Review
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qi Liu, Xiaohan Zhao, Qiang Yang, Lijuan Hou, Daobin Mu, Guoqiang Tan, Li Li, Renjie Chen, Feng Wu
Summary: Sodium, as a potential replacement for lithium, is attracting attention due to its similar intercalation chemistries but lower cost. Sodium-ion battery is an alternative for large-scale energy storage and can utilize green and renewable energy generated by solar cells and wind turbines. Solid electrolytes are explored to improve safety and prevent liquid leakage. The research progress and challenges of sodium-ion battery solid electrolytes and interphasial chemistries are summarized.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Minjie Hou, Yingjie Zhou, Feng Liang, Huaping Zhao, Deyang Ji, Da Zhang, Liqiang Li, Yong Lei
Summary: This paper reviews the formation mechanism, physicochemical properties, and failure mechanism of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) in sodium metal batteries, with a focus on poor stability and interfacial ion transport. Recent advances in SEI regulation strategies are summarized, including electrolytes, artificial interphases, and electrode engineering.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Jin An Sam Oh, Linchun He, Bengwah Chua, Kaiyang Zeng, Li Lu
Summary: Metal solid-state batteries are considered the next-generation energy storage systems with high energy density and high safety. A strong and intimate solid-state interfacial contact between sodium metal and solid-state electrolyte is crucial for good cyclic stability at high current density. Inorganic electrolytes suffer from poor stability when cycled at low current density, leading to dendrite formation and loss of solid-solid contact at the interface. Further research and engineering approaches are needed to improve the integration of sodium metal with solid-state electrolytes and enhance electrochemical performance.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Akira Nasu, Takeaki Inaoka, Fumika Tsuji, Kota Motohashi, Atsushi Sakuda, Masahiro Tatsumisago, Akitoshi Hayashi
Summary: The interface interaction between solid electrolyte and negative electrode is a major limiting factor for the practical use of all-solid-state sodium batteries. By doping boron into sulfide-type solid electrolytes, an electronically insulating thin passivate interphase can be formed, which facilitates reversible sodium plating and stripping and improves the stability of the battery.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Can Cui, Qi Ye, Cheng Zeng, Shuhao Wang, Xiaowei Xu, Tianyou Zhai, Huiqiao Li
Summary: Constructing garnet solid electrolyte with a lithiophilic graphite interface via one-step integrated spark plasma sintering method can reduce interfacial resistance and improve homogenization of lithium-ion flux, thereby enhancing the performance of solid-state batteries.
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yang Yu, Jintao Wang, Zhaoxian Qin, Yingtong Lv, Qijun Pei, Khai Chen Tan, Tengfei Zhang, Anan Wu, Teng He, Hui Wu, Andrew S. Lipton, Ping Chen
Summary: Replacing liquid electrolytes with solid-state electrolytes can solve the safety issues in sodium-ion batteries. However, challenges still exist in finding solid-state electrolytes with high ionic conductivity and stability. Researchers have fabricated sodium carbazolide and its THF-coordinated derivatives as fast sodium conductors with excellent interfacial stability. The evaporation of THF is found to play a crucial role in facilitating the migration of sodium ions.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Zhixuan Wei, Ruben Maile, Luise M. Riegger, Marcus Rohnke, Klaus Mueller-Buschbaum, Jurgen Janek
Summary: This study reports on a new magnesium ion conducting ionogel electrolyte based on a Metal-Organic Framework structure, which shows potential for use in quasi-solid-state magnesium batteries. The findings suggest that MOF-based materials are promising for QSSMBs.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2022)
Review
Energy & Fuels
Navid Aslfattahi, L. Samylingam, Maryam Sadat Kiai, K. Kadirgama, Vladimir Kulish, Michal Schmirler, Zafar Said
Summary: This paper reviews the latest research on electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries and discusses their advantages and disadvantages in order to improve the efficiency of these new technologies. It also provides a comprehensive discussion on the application of advanced nanomaterials in these batteries.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Poyil Aswathy, Shruti Suriyakumar, Sreelakshmi Anil Kumar, Muhammed Shafeek Oliyantakath Hassan, Vinesh Vijayan, Manikoth M. Shaijumon
Summary: A simple, accelerated, and energy-efficient method for the synthesis of highly crystalline cubic sodium thiophosphate solid electrolyte (Na3PS4) is developed in this study. The electrochemical properties and the interfacial stability of the electrolyte with the metallic sodium anode are thoroughly investigated. The results demonstrate the promising application prospects of the synthesized solid electrolyte in all-solid-state batteries.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Xinhong Qi, Dan Cai, Xiuli Wang, Xinhui Xia, Changdong Gu, Jiangping Tu
Summary: This study presents a new approach for enhancing the safety and performance of lithium-metal batteries by developing a MOF-based solid-like electrolyte. The electrolyte, consisting of an ionic liquid-impregnated polypropylene porous membrane with ZIF-8 nanoparticles, demonstrates increased ionic conductivity, mechanical strength, and excellent electrochemical performance. The Li symmetrical cell and LiFePO4/Li full battery with the solid-like electrolyte exhibit remarkable properties such as good Li plating/stripping behavior, excellent rate capability, and cycling stability.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yu Huang, Shengqi Ding, Sunjie Xu, Zi-Feng Ma, Jiulin Wang, Xianxia Yuan
Summary: The property of solid electrolyte interface (SEI) that is related to the nature of electrolyte directly affects the electrochemical performance of electrode materials in potassium ion battery. The correlation between the potassium storage performance of SnO2@C composite and the generation and properties of SEI film in two different electrolytes was explored in this study. It was found that the superior potassium storage performance of SnO2@C in KFSI-DME electrolyte was due to the thin inorganic-rich SEI film generated mainly from decomposition of KFSI salt, while the thick organic SEI film formed in KPF-ED electrolyte resulted in poor potassium storage performance of SnO2/C as anode material.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Physical
Quanqing Zhao, Ruru Wang, Ming Gao, Faheem K. Butt, Jianfeng Jia, Haishun Wu, Youqi Zhu
Summary: The review discusses the potential of layered metal oxides as cathode materials for high-performance sodium-ion batteries, highlighting their theoretical capacity, 2D ion diffusion channel, and manipulability. However, concerns about their cycling stability, rate capability, and thermal stability still need to be addressed. The significance of the chemical, mechanical, and electrochemical stability of the cathode-electrolyte interfaces is emphasized. The review provides insights into the unique structural and electrochemical properties of the layered oxide cathode materials, as well as the degradation mechanisms and methods for constructing stable interfaces. Future outlook and challenges in interfacial engineering are also summarized.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jun Luo, Mingrui Yang, Denghui Wang, Jiyu Zhang, Keming Song, Guochuan Tang, Zhengkun Xie, Xiaoniu Guo, Yu Shi, Weihua Chen
Summary: A polymer electrolyte with high ion conductivity and low energy barrier for sodium ion conduction at room temperature was designed through a triangular synergy strategy. The modified polymer electrolyte showed a faster Na+ conduction rate and good safety performance.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yifeng Cheng, Menghao Li, Xuming Yang, Xinzhen Lu, Duojie Wu, Qing Zhang, Yuanmin Zhu, Meng Gu
Summary: Researchers developed a carbon-fiber-supported liquid Na-K alloy anode to enhance the contact between the anode and electrolyte in rechargeable solid-state Na metal batteries (SSNMB). By using cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM), they characterized the evolution of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) and identified both crystalline and amorphous phases that facilitate ion transport and prevent side reactions. The enhanced contact between Na-K alloy and solid-state electrolyte enables long cycle stability and high critical current density.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Martin Karlsmo, Roza Bouchal, Patrik Johansson
Summary: A novel aqueous electrolyte was proposed to inhibit PTCDA dissolution and enable high-performance all-organic ASIB anodes. It is based on inexpensive, non-fluorinated Na/Mg salts, displaying favorable physico-chemical properties and an electrochemical stability window >3 V without extreme salt concentrations.
ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE-INTERNATIONAL EDITION
(2021)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Kangshu Lan, Chenglong Shen, Jie Li, Shaowei Zhang, Xinrui Lan, Chuanying Pan, Yongsheng Wang
Summary: The ovary is crucial for animal fertility and livestock breeding industry. SEPT7 is a gene related to ovarian development, and it may affect ovarian traits through the regulation of miR-202. A novel indel locus of SEPT7 was found to be associated with ovarian length.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lixin Liu, Pengyu Li, Yinghe Zhao, Haiyang Song, Teng Liu, Huiqiao Li, Tianyou Zhai
Summary: This study identifies zeolite-like molecules as potential dielectric materials for 2D semiconductors. These molecules exhibit similar properties to SiO2, the commonly used dielectric material in the Si-based semiconductor industry, and can form ideal interfaces with 2D semiconductors while preserving their intrinsic semiconductor properties. Additionally, the molecules with a zeolite-like backbone demonstrate remarkable environmental stability.
SCIENCE CHINA-MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nuclear Science & Technology
YaoDi Li, Mei Huang, YanTing Cheng, Boxue Wang, Xiangyuan Meng
Summary: In this study, a 3D simulation of deformation using CFD was conducted, revealing the significant influence of deformation on fluid flow and temperature changes, including reduced axial flow, transverse flow variations, and temperature increase.
ANNALS OF NUCLEAR ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Zizhang Zhan, Wei Sun, Shuaishuai Zhang, Qingbo Wen, Hongbo Zhang, Xiang Xiong
Summary: The addition of ZrB2 can enhance the ablation and mechanical properties of magnesium phosphate cement (MPC). The high thermal conductivity of ZrB2 additive and the evaporation of boron-containing oxides are crucial for reducing the surface temperature.
CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Yong-Jun Wu, Chao-Qiang Jiang, Tong Zhu, Ya-Li Jin, Feng Zhu, Bai-Jing Zhou, Lin Xu, Wei-Sen Zhang
Summary: This study quantitatively examined the mediation effects of various obesity indicators on the association between age at menopause and blood pressure values. The results showed that body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR) significantly mediated the positive association between later age at menopause and higher blood pressure values.
HYPERTENSION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Jinhong Mei, Yu Liu, Yiyun Sheng, Ying Liu, Limin Chen, Hailong Wang, Minzhang Cheng, Zhenyu Zhai, Linlin Xu
Summary: The study reveals that activating transcription factor 1 (ATF1) plays a critical role in the progression of lung adenocarcinoma by transcriptionally enhancing zinc finger protein 143 (ZNF143) expression, leading to increased proliferation and migration of lung adenocarcinoma cells. High expressions of ATF1 and ZNF143 are associated with poor disease-free survival in lung adenocarcinoma patients. This study provides a potential therapeutic candidate for the treatment of lung adenocarcinoma.
ACTA BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA SINICA
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Rui Yang, Xinmei Li
Summary: The purpose of this study was to create a porous micro-surface with a rough tertiary structure and develop a long-term sustained-release antibacterial hydrophobic membrane for moist, multi-extreme environments. The membrane exhibited super-hydrophobicity with a contact angle increasing from 30.8 degrees to 156 degrees in aqueous solution at pH 11. Incorporating nanoparticles into the spray layer enhanced membrane surface area and improved the slow-release effect of PVA-coated silver nanoparticles. The antibacterial properties of the composite membrane were optimized when the silver nanoparticles were embedded in the PVA fiber layer, resulting in a 3.1 cm antibacterial circle and sustained-release durability.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Jiajia Chen, Jiacheng Xu, Zhi Gong, Jiani Gu, Xiao Yu, Chengji Jin, Yue Peng, Yan Liu, Bing Chen, Ran Cheng, Genquan Han
Summary: We have demonstrated experimentally for the first time that ferroelectricity can be controlled by injecting or extracting oxygen vacancies (V-o) reversibly from the interfacial layer (IL) to Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 (HZO). The IL, located between the TiN electrode and HZO thin film, acts as a crucial reservoir for Vo. By adjusting the electrical pre-stress time to modulate the concentration and distribution of V(o), HZO exhibits switchable multiferroelectricity. Additionally, the simulated results using a phase-field polarization switching model accurately reproduce the experimental multiferroelectricity, strongly supporting the mechanism of controlling multiferroelectricity through reversible modulation of V-o migration from IL into HZO.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ELECTRON DEVICES
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Shuang Huang, Lidong Xu, Ming Lou, Hui Chen, Ke Zhang, Yongbing Li
Summary: An innovative 3D multi-phase numerical model was developed to study the pore formation mechanism in laser-MIG hybrid welding process. The model considered droplet transfer, metallic vapor, and molten pool dynamics, and successfully simulated the entire process of bubble generation, movement, merger, and shrinkage. The study revealed that counterclockwise and clockwise eddies occur in the upper and lower molten pool zones respectively, and a trap zone with near-zero flow velocity appears between them. The clockwise eddy in the lower zone tends to cause keyhole collapse and form bubbles, while the lower flow velocity of the clockwise eddy at high welding speed reduces pore formation.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Boyang Liu, Xiao Chen, Ning Huang, Shaoxiong Liu, Boyuan Shen, Fei Wei, Tiefeng Wang
Summary: Atomic details of Pt1@UiO-66 and Pd1@UiO-66-NH2 are revealed using low-dose integrated differential phase contrast scanning transmission electron microscopy (iDPCSTEM). Single Pt atoms locate on the benzene ring of p-benzenedicarboxylic acid (BDC) linkers in Pt@UiO-66, while single Pd atoms are adsorbed by the amino groups in Pd@UiO-66-NH2. However, Pt@UiO-66-NH2 and Pd@UiO-66 show obvious clusters. Therefore, amino groups do not always favor the formation of single atom catalysts (SACs), and density functional theory (DFT) calculations indicate that a moderate binding strength between metals and MOFs is preferred.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huijuan Zhong, Shu Cheng, Xi Zhang, Bing Xu, Jiayi Chen, Xufeng Jiang, Jie Xiong, Yu Hu, Guohui Cui, Juying Wei, Wenbin Qian, Xiaobing Huang, Ming Hou, Feng Yan, Xin Wang, Yongping Song, Jianda Hu, Yuanhua Liu, Xuejun Ma, Fei Li, Chongyang Wu, Junmin Chen, Li Yu, Ou Bai, Jingyan Xu, Zunmin Zhu, Li Liu, Xin Zhou, Li Huang, Yin Tong, Ting Niu, Depei Wu, Hao Zhang, Chaofu Wang, Binshen Ouyang, Hongmei Yi, Qi Song, Gang Cai, Biao Li, Jia Liu, Zhifeng Li, Rong Xiao, Luqun Wang, Yujie Jiang, Yanyan Liu, Xiaoyun Zheng, Pengpeng Xu, Hengye Huang, Li Wang, Saijuan Chen, Weili Zhao
Summary: Reduced-intensity, non-intravenous ESA with sandwiched radiotherapy has been shown to be effective for early-stage nasal NKTCL, with a high overall response rate and low toxicity.
Article
Mechanics
Xingchen Luo, Jinliang Zhang, Fengwei Yang, Fei He, Yimin Xia
Summary: This study investigates the mechanisms of rock breaking using a disc cutter with front-mounted water jet precutting kerf. The effects of water jet kerf depth (H) and cutter spacing (S) on rock-breaking performance are studied through rock-cutting tests and numerical simulations. It is found that increasing H can reduce the vertical force and rolling force of the disc cutter, but it does not improve the internal crack expansion capacity of the rock. The optimal combination of S=80 mm and H=9 mm can promote main crack expansion and improve rock-cutting efficiency. Microscopic observation reveals that the fracture mechanism for the major crack is tensile type.
ENGINEERING FRACTURE MECHANICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Linlin Xu, Hu Yu, Linsheng Zhong
Summary: Tourism activities can interfere with landscape patterns and understanding their effects is crucial for decision-making in tourism development. This study investigated the influence of tourism activities on landscape patterns in the Xin'an River Basin. By comparing landscape pattern metrics and applying Morphological Spatial Pattern Analysis (MSPA), the response index (RI) was calculated. Results showed that scenic areas had a significantly higher RI (=-2.56) compared to other areas, indicating a stronger negative impact on the landscape pattern. The study also identified scenic area construction as a main factor contributing to landscape fragmentation.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Physiology
Xinwei Wang, Jiulong Song, Peng Xia, Qiang Lin, Anliang Chen, Kai Cheng, Fane Kong, Yi Shi, Xueping Li
Summary: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a physical therapy that can alleviate osteoarthritis (OA)-associated hyperalgesia. Cacna2d1, a subunit protein of calcium channel, plays a crucial role in nerve cell activity. However, the effect of HIIT on OA hyperalgesia and the involvement of Cacna2d1 remains unclear. In this study, OA rat models were established using monosodium iodoacetate (MIA) injection, and different groups were compared. Pain threshold, cartilage analysis, Cacna2d1 expression, and pain neurotransmitters were measured. The results demonstrated that HIIT could attenuate OA-associated hyperalgesia, possibly through the down-regulation of Cacna2d1 expression.
JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Review
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Yefei Jiang, Zhi-yong Zeng, Tongxia Jin, Zhiyong Peng, Lin Xu
Summary: Molecular necklaces (MNs) have attracted attention for their delicate structures and potential applications. However, complex synthetic routes have hindered further development. To overcome this challenge, coordination interactions have been employed to synthesize MNs. This review summarizes the progress in coordination-based MNs, focusing on design strategies and potential applications.
DALTON TRANSACTIONS
(2023)
