Abstract Developing high‐power cathodes is crucial to construct next‐generation quick‐charge batteries for electric transportation and grid applications. However, this mainly relies on nanoengineering strategies at the expense of low scalability high battery cost. Another option provided herein build by exploiting inexpensive bulk graphite as active electrode material, where anion intercalation involved. With assistance a strong alginate binder, disintegration problem due large volume...

Abstract As a chemical product with rapidly expanding demand in the field of modern energy and environmental applications, hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O ) has garnered widespread attention. However, existing industrial production H is plagued by high consumption, harmful waste emission, severe safety issues, making it difficult to satisfy environmental/economic concept. Artificial photosynthesis offers viable strategy for green sustainable since uses sunlight as an source initiate reaction oxygen...

The high pseudocapacitance contribution in boron-doped graphite sheets for anion storage is demonstrated, and then utilized to fabricate Na-ion hybrid capacitors.

The intrinsic advantages of metallic Zn, like high theoretical capacity (820 mAh g-1 ), abundance, low toxicity, and safety have driven the recent booming development rechargeable Zn batteries. However, lack high-voltage electrolyte cathode materials restricts cell voltage mostly to below 2 V. Moreover, dendrite formation poor rechargeability anode hinder long-term operation Here a durable Zn-graphite battery, which is enabled by LiPF6 -containing hybrid electrolyte, reported. presence...

In-plane asymmetric micro-supercapacitors with ultrahigh energy density are rationally constructed using nano-sandwiched metal hexacyanoferrate/graphene hybrid thin films.

The pseudocapacitive Na ion storage behaviour of WS₂ nanosheets was systematically investigated by various <italic>ex</italic>/<italic>in situ</italic> experimental analyses and theoretical calculations.

Abstract The increasing demand on smart miniaturized electronics has greatly boosted the development of high‐performance micro‐supercapacitors (MSCs). However, unsatisfied electrochemical performance (e. g., narrow potential window, low areal energy density) impedes their wide applications. Here, we demonstrate a novel type nonaqueous Na‐ion hybrid MSC, using VS 2 nanosheets grown electrochemically exfoliated graphene (VS @EG) as negative electrode and activated carbon positive in sodium‐ion...

Graphitic carbon nitride (gCN) has a broad range of promising applications, from energy harvesting and storage to sensing. However, most the applications are still restricted due gCN poor dispersibility limited functional groups. Herein, direct photografting using various polymer brushes with tailorable functionalities via UV photopolymerization at ambient conditions is demonstrated. The systematic study brush-functionalized reveals that polymerization did not alter inherent structure gCN....

Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs), with their intrinsic structural regularity and modifiable chemical functionality, have burgeoned as a pivotal material in the realm of photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) synthesis. This article reviews recent advancements multifaceted approaches employed using unique properties COFs for high-efficient H2O2 production. We first introduced advantages synthesis H2O2. Subsequently, we spotlight principles evaluation generation, followed by various...

SUMMARY Increasing evidence indicates that mannose‐binding lectins (MBLs) act as a lectin‐receptor‐like protein in plant immune responses, yet the functional basis remains elusive. In this study, we dissected mechanism of GbMBL1.1A defense against Verticillium dahliae infection sea island cotton ( Gossypium barbadense ). expressed preferentially roots and significantly upregulated upon V. infection. Transgenic expression upland hirsutum ) Arabidopsis remarkably improved disease resistance...

The aqueous rechargeable lithium battery (ARLB) is one of the most promising devices for large-scale grid applications. Currently, a key issue ARLBs to develop anode materials with favorable electrochemical performances. Here, first time, we demonstrate an that utilizes reversible redox reaction hydroxide ions (OH- ) in hematite (Fe2 O3 and commercial Li ion intercalation compound neutral solution as cathode. fabricated displays capacity 92 mAh g-1 . morphology used Fe2 exposed {1 0 4}...

Abstract The exploration of effective platforms for immobilizing chemo‐ and biocatalysts to develop biohybrid catalysts is an attractive subject practical interest. In this work, carbon nitride (C 3 N 4 ) used the first time as a platform immobilization metal catalyst (Pd nanoparticles) biocatalyst ( Candida antarctica lipase B, CalB) in facile manner prepare catalyst. optimal inherits intrinsic performance both Pd nanoparticles CalB, shows high activity one‐pot cascade reaction converting...

Li-ion conductive polycrystalline Li4B7O12Cl to be used as a solid-state electrolyte was successfully synthesized by an ionothermal route at low temperature. The reaction of lithium acetate dihydrate, boric acid, and copper(II) chloride dihydrate in trihexyltetradecylphosphonium 130 °C led single-phase within 10 h. Li4B7O12Br also similar way. ionic conductivity, activation energy, electrochemical window were measured. A relatively high conductivity 3 × 10–4 S cm–1 room temperature detected....

In situ immobilization of enzyme into metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) is performed through a one-step and facile method. Candida Antarctica lipase B (CalB) directly embedded in zeolitic imidazolate framework (ZIF-8) by simply mixing an aqueous solution 2-methylimidazole zinc nitrate hexahydrate (Zn(NO3)2•6H2O) containing CalB at room temperature. Due to the intrinsic micropores ZIF-8, obtained CalB@ZIF composite successfully applied size-selective transesterification reaction organic...

A new infrared nonlinear optical crystal with mixed anions: S–Te.

The two feasible approaches such as constructing a porous structure and doping with heteroatoms are used to improve the electrochemical performance of carbon anode material for sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs). A facile colloidal crystal templating method prepare mussel‐inspired nitrogen‐doped derived from polydopamine (N‐cPDA) SIBs superior is demonstrated. N‐cPDA synthesized by carbonization (PDA) that polymerized in presence self‐assembled poly (methyl methacrylate) particles. exhibits high...

Abstract Optically nonlinear Pb 2 B 5 O 9 X (X = Cl, Br) borate halides are an important group of materials for second harmonic generation (SHG). Additionally, they also possess excellent photocatalytic activity and stability in the process dechlorination chlorophenols, which typical persistent organic pollutants. It would be great interest to conduct situ (photo‐) catalysis investigations during whole by SHG when considering them as materials. In order get superior efficiency maximum...

SnSb alloy, which can be used as an anode in a sodium-ion cell, was synthesized following resource-efficient route at low temperature. This one-pot approach greatly reduces the energy consumption and maximizes efficient use of raw materials. The reaction elemental tin antimony ionic liquid (IL) trihexyltetradecylphosphonium chloride ([P66614]Cl) 200 °C led to microcrystalline powder single-phase within 10 h with very high yield (95%). Liquid-state nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy...

Optical second harmonic generation (SHG) at surfaces and interfaces is an exciting new technique. In order to achieve high surface specificity sensitivity of the SHG technique, smaller particles materials are highly desired. Borate halides regarded as a great source because their outstanding nonlinear optical properties. Phase‐pure nanostructured samples three borate type A 2 B 5 O 9 X were synthesized low temperature in task‐specific ionic liquids (IL). Optimized reactions acetates (OAc) (...

During the in-situ leaching process of sandstone uranium ore deposits, dynamic evolution reactive transport parameters, including permeability, tortuosity, and specific surface area (SSA), plays a crucial role in solution flow solute transport. Characterizing these parameters is essential for understanding process. However, heterogeneous pore structure renders porosity alone insufficient to capture changes parameters. This study combines lacunarity comprehensively characterize For this...