CVB modes (1, 2, and 3) and 3 wavelengths (1550 nm, 1560 nm, and 1570 nm) with a diffraction efficiency exceeding 80%. Additionally, we show the transmission of 16-QAM signals across 9 channels with the bit-error-rates below 10-5. By combining the integrability of metasurfaces with the high-dimensional wavefront manipulation capabilities of multilevel modulation, our strategy can effectively address the diverse demands of different wavelengths and CVB modes in optical communication.

Tunneling Interpenetrative Lithium Ion Conduction Channels in Polymer-in-Ceramic Composite Solid Electrolytes.

Polymer-in-ceramic composite solid electrolytes (PIC-CSEs) provide important advantages over individual organic or inorganic solid electrolytes. In conventional PIC-CSEs, the ion conduction pathway is primarily confined to the ceramics, while the faster routes associated with the ceramic-polymer interface remain blocked. This challenge is associated with two key factors: (i) the difficulty in establishing extensive and uninterrupted ceramic-polymer interfaces due to ceramic aggregation; (ii) the ceramic-polymer interfaces are unresponsive to conducting ions because of their inherent incompatibility. Here, we propose a strategy by introducing polymer-compatible ionic liquids (PCILs) to mediate between ceramics and the polymer matrix. This mediation involves the polar groups of PCILs interacting with Li+ ions on the ceramic surfaces as well as the interactions between the polar components of PCILs and the polymer chains. This strategy addresses the ceramic aggregation issue, resulting in uniform PIC-CSEs. Simultaneously, it activates the ceramic-polymer interfaces by establishing interpenetrating channels that promote the efficient transport of Li+ ions across the ceramic phase, the ceramic-polymer interfaces, and the intervening pathways. Consequently, the obtained PIC-CSEs exhibit high ionic conductivity, exceptional flexibility, and robust mechanical strength. A PIC-CSE comprising poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) and 60 wt % PCIL-coated Li3Zr2Si2PO12 (LZSP) fillers showcasing an ionic conductivity of 0.83 mS cm-1, a superior Li+ ion transference number of 0.81, and an elongation of ∼300% at 25 °C could be produced on meter-scale. Its lithium metal pouch cells show high energy densities of 424.9 Wh kg-1 (excluding packing films) and puncture safety. This work paves the way for designing PIC-CSEs with commercial viability.