Hierarchically ordered macro−mesoporous titania films have been produced through a confinement self-assembly method within the regular voids of colloidal crystal with three-dimensional periodicity. Furthermore, graphene as an excellent electron-accepting and electron-transporting material has incorporated into hierarchically frameworks by in situ reduction oxide added system. Incorporation interconnected macropores mesoporous improves mass transport film, reduces length mesopore channel,...

A sphere of many coats: facile sequential templating process for the general preparation metal oxide hollow microspheres with multiple shells (red), such as α-Fe2O3, Co3O4, NiO, CuO, ZnO, and ZnFe2O4, may open up new opportunities preparing advanced materials based on complex structures multipurpose applications. Detailed facts importance to specialist readers are published "Supporting Information". Such documents peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They made available submitted...

Au@TiO2 hollow submicrospheres with controllable sizes and shell thicknesses are easily synthesized by the hydrothermal method. When used as photoanodes of DSSCs, a power conversion efficiency 8.13% is achieved, which exhibits 30% increase compared conventional DSSCs fabricated P25 TiO2 photoanodes.

Abstract Building anion-derived solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) with enriched LiF is considered the most promising strategy to address inferior safety features and poor cyclability of lithium-metal batteries (LMBs). Herein, we discover that, instead direct electron transfer from surface polar groups bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (TFSI − ) for inducing a LiF-rich SEI, dipole-induced fluorinated-anion decomposition reaction begins adsorption Li ions highly dependent on their mobility...

Schale auf Schale: Ein sequenzieller Templatprozess zur Herstellung von hohlen Metalloxid-Mikrokügelchen mit mehreren Schalen (rot) aus α-Fe2O3, Co3O4, NiO, CuO, ZnO und ZnFe2O4 eröffnet einen neuen Weg zu fortgeschrittenen, kompliziert aufgebauten Materialien vielfältigen Anwendungsmöglichkeiten. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as "Supporting Information". Such documents peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They made available submitted by the...

Here we present a class of formaldehyde (HCHO) gas sensors with strong responses based on ordered mesostructured In2O3 nanorod arrays, which are synthesized via the nanocasting route by directly using solvent-extracted mesoporous silica as hard template. By choosing different pore sizes and interconnectivity templates varying loading indium resource template, have obtained series arrays textural parameters such specific surface area, size, diameter, etc. The sensing properties for specimens...

Abstract It is desirable for a simple and universal method to synthesize stimuli‐responsive nanocarriers targeted delivery of pesticides. In this study, novel pH‐value laccase dual‐responsive nanopesticide system loaded with lambda‐cyhalothrin (LC) established by iron mineralization after electrostatic self‐assembly between sodium lignosulphonate (SL) dodecyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chloride (DDBAC). These nanoparticles are core–shell structures in which plays key role stabilizing the...

Effect of the second phase in micro-galvanic corrosion a commercial Mg alloy containing rare earth elements, cast WE43 alloy, was investigated 0.6 M NaCl solution and Na2SO4 by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) observations, Kelvin probe force (SKPFM) analysis, hydrogen evolution, weight loss measurement, electrochemical techniques. It is confirmed that more active than matrix exhibits an anodic role with α-Mg as cathode dissolves preferentially solution, contrast to situation solution. The...

Abstract Robust and fast lithium energy storage with a high density is highly desired to accelerate the market adoption of electric vehicles. To realize such goal requires development electrode materials capacity, however, suffer from huge volume expansion induced short cycling life. Here, using tin (Sn) as an example, ideal structure designed effectively solve these problems by separately localizing multiple Sn nanoparticles in nitrogen‐doped carbon hollow multishelled duplicated layers for...

Graphynes (GYs), as a novel carbon allotrope, are composed of sp- and sp2-hybridized atoms. Among them, graphdiyne (GDY) is the most widely studied has received great attention. Its unique sp-hybridization, uniform pores, highly conjugated structures, especially GDY with high crystallinity, bring excellent electronic, optic, mechanical characteristics, making them extensively used in electronic devices, energy storage conversion, catalysis, gas separation, seawater desalination, so on....

Hierarchically mesoporous hematite microspheres composed of nanoparticles with crystalline walls are successfully synthesized combining hierarchical self-assembly and heat- treatment processes. They exhibit high specific surface areas enhanced formaldehyde-sensing properties. Detailed facts importance to specialist readers published as "Supporting Information". Such documents peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. made available submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is...

Peak external quantum efficiencies (EQEs) of just over 120% were observed in photovoltaic (PV) devices CuInSe2 nanocrystals prepared with a photonic curing process. The extraction more than one electron/hole pair as result the absorption single photon can occur if multiple excitons are generated and extracted. Multiexciton generation (MEG) nanocrystal films was substantiated by transient spectroscopy. We propose that leads to sufficient electronic coupling between enable multiexciton under...

Abstract Due to the limited reserves of metals, scientists are devoted exploring high‐performance metal‐free catalysts based on carbon materials solve environment‐related issues. Doping would build up inhomogeneous charge distribution surface, which is an efficient approach for boosting catalytic performance. However, doping sites difficult control in traditional materials, thus hindering their development. Taking advantage unique sp‐C graphdiyne (GDY), a new N configuration sp‐hybridized...

Ionic liquids (ILs) feature excellent thermal stability, high safety, conductivity, wide electrochemical window, low vapor pressure, structural designability, and noncombustibility. For secondary batteries serving as green electrolyte solvents, their performance, including stability capacity, can be greatly improved. Therefore, the application of an ionic liquid in a battery has increasingly become hot spot for current research. To better understand roles that ILs play systems, this review...

The power conversion efficiency of photovoltaic devices made with ink-deposited Cu(InxGa1–x)Se2 (CIGS) nanocrystal layers can be enhanced by sintering the nanocrystals a high temperature selenization process. This process, however, challenging to control. Here, we report that ink deposition followed annealing under inert gas and then provide better control over CIGS yield generally improved device efficiency. Annealing argon at 525 °C removes organic ligands diffuses sodium from underlying...

GDY possesses rich acetylenic bonds and unique pore structures, prompting as an ideal candidate, tuning its electronic structure by introducing heteroatoms, broadening usage in catalysis, energy storage other fields.

Utilizing nanotechnology for pesticide delivery can enhance their uptake and distribution in plants, thereby boosting efficiency. Fluazinam, a highly effective broad-spectrum fungicide with unique mode of action, is hindered by its poor systemic conductivity, limiting field control efficacy. In this study, fluazinam-loaded nanocapsules were developed, which exhibited significantly higher inhibitory activity against various Phytophthora species compared to the commercial suspension...