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View article: Mesocrystal growth through oriented sliding and attachment of nanoplates
Mesocrystal growth through oriented sliding and attachment of nanoplates Open
Oriented attachment is a critical, yet poorly understood, crystal growth pathway based on the self-assembly of nanocrystals. During oriented attachment, solvent-separated particles align and coalesce through forces that enable precise rota…
View article: Highly Sensitive MXene/MMT-Based Hydrogel for Wearable Sensors and Flexible Supercapacitors
Highly Sensitive MXene/MMT-Based Hydrogel for Wearable Sensors and Flexible Supercapacitors Open
In this work, a flexible, stretchable, tough, highly ionic conductive, and anti-freezing hydrogel based on acrylamide/two-dimensional transition metal carbide (MXene)/montmorillonite (MMT) was precisely designed. In the hydrogel, MXene and…
View article: Direct and in situ examination of Li <sup>+</sup> transport kinetics in an isotope-labeled solid–electrolyte interphase
Direct and in situ examination of Li <sup>+</sup> transport kinetics in an isotope-labeled solid–electrolyte interphase Open
Solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI) is the critical component in all advanced battery chemistries, whose ionic transport and electron leakage behaviors remain least understood among all battery components. Here, using unique in situ liquid …
View article: Rock Physics Template–Based Fluid Detection in Tight Sandstone Reservoirs
Rock Physics Template–Based Fluid Detection in Tight Sandstone Reservoirs Open
Seismic fluid discrimination plays a critical role in sweet spot detection, reservoir characterization, reserve evaluation and well placement. Tight sandstone reservoirs are typically characterized by low porosity, poor pore connectivity, …
View article: Localizing tetrahedral aluminum in nitrate-bearing gibbsite to constrain defect-impurity coupling
Localizing tetrahedral aluminum in nitrate-bearing gibbsite to constrain defect-impurity coupling Open
The enhanced radiolytic stability of gibbsite (α-Al(OH) 3 ) containing trace nitrate (NO 3 − ) is a phenomenon in nuclear waste management, but its structural origins remain unresolved.
View article: Interfacial Catalysis Engineering of Solid Electrolyte Interphase Toward High‐Performance Batteries
Interfacial Catalysis Engineering of Solid Electrolyte Interphase Toward High‐Performance Batteries Open
The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is a crucial passivation layer that governs the electrochemical stability, cycling lifespan, and coulombic efficiency (CE) of different battery systems. Research has been extensively performed on elec…
View article: PLD-DETR: A Method for Defect Inspection of Power Transmission Lines
PLD-DETR: A Method for Defect Inspection of Power Transmission Lines Open
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)-based computer vision has emerged as a crucial approach for transmission line defect detection. However, transmission lines contain multi-scale components in complex environments, thereby complicating the accu…
View article: Mineral dissolution by dimeric complexes
Mineral dissolution by dimeric complexes Open
Mineral dissolution is typically thought to occur by the detachment of monomeric building blocks of the crystal structure, although direct evidence is rare. Using in situ high-speed atomic force microscopy to examine step-edge retreat dyna…
View article: Development of environment-friendly bio-based film with improved performance for food preservation using dialdehyde starch grafted konjac flour
Development of environment-friendly bio-based film with improved performance for food preservation using dialdehyde starch grafted konjac flour Open
Developing environment-friendly films by utilizing renewable bio-resource materials to substitute petroleum-based ones is regarded as an effective approach for addressing white pollution and its associated hazards. In this work, a redox sy…
View article: Data‐Driven Insights into Rare Earth Mineralization: Machine Learning Applications Using Functional Material Synthesis Data
Data‐Driven Insights into Rare Earth Mineralization: Machine Learning Applications Using Functional Material Synthesis Data Open
Understanding rare‐earth element (REE) mineralization mechanisms is essential for developing efficient separation strategies. Although the geochemical pathways that generate REE deposits are qualitatively known, quantitative links between …
View article: Functional Materials for Rare Earth Element Recovery from Secondary Sources: A Mini Review of Adsorption-Based Strategies
Functional Materials for Rare Earth Element Recovery from Secondary Sources: A Mini Review of Adsorption-Based Strategies Open
Rare earth elements (REEs) are vital to modern technologies, yet conventional mining and extraction methods pose environmental and geopolitical challenges. In response, increasing attention has been directed toward the recovery of REE from…
View article: Ethics of AI in healthcare: a scoping review demonstrating applicability of a foundational framework
Ethics of AI in healthcare: a scoping review demonstrating applicability of a foundational framework Open
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly being adopted across many industries including healthcare. This has brought forth the development of many new independent ethical frameworks for responsible use of AI within institutions and com…
View article: Facet‐dependent Heterogeneous Fenton Reaction Mechanisms on Hematite Nanoparticles for (Photo)catalytic Degradation of Organic Dyes
Facet‐dependent Heterogeneous Fenton Reaction Mechanisms on Hematite Nanoparticles for (Photo)catalytic Degradation of Organic Dyes Open
Although heterogeneous photo‐Fenton reactions on nanoparticulate iron oxides effectively degrade organic pollutants, the underlying surface mechanisms remain debated. Here, we demonstrate how these pathways are modulated by specific hemati…
View article: Controlled Fabrication of pH-Visualised Silk Fibroin–Sericin Dual-Network Hydrogels for Urine Detection in Diapers
Controlled Fabrication of pH-Visualised Silk Fibroin–Sericin Dual-Network Hydrogels for Urine Detection in Diapers Open
Urine pH serves as an indicator of systemic acid–base balance and helps detect early-stage urinary and renal disorders. However, conventional monitoring methods rely on instruments or manual procedures, limiting their use among vulnerable …
View article: Cement and concrete as carbon sinks: Transforming a climate challenge into a carbon storage opportunity
Cement and concrete as carbon sinks: Transforming a climate challenge into a carbon storage opportunity Open
Cement and concrete, while traditionally recognized as one of the main contributors to anthropogenic CO2 emissions, also have untapped capacity to serve as substantial carbon sinks. This paper provides a comprehensive perspective on how en…
View article: Localized Dilution Enables Solvation-Controlled Ion Transport in Ultrathick Zn–I₂ Gel Batteries for Long-Duration Energy Storage
Localized Dilution Enables Solvation-Controlled Ion Transport in Ultrathick Zn–I₂ Gel Batteries for Long-Duration Energy Storage Open
Thick electrodes are critical for long-duration energy storage, but their practical development is hindered by sluggish ion transport and elevated viscosity. Here, we present a solvation-based design strategy—Localized Diluted Electrolytes…
View article: The biomechanical signature of tumor invasion
The biomechanical signature of tumor invasion Open
Tumor cell invasion is the key driver of metastatic dissemination, resulting in the development and progression of metastatic tumors at secondary sites, and remains the major cause of cancer-related death. Recent studies suggest that, in a…
View article: Characterization of Gas-Phase Native(-Like) Proteins Using Structures for Lossless Ion Manipulations
Characterization of Gas-Phase Native(-Like) Proteins Using Structures for Lossless Ion Manipulations Open
High resolution mobility-based ion separations in Structures for Lossless Ion Manipulations (SLIM) have been useful for ion mobility separations for a variety of molecular classes in the gas phase. Here, we present multi-pass SLIM separati…
View article: Characterization and of Gas-Phase Native(-Like) Proteins Using Structures for Lossless Ion Manipulations
Characterization and of Gas-Phase Native(-Like) Proteins Using Structures for Lossless Ion Manipulations Open
High resolution mobility-based ion separations in Structures for Lossless Ion Manipulations (SLIM) have been useful for ion mobility separations for a variety of molecular classes in the gas phase. Here, we present multi-pass SLIM separati…
View article: Designing Moderately‐Solvating Electrolytes for High‐Performance Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Designing Moderately‐Solvating Electrolytes for High‐Performance Lithium–Sulfur Batteries Open
New electrolytes are critical for high‐energy lithium (Li)–sulfur (S) batteries (LSBs) to ensure their stability against Li metal anode and polysulfides (PSs) shuttling which hinder the large‐scale application of LSBs. In this study, the d…
View article: Biomechanical and neuromuscular adaptations in joint contributions during loaded countermovement jumps
Biomechanical and neuromuscular adaptations in joint contributions during loaded countermovement jumps Open
This study investigates the relative contributions of the hip, knee, and ankle joints during lower limb extension exercises under varying supramaximal loads in elite volleyball players, utilizing advanced kinematic and dynamic metrics. Thi…
View article: Functional Materials for Rare Earth Element Recovery from Secondary Sources: A Mini Review of Adsorption-Based Strategies
Functional Materials for Rare Earth Element Recovery from Secondary Sources: A Mini Review of Adsorption-Based Strategies Open
Rare earth elements (REEs) are vital to modern technologies, yet conventional mining and extraction methods pose environmental and geopolitical challenges. In response, increasing attention has been directed toward the recovery of REE from…
View article: Electrochemical aptamer sensor for detection of SARS-CoV-2 S1 protein in real pharyngeal swab samples
Electrochemical aptamer sensor for detection of SARS-CoV-2 S1 protein in real pharyngeal swab samples Open
The global impact of the COVID-19 (Corona virus disease 2019) pandemic has been significant and the reliability of widely used diagnostic methods was often hindered by high false-negative rates as well as instrumentation limitations. In th…
View article: Modulating Solvation Structure in Concentrated Aqueous Organic Redox Flow Battery Electrolyte for Solubility and Transport Enhancement via Polycomplex Ion
Modulating Solvation Structure in Concentrated Aqueous Organic Redox Flow Battery Electrolyte for Solubility and Transport Enhancement via Polycomplex Ion Open
Aqueous organic redox flow batteries hold great promise as a technology for creating economical grid energy storage using sustainable materials. Nonetheless, the solubility limit presents a universal barrier for all redox-active organic mo…
View article: Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Liangshan Black Pigs, a New Indigenous Pig Breed in Shandong Province
Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Liangshan Black Pigs, a New Indigenous Pig Breed in Shandong Province Open
Liangshan Black pigs are a new Chinese indigenous breed discovered during the Third National Survey of Livestock and Plant Genetic Resources. To uncover genetic diversity, population structure, and potential exotic introgression in this br…
View article: Single Atom‐Particle Tandem Catalysis Enables Enhanced Desolvation Kinetics for Low‐Temperature Li‐S Batteries
Single Atom‐Particle Tandem Catalysis Enables Enhanced Desolvation Kinetics for Low‐Temperature Li‐S Batteries Open
The commercial implementation of lithium‐sulfur (Li‐S) batteries is plagued by the sluggish kinetics of interfacial Li(solvent) x + desolvation and successive redox conversions of sulfur species, exhibiting high tandem barriers. Herein, th…