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View article: Ionic‐Nanotube Array Membrane Generating Ultrahigh Osmotic Energy Conversion
Ionic‐Nanotube Array Membrane Generating Ultrahigh Osmotic Energy Conversion Open
Ion exchange membranes (IEMs) are critical components in osmotic energy conversion. However, traditional IEMs suffer from disordered nanochannels due to the lack of precise control over the content and distribution of ionic groups, resulti…
View article: Tooth enamel-inspired ceramic coating on metal surface for enhanced mechanical properties and corrosion resistance
Tooth enamel-inspired ceramic coating on metal surface for enhanced mechanical properties and corrosion resistance Open
Stiffness-damping balance, high specific mechanical performance, and corrosion resistance are demanded for metals. Here, we developed an enamel-inspired ceramic (EIC) coating strategy involving hydrothermal growth of a tooth enamel-like Zr…
View article: A Gradient Enamel‐Mimetic Composite via Crisscross Assembly of Aligned Hybrid Nanowires for Excellent Mechanical Performance
A Gradient Enamel‐Mimetic Composite via Crisscross Assembly of Aligned Hybrid Nanowires for Excellent Mechanical Performance Open
Materials with excellent comprehensive mechanical properties (e.g., strength and toughness, stiffness and damping, fatigue et al.) are highly desirable for engineering applications, while it is still challenged for design. Tooth enamel is …
View article: Hierarchically mimicking outer tooth enamel for restorative mechanical compatibility
Hierarchically mimicking outer tooth enamel for restorative mechanical compatibility Open
Tooth enamel, and especially the outer tooth enamel, is a load-resistant shell that benefits mastication but is easily damaged, driving the need for enamel-restorative materials with comparable properties to restore the mastication functio…
View article: Publisher Correction: Nitrogen-doped amorphous monolayer carbon
Publisher Correction: Nitrogen-doped amorphous monolayer carbon Open
View article: Photo‐promoted rapid reconstruction induced alterations in active site of Ag@amorphous NiFe hydroxides for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction
Photo‐promoted rapid reconstruction induced alterations in active site of Ag@amorphous NiFe hydroxides for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction Open
The dynamic surface self‐reconstruction behavior in local structure correlates with oxygen evolution reaction (OER) performance, which has become an effective strategy for constructing the catalytic active phase. However, it remains a chal…
View article: Dimension Engineering in Noble-Metal-Based Nanocatalysts
Dimension Engineering in Noble-Metal-Based Nanocatalysts Open
Catalysts play a pivotal role in modern industries, such as energy, pharmaceuticals, and petrochemicals, serving as cornerstone of high-tech production. Noble metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum group elements, possess the superb ca…
View article: Pt single-atom loaded on nonmetallic elements (C, N, P, S) doped ZrO2 in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution: First principles
Pt single-atom loaded on nonmetallic elements (C, N, P, S) doped ZrO2 in photocatalytic hydrogen evolution: First principles Open
It is of great significance to regulate the coordination environment of ZrO2 to enhance its photocatalytic hydrogen evolution activity. In this paper, non-metallic elements (A = C, N, P, S) doped ZrO2 photocatalysts are designed based on f…
View article: Natural tooth enamel and its analogs
Natural tooth enamel and its analogs Open
Tooth enamel, the outer shell of the tooth measuring several millimeters, is the hardest tissue of human body to masticate food and protect the inner dentin. The all-around mechanical properties and multiscale-oriented aligned nanoprism st…
View article: Manipulation on Two-Dimensional Amorphous Nanomaterials for Enhanced Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion
Manipulation on Two-Dimensional Amorphous Nanomaterials for Enhanced Electrochemical Energy Storage and Conversion Open
Low-carbon society is calling for advanced electrochemical energy storage and conversion systems and techniques, in which functional electrode materials are a core factor. As a new member of the material family, two-dimensional amorphous n…
View article: Influence of shape on power conversion efficiency of Ni-Zn ferrite/piezoelectric magnetoelectric gyrator
Influence of shape on power conversion efficiency of Ni-Zn ferrite/piezoelectric magnetoelectric gyrator Open
Reducing the demagnetization effects via shape optimization in tri-layer magnetoelectric (ME) composite is an effective way to improve its power transfer conditions. To accomplish this goal, enhanced dynamic piezomagnetic coefficient of Ni…
View article: Nacre-inspired composites with different macroscopic dimensions: strategies for improved mechanical performance and applications
Nacre-inspired composites with different macroscopic dimensions: strategies for improved mechanical performance and applications Open
In this review, we overview the recent achievements in synthesis of high performance nacre-inspired macroscopic composites and divide them into different groups by standards of different dimensions, such as 1D nacre-inspired fibers, 2D nac…