Engineering the mechanical properties of Ti3C2Tx MXene films via thermal annealing treatment
Available online 26 March 2025
Films fabricated from two-dimensional (2D) materials introduce a distinct assembly structure that imparts the inherent properties of pristine 2D materials into a macroscopic scale. Freestanding Ti3C2Tx...
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High-barrier and corrosion-inhibiting epoxy composite coatings with mussel-inspired hexagonal boron nitride-based nanocontainers
Available online 25 March 2025
Hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) nanosheets with high impermeability and electrical insulating properties present great value in improving the anti-corrosion properties of organic coatings. Yet, single...
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CuFe alloys encapsulated in COF/MOF-derived 1D N-doped carbon nanofibers for boosting oxygen reduction reaction in highly efficient and durable zinc-air batteries
Available online 22 March 2025
The exploration of non-precious metal electrocatalysts with superior oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) activity is a key but significant challenge for industrialization of rechargeable zinc-air batteries...
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Stable temperature-pressure conditions of natural gas hydrates in porous media: A review
Available online 22 March 2025
Natural gas hydrates are considered a highly promising future energy, however they could also pose risks, such as triggering submarine landslides and exacerbating the greenhouse effect. The stable temperature-pressure...
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Theoretical insight into thermoelectric response of valleytronic semiconductor 1H-TiNBr monolayer
Available online 13 March 2025
Thermal and electrical transport of valleytronic semiconductor 1H-TiNBr monolayer is investigated from first-principles based self-consistent transport theory. Lattice thermal conductivity is greatly...
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Carbon cloth-wrapped V2O3 micro/nano-structures to enable long-cycle life anode materials for Li/Na-ion batteries
Available online 13 March 2025
The commercially available graphite anode is widely used due to its cost effectiveness and long cycle life. However, the theoretical specific capacity of graphite is too low to meet the increasing demands...
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Elevating dual-redox photocatalysis with p-n junction: Hydrangea-like Zn3In2S6 nanoflowers coupled hexagonal Co3O4 for cooperative hydrogen and benzaldehyde production
Available online 11 March 2025
Despite advances in photocatalytic half-reduction reactions, challenges remain in effectively utilizing electron-hole pairs in concurrent redox processes. The present study involved the construction...
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In-situ synthesis of graphene nanoribbons with red-fluorescence-emission for constructing heterojunction with ultrafast electron transfer enhances photocatalytic hydrogen production
Available online 7 March 2025
Photocatalytic hydrogen production is promising for obtaining eco-friendly hydrogen-based energy. Organic compounds have taken a central role as efficient photocatalysts in hydrogen production. Here,...
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The microwave dielectric, magnetic, and absorption properties of natural sands
Available online 6 March 2025
Recently, much effort has been made into the study of the microwave absorption performance of various materials. In this study, we present such performance investigations of natural sands through microwave...
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A review of encapsulation methods and geometric improvements of perovskite solar cells and modules for mass production and commercialization
Available online 4 March 2025
Owing to the outstanding optoelectronic properties of perovskite materials, perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have been widely studied by academic organizations and industry corporations, with great potential...
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Novel advancements in synthesis, modulation, and potential applications of conjugated microporous polymer-based materials
Available online 4 March 2025
Conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) are a unique class of organic porous materials characterized by π-conjugated structures and permanent micropores, distinguishing them from non-porous polymers...
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Construction of N-doped carbon encapsulated hollow FeSe2 nanocubes for enhancing lithium storage performance
Available online 28 February 2025
FeSe2 is an attractive anode candidate for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) owing to its high theoretical capacity based on a unique conversion mechanism and low cost. However, the practical application...
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High-purity 2D layered titanium sulfide: Synthesis and its role in ultra-high temperature lubrication
Available online 28 February 2025
In this study, high-purity TiS, characterized by excellent thermal stability and high-temperature oxidation resistance, was successfully synthesized. The crystal structure, stability, electronic structure,...
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Ir cluster/Fe2O3 heterostructures on carbon nanotubes boosting oxygen evolution/reduction reactions for flexible Zn-air battery
Available online 27 February 2025
The development of bifunctional and universal-pH electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution (OER) and oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) is crucial in the field of metal-air batteries. In this study, we succeed...
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Optimizing interfacial charge transfer dynamics of t-Se photoelectrodes for boosting self-powered UV–vis photodetection
Available online 25 February 2025
Tunable charge transfer is vital for designing high-performance optoelectronic devices. It is interesting to explore more feasible strategies for boosting the performance of self-powered photoelectrochemical-type...
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Design, fabrication and biocompatibility assessment of a carbon cloth-integrated MoS2-CuS-GO thermoresponsive hydrogel microsystem for photothermal-triggered benvitimod delivery
Available online 25 February 2025
To address the low drug loading, limited loading forms, and weak stimulus-responsive characteristics of MoS2 nanocarriers, a novel carbon cloth-supported MoS2-CuS-GO-reinforced AAM thermoresponsive...
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Layer-on-layer construction of amorphous cobalt-lanthanum sulfide arrays in situ grown on MXene‒C3N5 matrix for high energy density supercapacitors
Available online 21 February 2025
Herein, a hierarchical multicomponent nanocomposite is established by in situ depositing vertically aligned Co-La-S nanoarrays on MXene‒N-rich C3N5‒coated nickel foam (NF) by a convenient electrodeposition...
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A truncated octahedral Li-rich LiMn2O4 electrode for long-life electrochemical lithium extraction from brine
Available online 18 February 2025
Since the low raw cost, environmentally friendly and superior capacity performance, spinel LiMn2O4 is widely considered as a suitable electrode material for electrochemical lithium extraction from salt-lake...
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Design of highly efficient FeWB snow-crust (SC) bifunctional electrocatalyst towards accelerated water-splitting under industrial operational conditions
Available online 18 February 2025
Developing highly efficient electrocatalysts is crucial for electrochemical water-splitting, which is essential for generating clean and sustainable hydrogen energy and achieving global carbon neutrality....
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Grain size dependence of dissipation mechanisms in nanocrystalline aluminum using molecular dynamics simulations
Available online 18 February 2025
The effect of grain size (GS) on modulus and dissipation determines its impact on damping. This study uncovers the phenomenon of dissipation valleys in nanocrystalline metals through molecular dynamics...
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Porphyrin-based metal-organic frameworks for photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction: Current understanding and challenges
Available online 17 February 2025
Photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a carbon-neutral strategy to address global energy use and its impact on climate. Metal oxide and metal chalcogenide catalysts are the most...
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Room temperature gas sensor based on porous NiO nanoplates modified with rGO nanosheets and SnO2 nanoparticles for accurate and rapid ppb-level NO2 detection
Available online 10 January 2025
The porous NiO nanoplates modified with rGO nanosheets and SnO2 nanoparticles are developed for accurate and rapid ppb-level NO2 detection. The developed SnO2/NiO/rGO sensor towards 50 ppm NO2 gas...
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MOFs with hierarchical nanostructures towards future functional polymers
Available online 10 January 2025
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a novel class of multidimensional nanomaterials with high specific surface area, porosity, and ease of chemical functionalization that show tremendous potential for...
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Bioinspired forest-like Z-scheme heterojunction of TiO2-ZnIn2S4 for bifunctional photocatalytic solar fuel generation and antibacterial properties
Available online 9 January 2025
Bifunctional catalysts for simultaneous solar fuel generation and antibacterial properties have gained increasing attention in the energy and environmental field. However, their practical implementation...
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Design and optimization oriented composition and morphology engineering for MOF derived microwave absorbents
Available online 3 January 2025
The continuous improvement of electromagnetic technology is leading to advancements in electromagnetic microwave absorbing materials (EAM), which are increasingly crucial in fields like communications,...
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