Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xuan Zhou, Renpeng Chen, Enhui Cui, Qin Liu, Hong Zhang, Jiahui Deng, Nannan Zhang, Can Xie, Lin Xu, Liqiang Mai
Summary: In aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZBs), the use of Zn metal as an anode has advantages of high energy density, inherent safety, and low cost. However, direct contact between electrolytes and Zn metal leads to corrosion and dendrite growth, compromising the calendar life and Coulombic efficiency (CE) of AZBs. A novel hydrophobic-zincophilic bifunctional layer (HZBL-Zn) is introduced on the Zn surface to provide hydrophobic and uniform pathways for zinc ions.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Li Tao, Kailin Guan, Rong Yang, Zhongxian Guo, Longyang Wang, Lei Xu, Houzhao Wan, Jun Zhang, Hanbin Wang, Linfeng Hu, Paul J. Dyson, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin, Hao Wang
Summary: In this study, a bifunctional interface constructed by a zwitterionic surfactant was used to inhibit dendrite growth on the surface of zinc anodes and the formation of inactive by-products, leading to improved cycle stability and lifetime of aqueous zinc ion batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sang Hyuk Gong, Hyo Jin Lim, Ji Hyeon Lee, Yiseul Yoo, Seungho Yu, Hee-Dae Lim, Hyun Wook Jung, Jesse S. Ko, In Soo Kim, Hyung-Seok Kim
Summary: In this study, a thin tin oxide layer was produced using atomic layer deposition to address the challenges of dendrite growth and hydrogen gas evolution in aqueous zinc-ion batteries. The tin oxide layer effectively suppresses hydrogen gas evolution and enables uniform zinc plating/stripping, leading to improved performance of zinc-ion batteries.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Zhe Li, Hua Wang, Yun Zhong, Lixia Yuan, Yunhui Huang, Zhen Li
Summary: With the development of large-scale energy storage, aqueous Zn-based rechargeable batteries are gaining more attention due to their safety, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, the practical application of Zn metal anode is hindered by dendrite growth. In this study, a highly reversible and anticorrosive Zn anode enabled by a Ag nanowires layer is reported. The Zn-AgNWs anode ensures dendrite-free deposition and prevents corrosion, resulting in excellent electrochemical performance.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sanshuang Gao, Yifan Liu, Zhongyuan Xie, Yuan Qiu, Longchao Zhuo, Yongji Qin, Junqiang Ren, Shusheng Zhang, Guangzhi Hu, Jun Luo, Xijun Liu
Summary: The use of NOMC as a cathode in Zn-CO2 batteries enables high efficiency and stability in CO2 reduction and oxygen evolution, which is promising for CO2 fixation and energy storage.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zhen Meng, Yucong Jiao, Peiyi Wu
Summary: A polyzwitterion protective layer (PZIL) was developed to prevent dendrite formation and side reactions on zinc anode, improving the safety and stability of zinc ion batteries. The PZIL adsorbs onto the zinc metal, inhibiting side reactions, and chelates with zinc ions to regulate solvation structure. Additionally, the Hofmeister effect enhances interfacial contact during electrochemical characterization. The symmetrical zinc battery with PZIL exhibited stable performance for over 1000 hours at an ultra-high current density of 40 mA cm(-2).
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Xianzhong Yang, Jiaze Lv, Cai Cheng, Zixiong Shi, Jun Peng, Ziyan Chen, Xueyu Lian, Weiping Li, Yuhan Zou, Yu Zhao, Mark H. Rummeli, Shixue Dou, Jingyu Sun
Summary: Constructing a conductive carbon-based artificial interphase layer (AIL) with ultrathin N/O co-doped carbon skin is developed to inhibit dendritic formation and side reactions in Zn anodes, achieving long cycling lifespans. This new approach allows for the orientational deposition along Zn (002), resulting in a planar Zn texture, and the abundant heteroatoms reduce solvation energy and accelerate reaction kinetics. Symmetric cell testing shows durable electrochemical cycling and assembled full battery exhibits elongated lifespans under various stringent conditions. This strategy opens up new possibilities for real-world applications of Zn anodes.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Binxin Song, Xinyu Wang, Yihong Huang, Jianan Zhao, Fang Wan, Xiangkun Ma
Summary: In this study, an organic/inorganic bi-protective layer was constructed on zinc electrodes, which effectively limits the formation of zinc dendrites and improves the cycling stability of zinc-ion batteries.
JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jiae Wu, Bai Song, Zhaofei Ge, Xuhuan Xiao, Wentao Deng, Guoqiang Zou, Hongshuai Hou, Xiaobo Ji
Summary: This study presents an effective and economical strategy to address the issues of hydrogen evolution, side reactions, and dendrite growth in aqueous Zn-ion batteries. By introducing a bifunctional additive called uridine into the electrolyte, the researchers were able to suppress the detrimental effects caused by water and induce uniform deposition of Zn on a specific crystal plane. The optimized uridine-containing electrolyte demonstrated highly reversible Zn plating/stripping cycling and stability in both asymmetric and symmetric cells, showcasing the potential for practical application.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Pingli Wu, Yi Cao, Heng Cao, Yu Liu, Xiaomin Huang, Jialin Zhang, Yang Cao, Yujia Long, Yijun Zhai, Zhuang Wu, Qiaoji Zheng, Dunmin Lin
Summary: By in-situ growing a Zn-TPA-MOF/ZnO hybrid interface protection layer on pre-oxidized Zn foil surface, the side reactions and dendrite growth of Zn anodes can be suppressed, leading to improved reversibility. The hybrid protection film exhibits high ionic conductivity and low electrical conductivity, which can efficiently accelerate the interface transfer of zinc ions. The results demonstrate that the Zn anode with the hybrid protection film has a significantly longer cycling life and higher Coulombic efficiency compared to traditional Zn anodes.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Yiqing Ding, Xiaotan Zhang, Tianqi Wang, Bingan Lu, Zhiyuan Zeng, Yan Tang, Jiang Zhou, Shuquan Liang
Summary: A new approach of incorporating trivalent yttrium ions in ZnSO4 electrolyte is proposed to control the deposition behavior of Zn ions on the electrode and prevent dendrite growth and side reactions. The study shows that the Zn//Zn cell with 0.1 M Y3+ ions can achieve dendrite-free Zn plating/stripping for up to 2080 h at 5 mA cm-2, and the Zn//NH4V4O10 cell delivers a high capacity retention of 89.6% after 2000 cycles at 5 A g-1.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Wenyao Zhang, Qiushi Yao, Chao Wang, Renfei Feng, Ning Chen, Junwu Zhu, Zhi Li
Summary: By utilizing an atomically gradient solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) strategy, this study successfully solves the irreversibility issues of metallic zinc anode in rechargeable aqueous batteries, including low Coulombic efficiency, persistent parasitic reactions, and severe dendrite growth. The results demonstrate that the new SEI structure can significantly improve the cyclic stability and charge-discharge efficiency of the battery.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiao Fang, Chao Hu, Xiaoyi Sun, Haiyan Wang, Juan Li
Summary: A novel colloidal electrolyte has been developed to inhibit dendrite growth on the anode of zinc-ion batteries, resulting in the formation of an ultrastable electrode-electrolyte interface during cycling. This electrolyte strategy enables stable zinc plating/stripping under high current density and high coulombic efficiency for thousands of cycles, and it is also applicable to zinc-ion hybrid capacitors.
ADVANCED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xuena Xu, Ming Song, Min Li, Yan Xu, Limei Sun, Liluo Shi, Yaqiong Su, Chao Lai, Chao Wang
Summary: A novel bifunctional electrolyte, zinc gluconate, is used as a zinc salt for zinc-ion batteries. This electrolyte acts as a nontoxic Zn salt and provides gluconate anions for constructing a dendrite-free Zn deposition interface. Theoretical simulations and experimental observations reveal that the gluconate anions preferentially adsorb on metallic Zn to fill concaves and shield protuberances, leading to an efficient and dendrite-free Zn anode.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shengkang Zhan, Yiming Guo, Kai Wu, Fanghua Ning, Xiaoyu Liu, Yuyu Liu, Qian Li, Jiujun Zhang, Shigang Lu, Jin Yi
Summary: By regulating the charge density at the Zn anode-electrolyte interface, the issues of severe dendrites and corrosion in AZIBs can be addressed. This study demonstrates the use of amidinothiourea (ATU) as an interfacial charge modifier to achieve uniform and increased charge distribution at the Zn anode-electrolyte interface, resulting in improved cycling life and Columbic efficiency of Zn||Cu batteries.
CHEMISTRY-A EUROPEAN JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Computer Science, Software Engineering
Chunxue Wang, Linlin Xu, Ligang Liu
Summary: This paper proposes a novel image decomposition model for various image processing applications such as compression, enhancement, and texture removal. The model utilizes non-convex regularization and convolutional sparse coding to accurately decompose images into structure and texture components. It also incorporates structure-aware and texture-aware measures to effectively distinguish between these components.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Lijian Zuo, Zexin Li, Hongzheng Chen
Summary: This review summarizes and discusses the recent progresses and fundamental understandings of ion migration and accumulation behaviors in halide perovskite semiconductors-based solar cells (PVSCs). The ionic feature of perovskite semiconductors induces freely-moving ions to migrate and accumulate in the perovskite films and devices under different external stresses, which strongly couples with the electronic process and dramatically affects the performance and stability of PVSCs.
CHINESE JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Yuying Chu, Yuqiang Zhang, Dan Yang, Suyan Wang, Chunguang Liang, Xue Wang, Hongliang Dai
Summary: This study aims to explore the relationship between family function, alexithymia, and social anxiety among Chinese nursing students and determine if alexithymia acts as a mediator between family function and social anxiety. The results showed that alexithymia partially mediated the impact of family function on social anxiety, suggesting that improving alexithymia could be an effective strategy to alleviate social anxiety in Chinese nursing students.
Article
Optics
Yong Zhang, Lei LI, Han Xie, Zhi Jiang, Yang LI, Tongtong Wang, Danyang Yao, Yan Liu, Genquan Han, Yue Hao
Summary: This paper proposes a compact, low-energy, and non-volatile optical readout memory based on ferroelectric electrostatic doping and the epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) effect. The device utilizes compatible CMOS processes and residual polarization charges of the ferroelectric film to achieve the ENZ state and control the writing/erasing state through electrical pulses. Simulation results demonstrate a significant modulation depth of 10.4 dB for a device length of 60 μm with an energy consumption below 1 pJ.
Article
Thermodynamics
Ying Yu, Yuqi Dai, Linyu Xu, Hanzhong Zheng, Wenhao Wu, Lei Chen
Summary: This paper explored the energy-related carbon emission characteristics of the Pearl River Delta, a typical urban agglomeration in China, by decomposing carbon emissions by sector and cities. The study found that most cities experienced a rebound in carbon emissions around 2017, but overall carbon emissions sharply decreased. There were differences in key reduction industries among different cities, and the production and supply of electric power and transport sector had a negative impact on reduction processes in most cities. The decrease in energy intensity played a significant role in reducing carbon emissions in main industries reduction cities.
Article
Immunology
Yongsheng Wang, Ningbo Li, Xuejian Wu
Summary: This study aims to explore the role and mechanism of circ_0003800 in osteoarthritis (OA). The results show that circ_0003800 exacerbates IL-18-induced chondrocyte injury through the miR-197-3p/SOX5 axis.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Zixu Sa, Fengjing Liu, Xinming Zhuang, Yanxue Yin, Zengtao Lv, Mingxu Wang, Jie Zhang, Kepeng Song, Feng Chen, Zai-xing Yang
Summary: In this study, a high-kappa oxide dielectric shell was uniformly configured onto the surface of GaSb NWs to improve the bias-stress stability of p-type NWFETs. The optimized oxide dielectric shell showed insignificant attenuation of on-state current (within 10%) and negligible negative shift of threshold voltage under continuous gate bias. This enhanced stability allowed for gate-controlled photodetection behaviors when used in a near-infrared photodetector.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Jinli Zhang, Xiaohui Zheng, Zhenying Zhao
Summary: This study assessed the effects of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) on the alleviation of depressive symptoms in patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD). The results showed that SSRIs can attenuate depressive symptoms in AD patients, especially escitalopram, paroxetine, and sertraline have significant effects. However, larger randomized clinical trials are recommended to compare the efficacy of different SSRIs in AD patients with depression.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhi-Ming Ding, Shang-Ke Wang, Shou-Xin Zhang, Yang-Wu Chen, Yong-Sheng Wang, Sheng-Ji Yang, Yun-Xia Cao, Yi-Liang Miao, Li-Jun Huo
Summary: Triclocarban (TCC) is a harmful chemical that is used globally as a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent and is present in high concentrations in the environment. The exposure to TCC can occur through skin contact, diet, and inhalation, leading to its accumulation in the human body. The impact of TCC on human health, specifically its reproductive toxicity, needs to be evaluated due to the lack of clear understanding about its safety profile. This study examined the effect of TCC on the early embryonic development of mice and identified the mechanisms involved.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Jinxia Dai, Hui Lin, Yuning Pan, Yanmin Sun, Ye Wang, Jun-qin Qiao, Hong- zhen Lian, Chun-xiang Xu
Summary: A method was developed for the identification and determination of chlorpromazine (CPZ) and its metabolites in animal-derived foods. The method showed satisfactory results in actual commercial samples and is important for monitoring potential risk compounds.
Article
Chemistry, Organic
Linlin Xu, Yuchen Rong, Hailin Liao, Mei Pan, Yuliang Qian, Liangce Rong, Jinpeng Zhang
Summary: An efficient three-component reaction has been developed for the synthesis of spiro[benzo[a]acridine-12,4'-imidazolidine]-2',5'-dione derivatives through the ring-opening and recyclization process of isatins and dehydroxylation of 2-naphthol, which differs from their conventional reaction modes. Experimental observations indicate that p-toluenesulfonic acid is the crucial factor in promoting the success of this synthetic approach. This research provides a novel method for the construction of spiro compounds from isatins and 2-naphthol in organic synthesis.
JOURNAL OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Jimei Li, Yunhui Wang, An Chen, Guanghui Wang, Xiaohui Yao, Tongtong Wang
Summary: Global climate change, economic development, and urbanization have increased the frequency and complexity of incidents. This study proposes a multi-dimensional risk matrix and four comprehensive risk assessment methods for dealing with different crises and incidents. Empirical research on three types of natural disasters in 30 regions in China shows that the multi-dimensional risk matrix can effectively characterize and compare the all-round risk situation of different regions and dimensions. The Euclidean distance method has the highest accuracy in terms of fitting coefficient when comparing the results of the evaluation methods.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martin Klapper, Alexander Huebner, Anan Ibrahim, Ina Wasmuth, Maxime Borry, Veit G. Haensch, Shuaibing Zhang, Walid K. Al-Jammal, Harikumar Suma, James A. Fellows Yates, Jasmin Frangenberg, Irina M. Velsko, Somak Chowdhury, Rosa Herbst, Evgeni Bratovanov, Hans-Martin Dahse, Therese Horch, Christian Hertweck, Manuel Ramon Gonzalez Morales, Lawrence Guy Straus, Ivan Vilotijevic, Christina Warinner, Pierre Stallforth
Summary: Major advances in ancient DNA research have allowed access to paleogenomic diversity, however, the functions and capabilities of this genetic material remain largely unknown. In this study, dental calculus samples from ancient humans were examined, leading to the discovery of a biosynthetic gene cluster that produces previously unknown metabolites called paleofurans. This demonstrates the possibility of obtaining natural products from ancient organisms and opens up new opportunities for exploration in this field.
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Lei Yang, Yanhui Zhang, Yinchuan Li, Lei Qin, Jingtao Dong, Feng Ji, Yongqing Wei, Songtao Chang, Rongsheng Lu
Summary: In this study, an open smooth triangular cavity was designed to enhance the laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) by plasma confinement and light collection. The results show that the designed cavity has the best enhancement factor and sensitivity compared to other two cavities.
JOURNAL OF ANALYTICAL ATOMIC SPECTROMETRY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Salman Ullah, Ling Li, Yixiu Wang, Xiaoyu Yang, Mingwei Tang, Yuan Xiang, Qing Yang
Summary: In this study, a controllable p-type doping strategy was reported by sodium intercalation during the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. X-Ray techniques confirmed the incorporation of sodium into the host MoS2 lattice and p-type carrier conduction was demonstrated through a constructed field-effect transistor. The doping method improved the photo response of the MoS2 photodetector by approximately 2 times compared to a pristine MoS2 photodetector. This doping route has the potential for a wide range of nanoelectronics and can be extended to other transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) to counteract their native unipolar propensity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C
(2023)